CMP Highlights National Match Support Team
July 27, 2021
Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸CMP Highlights National Match Support TeamLET’S MEET OUR NATIONAL MATCHES SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS!
Often times, we focus on those who are on the firing lines at our CMP events, but those behind the firing lines are just as important. During the National Matches, CMP’s Support Team members serve as essential aides to CMP staff on and off the ranges. Our Support Team is comprised of a diverse group from a variety of fascinating backgrounds, and here, we’re excited to learn more about them!
Name: Charles W. Daniels
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
Marksmanship Background: Competitor for 65 years, Distinguished Pistol in 1980, Rifle 1986, Smallbore Prone 1996, Three-Position 2006, Highpower member of 990 Club
Years Attending National Matches: 35+ years
Years as Support Team Member: 6+ with NRA, 2+ with CMP
In what disciplines are you serving? Highpower Rifle, Long Range, Pistol, Smallbore
Reasons for being a Support Team member: I have gone over the hill and found cliff on the other side. Time to pay back those who worked for me.
Favorite part about being a CMP Support Team member: Friendship.
Final thoughts? Keep it going.
Name: Lou Fuchs
Hometown: Vestal, New York
Marksmanship Background:
Trap, Bullseye, Silhouette Lever, Air Pistol, Sporter Rifle, Free Pistol (my favorite)
Years Attending National Matches: First year!
Years as Support Team Member: First and not last
In what disciplines are you serving? Air Rifle/Pistol
Reasons for being a Support Team member: To give back to the shooting community, keep shooting going and to listen and learn from the expert shooters.
Favorite part about being a CMP Support Team member: Being able to see the smiles of people shooting, especially the young adults.
Final thoughts? Thanks for everything you do for us, Support Team and shooters. You guys rock!