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Published on: November 3, 2021
[…] Tracker printouts (from the applicant; CMP will not look up Tracker info), which MUST be presented in order to be considered for the scholarship. Academic information such as GPA (3.0 or above – anything below 3.0 will not be accepted), test scores and an official transcript. A list of extracurricular activities. A letter explaining why the applicant is applying and what future plans the money will fund. A nomination/recommendation letter from a coach or instructor. Incomplete applications will not be […]
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Published on: November 1, 2021
[…] against her. “I have been very aware of making sure to get checked regularly, since I was about 27,” she went on. Jackie is a regular in the air gun range as both Range Officer and competitor. During her annual exam in 2020, she was asked if she had her routine mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) yet that year. She said no, since COVID had thrown off her typical schedule. Luckily enough, she was able to go down the […]
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Published on: October 14, 2021
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) latest round of Monthly Matches fired Oct. 9, 2021, at both of its indoor air gun range locations in Anniston, Alabama, and Camp Perry, Ohio. Though many regular athletes to CMP’s air rifle and pistol events were off competing in the ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation) Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru, the October Monthly Match still yielded over 150 entries between the two facilities. The Army Marksmanship Unit’s rifle competitors, SP4 Maddalena (left), SP4 […]
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Published on: October 14, 2021
[…] is simple. Users on CMP’s Competition Tracker will find the “College Connect” prompt on the Dashboard welcome page. Once signed up, students may enter a variety of valuable information that college coaches see as priority, such as bio details, GPA, test scores, colleges an individual is interested in and competition scores. On the other end, NCAA coaches will be able to access the pages of all registered athletes. There, they will be able to make personal notes and even create […]
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Published on: October 6, 2021
[…] course, holds the current New England Games record). SMSgt Bruce Rounds, 60, of Sherburne, New York, nabbed the High Senior title (357-4X), while Maisey Loucks, 27, of Mechanicville, New York, claimed High Woman (354-3X) in the match. One of the latest events to make up the New England Games schedule is the educational Pistol Marksmanship 101 Course. Like the Small Arms Firing School held at the Camp Perry National Matches each year, the Marksmanship 101 Courses offer participants hands-on learning […]
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Published on: September 29, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 JROTC Three-Position Postal Competition. This national event is open for all young cadets in Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC programs who are interested in competing with other high school junior athletes from around the country. The U.S. Army Cadet Command, TECOM (Training & Education Command), the Naval Service Training Command and AFOATS (Air Force Officer Accession and Training Schools) jointly conduct the JROTC Air Rifle event. Competition is organized and […]
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Published on: September 23, 2021
The American Legion is currently holding its 32nd Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Tournament, which provides sporter and precision competitors an opportunity to test their marksmanship ability in competition with other junior competitors throughout the nation. The event is open to junior (high school seniors and younger) individuals and club teams affiliated with an American Legion Post and is conducted in two postal phases: a first round for State Championships and a second round for qualification to the National Championship in July. […]
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Published on: September 2, 2021
[…] Each of CMP’s indoor air gun facilities holds an 80-point range, featuring innovative electronic targets, and regularly hosts local, state and national competitions. Marksmanship Nights, offered weekly for public use, allow visitors of virtually any age and experience level to test out air rifles or air pistols, with the guidance of qualified CMP staff members. The South 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 […]
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Published on: August 31, 2021
[…] their skills in the field of over 100 steel targets, out to 625 yards. The new 20-lane Archery Range with life-size 3D targets provides even more marksmanship fun at the Park. The public is welcome daily, all year long, to test out their firearms or to simply take a tour of the grounds. Off of the firing line, the Club House holds a fully-stocked Pro Shop that includes an exclusive collection of rifles, ammunition, marksmanship accessories and CMP memorabilia that […]
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Published on: July 17, 2021
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will play host to two law en forcement firearm Instructor Development Classes and three GLOCK Armorer Training Events, each set at Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. Labeled “The Home of Marksmanship,” CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park regularly offers a number of rifle, pistol and shotgun opportunities for guests to enjoy. The Park’s Club House, where the fall courses will be held, consists of 13,000 square feet of useable space including classrooms and CMP’s Pro […]
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Published on: July 14, 2021
[…] setup. The modernized frames are sturdy enough that they don’t require stakes to secure them and are also equipped with a generator-ran air cylinder used to turn the target faces during the rapid fire series of the pistol events. The updated system was tested with great success in 2019 and is now powering all pistol ranges during the 2021 National Matches – currently underway at Camp Perry. “CMP made improvements from the 2019 first version of the pistol targets. We […]
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Published on: July 14, 2021
[…] $10,000. Shooter of the Year contenders can be in the hunt for checks as high as $20,000 to $30,000. “It’s as big as shotgun and highpower, as far as sponsors,” Chapman explained. With its growing footprint in the archery community, look for CMP to eventually add competitions to its event schedule in the future. Until then, be sure to come out and explore the latest enhancement to CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park – the Archery Range! – By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer