CMP Releases 2019 Competition Rules
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By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus CMP Competition Rulebooks that will govern all CMP sponsored and sanctioned competitions in 2019 have now been approved by the CMP Board’s Rules Committee and posted on the CMP website. Significant changes in this year’s rulebooks include dividing the former Service Rifle and Pistol Rulebook into two separate rulebooks, the establishment of a new program to give persons with disabilities an opportunity to earn Distinguished Badges and the creation of separate unlimited classes for Modern Military Rifles and Rimfire Sporter Rifles. 2019 CMP Competition Rulebooks are effective immediately and can be downloaded from the CMP website by using the following links: Highpower Rifle Competition Rules, governs Service Rifle and Long Range Rifle; Pistol Competition Rules, governs Service Pistol and 22 Rimfire Pistol; CMP Games Competition Rules, governs As-Issued Military Rifle, Modern Military Rifle, Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match, Rimfire Sporter Rifle and As-Issued Pistol; Smallbore Rifle Competition Rules, governs CMP traditional Smallbore Rifle Position and Prone. How Are CMP Rules Decisions Made? The CMP process for producing its annual competition rulebooks starts with match sponsors and competitors who submit questions and comments for rule clarifications and changes as well as recommendations for new rules. CMP staff members who conduct competitions also prepare recommendations regarding rules issues that arise during competitions. The task of evaluating these comments and recommendations is carried out by a group of Rules Advisors who also formulate new rules drafts. CMP Rules Advisors include the Chief Operating Officer, Programs Chief, Director of Civilian […]
Read More2018-2020 Three-Position Air Rifle Rules Released
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By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Three-Position Air Rifle shooting is the most popular junior rifle program in the USA. Its massive participation base includes more than 2,000 JROTC high school programs, hundreds of 4-H Shooting Sports clubs and several hundred junior rifle clubs. An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 youth participate annually in three-position air rifle programs, with many of them engaging in some form of organized competitive shooting. The main governing body for this major youth sports program is the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council. The Council’s primary means of governing Three-Position Air Rifle events and programs is its rulebook, the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules. The National Standard Rules are revised and reissued on a bi-annual basis. The newest version of the Rules, the 12th 2018-2020 edition, has just been released. An electronic version of the new 3-position rules is posted on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/air/national-standard-three-position-air-rifle-rules/. Printed copies will be available for ordering on November 1st. The CMP provides staff support for the National Council’s 3-position air rifle programs. Vicki Donoho is the program coordinator and acts as the Council Secretary. She can be contacted at 419-635-2141, ext. 702, or via email at [email protected] The process of developing rules changes starts with the questions and recommendations received at CMP Headquarters or that are received from participants at 3-position championships. Coaches at the 2018 National Three-Position Championships (Junior Olympic and CMP) were asked for their input on rules. Comments received during this rules cycle focused on fine-tuning existing rules, not on any […]
Read MoreCMP 2018 Competition Rules Released
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By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus CMP Competition Rules for 2018 have now been finalized, approved by the CMP Rules Committee and released for use in governing this year’s competitions. CMP competitors and match officials must take care to use the correct CMP Rulebook. The CMP Highpower Rifle and Pistol Rules govern traditional Highpower Rifle “across the course” events at 200, 300 and 600 yards, all EIC matches and Rifle and Pistol National Trophy Matches. The CMP Games Rules govern As-Issued Rifle and Pistol Matches, special military rifle matches, the Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match and Rimfire Sporter Rifle events. CMP Competition Rules have undergone major changes in the last few years that were aimed at modernizing the CMP competition program and promoting greater participation in rifle and pistol target shooting. In 2015, two major changes advanced pistol competitions by expanding the types of pistols that can be used in EIC and National Match Service Pistol events and by introducing the immediately popular CMP 22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished program. The most significant 2016 change was the authorization for Service Rifle shooters to use optical sights (4.5X max.). 2017 saw the introduction of a new classification system, rules for electronic targets and the addition of rules for “Alternative Rifles” and “Match Rifles.” The biggest change in the 2018 Rules is the introduction of a two-track system for conducting CMP-sanctioned Highpower Rifle Matches. Highpower Rifle events can now be conducted as either traditional “National Trophy Rifle Events” where there are no sighting shots […]
Read More2017 CMP COMPETITION RULES RELEASED
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By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus The 2017 CMP competition rules are now approved and posted on the CMP website. The 2017 21st Edition of the CMP Highpower Rifle and Pistol Competition Rules. Match officials and competitors need to understand the difference between the two rulebooks and always use the correct rulebook. The “Highpower Rifle and Pistol Rules” govern traditional Service Rifle and Pistol events as well as all EIC and National Trophy Matches. The “CMP Games Rules” govern As-Issued Military Rifle and Pistol competitions as well as Rimfire Sporter Rifle events. The release of the 2017 CMP Rules marks the third consecutive year with major competition rule changes. The 2015 Rules opened Service Pistol shooting to a wider variety of pistols and introduced the popular 22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge. The 2016 rules authorized limited power optical sights for service and modern military rifles and opened Service Rifle shooting to a wider variety of M16/AR-type rifles. The 2017 rules authorize residents in states where AR ownership is prohibited to use an Alternative Rifle that is legal in that state. Also new in 2017 is a competitor classification system and the opening of CMP sanctioned matches to Match Rifles. The introduction of an Alternative Rifle rule exemplifies the CMP’s determination to take whatever steps are legally possible to ensure that all competitors in the USA can continue to compete in CMP Highpower Service Rifle competitions. The new Highpower Alternative Rifle will allow competitors in states where the ownership or possession of M16/AR-type […]
Read More2016-2018 Three-Position Air Rifle Rules Released
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By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Three-Position Air Rifle shooting is one of the most popular youth shooting programs in America. Its massive participation base includes more than 2,000 JROTC programs in schools, hundreds of 4-H Shooting Sports clubs and several hundred junior rifle clubs. An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 youth participate annually in three-position air rifle programs, with most of them engaging in some form of organized competitive shooting. The main governing body for this massive youth sports program is the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council. The primary means of governance is the Council’s rulebook, the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules. The National Standard Rules are revised and reissued on a bi-annual basis. The newest version of the Rules, the 11th 2016-2018 edition, has just been released. There are only a few real rule changes that will come into effect for the next two-year rules cycle, but there are a number of rules updates and clarifications. The Council tries to keep 3-position rules coordinated with ISSF rules (International Shooting Sport Federation rules that govern Olympic and international shooting competitions) because some of the best USA junior 3-position air rifle athletes will advance to compete in USA Shooting and ISSF competitions. Some Council rule changes followed 2017 ISSF rule changes while some were deemed to be not appropriate for USA junior competitions. Input from coaches, parents, athletes and match sponsors regarding possible rule changes was solicited though a CMP Shooters News article that was posted on 14 April. Several comments […]
Read More2016 CMP Rifle and Pistol Rule Changes
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By Gary Anderson, DCME The 2015 CMP competition rules featured a bold new plan to modernize CMP pistol rules. Service Pistol rules were dramatically broadened to permit the use of a wide variety of pistols in CMP EIC and National Trophy Matches. The number of EIC matches a competitor could fire in a year was increased and EIC Minimum Credit Scores were established to ensure that all EIC legs were won with Distinguished-level scores. Perhaps the most popular 2015 change was the creation of a new 22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge and EIC Match program. The 2015 Pistol rule changes were controversial for some, but by the end of the year they were generally well-accepted, successfully increased participation in CMP pistol programs and more than doubled the number of Pistol EIC Matches. The number of CMP sanctioned Service Pistol EIC Matches increased from 124 in 2014 to 141 in 2015. The new 22 Rimfire Pistol program sanctioned an additional 113 EIC Matches and the first 22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Match at Camp Perry drew 359 competitors. The CMP has already awarded seven 22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badges. Now, after three months of meetings, conference calls and email exchanges, the CMP Rules Committee has tentatively adopted rule changes to go into effect in 2016. These rules provide for equally bold changes that are intended to modernize CMP Service Rifle rules. The purpose of this Shooters’ News article is to inform shooters and match sponsors about proposed 2016 rule changes […]
Read More2015 CMP COMPETITION RULES
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By Gary Anderson, CMP Director Emeritus The CMP has two primary competition rulebooks, the CMP Competition Rules for Service Rifle and Pistol and the Competition Rules for CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches. The first rulebook governs traditional CMP Service Rifle and Pistol EIC, National Trophy and other sanctioned matches. The second rulebook governs the CMP Games Matches for As-Issued Military Rifles, As-Issued Pistols and Rimfire Sporter. Both have now been updated for the 2015 competition season and are posted on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/. Competitors and match sponsors should download the rulebooks they need to be prepared for the 2015 shooting season. The CMP rifle disciplines including Service Rifle, all of the As-Issued Military Rifle events and Rimfire Sporter have only a few minor changes. There are, however, significant rule changes in the CMP Pistol Program. The Pistol Program changes were made to address a long-term decline in participation and to modernize the program and provide a foundation for future growth. The CMP Rules Committee established a 15-member CMP Pistol Program Review Panel comprised of experienced competitors, match sponsors and pistol armorers to make recommendations. Their proposed changes were publicized and nearly 200 comments were received with big majorities of shooters and match officials saying they were in favor of the changes. The CMP Rules Committee and Board of Directors subsequently approved those recommendations during their fall meetings. The approved 2015 pistol rules provide for 1) allowing pistols with additional, popular match conditioning modifications, 2) broadening CMP […]
Read MoreCMP PISTOL PROGRAM RULE CHANGES FOR 2015
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By Gary Anderson, Director Emeritus The CMP Pistol Program features the Distinguished Pistol Badge and Service Pistol shooting in National Trophy Pistol and Excellence-in-Competition Matches. The CMP is making groundbreaking changes in this program that will appear in the 2015 CMP Competition Rules and go into effect during the 2015 competition year. These changes are designed to protect CMP Pistol Program traditions while simultaneously modernizing it and providing a foundation for growth. The CMP Pistol Program features what can be called “classical bulls-eye pistol shooting.” This is an especially challenging and difficult form of target competition that is now more than 110 years old. This traditional pistol discipline preserves the practice of shooting pistols like they were originally designed to be used. It emphasizes precision pistol marksmanship done in the standing position while holding the pistol with one extended arm. Difficult targets with graduated scoring rings place great emphasis on precision marksmanship skills. CMP pistol shooting is done with pistols that evolved from as-issued service pistols and retain non-optical sights. The 2015 rule changes represent a major CMP effort not just to preserve, but also to advance classical bulls-eye pistol shooting in the USA. Distinguished Badges are not easy to earn and these rule changes won’t make it easier to earn them, but they will dramatically expand the variety of pistols that can be shot in EIC or “leg” matches. Competitors will still have to finish in the top 10 percent of Non-Distinguished shooters to earn EIC credit points and […]
Read More2014-2016 THREE-POSITION AIR RIFLE RULES
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By, Gary Anderson, Director Emeritus The 10th edition 2014-2016 National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules, with an effective date of 1 September 2014, has just been released. The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council, the governing body for almost all three-position air rifle competitions in the USA, issues new “National Standard Rules” every two years. Council members include The American Legion; the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTC Commands; BSA; CMP; Crosman Shooting Services; the Daisy Shooter Education Program; 4-H Shooting Sports and USA Shooting. The new rules can be downloaded from the CMP website at http://publ.com/BUSpRxp. Coaches and athletes are encouraged to download and study the rules as soon as possible so that they can be up to date on the latest changes. After introducing a series of major changes two years ago, there are very few changes in this year’s rulebook. The 2012 changes in the course of fire, with separate preparation and sighting periods before record firing, as well as changes in finals procedures, proved to be successful changes that did not necessitate further changes this year. The updating of precision class clothing rules were implemented without forcing any athletes or clubs to buy new clothing that they did not intend to buy anyway. Changes in the finals rules made the flow and presentation of finals smoother and more interesting, especially for spectators. Here is a summary of the 2014-2016 rule changes: Rule 1.7 National Jury of Appeal The National Jury of Appeal is a three-person […]
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Just a quick note to say THANKS for all you do/did to make our Camp Perry experience a good one. Please also relay our thanks to all the other CMP people who do so much for us. Next year I’ll try to remember to bring and take my Prevagen , maybe even read the rule book before arriving. Thanks again , Richard B ,Captain, RI State Pistol Team
Read MoreUSAMU FAQs: Shooting Techniques and Tactics
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SHOOTING TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS FAQ The U. S. Army Service Rifle Team and the CMP have teamed up to provide our First Shot readers with an opportunity to submit their questions on highpower/service rifle shooting and get answers from some of the greatest shooters and coaches in the country. If you have questions about shooting techniques and tactics, send them to [email protected] and a USAMU shooter or coach will answer it here. Q: Good morning, I need some help getting on paper on 800-1000 with my NM AR15. It is an Armalite so it has the front sight that must rotate a 360 degrees to be in line. I am shooting 75 GR Amax at about 2750fps and I am wondering if you can tell me how to get on paper at 800 then maybe and idea of how many min. to 900 and 1000. Do I need to go to the 80 or 90 gr to shoot at these distances. I am shooting the Amax because it performs under ½ min with a scope on the gun. Thank you for your service to this great country! Corey T. A: Sir, I doubt that your load will remain supersonic at 1000 yards. We shoot 80gr bullets at 1000. Our come ups for the 800 yard line are 10 minutes up from our 600 yard zero. 16 minutes from our 600 yard zero for 900, and 21 minutes from our 600 yard zero for 1000. SFC Kyle Ward Q: Hi, I own an M1A1 […]
Read MoreUSAMU FAQs: Equipment and Ammunition
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EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION FAQ The U. S. Army Service Rifle Team and the CMP have teamed up to provide our First Shot readers with an opportunity to submit their questions on highpower/service rifle shooting and get answers from some of the greatest shooters and coaches in the country. If you have questions about highpower rifle shooting equipment or ammunition, send them to [email protected] and a USAMU shooter or coach will answer it here. Q: What are you using these days for coaching scopes? A: Sir, We are currently using, and have been for three years, the Kowa Highlander. This scope is basically twin 82mm scopes that are put together as a single unit. The eyepieces are interchangeable and give you the ability to change the power of the scope. We purchased them through Creedmoor Sports. SFC Kyle Ward Q: I just started shooting highpower with an AR15 and like it. They say I need to see the front sight very sharp. I do not see the front sight crisp; I see it a little fuzzy. I am 55 would like to know if there are any solutions to my problem or do I just deal with it. Thank you very much.Dan K. A: Mr. K, Yes, you should see the front sight post very clearly. The fact that you are 55 makes doing that more of a challenge, but achieving a sharp sight picture is certainly possible for you. You may need to do some experimentation with different size front and rear sights. […]
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