Junior Shooters

CMP’s First Shot Ceremony Observes WWII Battles, Triumphs of Decorated Olympian

CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) ceremonial First Shot Ceremony on July 7, 2014 at Rodriguez Range in Camp Perry, OH, celebrated more than the beginnings of the National Matches – it also commemorated the sacrifices of America’s Greatest Generation. The date of the ceremony coincidentally fell on the day two significant World War II battles transpired, sparking the need to honor the overlapping historical moments through words, sights and reenactments.

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Over 450 Attend Ceremonial Opening of Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry

CAMP PERRY, OH – On July 7, 2014, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) celebrated a monumental marker in its history with the dedication of the new Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located within Camp Perry in Port Clinton, OH. Around 450 guests toured the center throughout the day to see the state-of-the-art electronic air gun range, modern architecture and design, as well as display cases that feature authentic memorabilia from the many accomplishments of the center’s namesake, Gary Anderson.

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Skills Tested for All Ages During Rimfire Sporter Event at National Matches

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – One of the most popular events of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Rifle Matches is always the Rimfire Sporter Match, fired this year on August 2 at Camp Perry. The match is perfect for first time shooters, to prepare them for competition-style shooting, as well as experienced marksmen looking to rekindle a nostalgic connection with a .22 rifle.   

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Elite Junior Marksmen Determined at CMP National Air Rifle Championships and National Junior Olympics

CAMP PERRY, OH – Junior air rifle competitors and supporters from around the country ventured to the new Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center June 24-28 to compete at the USA Shooting National Junior Olympics, as well as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Three Position Air Rifle Championships. The week marked the end of a competitive expedition that began in November and was the last opportunity for some competitors at air rifle glory.

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Unique National Trophy Infantry Team Match Brings Teamwork and Excitement to National Matches

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Rifle enthusiasts looking for a match that brings the challenge of fast, accurate firing and strong communication skills should consider signing up for the National Trophy Infantry Team (NTIT) match at the 2014 National Trophy Rifle Matches. The event will be fired on July 20 on the historic ranges of Camp Perry, Ohio.

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Shooting Articles in Other Media

Marines host Interservice Rifle Championship, bring out top marksmen at Quantico in Virginia – By Gary Sheftick, Army News Service, Fort Hood Sentinel – WASHINGTON – Marksmen throughout the Department of Defense competed in the seven-day 53rd annual Interservice Rifle Championship July 6 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The winning competitors included the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, the South Carolina National Guard, the U.S. Navy Shooting Team, the U.S. Marine Corps Shooting Team, the National Guard Shooting Team and the U.S. Army Reserve Shooting Team. Read the complete article. 

One team, one fight: Competition breeds camaraderie – By Lance Cpl. Cameron Storm, Defense Media Activity – MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia – Shots rang out as several high-powered rifles sent rounds toward the targets of Range 4, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 7, 2014. Service Members had begun the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship. Shooting is one of the United States first sports with the first shooting competition on Long Island, New York. Union Civil Wars officers had seen the poor marksmanship demonstrated by their soldiers and formed the National Rifle Association to promote rifle sportsmanship in America. Read the complete article.

Right on target, Whitewood girl breaks 1997 SD 4-H Shooting Sports record in air pistol division, brother places at nationals – By Heather Murschel Black Hills Pioneer – WHITEWOOD – A Whitewood girl has broken the state 4-H Shooting Sports record that has been in place for 17 years. Rose Smith, 11, is a member of the Range Riders 4-H Club out of St. Onge and the Lawrence County Sharpshooters club. As a beginner, she was pretty happy after placing first in the air pistol division at the state 4-H Shooting Sports Competition held in Fort Pierre this March. It wasn’t until a couple weeks ago that she learned she broke a record held since 1997, and now she has a little more to brag about. Read the complete article.

USAMU makes clean sweep of 2014 NRA National Pistol Championships – By SFC Raymond Piper, USAMU PAO – CAMP PERRY, Ohio — It was a historic performance for U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) shooters at the National Rifle Association (NRA) National Pistol Championship as Service Pistol Team members took the top three positions out of 656 competitors. Staff. Sgt. Patrick Franks claimed the coveted national title with a total score of 2649 with 147x (out of 2700). The runner-up was Sgt.1st Class James Henderson with a total score of 2649-131 and third place went to Sgt. Greg Markowski with a total score of 2640-127. To top it off, the USAMU won the overall team championship to complete the sweep. “I don’t think there has been team domination like this at nationals, ever,” Henderson said. Read the complete article.

News from the CMP

The CMP has scheduled two JMIC Master Instructor Courses in August. The JROTC Marksmanship Instructor Course, better known as “JMIC,” is a marksmanship training course that must be completed by Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTC instructors before they can teach air rifle marksmanship to JROTC cadets. The class in Anniston, AL, will be held 5 August and the class at Camp Perry, in Port Clinton, OH, will be held on 7 August. Visit www.thecmp.org/Training/JMIC.htm for more information.

The NRA is looking for 2014 National Matches Target Pullers Wanted (Aug 4-10) Camp Perry, OH. No Experience Necessary, Housing Provided, Must be 18 or older to apply. Visit http://competitions.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/vol-pdf/2014TargetPullers1.pdf to apply. For more information, email assistnra@nrahq.org or call (703) 267-1485.

Do you want to learn more about rifle coaching or marksmanship? Help your shooting team get better? Coaching athletes, especially young athletes, is one of the most challenging endeavors–and one of the most rewarding. Some of the athletes you coach one day may represent U.S.A. in international competition. To help you give them the best start, you should participate in the NRA/USA Shooting/CMP Shooting Coach Certification Program. A 2014-B MJCA/TNSSA – NRA/USA SHOOTING/CMP Level 1 Coach Training School (Air Rifle/Smallbore Rifle) will be held on 13-14 September in Nashville, TN. Click here for more information.

ADDITIONAL SPOTS AVAILABLE – 2014 CMP Junior Rifle Camps have additional spots available! As the result of hiring a record number of counselors this year, CMP is now able to open more camp slots for several of the 2014 camps.  All camps are one week long, three-position air rifle camps, with the exception of the Outreach Clinics and the Advanced Standing Camp. Visit the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/3p/camp.htm for more information.

There will be an NRA/USAS/CMP Level I Air Rifle/Smallbore Rifle Coach School held in Camden, SC, August 2-3. For more information, please contact Paul L Davis at paulLdavis@charter.net.

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 http://www.thecmp.org/Clubs/Affiliate.htm for more information or contact the CMP Affiliate Relations Department at 419-635-2141, Ext. 1182 or email clubs@thecmp.org.   

CMP Paver Project

Become a permanent part of the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. Leave your legacy on one or more than three firing lines throughout the park with a personalized engraved granite paver.

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Western CMP Games & Creedmoor Cup Matches

The 11th 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, on 10-19 October 2014. 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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Please note the changes for the 2014 National Match Schedule posted at

http://www.thecmp.org/nm/
2014nmcalendar.pdf

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Photos may be downloaded or ordered on our website at http://cmp1.zenfolio.com/.

CMP Custom Shop

Let Us Make the Modifications to Your Rifle

The CMP Custom Shop continues to deliver on its promise to upgrade, accurized, customize and refinish traditional U.S.G.I. rifles. Custom Shop work also includes routine repairs and troubleshooting. John McLean, Custom Shop Manager, encourages those who have specific questions or unusual work requests, to call the shop directly at 256-835-8455, ext. 2114. 

Garand-Springfield-Military Rifle Master Instructor Clinics

October 10-11, Phoenix, AZ

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 two-day CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop.

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Coaching Young Rifle Shooters   By Gary Anderson, DCME

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

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Open Public Shooting

CMP Marksmanship Centers

Tuesday & Thursday Evenings

Anniston, AL

Shooters, including aspiring new shooters, adult and youth, who live in the 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 ranges are fully equipped with electronic targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting. Rental equipment is available for a small fee.

Open Public Shooting will not be held in the month of July in Port Clinton, OH. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center will be hosting the National Match Air Gun Events which are open to the public.

Visit

http://www.thecmp.org/
3P/PublicShooting.htm

for more information.