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Summer Air Rifle Camps Host Record Number of Athletes in 2014
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 For over a decade, the CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps have been a popular destination for junior marksmen during the summer. High-school age (9-12 grade) athletes learn intermediate and advanced air rifle marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations. Throughout the course of the camp, juniors learn tips for both the physical and mental aspects of competition shooting, including positioning, goal setting and proper use of equipment.
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New Monthly Match League Reaches Four-Month Mark
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 The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s newly added Monthly Match League has now completed its fourth month, allowing some of its leading competitors to surface. Monthly Matches were held at the South CMP Marksmanship Center in Anniston, AL, as well as the Gary Anderson CMP Marksmanship Center at Camp Perry, OH, in March, April, May and September. Competitors must fire in four or more matches to be eligible for league prizes. The final two Monthly Matches are scheduled for October 18 and November 15.
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CMP Mourns the Loss of its Friend and Legal Counsel, Mike Saporito
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 ANNISTON, AL – The Civilian Marksmanship Program is mourning the passing of a friend and legal counsel, Michael Saporito, 76, of Winter Springs, Florida. Mr. Saporito passed away on September 3, 2014 after a brief illness. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our attorney and colleague. Mike knew the firearms safety business, understood and believed in the mission of the corporation, and was an exceedingly proficient lawyer. He was a true friend, supporter, and mentor to the CMP. His knowledge of the law, tempered by his unique wit and humor, cannot be replaced. We will indeed miss him,” said Judy Legerski, Chairman, CMP Board of Directors.
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Minnesota Fires 2014 Prone Smallbore State Championship
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The 2014 Prone Smallbore State Championship results are in the books. The last smallbore prone match of the year on the Minneapolis Rifle Club’s (MRC) schedule was held August 23 and 24 at the Bob VanJean Small Bore facility at MRC. It turned out to be a great event with a full line on Saturday for the Iron Sight matches. The range was in great shape as usual thanks to the hard work of George Minerich and others.
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Virginia Juniors Make Challenging Transition From Air Rifle to Highpower
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 For a group of juniors from Virginia, a routine outing left them thinking outside of the box, or rather, outside of the air range. With open minds and a fearless leader, they stepped outside and into the unknown – the domain of highpower.
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Shooting Articles in Other Media
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Marksmanship program names Johnson to chief post – By Patrick McCreless, Anniston Star – The Civilian Marksmanship Program has a new boss. Mark Johnson was promoted to chief operating officer of the national nonprofit on Monday. He’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, which promotes firearm safety and marksmanship, mainly for youth. Read the complete article .
 It’s Just a Shot Away: Enfield Outing Club Gives Kids a Safe and Sporting Outlet – By Jared Pendak, Valley News Staff Writer – White River Junction, VT – Now in their fourth year providing a marksmanship outlet for young shooting enthusiasts, the Granite State Sharp Shooters’ sights remain right on target. The Enfield-based club practices weekly behind the Enfield Outing Club’s Shaker Hill Road headquarters, drawing seven dedicated members aged 10-18. Using .22-caliber rifles, they fire at paper targets in the outdoor range from the three traditional marksmanship positions – standing, kneeling and prone. Read the complete article.
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CMP State Director Feature –
Joseph Matter, Washington
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 CMP’s State Directors provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within their state. The State Director featured is Joseph Matter, of Vashon, WA.
Click here to read Joseph’s Bio.
For more information on the CMP’s State Director program, please visit http://www.odcmp.com/Training/StateDirectors.htm.
The CMP is currently taking applications for CMP State Directors in the following states: Indiana, Maine, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
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News from the CMP
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CMP SMALL ARMS FIRING SCHOOL & M16 MATCH – 10 October – Western CMP Games, Phoenix, AZ: This course is recommended for all new shooters and anyone that would like to learn gun safety and sound target shooting skills, regardless of previous experience. In this course you will learn about safety, positions, how to load and clear the rifle, how to loop a sling and prepare for practice firing. Rifle SAFS students are required to use the Rock River AR-15 commercial rifles issued by the school. Personal rifles are not permitted. Ammunition will be issued for use during practice fire and the M16 EIC Match. Coaches will be available to assist students during practice and the M16 match. Junior competitors must be at least 12 years old. For more information, contact the CMP at (419) 635-2141, ext. 1114 or email croguski@thecmp.org.
 Garand-Springfield-Military Rifle Master Instructor Clinics – 10-11 October, 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 CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop. Click here for more information.
On September 27th, a number of area organizations will host the Inaugural Ohio Day at The Range and Outdoor Adventure Fair. The event will bring a number of experts together in one place, one day to share their passion and expertise with participants from across the region. The mission is to introduce people with disabilities to many of our area’s outdoor activities through education, hands-on opportunities and assistive technology, so they may choose to participate at their own ability level. Opening doors for people with disabilities leads to fulfilling dreams and moving beyond the boundaries placed on them. It is our hope many will learn their dreams can come true – if only they dream and then act upon that dream. Visit http://www.abilitycenter.org/oh-day-range for more information and to register or volunteer for the event.
 CMP Monthly Matches, CMP Marksmanship Centers –
Anniston, AL & Port Clinton, OH – The CMP invites you and your team to participate in the CMP’s Monthly Matches. The matches will take place at the CMP’s Marksmanship Centers North and South on
18 October and 15 November. The competitions will feature a Junior Air Rifle 3×20 and 3×10, 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.
** New for 2014! The six 2014 monthly matches will now be combined into a league. Additional prizes will be awarded to the overall winners! Click here for more information.
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.
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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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CMP Paver Project
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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.
Click Here for more details.
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Western CMP Games & Creedmoor Cup Matches
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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.
Click Here for more details.
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REGISTRATION OPEN!!
Anniston’s Dixie Double
21-23 November
Anniston, AL
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to participate in its fifth annual Anniston Marksmanship Center Dixie Double. This match offers 60-shot international air rifle standing and 60-shot air pistol events for open men and women and junior men and women. USA Shooting is sanctioning this match as a PSA/PSI match sanctions; it is also sanctioned as a PTO.
Click here
for more information.
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Open Public Shooting
CMP Marksmanship Centers
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH
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.
Visit
http://www.thecmp.org/
3P/PublicShooting.htm
for more information.
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