CMP Offering Special Indoor March Madness Competition at Camp Perry
March 23, 2024
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
Looking for an entertaining night out with friends, family or maybe even a unique challenge for yourself? Check out the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) March Madness event, set for Thursday, March 28, at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center!
Open to ages 10 and up, this fun match will be an elimination, bracket-style competition where participants go head-to-head. The highest-scoring individual will move on to the next round until only one remains. The top three competitors will earn a gift card to local businesses!
Entry fee is $15 and this will include pellets for the match and the rifle rental. Competition begins at 6 p.m., with participants encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. Though the range welcomes the public Monday-Thursday, 9-3 and each Tuesday night, 5-8, March Madness is a special Thursday evening competition and will be the ONLY event taking place on that date.
We hope to see you there! The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center is located at 1000 Lawrence Rd., Building 5042, Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452. Learn more about the range by visiting the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-centers/.
About the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center:
The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center features an 80-point indoor electronic air gun range that regularly hold local, state and national events. The climate-controlled facility is open to the public each Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and all week long by appointment, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Whether an expert marksman or someone who’s never tried the sport before, we have a spot for you on the firing line. Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to fire upon the advanced target system for practice or fun. Sporter class air rifles are free to rent with entry fee, while National Match Air Rifles (NMAR) are available to rent for a reasonable additional fee. And don’t forget to try the firearm simulators, also housed within the facility!
Visitors to the range must complete a one-time CMP Eligibility Affidavit and a Liability Waiver as well as attend a short safety briefing before reaching the firing line. Children under the age of 18 must have a parental consent form signed. CMP staff members are always onsite to answer questions and to ensure a safe environment for all.