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Published on: June 30, 2021
At 27, Spc. Sagen Maddalena of the Army Marksmanship Unit has already compiled a striking collection of awards and recognitions over her rifling career. Her latest accomplishment is arguably one of her most impressive β earning a spot on the United States rifle team bound for Tokyo in July, after qualifying to compete in smallbore. She also made second-alternate for the Olympic air rifle team.Β Spc. Sagen Maddalena of the AMU recently earned a spot at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. […]
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Published on: June 21, 2021
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is ready to present updated information on restrictions previously set for the 2021 National Matches. The matches will be held at Camp Perry, Ohio, in July and August. Updates include new information on awards ceremonies, Distinguished Badge pinning, range occupation and mask regulations.Β Awards ceremonies will be held in front of CMP Headquarters β not within Hough Theatre, as in previous years. Awards Ceremonies: The CMP is happy to announce the awards ceremonies at the […]
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Published on: June 15, 2021
[…] broken up roughly by experience,β he explained. βIt should help athletes peer learn as well as make the counselors more effective because there is less task switching β meaning they get more time to teach the athletes on pertinent in formation.βΒ The first camps were held at the CMP South Competition Center in Alabama (pictured here) and the Hollywood Rifle and Pistol Club in Florida. Next stops for the Camps in June include more time in Anniston, along with appearances […]
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Published on: June 9, 2021
[…] is to provide leadership, resources, program information, coordination, networking and publicity to juniors and their supporters. State Directors also serve as a local connection to the CMP and its opportunities. The CMP would like to extend our welcome to the latest additions to the State Director team! Jeff Chandler, Washington State Director Jeff Chandler of Tacoma, Washington, has taken on the role of CMPβs State Director of Washington. A fire battalion chief, Chandler currently competes in club highpower matches and […]
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Published on: June 9, 2021
[…] clubs. Match sanctioning allows CMP Affiliated Clubs to host a number of competitions and clinics, including air rifle, highpower rifle, pistol, rimfire, smallbore rifle and long range disciplines, on their own ranges. CMPβs Long Range program is one of the latest installments to the safety-and-education-based organization and is rapidly growing in popularity. The CMPβs Mid-Range 3Γ600 matches can be sanctioned at local clubs. For sanctioned Mid-Range 3Γ600 matches, clubs may choose to have service rifle and/or match rifle categories. The […]
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Published on: May 18, 2021
[…] smallbore honors and more than 30 combined OVC All-Newcomer air rifle and smallbore honors. The team has also cultivated six at-large participants in the NCAA Championships, two OVC air rifle MVP athletes and six OVC Freshmen of the Year. Be fore the Skyhawks came under the direction of current head coach MJ Vowell, the team was led by coach Bob Beard for over 30 years. Beard is the longest-tenured member of the UT Martin athletics department and was inducted into […]
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Published on: May 4, 2021
[…] The CMPβs new Unknown Distance Range at Talladega also allows guests to practice their marksmanship skills in the field of over 100 steel targets, out to 625 yards.Β The public is welcome into the park 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: April 20, 2021
[…] Development.Β Finding a load for 600 yards is a lot like finding a load for short range. Once I decide on a bullet, powder, primer, velocity range and a measured guesstimate of seating depth, I load 10 rounds of each test load, increasing in .2 (2/10) grain increments and test them from the prone position at 200 yards. Ideally, I want to see two loads that are .2 (2/10) of a grain apart that shoot almost identical groups. The load […]
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Published on: April 13, 2021
[…] the shores of Lake Erie, where Camp Perry is located, Doug stowed the place within his mind for another day. A firearm lover, he purchased his first M1A rifle in 1972 β a Devine, Texas, version β and wanted to test its accuracy at longer distances. Unfortunately, his desire was stifled by the 100-yard limit of the public ranges around his home. He thought back to the ad he had seen before and (now with an insatiable itch to really […]
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Published on: April 5, 2021
[…] Marksmanship Park, so we were happy to be able to show off what we have here.βΒ βNeedless to say, they were blown away by what they saw,β he added.Β Use of the ranges allowed guests to give products a real-life test on the firing line. Talladegaβs 500 acres was the ideal setting for the event β allowing ample space for social distancing while also introducing commercial leaders and media members to the various rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges located throughout […]
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Published on: March 30, 2021
[…] rifle and long range rifle phases. Also new in 2021, the CMP has created Industry Days, held within the Pistol and Rifle phases, that will celebrate current market leaders through vendor stations located around Camp Perry. Displays will highlight the latest technology in the marksmanship world through live-fire demonstrations and other exciting visuals for guests to interact with and enjoy. To register for the 2021 National Matches or to view all of the momentous events set to take place, including […]
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Published on: March 24, 2021
[…] to progress a classification after competing there, and the experiences by being around all the other shooters and the stories they can tell are experiences by themselves. Visit all the stores on Commercial Row, where you can purchase all the latest and greatest shooting aids, rub elbows with the Champs and visit the display of National Trophies with all the winners of the past engraved on their plaques.Β Nelson and Barbara Shew have been CMP State Directors for over 15 […]