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Published on: October 31, 2023
[…] scores,” he said. “My best scores were a pair of 98 out of 100 clays in registered matches in both trap and skeet.” He soon moved on to Germany and a new base for three years where, unfortunately, they were without a recreational shooting range. As quickly as it began, his shotgun career had ended. It wasn’t until 2012 when a coworker told him about the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Small Arms Firing School held during the annual National Matches […]
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Published on: October 26, 2023
[…] three children, and has been a computer enthusiast since the 1980s. “As the coach of the 3PAR rifle team since 2015 and spending countless hours with the CMP at Anniston, and Camp Perry, I felt the state of Tennessee being without a voice was long overdue,” he said. “I believe my competitive shooting interest, communication skills and current involvement with youth shooting sports puts me in a good position to help the CMP and the youth shooting programs in Tennessee […]
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Published on: October 10, 2023
[…] others to join in on the positive experiences found within pistol competition. “I would like to be able to inspire more young girls to start shooting and find confidence within themselves as they learn the sport,” she said. “It is without a doubt a difficult sport to achieve success, and it needs dedication and discipline to accomplish.” For her own goals, Tanya, simply, wants to keep getting better and to achieve Master status before the 2024 National Matches in July. […]
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Published on: October 3, 2023
[…] historic and increasingly scarce guns to a larger number of customers. We’ll relook at this limit again next year. Surplus Pistols. As mentioned earlier, the CMP received 10,000 surplus M1911 pistols at the beginning of the summer in 2023 and will continue selling through next year. Round 4 of the CMP 1911 Pistol Program is currently open for orders and we’ve upped the quantity that an individual can buy to two (per lifetime)! The yearly limit is one per calendar year until […]
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Published on: September 20, 2023
[…] Gun Ranges: The 20,000-square-foot Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Anniston is home to an 80-point air gun range equipped with CMP’s own electronic targets, powered by Kongsberg Target Systems. The target line instantly displays shot placements to allow for fast and accurate scoring, while large monitors overhead give spectators the chance to keep up with scores while observing from the stands. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry includes an open reception and common area, fully equipped […]
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Published on: September 8, 2023
[…] gun events are meant to draw in new participants (including those who have never fired before) through a diverse set of air rifle and air pistol matches, with rental equipment and pellets available for purchase at the range for those without their own gear. The events also serve to encourage those already proficient in marksmanship to try air rifle or air pistol for more unique challenges on the range. Air Pistol Event Results: The 30 Shot Air Pistol Match saw […]
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Published on: August 20, 2023
[…] top team in the Air Rifle competition. Taking gold in the Air Rifle Elimination event was the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), with firing members Staff Sgt. Brandon Muske, Sgt. Patrick Sunderman and Spc. Jared Eddy. Following in second was Fast and Furious (SrA Peter Fiori, Kinga Aletto, Cecilia Ossi), as The Decent Three (Bremen Butler, Brandon Evans, Dylan Gregory) landed in third. With Smallbore and Air Gun events running simultaneously, the CMP created a Three-Position Smallbore and Air Rifle […]
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Published on: August 17, 2023
[…] those looking to create their own marksmanship careers while also inspiring others to join the sport. “I had SO MUCH help when I was a junior just getting into bullseye. I could not be doing the things I am now without some amazing people who helped me get here,” she said. “I love that I get to be one of those people for juniors now!” Outside of juniors, there’s another group she’s hoping to inspire. “Why let the guys have […]
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Published on: August 15, 2023
[…] brother and he has to tell them that his “brother” was actually his father who liked to play pranks on him for years! Over the years, Chuck has collected some very unique memories. He remembered demonstrations from Bill Jordan, a fast draw shooting expert and people who would draw pictures with a .22. There were also shotgun demos, trick shooting, and precision drill teams that used to perform. He’s seen it all, that is, if he could escape the building. Some […]
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Published on: August 10, 2023
[…] line, he still ended with 100-9X. Once back at the 600 yard line, conditions wavered with a steady velocity – enough to put any competitor into the 9-ring. “My target puller that day was working hard, so I could shoot fast and keep up with the conditions,” he said. “At the 600, whoever is pulling the target has almost as much to do with the final score as the competitor. Slow target service means that the person shooting has to […]
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Published on: August 4, 2023
[…] begun together. “Several years ago, I bought electronic targets from Silver Mountain Targets. They’re really great. They give instant feedback. I can call the shot in my head and see it on the screen,” Gill said. “I wouldn’t be here without the electronic targets.” There was one more element of his experience that helped push him toward earning the badge: a community of marksmen. “I had a small group of guys – Nate, Rich and Josh – who wanted me […]
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Published on: August 3, 2023
[…] worked very hard to establish gear, rifles and ammo at inexpensive prices so that youth could compete.” The club provides support for the family to be able to compete at the National Matches every year. “We absolutely could not do this without them,” Aimee added. So what is the best thing about shooting with all of your siblings? The competition. I know, who saw that one coming? Nothing like a little sibling rivalry to bring you closer together on family vacation. […]