CMP Announces New Programs for 2018 National Matches
November 17, 2016
Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸CMP Announces New Programs for 2018 National MatchesThe Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce planning is underway for a number of new and exciting programs for the 2018 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.
“In an effort to continue to attract new competitors and to reward the thousands who annually participate in our matches, the CMP will add new pistol, smallbore, high power rifle, and long range rifle matches in 2018,” said Mark Johnson, CMP Chief Operating Officer.
“A major part of our mission is to conduct competitions, provide marksmanship training and recognize competitors for their progress and achievements as has been done at the National Matches since 1903. Accordingly, we enthusiastically look forward to the opportunity to expand our role at the National Matches at Camp Perry. We are committed to Camp Perry and our published dates for events in 2017 remain set. We have invested in Camp Perry with electronic targets on Petrarca Range, the Bataan Armory, our headquarters building, the CMP North Store, and the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center.”
Planned enhancements include a new CMP High Power Ranking System which will provide a fair and accountable method of rewarding success on the firing line at every level of experience, above and beyond our current awards. New, challenging pistol and rifle matches will be added to the schedule. Greater shooting opportunities for women and junior competitors are being developed. Increased use of electronic targets is being considered for many events. A CMP Range Officer Certification and Licensing Program has been developed for pistol, rifle and airgun disciplines and will be introduced by year-end.
“The CMP will not waver in its mission of promoting firearm safety and marksmanship training with an emphasis on youth,” Johnson said. “The tradition of the National Matches at Camp Perry will continue, supported by the CMP and the Ohio National Guard, with or without the participation of other organizations.”
For more information on the National Matches or to download a 2017 National Match Calendar, visit the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-national-matches/.
A little off topic but, it would be nice to have T-Shirts for the fairly new Modern Military National Match.
Just a thought.
This is Great news to hear CMP’s commitment to bringing the Smallbore National Championships back to Camp Perry! My wife and I competed at Camp Perry for the first time when we were in High School as part of the NJ Junior State team. Now quite a few years later, I look forward to competing again in 2018. We invite all Camp Perry coaches and competitors to join us ShootingBUZZ.com. Let’s build the excitement now! http://shootingbuzz.com/event/52
Please bring back 3p smallbore!!! There are so many shooters that would come!!
Katie, there’s several days scheduled for CMP Smallbore Matches at Camp Perry. More information will be posted as it becomes available at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-national-matches/smallbore-matches/.
THANKS FOR STAYING THE COURSE, I LOVE CAMP PERRY IN ALL ASPECTS. MODERNIZING THE RANGES HAS BEEN GREAT AND NEW MATCHES CAN TAKE THE CMP TO THE NEXT LEVEL. I WILL NOT BE DRIVNG TO INDIANA FOR THE NRA , WE CAN DO IT ALL RIGHT HERE.
Thanks for the positive feedback! We look forward to seeing you in 7 months!
Please add conventional Smallbore rifle (3-P and Prone) as part of the CMP competitions portfolio. The actions of the NRA are driving down participation numbers. As the driving force of the 3-P Air Rifle council the path to a lifetime of competitive shooting could very well begin with smallbore 3-P and prone. Shooting precision rifles with iron sights and scopes, outdoors in the elements. Future Olympians will need to read the wind. There is no better place than Camp Perry, and there is an entire shooting community that wants to come back to Ohio.
Thank you for your continued dedication to the advancement of our sport.