Older Generation of Females Dominate in Air Rifle Bench Matches
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - With the 2016 Olympic events at a close, it was the women who rose up to show the world on the largest competitive stage that they are confident leaders in the shooting realm - winning the only three medals collected by Team USA shooting. Nineteen-year-old Ginny Thrasher made history as she became the youngest to ever win the first gold medal of the Games during the Women's 10-meter Air Rifle event. Kim Rhode, famed shotgun Skeet shooter, went on to add to her legacy by earning her sixth consecutive Olympic medal to become the first woman ever to do so along with being the first competitor, man or woman, to earn medals on five different continents. And Corey Cogdell-Unrein came home with her second bronze medal in Women's Trap during her third Olympic showing. Back on American soil, as the Olympians made strides in female sports on a global level, the women in Ohio were proving they too compete to succeed on a national level - including those who arrived late to the game in their 50's and 60's. |
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CMP Fires Inaugural Legacy Series Rifle Matches
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 CAMP PERRY, Ohio - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its exclusive line of summer rifle competitions Aug. 10-14 on the ranges of Camp Perry through heat, short bursts of hammering rain and moments of incomparable fun to create an unforgettable experience for all participants that joined the event. Labeled as the Legacy Series, the matches within commemorated those who helped shape the nation's longest-running series of championship and recreational rifle events in America - the National Matches. The competitions catered to both modern and vintage military rifle enthusiasts. |
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Sign Up Now For All-Female Handgun Camp at Talladega
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TALLADEGA, Ala. - Are you a lady who would like to learn how to use a pistol? The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will be welcoming a Babes with Bullets Handgun Camp to its Talladega Marksmanship Park, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, 2016. The camp will cover novice beginner instruction all the way up to advanced handgun program material.
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CMP Club News: The Value of Our Junior Highpower Program
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My first encounter with the ISRA's Junior Highpower Program happened ten years ago. I had purchased an M1 rifle through the CMP by going to monthly match/clinics at the Sycamore Sportsman's Club just north of Dekalb. Some months I would bring my 10 year old sons with me to watch as we shot. One month twin brothers by the name of Ross and Grant James came to shoot. They had AR-15 rifles and more shooting gear than most of the adult shooters. The match typically ended just before noon. By then the Sun had warmed the day enough for everyone to remove their outer coats and sweatshirts. Ross and Grant were wearing T-shirts that said "Illinois Hard Dog" with a logo of a Marine Corps bulldog topped with a campaign hat and cigar while holding an AR-15/M16 rifle.
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Shooting News in Other Media
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Champion shooter makes her mark - Butts County's Rachel Kimbell headed to TCU - By Sherri Ellington, Jackson Progress-Argus - After helping her precision shooting team to recapture a national championship, earning a second-place regional medal and helping break two Junior Club team records, Rachel Kimbell of Butts County is headed to college and hoping for a shot at a world cup. "I started shooting at age 12," Rachel said. "A lot of people start at age 9 in the BB class. I started in the sporter class using light pellets. My sister Susanna wanted to start shooting and I tagged along. Susanna went to college and I had to make the decision to put enough time and effort in it to go somewhere with it." Read the complete article. 194th Armored Brigade Soldiers to compete in Talladega Marksmanship Competition - By Gerald Williams, Bayonet & Saber - Soldiers in the 194th Armored Brigade are invited to compete in the Talladega Marksmanship Competition in Talladega, Alabama, this September. "We want to improve marksmanship skills for our cadre," said Sgt. 1st Class David Chain, 194th Armored Brigade. "The competition is part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program. We want Soldiers to have a chance to show their level in marksmanship."
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The Oklahoma City Gun Club will host an M1 For Vets fundraiser on August 28th, 2016. The days two events will consist of a CMP-sanctioned John C. Garand Match followed by a .30 Caliber Match based on the President's Match with sighting shots for any As-Issued, Match-conditioned, or NRA Match Rifle with a .30 Caliber bore. Raffle items have been donated Boyd's Gunstocks, Redding Reloading, and Sierra Bullets. T-shirts will also be available for purchase. Proceeds from the matches, raffle, and T-shirt sales will go to The M1 For Vets Project, a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to providing Combat Injured Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terror the opportunity to compete in National, Regional, and Local marksmanship competition and training. For entry information: http://info.okcgunclub.org/16-hp/16_vets_pgm.pdf 
USA Shooting Coach Academy - USAS Coach Academy has scheduled an Advanced Rifle Coach ground course at the Ole Mill Range Complex in Griffin GA on 27-30 October. Griffin GA is 31.5 miles South of the Atlanta airport.
To be eligible to attend the Advanced Rifle Coach ground course, a coach must complete all the prerequisite online courses for the Advanced Rifle Coach certification program. Click here for more information on the USAS Coach Academy and links to the Coach Academy Catalog page and User Guide. For any questions email Michael Theimer, USAS Coach Academy Director.
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:
 The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park invites you to participate in its weekly Firearms Safe Handling Classes and Basic Fundamentals in Rifle and Pistol Shooting. Join us Wednesday & Thursday's from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm and Saturday's from 10:00 am -12:00 pm. The classes will be in 1 hour segments with the 1st hour being safety and firearms handling and 2nd hour as hands on practical application conducted on ranges 2 & 4. This education of firearms safety, firearms handling and application will help you to become a safer firearms owner and will help the Talladega Marksmanship Park to be a safe and fun place for all marksman. New and experienced shooters are welcome. Participants will need to bring their own firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection. Fee: $20.00 per person. Register by calling 256-474-4408 or emailing cmptalladega@thecmp.org.
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. 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.
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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CMP Monthly Matches
17 September
8 October
12 November
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program invites you and your team to participate in the CMP's Monthly Matches. The matches will take place on the dates listed below at the CMP's Marksmanship Centers North and South. The competitions will feature a Junior Air Rifle 3x20 and 3x10, a 60 Shots Air Rifle and Air Pistol match, and a 20 shot Novice Prone match. Rental equipment is available for the monthly matches for a small fee.
Visit our website for more information.
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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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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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