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Published on: January 17, 2020
[…] & National CMP Games Sponsorship Sponsorship Information Booklet Sponsorship Form CMP Travel Games Sponsorship Sponsorship Information Booklet Sponsorship Form CMP Bianchi Cup Award Sponsor Match Information Sponsorship Information Booklet Sponsorship Form Individual Donations Additionally, if you would like to contribute without becoming an Award Sponsor, CMP offers the option for individual donations. Click here to view our Donate page which allows individuals to contribute to CMP. Individuals may also use the CMP Sales Order Form (use page 3A) for their donation. CMP […]
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Published on: January 9, 2020
[…] keeping this list current with all of the variations of basic models that manufacturers were introducing proved to be nearly impossible. Starting in 2020, the list of model variations is being pared down so that in most cases only basic, generic models will be listed, with the intent that all pistol variations of a basic model that fulfill Rule 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 requirements will be approved. Resting the entire bottom of an M16/AR magazine on the jacket elbow pad or […]
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Published on: December 12, 2019
[…] two years later started shooting pistol with 4-H, along with the Texas Junior Pistol Team, shortly after. Owen had the opportunity to shoot the John C. Garand match for the first time this year. Her various commitments do not come without passion. “Shooting has transformed for me over the years, from something interesting to something I really, really love,” Charisma attested. This transformation happened “immediately,” according to Charisma. “Shooting has taught me skills that I use every day in other […]
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Published on: December 7, 2019
[…] of the most talented marksmen in the country, including members of the Army Marksmanship Unit, the USA Shooting team and other talented upcoming junior competitors who are leading the next generation of excellence. Competitors fire on CMP’s electronic targets for fast and accurate shot scores. The Camp Perry Open is held within the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, which houses an 80-point indoor air gun range equipped with CMP’s own electronic targets, powered by Kongsberg Target Systems. The targets instantly […]
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Published on: October 13, 2019
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – The annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Travel Games will return in 2020 for another round of marksmanship events at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. The week-long series of recreational vintage and modern rifle competitions, normally fired in October, is set to be held March 13-22 and is open to competitors of all ages and experience levels. The Western Games lineup is comprised of CMP Games matches like the Garand, Springfield, Vintage […]
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Published on: October 9, 2019
[…] Also inside the building is an 80-point air gun range equipped with CMP’s own electronic targets, powered by Kongsberg Target Systems. The carefully designed electronic targets instantly display shot placements on a monitor next to each competitor to allow for fast and accurate scoring, and large monitors overhead give spectators the chance to keep up with scores while sitting in the stands. Competitor scores from both Alabama and Ohio are compared to determine overall winners. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition […]
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Published on: September 25, 2019
[…] highpower since 2011, when he got out of the Army. He made the President’s 100 for the first time this year and gave a lot of the credit to Team CMP. “I could never have made P100 or High Master without it,” he said. “Sara , Bob Gill and James Fox coaching me – you just can’t get that kind of coaching anywhere else.” Make plans to join us in 2020 at Camp Perry. Download the 2020 schedule and view […]
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Published on: September 12, 2019
[…] and present rifle or pistol competition history, awards, involvements and future expectations for the sport. Proof of participation, including match bulletins, photos or CMP Competition Tracker printouts (for example), MUST be presented in order to be considered for the scholarship. Applications without this will be discarded. Those interested must also provide academic information such as GPA (3.0 or above – anything below 3.0 will not be accepted), test scores and a list of extracurricular activities. Additionally, an official transcript must be provided, along […]
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Published on: August 20, 2019
[…] the U.S., is known for his unrelenting desire to promote the benefits and instruct the safety of the shooting sports. From a very young age, hunting and shooting fascinated him. He grew up on a farm in rural Axtell, Nebraska. Without benefit of a coach or proper equipment (including ammunition), Anderson taught himself how to shoot by dry-firing his rifle for hours at a time. Dreams of becoming an Olympic gold medalist in rifle marksmanship led him to the US […]
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Published on: August 12, 2019
[…] is one of the most sophisticated in the world – housing electronic targets similar to those used in the CMP air gun ranges. Each firing point is equipped with electronic targets and monitors, allowing shooters and spectators to see scores without the use of a scope. The targets raise and lower from the control tower, meaning there is no pit duty at Talladega Marksmanship Park. Marksmen on the line may shoot at 200, 300 and 600 yards without ever having […]
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Published on: July 26, 2019
[…] held July 5 in Canton, Ohio – a great warmup to Nationals. The match in Canton also led him to an advancement in his marksmanship career as he earned himself a spot on the Accuracy X, Inc. shooting team, basically without even realizing he was a contender. This was Talbert’s first year at the National Matches, having only gotten his start in pistol competitions. Before Nationals, at a match in Texas, his primary .45 was broken and needed repair, so […]
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Published on: July 7, 2019
[…] was clear the fix was going to take a while, so we were able to get out of position. “With no rain and a cool breeze, no one seemed to mind the delay. The rest of the match went on without major issues.” Four members of the Black Coyote Service Rifle Team attended the CMP 800 Aggregate and EIC from New York. (Back L-R: Ashley Kennedy-Foster and Charlie Crotser, Front L-R: Jeff Lagendyk and Max Crotser) The match attracted some […]