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Published on: July 3, 2019
[…] Championships at Camp Atterbury to provide competitors greater planning flexibility. CMP’s Programs Chief, Christie Sewell and NRA’s Cole McCulloch, Director of Competitive Shooting, said “It’s important that competitors of both organizations have the opportunity to shoot matches of their choice without conflicting dates, by event.” “Planning is very important for our competitors and our organization as well,” Ms. Sewell said. The CMP works continuously from a three-year planning calendar, not only for match scheduling, but housing as well. Room requests […]
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Published on: June 18, 2019
[…] Club in Pelkie. Anthony eagerly listened to his brother’s daily accounts of what he did in camp. The mentioning of a pistol team really stuck with Anthony, who was too young at the time to take part in the camp. Fast forward, and Anthony is a dedicated member of a junior bullseye pistol team. The team makes a yearly pilgrimage from Michigan to Ohio to shoot in the Canton-McKinley CMP EIC Pistol Match and to attend the National Matches at […]
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Published on: June 18, 2019
[…] the standing position at her next one. When asked why, she said, “I didn’t want to get into a habit of wearing a sling during standing cause then when I take it off, I would shoot really bad and shooting without a sling is just like, it’s what gets you the medal and all the stuff.” In other words, shooting without a sling prepares one for formal competition and makes for a better position. After a very miserable and cold […]
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Published on: April 20, 2019
[…] a two-person match only for juniors. Juniors pair-fire the National Match course of fire and have a coach. There is a P100/NTI/National Junior Team Match aggregate award. Hearst Doubles Match The Hearst Doubles Match is another alternative for juniors without a coach or pit-puller. Two competitors pair-fire and pull targets together. It is a great match for parents and children to shoot together. The NTT provides a unique opportunity for juniors and adults to shoot side by side with […]
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Published on: March 13, 2019
[…] received an invitation to join the team. This surprised Rovelli, who “had no clue that Arizona had a state ‘association,’ let alone a junior high power rifle team.” 2017 Camp Perry Marine Clinic Position Dryfiring; Madison Rovelli (Port Clinton, OH) Fast forward three years and Rovell is still “very grateful to her coaches for seeing potential in her.” Though she did not join the Arizona Scorpions until she was 13, she enjoyed casual shooting with family and friends since the […]
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Published on: March 12, 2019
[…] if there at least five eligible competitors in a category. Team awards must have at least three eligible teams for awards to be presented. If there are less than five for individual and three for teams, recognition may be given without receiving an award. Dates for the 2019 Travel Games: 26 April-5 May– Eastern CMP Cup & Games Matches, Camp Butner, NC 7-9 June– Talladega D-Day Matches, Talladega, AL 16-22 September– New England CMP Cup & Games Matches, Jericho, VT […]
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Published on: February 26, 2019
[…] includes both rifle and pistol competition as well as learning opportunities. Don’t forget that outside of the action on the firing line, Commercial Row offers a variety of items for both spectators and shooters – with an array of manufacturers selling used firearms, ammunition, competition gear, accessories, apparel and much more. The CMP Store allows even more buying opportunities at the Matches with our line of military surplus rifles. All events are free and open to the public. Spectators are […]
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Published on: February 13, 2019
[…] and pushed ice shelves from nearby Lake Erie over the shoreline outside of the facility. Despite the weather, the 2018 event was still held in its entirety. But, this year’s event wasn’t as lucky. Friday’s junior 3×20 match went off without interruption, as 155 athletes fired 20 shots from three different positions: prone, standing and kneeling. The mix of sporter and precision class competitors accumulated qualification scores during the day, with the Top 8 over each classification competing in a […]
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Published on: February 13, 2019
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites the public to explore the exciting and fast-growing world of air rifle competition Feb. 15-17, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators take part in the 2019 JROTC Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry. The 3×20 junior air rifle event is being held at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located on the grounds of […]
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Published on: February 7, 2019
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites the public to explore the exciting and fast-growing world of air rifle competition Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 15-17, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators take part in the 2019 JROTC Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the CMP’s South Competition Center in Anniston. The 3×20 junior air rifle event is being held at the CMP’s South Competition Center in Anniston. The three-position event showcases […]
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Published on: February 7, 2019
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites the public to explore the exciting and fast-growing world of air rifle competition Feb. 7-9, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators take part in the 2019 JROTC Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the Rawhide Event Center. The 3×20 junior air rifle event is being held inside the Rawhide Event Center on CMP’s electronic targets. The three-position event showcases high school Junior ROTC athletes […]
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Published on: December 14, 2018
[…] We’re going to get him going, and he’s going to shoot.’ And the CMP lent us a rifle,” Pete said, wiping the grateful tears away. Finally, after all of the worry, frustration and nearly having to end their trip early without the chance to fire at the National Matches, one of their biggest motivations for making the long journey to Ohio, Jayden was going to be able shoot. “At first, I was nervous because I didn’t know how I was […]