Russ & Vickie Evans
HUBBARD, OHIO
State Director Info
Background
- 24+ years of coaching the Vienna Cougars Jr. Rifle Team and supporting local junior shooting clubs.
- 24+ years of running Smallbore and Air Rifle NRA Regionals, Sectionals, and State Championships.
- 24+ Years of working at and Managing National Matches Junior Camp, Camp Perry, OH.
Awards
Hahn, Whidden Lead 2026 National Smallbore Prone Matches
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Joseph Hahn and John Whidden didn’t share much of the podium during this summer’s 2026 National Smallbore Prone Matches, taking home the 1600 Aggregate, 3200 Aggregate and 6400 Aggregate titles in the Iron Sight and Any Sight divisions, respectively.
The 2026 National Smallbore Prone Matches, facilitated by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), was held July 18-22 as part of the National Matches at Camp Perry – an annual, month-long event held in Ohio since 1907.
Prone events included iron sights and any sights matches as well as F-Class opportunities, held on the electronic targets of Camp Perry’s Petrarca Range. Competitions included both individual and team events for adults and juniors.
Hahn, 23, of Middle Grove, NY, claimed the overall win in the 6400 Open Championship with a score of 6,383-463X – six points over second place finisher Nick Mowrer, 37, of Colorado Springs, CO. Abigail Donovan, 28, of Brockport, NY, found third with a score of 6,373-404X.
On his way to the overall win, Hahn led the 3200 Iron Sight Championship with a score of 3,194-243X, firing the highest 1600 Aggregates on Day 1 and Day 2. He again bested Mowrer in the 3200, this time by only a four-point margin. Brandon Green, 41, of Dallas, TX, followed with a score of 3,187-223X for third.
Additionally, Hahn led the fun Prone Elimination Match, finishing only one point above Ron Wigger, 66, of Colorado Springs, CO.
Likewise, Whidden, 50, of Nashville, GA, nabbed the 3200 Aggregate Championship title in Any Sight after securing both days of 1600 Aggregates, reaching an overall score of 3,192-246X.
Whidden earned the win just three points ahead of Daniel Erpenback, 63, of Aloha, OR, who fired a 3,189-245X for silver, with Hahn falling short in x-count after acquiring a score of 3,189-220X for bronze.
Also earning multiple wins was Samuel Pagliari, 72, of Oil City, PA, who overtook the F-Class Championship title in the 6400 Aggregate with a score of 6,350-416X. It was a commanding win – with second place finisher Bill Treder, 80, of Ball Ground, GA, earning a score of 6,317-375X and third place competitor Doug McNash, 69, of Ellijay, GA, netting 6,314-279X.
Similar to Hahn and Whitten, Pagliari picked up both Aggregate Days on his way to the 3200 Championship win in F-Class, with a complete score of 3,179-210X.
Congratulations also to Dominic Baliva, 18, of Rochester, NY, who was the top junior competitor in the 6400 Aggregate, with a score of 6,347-405X, and Abigail Donovan, 28, of Brockport, NY, who was the high female competitor with 6,373-404X.
Though falling short of the 6400 Aggregate win, Mowrer managed an incredible feat during this year’s National Matches by earning his final points toward a Distinguished Smallbore Prone Badge – making him a five-time Distinguished Marksman.
Mowrer had previously earned Distinguished Badges in Service Rifle (2005), Service Pistol (2013) and 60 Shot Air Pistol (2025), and even earned his International Distinguished Badge (2018).
Part of Team Lapua, he currently competes around the country in highpower, National Rifle League hunter, smallbore, air pistol or three-position matches – whatever he can find.
“I enjoy all of them, and I get something unique out of each and every different event,” he said.
As for the possibility of going on to earn yet another medal in his career after reaching his fifth, his answer was confident, yet simple.
“Maybe one day,” he said with a smile. “My desire for different sports kind of goes with the wind, so – I say, ‘Not right now,’ and then next year, I’ll be out here and go, ‘I’ll just go ahead and finish up that badge.’”
Mike Carter, 68, of Hendersonville, TN, was presented his own Distinguished Smallbore Prone Badge alongside Mowrer at the National Matches awards ceremony. With the addition of Mowrer and Carter, there have only been six Distinguished Smallbore Prone Badges awarded since the beginning of the program in 2020.
In team competition, Murray State Alumni took home the overall Open win with an outstanding score of 1,599-108X. Team members were Mark Del Cotto, Kerry Spurgin, Daniel Erpenbach and Deena Wigger.
Special thank you to Walther Competition Shooting USA for attending as event sponsor and generously providing award money to leading competitors. In Conventional Prone, first earned $500, second $400 and those in third received $300. In the Junior and F-Class categories, first received $250, second $200 and third $150.
View a complete list of results of the 2026 National Matches Smallbore Prone Matches at https://ct.thecmp.org/2026NMSBProneResults.
Photos are available online for free download at https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f767946623.
CMP Air Range Mural Artist Visits Camp Perry
As summer draws to a close, Camp Perry welcomes back a favorite visitor.
Those who have stepped foot inside the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) indoor air gun facility in Port Clinton Ohio, are familiar with the unmistakable mural that encompasses the south-facing wall of the range within. The mural captures notable moments in time from the historic Camp Perry ranges, home to the annual National Matches marksmanship tradition since 1907, through illustrations hand-painted years ago by celebrated American artist, Jerry Antolik.
Recently, Jerry and his wife Sherry brought their son Joe, Joe’s wife Heather and their two children, Chet (6) and Junie (3), to see Grandpa’s mural.
The family members were on their way back to Wyoming from a family reunion in Girard, Pa., where Jerry was raised. They had relatives from Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey and, of course Wyoming, where Jerry’s branch of the family resides.
With the theme of connecting generations, Jerry wanted his grandchildren to see the art that he and his immediate family had put so much time and effort into, with Jerry, Sherry and Joe all having had a hand in creating the artworks that we all enjoy at Camp Perry.
Such images carefully coated upon the 100-foot-wide air range wall include depictions of Marine Corps veteran and 12-time national pistol champion Brian Zins, former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit air rifle athletes George Norton and Hank Gray and even two-time Olympic gold medalist, Director of Civilian Marksmanship (Emeritus) and facility namesake Gary Anderson, who still lives only a few miles away.
Sherry also helped with the painting and the lettering mural, and son Joe helped weld the “Garand Men” at their ranch in Lander, Wy. The 11-foot statues crafted entirely out of hundreds of authentic, decommissioned M1 Garand parts stand tall outside of CMP’s facilities in Ohio and Alabama, including Camp Perry.
During the family’s visit, Gary Anderson himself was able to come and reminisce with Jerry about the time and effort that went into this important mural. Jerry joked that he wanted to see if Gary was “still as cute” as when he painted him.
Gary got to see the Antolik grandchildren, and Chet and Junie get to try their hands firing the CMP’s air rifles at Huckleberry Targets, which light up and make different animal sounds when hit downrange.
This is what the range was built for, the continuation of the shooting sports for generations to come, and a perfect way to sum up what this mural and range means to the shooting sports community.
If you have the chance, stop by and see why we are so proud of our range and it’s mural.
Read the original story of the mural from 2009 here: http://www.odcmp.org/0909/default.asp?page=ANTOLIKMURAL
CMP Announces 2025 Monthly Matches Air Gun League Results
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – With the Monthly Air Gun Matches season complete for 2025, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has released the results of the Monthly Matches League!
Monthly Matches are held at CMP’s Competition Centers in Ohio and Alabama throughout the year, featuring air rifle and air pistol events for a variety of ages and experience levels. The Monthly Matches League is designed for individuals who fire in four or more Monthly Matches.
The top five athletes from the Junior 3×20 Precision/Sporter and the Open 60 Shot Air Rifle/Air Pistol events earn prize money based on the number of participants. Places first through third also earn awards for their performances.
Leading Athletes of the 2025 Monthly Matches League:
3×20 Precision:
- Delilah Muzik, 15, Green Springs, OH
- Meredith Miller, 15, Green Springs, OH
- Owen Stauch, 16, Waterford, OH
- Sarah Mix, 14, Xenia, OH
- Natalie Welter, 15, Foxburg, PA
3×20 Sporter:
- Bethany Shirley, 19, Monroe, GA
- Ashlyn Tilley, 15, Bremen, GA
- Zachary Purvis, 18, Waco, GA
- Ellie Hull, 16, Bowdon, GA
- Kadyn Sanders, 14, Decatur, IN
60 Shot Rifle:
- Marley Bowden, 18, Harpersville, AL
- Delilah Muzik, 15, Green Springs, OH
- Natalie Welter, 15, Foxburg, PA
- MacKenzie Sookhoo, 18, Newnan, GA
- Owen Stauch, 16, Waterford, OH
60 Shot Pistol:
- Suman Sanghera, 20, Great Falls, VA
- Colin Smith, 35, Pittsburgh, PA
- Jorja Litwiler, 17, Benton, LA
- John Collin, 50, Gurnee, IL
- Matthew Lemmon, 40, Clyde, OH
Congratulation to all participants!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: the 2026 Monthly Matches are set to return in February! Learn more about these matches and view a full schedule on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/monthly-match-program/.
About CMP Competition Centers:
The Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama includes the CMP South Store, which is fully stocked with equipment and memorabilia needs. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio features cases of authentic Olympic and other memorabilia from the career of celebrated American marksman, Gary Anderson, for observers to enjoy.
Each of CMP’s indoor air gun facilities holds an 80-point range, equipped with innovative electronic targets. The venues regularly host local, state and national competitions as well as Open Marksmanship, which allows visitors of virtually any age and experience level to test out air rifles or air pistols with the guidance of qualified CMP staff members.
To learn more, visit https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.
CMP, Lake Erie Arms Introduce New Indoor Rimfire Rifle League
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
MILAN, Ohio – After completing a successful Bullseye Pistol League in the fall, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new competition series, partnered with Lake Erie Arms – the CMP Rimfire Rifle League, featuring electronic targets!
The CMP Rimfire Rifle League is an indoor .22 caliber sporter rifle target competition, held Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. at Lake Erie Arms and running from Jan. 14 to March 4, 2025. The league is suitable for those looking for an introduction into marksmanship competition as well as those looking for a fun challenge with friends or family. All experience levels are welcome, including juniors (ages 10 and up).
The Rimfire Rifle League matches will be fired at 25 yards from three positions: prone, sitting/kneeling and standing. Competitors may choose from T-Class (telescopic sights), O-Class (standard sights) and TU-Class (tactical/unlimited, any sights) categories.
Firing will be completed on CMP’s line of electronic targets, complete with a scoring monitor located beside each participant. The electronic targets deliver fast, accurate shot scores – offering an enhanced experience for individuals and quicker competition times! The same targets will also be used during the National Rimfire Sporter Match, part of the annual National Matches at Camp Perry, for the first time on July 20, 2025.
Additionally, the CMP will host a Rimfire Rifle class prior to the start of the league for those wanting to learn more about the sport! Sign up for the CMP Rimfire Rifle League and find additional info at https://www.learms.net/current-leagues!
About Lake Erie Arms:
Lake Erie Arms is a 94,000-square-foot indoor public complex that houses multiple 25-yard and 100-yard ranges, an indoor clay house, virtual simulator, sales as well as a café and upscale member club. The facility is located just a short drive from CMP’s Port Clinton headquarters. Discover all Lake Erie Arms has to offer at https://www.learms.net/!
CMP Offers Indoor Open Public Marksmanship, Simulators Every Week
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – As a member of the Port Clinton community for nearly 30 years, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to provide world-class marksmanship opportunities throughout the year in a variety of disciplines, including the great introductory sport of air gun. In support of its growth, the CMP hosts Open Public Marksmanship for individuals of all experience levels to enjoy – even those who have never shot before.
The CMP is a national organization dedicated to educating U.S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms, presented through safety and fundamental instruction as well as through a variety of annual indoor and outdoor events.
With a permanent 80-point indoor electronic air gun range located inside the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, the CMP welcomes the public each week for Open Marksmanship use. Guests may visit the range Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for air rifle or air pistol practice, fun or simply to try something new.
The air guns are quiet, with no kickback, and suitable for nearly any age. No equipment? No problem. Rental equipment is offered within the air range, and qualified CMP staff members (including former NCAA rifle athletes) are always available to offer guidance.
Guests to the Competition Center may also try CMP’s Laser Shot simulators, capable of imitating rifle, pistol and shotgun target practice through modified firearms. The simulators, air range and the rest of the facility is available for rent and serves as a unique space for parties, team building sessions, showers and more.
While at Camp Perry, don’t forget to browse the CMP North Store – filled with timeless military surplus rifles and an array of equipment needs. Plan your visit through the CMP website at https://www.TheCMP.org or contact us at (419) 635-2141. We hope to see you soon!
CMP Announces Olympic Silver Medalist SSG Maddalena as 2025 First Shot Speaker
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Mark your calendars! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce Staff Sergeant Sagen Maddalena of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit as the 2025 National Matches First Shot Speaker. She will take her ceremonial first shot on July 14 at 4:30 p.m. on the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility’s historic Rodriguez Range in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Since 1907, the National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches have been held at Camp Perry – welcoming each generation’s most talented marksmen and women from around the country as well as those hoping to learn more about the sport. The First Shot Ceremony serves as the traditional opening to the month-long competition season, while the First Shot speaker is an honored distinction amongst the marksmanship community.
SSG Maddalena began her career as a junior on the California Grizzlies highpower rifle team. As a Grizzly, she garnered several successes including the Freedom’s Fire Trophy as a member of the highest scoring team in the National Matches Junior Rifle Team Match in 2013. Maddalena went on to join the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team before heading to the Army.
After several successes on a global level, she made her Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games before returning to Team USA for the 2024 Paris Games in both air rifle and smallbore – earning silver in the women’s three-position match.
The CMP is honored to have her back to kick off the 2025 National Matches!
About the National Matches:
The National Matches schedule is comprised of the Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches, National Games Matches, National Smallbore Matches, National Air Gun Championships and the National Mid-Range and Long Range Matches. Along with several competitive opportunities, the National Matches includes a variety of educational clinics for all experience levels as well as shopping selections from some of today’s leading industry vendors.
Plan your visit to the 2025 National Matches and view the schedule of events at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.
Thank You!
CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for Youth of All Skill Levels to Open in September
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – This fall, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its fun and informative Junior Rifle Club – a weekly group that introduces firearm safety, marksmanship fundamentals, air rifle competition experience and life skills through fun instruction on the range!
Training is held within the innovative indoor electronic air range of the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located on Camp Perry in Port Clinton. The 10-week Fall Session will begin Tuesday, Sept. 17, with a “Meet & Greet” informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, for those interested in learning more firsthand.
No prior experience is necessary to join. Participants in the club will not only learn about the sport of marksmanship but also character building proficiencies like discipline, self-control, goal setting and more – all with an emphasis on safety.
Each training session is led by former NCAA Division I rifle athletes, including CMP Junior Rifle Camps manager Ryan Hinson, who was an athlete at Morehead State University, along with CMP program coordinator Alana Kelly, who was previously a member at the University of Mississippi.
The Junior Rifle Club at Camp Perry will be conducted every Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. There is no initial cost to join the club, with equipment provided by the CMP in introductory weeks.
If you’d like to become involved in the Junior Rifle Club or have questions and are unable to attend the Meet & Greet, please contact CMP’s Ryan Hinson at [email protected] or call 419-635-2141 ext. 751. You may also attend to CMP’s Open Public time slots, hosted every Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Find more details and registration information on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/junior-rifle-club/.
Additional Open Marksmanship Times. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Outside the range doors, the facility features two Laser Shot simulators with hundreds of virtual courses to enjoy, along with authentic Olympic and other memorabilia from the career of celebrated American marksman, Gary Anderson. The center also includes a retail center for equipment and memorabilia needs.
The CMP Competition Center is also available for local groups to hold meetings or conferences. For questions, please call Catherine at (419) 635-2141, ext. 704. Learn more about the CMP’s air gun competition centers at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.
CMP Partners with Lake Erie Arms for Weekly Bullseye League
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
MILAN, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new Bullseye Pistol League, held in partnership with Lake Erie Arms!
The eight-week league will meet every Tuesday, beginning Sept. 17, 2024, at Lake Erie Arms – a 94,000-square-foot indoor public complex that houses multiple 25-yard and 100-yard ranges, an indoor clay house, virtual simulator, sales as well as a café and upscale member club. The facility is located just a short drive from CMP’s Port Clinton headquarters.
“The CMP is grateful for this opportunity to expand our outreach with Lake Erie Arms and to continue supporting marksmanship opportunities throughout the year,” said Christie Sewell, CMP Chief Programs Officer.
“I’ve personally used the indoor ranges at Lake Erie Arms in the past and have been very impressed with the helpful staff as well as the outstanding accommodations,” she went on. “We’re more than happy to encourage others to explore this local facility for themselves through this enjoyable event.”
The weekly co-ed Bullseye League will be conducted in a single-person format, challenging participants on target accuracy. Both beginner and advanced levels will be offered, with a standard course of fire at 25 yards with .22LR or .45ACP pistols. Pistols are also available for rent!
CMP’s Pistol Manager, Jim Henderson, will be present during the league and will offer a Beginner’s Class on Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. for anyone new to the sport or those with questions on how to improve his or her marksmanship skills.
To add to the fun, the CMP will award Gift Certificates ($100, $75 and $50) to the top three overall league participants and a $100 CMP Gift Certificate to the top beginner.
Learn more and register for this friendly recreational league at https://www.learms.net/cmp-bullseye-league. More information on Bullseye Pistol can be found on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-pistol-program/. Discover all Lake Erie Arms has to offer at https://www.learms.net/!
Other CMP Offerings: Each summer, the CMP hosts the month-long National Rifle and Pistol Matches on the outdoor ranges of the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Port Clinton for participants of all experience levels. Camp Perry is also home to CMP’s Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, which houses an 80-point indoor electronic air gun range and Laser Shot simulators, as well as Petrarca Range, an outdoor electronic range – both open weekly to the public. Learn more at https://thecmp.org/.
Test Your Competitive Strength During the 2024 Ohio Triple Crown
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Are you a pistol competitor looking for an exciting challenge of skill and endurance? Sign up for the 2024 Ohio Triple Crown, a pistol event hosted by the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association (ORPA) that combines matches from some of the leading marksmanship entities in the state – all through the month of July.
This three-match aggregate includes Ohio’s top Pistol 2700 matches:
- the Cardinal 4-Gun Match at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, July 7-10
- the Canton-McKinley Regional Match at the Canton-McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club in Canton, July 12-14
- the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Matches at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Site in Port Clinton, July 14-21
Pistol 2700 aggregate events combine scores using three different firearm types: .22 caliber, Centerfire and .45 caliber. Slow-fire is held at 50 yards, with timed-fire and rapid-fire conducted at 25 yards. Each stage will include 20 record shots.
Last year, junior Ethan Clark, 19, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was the first-ever winner of the Ohio Triple Crown – claiming the Sharpshooter class at all three events. Though the event had already been held two times before, no winner had been named until 2023 – evidence to the difficulty of the campaign.
Outside of the overall winner, the competitor who has the highest overall aggregate of the three combined 2700 scores but did not win all three matches will be named the High Aggregate Winner. Competitors may also earn the highest aggregate score in their individual classes: High Master, Master, Expert, Sharpshooter and Marksman.
Find more information on each location and sign up for the matches:
Cardinal Center Pistol Range – https://www.thecardinalcenter.com/
Register – https://www.redfeatheroutfitters.com/4-gun-showdown-2024/
Canton-McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club – https://cantonmckinleyriflepistolclub.com/
Register – https://cantonmckinleyriflepistolclub.com/2023-regional/
CMP’s National Pistol Matches (Info and Registration) – https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/national-trophy-pistol-games-matches/
For questions or additional information, contact Jim Henderson, CMP Pistol Manager, at [email protected].
CMP Offering Special Indoor March Madness Competition at Camp Perry
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.
CMP Installs New Megalink Air Gun Targets at Ohio, Alabama Ranges
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the installation of new electronic air gun targets at its indoor air gun ranges in Ohio and Alabama!
All 80 firing points at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, Ohio, and the 80 points at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Ala., will now be equipped with Megalink 3D-Score targets. Installation on targets at Camp Perry was completed in November, while assembly is in progress in Anniston.
The Megalink targets boast some of the latest technological advancements in accuracy, including crossfire recognition and pellet speed measurement, using optical detection – all under the blanket of Megalink’s reputation of dependable, world-class products that are used by several of today’s leading national and international entities.
“We chose to go back to Megalink targets so that we may once again partner events with USA Shooting, with the possibility of also accommodating the NCAA and beyond,” said Dana Lynd, CMP’s Deputy Chief Programs Officer. “These targets are ISSF (International Sport Shooting Federation) approved and have a witness strip, allowing us to host more elite competitions in our facilities that require a specific level of precision technology.”
With the latest installation of Megalink targets, the CMP is already scheduled to hold the 2023 USA Shooting Winter Airgun Championships at Camp Perry in December as well as Part 3 of the Olympic Trials in Anniston in January 2024.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming these talented athletes to our facilities as we broaden our scope in the air gun community, and we look forward to creating partnerships with groups who share the same mission,” Lynd added.
The CMP is currently in discussions for the fate of the previous line of Kongsberg Target System (KTS) air gun targets, with 100 set to be stored out west for CMP Junior Camps and three-position competitions. The CMP’s line of outdoor KTS electronic targets will continue to be used at travel events, Alabama’s Talladega Marksmanship Park as well as at Camp Perry’s Petrarca Range.
The CMP Competition Centers are open for public use every Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. EST in Ohio and 4-7 p.m. CST in Alabama. The ranges are also open by appointment during the week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ohio and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Alabama. Individuals may bring their own equipment or may rent from the CMP. Learn more about the CMP’s Competition Centers at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.
