CMP E-Store: The CMP E-Store is currently down for maintenance. For Sales inquiries, please contact CMP Customer Service at (256) 835-8455. For Program and Match inquiries, please contact CMP Programs at (419) 635-2141. Thank you for your patience.

Restricted 18+ in CA in compliance with CA State Assembly Bill 2571 prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors in the State of CA.

Skip to content

Civilian Marksmanship Program

  • Home
  • About
  • Donate
  • Sponsorship
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • MeWe
  • Auction
  • Competition Tracker
  • E-Store
  • Forum
  • Join Our Email List
  • Target View
  • Photos
  • Home
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • NM SUPPORT TEAM – NEW MEMBER FORM
    • RETURNING NM SUPPORT TEAM FORM
    • Privacy Policy
    End of Navigation Section
  • About
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • Chief Information & Technology Officer
    • Chief Commercial Officer
    • Deputy Chief Programs Officer
    • Director Emeritus
    • Chief Operating Officer
    • Board of Directors
    • Chief Programs Officer
    End of Navigation Section
  • Donate
  • Sponsorship
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Youth
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • Aces Postal
    • Air Gun Matches
    • College Resources
    • American Legion Junior 3PAR Tournament
    • JROTC 3PAR Matches
      • National JROTC Air Rifle Championship History
    • Junior Rifle Camps and Clinics
      • Junior Air Rifle Camp Counselors
      • Application to Host a CMP Summer Camp
      • Junior Rifle Camp Counselor Resources
    • Junior Distinguished Badge
    • CMP 3PAR Matches
      • CMP 3PAR National Postal
      • CMP 3PAR Regional Championships
      • CMP 3PAR State Championships
      • CMP National 3PAR Championship
        • CMP National 3PAR Championship History
    • National Trophy Junior Team Match
    • 3PAR Shooting information
      • 3PAR FAQs
      • Sanctioning 3PAR Matches
      • National 3PAR Council
      • 3PAR Forms
      • 3PAR National Records
      • National Standard 3PAR Rules
    • CMP Scholarship Program
    • CMP-USMC Highpower Rifle Clinic
    End of Navigation Section
  • Clubs
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • Club-Related Forms
    • CMP Affiliate Purchase Program
    • Club News
    • Tailored Insurance for CMP Clubs & Community
    • Become Affiliated with CMP
      • CMP Affiliation Application Form
      • Benefits of Club Affiliation
    • CMP MOU's
    • CMP-Affiliated State Associations
      • M1 Garand Fund Development Program
    • Club-Sanctioned Clinics and Matches
    • Find a CMP-Affiliated Club Near You
    • Form a CMP Marksmanship Club
    End of Navigation Section
  • Compete
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • CMP League Matches
    • CMP Air Rifle and Air Pistol Program
    • ACES POSTAL COMPETITION
    • CMP National Records
    • CMP Smallbore Program
    • Register for a CT Number
    • Get Started
    • Matches
      • CMP Match Award Donors
      • Air Gun Matches
      • Talladega Matches
      • Camp Perry Matches
      • Military Matches
      • Rimfire Sporter Rifle Matches
      • All Upcoming Matches
    • Distinguished Badge Program
      • Distinguished Marksman Badge
    • Competition Rulebooks
    • Forms
    • CMP Pistol Program
      • CMP Bianchi Cup
    • CMP Electronic Target Images
    • CMP Travel Games
    • Marksmanship Forums
    • Junior Highpower Support Program
    • CMP Rifle Program
    End of Navigation Section
  • National Matches
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • CMP Industry Day
    • National Matches Junior Camp
    • National Matches Support Team
    • Awards & Trophies
      • CMP Game Events Awards
        • Vintage Sniper Match
      • Long Range Awards
      • Individual Pistol Awards
      • National Trophies
      • National Trophy Individual and Aggregate Rifle Awards
      • National Trophy Team Rifle Awards
      • National Trophy Infantry Team Rifle Awards
      • Team and Special Aggregate Pistol Awards
    • National Matches First Shot Ceremony speakers
    • Directions to Camp Perry
    • Area Lodging Info
    • National Matches Welcome Center Information
    • National Matches Spectator Events
    • National Matches Camps, Clinics, and Schools
    • Commercial Row Information
    End of Navigation Section
  • Education
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • Basic Archery Course
    • Advanced Maintenance Class
    • Basic Pistol Course
    • Advanced Highpower Clinic
    • GSMM Master Instructor Training and Certification
      • GSM Master Instructor Resources
    • Armorer's Corner
    • Clinics
    • NM COLLECTOR SOFTWARE - CMP EDITION
    • Other Resources
    • Range Officer Training Course
      • Range Officer Training Course: Level II Rifle
      • Range Officer Training Course: Level II Pistol
    • Shooting Tips from the USAMU Service Rifle Team
      • USAMU FAQs: Equipment and Ammunition
      • USAMU FAQs: Shooting Positions
      • USAMU FAQs: Shooting Techniques and Tactics
    • Information on CMP Target Systems
    • Basic Rifle Class
    • Introduction to Shotgun Class
    • JROTC Marksmanship Instructor Course
      • JMIC- Master Instructor Resources
    • State Directors
      • CMP State Director Application
      • CMP State Director News Submission Form
    • Small Arms Firing Schools at the National Matches
    • Rifle and Pistol Training
    • Coaching Resources
      • Air Rifle Target Stand Plans
    End of Navigation Section
  • News & Media
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • ON THE MARK Newsletter
      • An On the Mark Series by: Gary Anderson
    • Customer Comments/Feedback
    • CMP Publications and Training Materials
    • National Matches Results Bulletins
    • CMP Media Kit
    • CMP Podcasts
    • The First Shot
    • CMP Email Archives
      • Join Our Email List
    End of Navigation Section
  • Safety
  • Sales & Services
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • CMP Purchase Eligibility Requirements
    • Ordering Information
    • Rifle Sales
    • Creedmoor Rifles & Accessories
    • Videos - M1 Garand
    • CMP Gift Certificates
    • 1911 Sales Information
    • CMP Program & Sales Specials
    • Tailored insurance for the CMP Community
    • Club Sales Index
    • Custom Gunsmithing
    • Firearm and Parts Sales Links
    • Guns on Auction
    • How CMP Supports Veteran Organizations
    • Visit CMP Stores
    • CMP Target Sales Program
    End of Navigation Section
  • Ranges
    Skip This Navigation Section
    • Air Gun Competition Centers
      • CMP Monthly Match Program
      • Anniston, Alabama Lodging
      • Open Marksmanship
    • CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
      • 5K Range Run & 1K Fun Run
      • Talladega Marksmanship Park Shotgun Events
      • Talladega Matches & Events
      • CMP Talladega Pro Shop
      • LEOSA Firearms Qualification Course
      • CMP Premier Shooting Expo
      • 3D Archery Range
      • Talladega Marksmanship Park Sponsorships
      • Paver Project
      • Talladega Marksmanship Park area lodging info
    • CMP Targets at Petrarca Range
      • CMP Petrarca Monthly .22 Bench League
    End of Navigation Section

Ossi Leads as CMP’s National Smallbore Sees Jump in Participation

July 25, 2023

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸Ossi Leads as CMP’s National Smallbore Sees Jump in Participation

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

With a newly configured National Matches calendar, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) may have found a formula for success. 

The refreshed lineup for 2023 was designed to allow individuals to compete in the Smallbore matches on Camp Perry’s outdoor Petrarca Range as well as in Air Gun events within the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center located just next door – all during the same day. The change caused participation to double in some events while also rising significantly in others.

Smallbore firing line with competitors in prone firing at electronic targets.
In 2023, CMP’s National Smallbore Events doubled participation in some events while also growing others.

“I was blown away by the turnout for this year’s championship,” said Brad Donoho, CMP smallbore manager. “We created a very ambitious schedule and somehow pulled it off.”

A total of 245 individuals attended the CMP’s Smallbore series this year, taking part in the mix of Prone and Three-Position aggregate and team opportunities offered to adult and junior athletes. Age awards were also presented to those under 18 and beyond, with 25 athletes over the age of 60 competing in the matches and some even over the age of 70.

Cecilia Ossi claimed the 3P Air Rifle/Smallbore Aggregate and the 3P competition.
Cecilia Ossi claimed the 3P Air Rifle/Smallbore Aggregate and the 3P competition.

The enhanced schedule is part of the persistent effort from those within CMP’s Air Gun and Smallbore departments to make competitions as accessible as possible while also introducing new lifelong options for athletes of a variety of ages within the expanding world of marksmanship.

“This couldn’t have been done without our spectacular staff who made it all happen,” Donoho added. 

The 2023 National Smallbore events featured electronic target scoring for the first time in its history.
The 2023 National Smallbore events featured electronic target scoring for the first time in its history.

Another exciting addition to the CMP Smallbore phase in 2023 was the inclusion of electronic targets for the first time at Camp Perry. Unlike past years, participants were able to view their scores on monitors placed at each firing point – with scores instantly added through an automatic software system.

“The introduction of the new 50 meter smallbore targets was a huge success,” Donoho said. “There were some problems along the way, but we will learn from them and be ready to make next year even better.”

With Smallbore and Air Gun events running simultaneously, the CMP created a Three-Position Smallbore and Air Rifle Aggregate Championship for those who competed in both disciplines. Earning the inaugural win in the match was Cecilia Ossi, 21, of Annandale, NJ, with a score of 2421-60X.

Back in Three-Position Smallbore, Ossi earned the top spot after firing the lead score in the qualification round and reaching the high score in the final. Following in second was SPC Jared Eddy, 22, of Midland, GA, with Griffin Lake, 18, of Emmaus, PA, landing in third.

Lake went on to earn second in the Junior final after being bested by Carley Seabrooke, 16, of Helena, AL. Zachary Jackson, 20, of Madison, WV, took third.

Top 3 teams on the podium from the Smallbore 4-member team event.
The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit led the 4-member team event.

Adding more competitive fun, the Three-Position lineup included a 4-Member team event. Earning the win by a commanding 25-point lead was the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit team of SGT Jared Desrosiers, SPC Jared Eddy, SGT Patrick Sunderman and SSG Brandon Muske. Griffin Lake, Jack Ogoreuc, Natalie Welter and Brady Fowkes joined forces to win the Junior team match with an impression gap of their own – 28 points over the second place team.

Winning the 3-Member Elimination Match was Cecelia Ossi, SSG Brandon Muske and SrA Peter Fiori.
Winning the 3-Member Elimination Match was Cecelia Ossi, SSG Brandon Muske and SrA Peter Fiori.

A 3-Member Elimination Match was also held during the week, with Cecelia Ossi, SSG Brandon Muske and SrA Peter Fiori forming team “P B and C” to claim the overall win over USAMU teammates Desrosiers, Sunderman and Eddy. Finding third for the bronze medal was “The Decent Three” team of Dylan Gregory, Bremen Butler and Brandon Evans.

View a complete list of results of the 2023 National Smallbore Matches on the CMP’s Competition Tracker page at https://ct.thecmp.org/2023NMAirSBresults. Find photos for free viewing and download at https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f148616975.

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
0 Shares

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Auction
  • Competition Tracker
  • E-Store
  • Forum
  • Join Our Email List
  • Target View
  • Photos

Civilian Marksmanship Program

Mission – Promote marksmanship through firearms training, safety, competitions and youth programs.
Vision – To lead the nation in marksmanship excellence providing safe, high quality and innovative programs with a focus on youth.

If you need assistance accessing any of our content or would like it in an alternative format you can contact us via our contact form, click here.

  • Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • MeWe
  • Search
    • Privacy Policy
    • Employment

    ©2023 Civilian Marksmanship Program. All rights reserved.
    Site by West Edge Collective.