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CMP Makes History at Camp Perry During New Range Dedication
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - Since 1907, Camp Perry has been a cultivator of history. It began as the site of the largest and best equipped rifle and pistol ranges in the world, and today, it has continued that tradition as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and the Ohio National Guard unveiled its new groundbreaking addition. Petrarca Range will now be home to 10 state-of-the-art outdoor electronic targets, which are at the forefront of the future of marksmanship. Capable of adapting to rifle, pistol and smallbore shooting, the target technology is provided by Kongsberg Target Systems (KTS), with equipment marketed by CMP Targets.
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National Match Competitor Fires Rare Pistol Pertinent to CMP History
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - Will Murray, 39, of Charleston, S.C., was an elated and wide-eyed visitor to Camp Perry during the 2016 National Trophy Pistol Matches. His first time ever attending the event, he had never even competed in a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) competition in his life yet still arrived with a fascinating piece of its past - one that heralded what the organization is today. As an assistant coach for the Citadel Pistol Shooting team, which trains a gaggle of junior marksmen throughout the year, Will is vastly familiar with the sport of shooting and the reputation of the National Matches, but he had always been unable to make the trip during the summer to the "World Series" of marksmanship. "I've been trying to get here for about 15 years," he said with a grin.
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Past CMP Scholarship Recipient Becomes Collegiate Pistol Competitor
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Irina Andrianova's entire marksmanship career has been cultivated from conquering her fears. Now going into her junior year at The Ohio State University, the 20-year-old is majoring in biology and is also a member of the Ohio State Pistol Team. Though a dedicated member of the team and passionate about marksmanship, it wasn't always something that interested her. In fact, it frightened her.
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The Oklahoma City Gun Club hosted its 4th annual Service Rifle Extravaganza May 28th - 29th. Events for the weekend included an 800 point CMP Service Rifle Championship, EIC Rifle Match, J.C. Garand Match and a bonus this year: a .22 Pistol EIC Match, thanks to members of the club's Pistol Division.
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Shooting News in Other Media
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Los Gatos students say competitive shooting is beneficial - By Judy Peterson, The Mercury News - When Branham High School senior Brianna Citrigno tells friends that precision air rifle shooting is her sport of choice, she says some seem terrified and others react as though she's an assassin. Jace Creger, a competitive shooter from Los Gatos, also gets quizzical looks. "People kind of question what I do, but when they find out it's an Olympic sport, they're intrigued," he said. Brianna and Jace recently competed in the Civilian Marksmanship Program's National and Junior Olympic three-position air rifle championships in Camp Perry, Ohio. Read the complete article.
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USA TODAY Sports
Four members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will compete for the U.S. Shooting team at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit gives soldiers tools to be Olympians - By: Eric Scatamacchia, NBC Olympics - In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower created the United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU). The unit was formed at a time when the U.S. wanted to improve its marksmanship standards and establish itself as a dominant power in shooting. Initially, the unit's main purpose was to win shooting competitions, and win they did, accounting for six Olympic gold medals and 59 individual and team championships in international competition from 1962 to 1978. Read the complete article.
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 CMP South Moving Sale - August 3rd - August 6th, 8am to 3pm. CMP South Store, 3016 Red Morris Pkwy, Anniston, AL. Our Air Rifle Range at 1470 Sentinel Drive is currently under renovation. Once the renovation is complete our south store will relocate. During this transition we are having a moving sale. Here are some of the sale items. Once Fired Brass Carbine Parts Various Surplus Ammo Various Barrels Broken Stocks Misc. Surplus Items ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS NO EXCHANGE/RETURN. Come see the many other surplus items we have available. PLEASE DO NOT CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES OR STORE FOR A LIST OF ITEMS AVAILABLE. We will not give out lists nor hold items.
2016 CMP Legacy Series, 10-14 August 2016  After receiving many suggestions on how best to fill our recently-added competition week at the end of the National Matches in August, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has created a schedule of events. The final week of competition is called the "CMP Legacy Series," and will include the following matches: * CMP Heritage Match (Aug. 10) - 800 Aggregate event, 20 shots standing and 20 shots sitting at the 200-yard line, 20 shots rapid fire at the 300-yard line and 20 shots prone slow fire at the 600-yard line * CMP Viale Memorial Match (Aug. 11) - 50 shot National Match course of fire * CMP Critchfield 2-Man Team Match (Aug. 12) - 50 shot National Match course of fire * CMP Modern Military Rifle Match (Aug. 13) - 55 shot match fired at the 200-yard line Register today at https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=14107.  Register for the 2016 National Matches at Camp Perry! In celebration of the Civilian Marksmanship Program's 20-Year Anniversary, the CMP would like to invite previous civilian Rifle Distinguished competitors who were NOT presented their Distinguished Badges onstage to be formally presented with their badges during the 2016 National Match Award Ceremony. This is only for civilians who earned a badge prior to the 2015 Nationals Matches and were never presented his/her badge onstage. Civilians who would like be properly recognized onstage and pinned at the 2016 National Matches must contact Christina Roguski at croguski@thecmp.org or 419-635-2141 ext. 714 .
2016 Junior Air Rifle Camps & Clinics Openings - Each summer the Civilian Marksmanship Program sponsors a popular series of Junior Air Rifle Camps and Clinics to teach intermediate and advanced rifle marksmanship skills to junior shooters and their adult leaders. Several camps & clinics have open spots to fill. Don't miss out on the CMP's Junior Air Rifle Camps & Clinics taught by top college athletes. Visit our website for full schedule.
Babes with Bullets™ is the only firearms academy traveling across the US offering training to women at a novice level, along with enhancing the shooting sports ability of women at the intermediate level. Based on a more informal "camp" atmosphere, each program is taught by women who are national and world shooting sports champions. Join Babes at a BEAUTIFUL new multi-million dollar CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. This novice beginner through advanced handgun program September 30th - October 2nd. For registration and additional information, visit http://babeswithbullets.com/store/upcoming-camps/sept/.
The CMP "Aces" Postal satellite match offers all junior and adult air rifle and air pistol shooters a program designed to encourage participation in the sport and test marksmanship skills nationally with their peers. The program consists of Air Rifle, Air Pistol, and Para-Air Rifle/Air Pistol events.
Join Us On The East Coast! Join in the fun and camaraderie with fellow sport shooters at one or more CMP Games Matches & Events! Visit http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/
for more information, including locations and dates. Bring a friend - or two!
 CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. The latest addition to the CMP is its 500-acre outdoor marksmanship facility in Talladega, Alabama. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
is the first of its kind in the country and is one of the most sophisticated in the world - housing electronic targets similar to those used in the CMP air gun ranges. Several events have been planned at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park:
Wednesday Mornings - Beginners Handgun Safety & Handling Course - Creedmoor Sports in conjunction with the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park are offering a beginners handgun safety and handling class designed to provide the beginner or novice with a basic understanding of handgun safety, operation, loading and firing. The class is four hours in duration consisting of two hours of classroom instruction and two hours of range time. Class begins at 9 am in the Clubhouse. The student will learn how to handle the handgun in a safe manner, how to carry it, how to load and unload it, and how to fire the handgun in a controlled environment. Each student will fire fifty rounds at a target 15 feet away. Call 256-474-4408, ext. 749 for information and/or to register for classes.
Aug 27/Sept 24/Nov 26 - IDPA - The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the experienced shooter. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be competitive. The main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship. "Competition only" equipment is not permitted in this sport. For more information visit http://www.idpa.com/. The Talladega Marksmanship Park's IDPA matches are held every 4th Saturday of the month at 9:00 am. The cost to fire in this match is $20. Match registration is conducted online at PractiScore https://practiscore.com/upcomingmatches. For more information, contact Match Director Seth Hayden at sethchayden@gmail.com. Aug 27/Sept 10 - 3-Gun Match - The 3 Gun match at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is held on Saturdays at 9am. The cost of the match will be $30.00. There will be 5 stages. You will need a minimum of 165 rounds to complete the match. All competitors, visitors and spectators must stop at the main Club House, which is directly in front when you pull in. NO GUNS are allowed in the Clubhouse. CMP will be collecting the entry fee for the match and handling registration where you will sign the CMP Liability Agreement. There will also be a 15 minute safety briefing after which you will return to your car and drive to the action pistol bays (Range 5) where everyone will "gear up". If you miss the Safety briefing you will not be allowed to shoot. Please be registered by 8:30am. Shooting will start at 9:00 sharp. If you have any questions, please contact Keegan Singleton at ksingltn@hotmail.com.
Aug 20/Sept 17 - USPSA - Are you a pistol shooter looking for a stimulating challenge? Come out to Talladega Marksmanship Park for a chance to compete in one of our lively USPSA events - held each month. Find more info, contact Mark Hearn at wmhearn@cableone.net.
Aug 7/Oct 2 - Steel Challenge - The Steel Challenge "SCSA" is an entry level into Shooting competition as well as the "Drag Racing" of all of the shooting sports. The match consist of 5 stages where steel plates are arranged by different sizes and distances. The objective is to shoot 5 plates as fast as you can while being timed with a timer. Each stage consist of 5 strings of the same course and the slowest of your 5 tries will be discarded and will not factor into your score. There are several classes from kids to super seniors and everything in between. There is a class for everyone regardless of your skill level. If you have any questions you can email the match director Tony Pruitt at outlawdragnova@yahoo.com. For more events at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, please visit http://thecmp.org/competitions/matches/.
CMP Garand-Springfield-Military Master Instructor
Training Workshop. Experienced rifle marksmanship instructors and shooters who would like to receive  advanced training and be certified as "Master Instructors" to teach CMP-Sanctioned Garand, Springfield and Vintage Military Rifle or Rimfire Sporter Clinics are invited to apply to attend a 2016 CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop. 2016 dates and locations are:
14-15 September 2016 - Jericho, VT (Sept. 15, assisting with New Shooter Clinic)
7-8 October 2016 - Phoenix, AZ, Western Games (Oct. 8, assisting with New Shooter Clinic)
6 December 2016 - Talladega, AL
Affiliate your club with the CMP. We look forward to working with you to assist your club in reaching its goals and in reaching the mission and vision of the CMP - to promote marksmanship training and firearms safety for all qualified U.S. citizens with a special emphasis on youth. Visit
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Registration Open!
14-18 September
CMP New England Games
Jericho, VT
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After months of careful preparation, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) proudly introduces a new installment to its popular travel games - the New England CMP Games, to be held September 14-18, 2016, in Jericho, VT.
The New England Games will take place at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site and is hosted by the Vermont State Rifle and Pistol Association, along with the Burlington Rifle and Pistol Club. A variety of matches will be fired during the event that will accommodate both rifle and pistol, new and experienced marksmen alike.
Visit our website for more information.
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CMP National Matches
Register Today!
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The National Matches are fired at Camp Perry, Ohio, six miles west of Port Clinton, during the months of July and August. The 2016 Match Schedule Events will include the John C. Garand, President's Rifle, Hearst Doubles, Vintage Sniper, as well as a multitude of prestigious pistol events. This year also marks the 20th Anniversary of the CMP, so come help us celebrate!
New this year, the CMP will introduce its Legacy Series: an extra week highlighting an assortment of competitions that feature both vintage and modern military rifles. Each event has been named to honor the memories of important figures in marksmanship history, as well as to commemorate the spirit of past and present National Matches.
Visit our website for more information.
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13th Western CMP Games
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ
7-11 October 2016
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The 13th Western CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches are co-sponsored by the Civilian Marksmanship Program and Creedmoor Sports, Inc. and will be held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona. All interested shooters, whether new or experienced, recreation-oriented shooters or national championship contenders are invited to participate in these unique, national-level competitions.
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Creedmoor Sports Talladega Pro Shop
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Coaching Young Rifle Shooters
By Gary Anderson, DCME
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The most comprehensive guide to instructing junior shooting, written by one of the nation's premier shooters, Gary Anderson. In his 11 years of international competition, Gary has won two Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship gold medals, six world records, and 16 national titles. In the 200-page book, loaded with illustrations, Gary provides coaches with all the tools needed to develop the young shooter and improve the skills of us and coming juniors. Full color instruction guide.
NLU 758 $19.95 plus S&H Order your copy today on the CMP E-Store!
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Open Public Shooting Evenings at CMP Marksmanship Centers.Shooters, including aspiring new shooters, who live in the Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio area or Anniston, Alabama area are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to do practice shooting at the Marksmanship Center air gun ranges. Both 80-point, 10-meter air gun range are fully equipped with electronic targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting. For more information, please visit http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-centers/open-public-shooting/.
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