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CMP Regional SAFS Training Coming to Florida in November

October 15, 2018

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸CMP Regional SAFS Training Coming to Florida in November

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has extended its reach to those wanting to learn more about rifle marksmanship safety and fundamentals by now offering remote, regional Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) throughout the year.

The SAFS program has been a staple event at the Camp Perry National Matches since 1918 – educating thousands of individuals on basic rifle instruction, competition techniques and live-firing safety each year. Participants are trained by certified military and/or qualified civilian instructors in an engaging and attentive environment during the classroom portion, practice firing on the range and true M16 competition included within the course.

Each school begins with a classroom session where certified instructors familiarize students with safe handing and operation and introduce basic marksmanship skills and prepare students to compete in a three-position introductory Excellence-In-Competition Match.

The school is designed to train beginners in a closely monitored setting, meaning no previous experience in marksmanship is required for the course, though all experience levels are welcome to attend. Rifles and ammo are provided, with personal shooting jackets and gloves permitted. Hearing protection is also required, and eye protection is strongly encouraged during live firing.

Team CMP coach Nick Till assists a student-competitor with prone slow-fire technique as part of the three-position rifle match.

Offered the last few years at CMP Travel Games events, the remote SAFS courses were added to the CMP schedule in August 2018, beginning with a one-day training event at the Washtenaw Sportsman’s Club in Ypsilanti, Mich. The regional SAFS are set to be held intermittently at various clubs around the country to allow even more marksmanship training opportunities for males and females of all ages.

Participants in the remote SAFS events will have the chance fire on the CMP’s outdoor electronic highpower target system. The targets, used successfully at multiple CMP events, are programmed with precision software and are equipped with an LED monitor beside each competitor on the firing line. The well-lit screens have been extensively tested in the field by an assortment of competitors for readability and ease of use – able to be operated by just a press of a button.

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s Service Rifle Team will be in attendance during the SAFS at Camp Blanding to help with class.

The next regional SAFS will be held at Camp Blanding in Starke, Fla., Nov. 3-4, 2018. The two-day course at Camp Blanding will be led by members of the elite Army Marksmanship Unit rifle team, along with CMP’s own certified trainers Steve Cooper, Danny Arnold and Sara Rozanski.

Registration for the Camp Blanding SAFS is currently open and will remain open until October 28. Those interested may register at http://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=17428. Questions may be directed to Amy Cantu at 419-635-2141 ext. 602 or [email protected].

The class is limited to 90 participants, so please sign up in advance! No walk-ins will be permitted.

For more information on Small Arms Firing Schools, visit the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/training-tech/marksmanship-101/.

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5 Replies to “CMP Regional SAFS Training Coming to Florida in November”

  1. Alan Eldred says:
    November 5, 2018 at 10:36 am

    We attended this training class and shoot, it was a great experience. The Army MTU guys were great to be around and most helpful in teaching shooters.

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  2. Jim says:
    October 18, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    I was wondering where else in Florida this event may be help at besides Camp Blanding Id love to take it there but I’m tied up at that time will any be held in the Cocoa ,Titusville or Melbourne,Florida area

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    1. Christine Elder says:
      October 18, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      Our goal is to visit each state and many clubs have volunteered to host the event. If your club is interested, please contact Amy at [email protected]. Thank you!

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      1. Jim D says:
        October 18, 2018 at 6:18 pm

        We would welcome you in Minnesota!
        Check out Oakdale Gun Club at
        http://oakdalegunclub.org

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        1. Christine Elder says:
          October 21, 2018 at 5:13 pm

          Jim, please contact our SAFS Coordinator, Amy Cantu at [email protected]. Thanks!

          Reply

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