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Published on: August 25, 2020
[…] it. Even my understanding of how each position works is so much better now than it was 2016,” she added. Trials for the postponed 2020 Olympics were completed for air rifle before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Unfortunately, Ginny found herself without a spot on the team. But, with one smallbore trial down and one to go, Ginny is leading overall and has the potential to again represent the United States. The final trial has not been set but will hopefully […]
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Published on: August 18, 2020
[…] “As Allison’s rifle coach for the past four years, I have had the opportunity to observe her on a daily basis. During this time, she has exceeded all expectations . . . Her personal and professional acumen and integrity are without question. The character and leadership of this young lady has few equals.” During her final JROTC Service Championship in 2020, Henry earned third overall. He goes on to speak of her capacity as an ambassador of the sport as […]
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Published on: August 9, 2020
[…] Marty Brown, an instructor for Revere’s Riders who fought a 40-month battle with ovarian cancer before finally succumbing to the disease in 2017. Marty was a staunch believer in the 2nd Amendment, even though she grew up in a home without firearms. The 2020 Marty Brown Memorial Open Round #2 will feature pistol competition. Photo courtesy of Cardinal Acres Photography and the Revere’s Riders website. The Marty Brown Memorial events serve to continue Marty’s dedication to training Americans in firearms […]
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Published on: July 21, 2020
[…] “And the tone should still be on for those three seconds.” Though it is easier to shoot with the tone, the reason for using it is to help improve and learn trigger squeeze and follow-through. Shannon usually shoots 10 shots without the tone, preceded and followed by a 10-shot string with the tone. The use of the SCATT system makes it possible for Shannon to train during the winter months and during the school year, when it can be hard […]
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Published on: July 21, 2020
[…] combines learning, food and fun with its family potluck-style format. The Dove Hunt is a day for families, including a pig roast and side dishes – potluck style. The kids get to shoot and learn field etiquette education, while those without parents are provided a mentor so that he or she can still get the experience. All of the programs conducted by Litton have grown so much, he and the city are currently in the process of building a new […]
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Published on: July 21, 2020
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer WORLAND, Wyoming – On May 30, 2020, the Wyoming State Shooting Association (WSSA) out of Worland, Wyoming, conducted a rifle raffle drawing using the help of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) M1 Garand Fund Development Program. According to CMP Policy, the program offers an affiliated and state associated club a vintage M1 rifle for a reduced price of $200 to be used for fundraising efforts (raffle, auction, etc.). All proceeds earned from the fundraiser must […]
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Published on: July 17, 2020
[…] Yes, we have two new initiatives that will help us continue making a lasting impact on youth shooting sports. Coach Training Endowment: Trained coaches are integral to youth shooting sports. Our youth cannot join a team, improve their skills, or compete without a qualified coach. Therefore, our intent for the Coach Training Endowment is to help organizations fund the training and certification of shooting coaches that will lead youth shooting sports teams. Range Development Endowment: Just as coaches are critical to youth […]
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Published on: July 7, 2020
[…] Named after the township in Illinois where it’s located, White Oak’s goal has always been to provide competitors with equipment that will allow them to compete at the highest level and to do it at a fair price, with reasonable delivery times. “When I got into the sport in the mid-1980s, it was hard to find someone to build a rifle, and many of them had backlogs over a year,” Holliger said. “I wanted to do what I could to […]
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Published on: May 21, 2020
[…] by the storm. Much of the school building and its athletic facilities were destroyed by the tornado. The MJCA rifle range after the tornado destroyed the building. The school’s rifle range was destroyed, leaving its BB, sporter and precision teams without a home. One of the rifle team’s coaches, Amy Wilson, also serves as the school librarian. The storm not only destroyed her team’s rifle range but also her elementary school library. As passionate as Coach Wilson is about her […]
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Published on: May 21, 2020
[…] with no concrete start to new matches, practices, or events? Well, even though we may not be able to hear the flattening of pellets on backstops, or see neat little round holes appear in our targets, it doesn’t mean we are without training opportunities for the times that we have been given! Have materials handy while you practice, like a shooting journal and training publications. Motivation First things first, let us take a step back and look at why we originally […]
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Published on: May 13, 2020
[…] to COVID-19, the decision was made in early spring to cancel the JROTC Air Rifle National Championships and the CMP Three-Position Regional/National events – carefully considering the idea that the CMP would rather cancel the events entirely than carry on without full participation from qualifying schools. Recalling its mission of awarding talented junior marksmen, the CMP remained enthusiastic about recognizing those junior athletes who exhibited exceptional performances in the fired portions of the Three-Position Championships and named winners from the […]
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Published on: April 9, 2020
[…] Military (GSMM) Matches set to be fired. Rimfire Sporter (.22 rifle), M1 Carbine and Vintage Sniper Team Matches rounded out other the other completed events on the calendar. CMP Sales staff operated throughout the first portion of the Western Games, nearly selling out of M1 Garands and vintage rifles after the first two days. Competitors were offered the first dibs on selecting their vintage rifle to purchase. For more information on purchasing from the CMP, please visit our website at https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/. Competitors […]