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Published on: September 14, 2017
[…] CMP Electronic Targets: The traveling electronic targets are powered by Kongsberg Electronic Target (KTS) technology, where the targets determine shot location acoustically and immediately provide the shot value on monitors located beside each shooter on the firing line. The use of KTS technology not only provides fast and accurate response times, but also allows for quicker matches by eliminating the need for pit duty – a convenient way for young, elderly or physically weary competitors to continue to enjoy the sport.
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Published on: September 8, 2017
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – The 14th annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches will head back to the desert sand Oct. 13-17, 2017, for another series of rifle events at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Aimed to support the hobby of competition shooting through recreation-style events, the week-long series of vintage and service rifle matches is open to competitors of all ages and experience levels. Popular CMP Games events featured […]
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Published on: August 29, 2017
[…] transition allowed for the final string of competition to be fired right on schedule. As the last shot pierced the targets downrange, a page in the history books was written as the first successful match on electronic targets went off without fail at Camp Perry – not to mention, the very first National Match event to be completed on electronic targets. Day 2 brought the 800 Aggregate event and another effective sequence of history-making competition with an across-the-course match of […]
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Published on: July 14, 2017
[…] personal attributes that made him like no other in the world. “Rest in Peace, Major Bill Barker. The shooting world lost one of its greatest ambassadors today. He left a huge impact in our small community. He was rarely seen without a Starbucks in hand. When he wasn’t drinking his Starbucks, he was telling a story for all to hear. You would be hard pressed to find a better BS-er, and he would be the first to tell you that. […]
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Published on: June 20, 2017
[…] for over 20 years. Favorite match/event to fire in, and why? Nick Till of Howell, MI, won the Heritage Match along with helping his partner, James Root, win the Critchfield Team event. I enjoy shooting leg matches. Having a match without sighters helps me know the rifle’s zeros and the loads for that rifle. I legged out in 1992 with my 30 points, and I still keep track of my points. I currently have over 500 points. Future goals? I […]
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Published on: June 20, 2017
[…] builders. Specializing in upper receivers, the company’s products have been successfully used by winners in state, regional and national championships. White Oak is also a distributor of superior lower parts and kits – with an objective of offering custom parts without the irritation of custom part prices. The company has also been a long-time sponsor of CMP competitive matches. “As a multi-time member of the team, I know what it takes to earn a place on the team, and it […]
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Published on: June 20, 2017
[…] rapid-fire sitting stages at 200 yards by nearly 100 competitors. Nearly 100 competitors took to the firing line on Viale Range for Saturday’s EIC Rifle Match. All three relays of 200-yard firing including standing slow-fire and sitting rapid-fire went off without a hitch on CMP’s electronic targets. The match fired on Viale Range was a fill-in for a previously cancelled Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association event. The CMP EIC match was the historic debut of the latest in scoring technology […]
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Published on: June 14, 2017
[…] the Marines and enlisted his senior year on a delay program. On Aug. 30, 1960, he officially left for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif., to attend boot camp – where he celebrated his 18th birthday, unfortunately, without a cake. Upon arrival he was issued M1 Garand #4305638. The firearm soon became a close companion as he spent countless hours with it on the “Grinder” – a Marine Corps term for a deck or parade ground used […]
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Published on: June 7, 2017
[…] who help you. It’s like a brotherhood, so I’m enjoying it.” Rock is fairly new to shooting, though it was always a common pastime for his family growing up in Montana. When life got busy, he went over 40 years without picking up a firearm. Then, after getting to the point where his body couldn’t continue his other interests, like soccer and horses, he decided he needed a new challenge. “I missed that competitive spirit,” he said. “More than anything, […]
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Published on: May 25, 2017
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The 2017 National Matches are fast approaching! That means thousands of adults and juniors will soon be loading up their equipment and heading for the shores of Lake Erie to fire on some of the most prestigious range sites in the world, located on the grounds of Camp Perry, Ohio. The 2016 Scorpions at Camp Perry, Ohio. Source: http://arizonajuniorhp.com Many new young athletes will be attending for the first time, while others will be traveling […]
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Published on: May 18, 2017
[…] targets are powered by Kongsberg Electronic Target (KTS) technology, where the targets determine shot location acoustically and immediately provide the shot value on monitors located beside each shooter on the firing line. The use of KTS technology not only provides fast and accurate response times, but also allows for quicker matches by eliminating the need for pit duty. For info on rules pertaining to electronic targets, visit https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/ESTScoringRules.pdf. Along with the EIC Service Rifle Match on Viale, a GSM Rifle […]
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Published on: April 18, 2017
[…] chip! To register, visit the CMP Aces Postal page at https://thecmp.org/air/cmp-aces-postal/. About the Aces Postal: Since January 2015, the Aces Postal has attracted hundreds of men and women, boys and girls, of all ages, to compete against one another without ever having to leave their hometown ranges. The Aces Postal offers four separate quarters of a variety of competitions for assorted sets of rifle and pistol competitors, including: Rifle: For Juniors (18 and under): 3×20 Sporter Junior 3×20 Precision […]