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Published on: March 9, 2021
[…] Program (CMP) is eagerly anticipating the return of one of the most acclaimed events of the year – the National Rifle and Pistol Matches, held on the historic ranges of Camp Perry. The National Matches has been an honored tradition for generations – first firing on the Camp Perry grounds in 1907 and featuring a lineup of rifle, pistol and air gun events for both seasoned and aspiring marksmanship competitors. The National Matches will look slightly different in 2021 but […]
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Published on: March 9, 2021
[…] look up Tracker info), MUST be presented in order to be considered for the scholarship. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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 with a letter explaining why the applicant is applying and what future plans the money will fund. A nomination/recommendation letter from a coach or […]
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Published on: March 3, 2021
[…] Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce the return of the annual Talladega D-Day rifle and pistol event, June 8-13, 2021, at the CMP’s own Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. The D-Day tribute commemorates the anniversary of the Allied Forces landing at Normandy Beach in France in 1944. Pay homage to the valiant heroes of the World War II generation by way of camaraderie and a variety of stimulating marksmanship events and activities, held throughout the 500 acres of Talladega Marksmanship […]
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Published on: March 3, 2021
[…] of 633.6. “Dealing with Pressure… It’s easier and harder than it looks. Pressure is a normal and natural response to competition or stressful situations. People feel pressure when they are doing something that matters to them, whether they’re taking a test, walking down the aisle at their wedding, or taking the first shot of a match. For all the shooting folks out there reading this article, you’re probably looking for a small edge in your competition plan to get those […]
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Published on: February 11, 2021
[…] Talladega in 2021 and is the Unknown Distance Range, partially sheltered by a covered firing line. A major addition to look forward to at Talladega in 2021 is the Unknown Distance Range – now open and ready for marksmen and women to test their skills upon 12 metal targets in the shape of life-size animals, including elk, deer, bears and hogs. “We want people to come and use the Unknown Distance Range because it’s something different,” said Greg Raines, CMP’s business development […]
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Published on: February 3, 2021
[…] was Glendale “Don” Rutherford, 68, of Tallapoosa, Georgia, with a score of 283-4x. Denis Earley earned second, with a score of 280-3x, followed by Steven Dekich, 63, of Auburn, Alabama, with 275-3x. The Benchrest Garand Match was one of two test matches fired at the Talladega 600. The Benchrest Garand Match was one of two test matches conducted at the Talladega 600 – the other, a Benchrest Rimfire Sporter Match. Overtaking that event was Zach Payne, 29, of Kingston, Georgia, […]
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Published on: January 6, 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. Open marksmanship, 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. Rental equipment is available and pellets may be purchased at range. To schedule your range time, please call 419-635-2141, ext. 704. The South Competition Center […]
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Published on: January 5, 2021
[…] the Great America Rifle Conference since joining the league in 2015. In 2016, the University of Akron played host to the first NCAA National Championship to include both smallbore and air rifle competitions at the same range. The range built for that inaugural championship now travels to the NCAA host site each year. Zips athlete Andre Gross was the runner-up in the 2019 NCAA Rifle Championship smallbore competition. Head coach Newt Engle has been with the team for over 40 […]
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Published on: December 9, 2020
[…] match, M1A Match and the retitled Congressional 30 and Dixie Double competitions add an elite level of competition to the schedule. Additionally, Carbine, .22 Rimfire Sporter and Vintage Sniper events bring nostalgia to the Talladega event. New for 2020, two test matches will also be fired at the Talladega 600: a Benchrest Garand Match and a Rimfire Sporter Benchrest Match. These events will incorporate the use of sandbags for stabilization for competitors and their As-Issued M1 Garands or .22 caliber […]
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Published on: December 8, 2020
[…] competition season that has already begun this fall. As a result, a decision was made to continue using 2018-2020 rulebooks and to issue an Errata to go with those rulebooks that identify 2020-2022 changes. An electronic version of a fully- updated 13th Edition 2020-2022 National Standard Rules has also been prepared and posted on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/youth/air/national-standard-three-position-air-rifle-rules/. Coaches, athletes and parents can download copies to print their own rulebooks or for uploading into their cell phones or tablets. There are not a […]
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Published on: November 29, 2020
[…] disciplines. Appointed athletes receive an ELEY high school All-American coin and certificate. The top calculated average in each discipline is awarded 2,500 rounds of selected ELEY tenex and the opportunity to either visit the ELEY facility in Winters, Texas, to test the ammunition or ship their gun to the facility. The 2020-2021 season is now underway. Preliminary approved matches include: 2020 Dixie Double (November), Air (two matches) STANDING AIR ONLY/NO 3P Air 2020 Winter Airgun, Air Rifle (December), Air Only […]