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Published on: November 1, 2018
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Postal Championship will officially open for registration on Nov. 1, 2018, for any junior air rifle marksman involved in 4-H, Scouts, American Legion, club or JROTC air rifle programs. The competition is designed for those interested in testing their three-position competition skills against some of the top juniors in the country, while firing from the convenience of their home ranges. Registered athletes will receive CMP competition targets by mail to […]
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Published on: October 16, 2018
[…] Competition Air Rifle” was added to the list of approved Sporter Class rifles. Sporter Rifle Barrel Weights, 4.2.2. The allowable maximum radius for Sporter air rifle barrel weights was increased to 40 mm. Sporter Cheek-Pieces, 4.2.4 c). The rule was updated to accommodate the use of adjustable cheek-pieces on Sporter air rifles. Shorts, 4.3.1 & 4.6. A rule establishing a 15 cm-above-the-knee limit for the length of shorts was included in response to several expressed concerns about whether very short […]
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Published on: October 15, 2018
[…] safe handing and operation and introduce basic marksmanship skills and prepare students to compete in a three-position introductory Excellence-In-Competition Match. The school is designed to train beginners in a closely monitored setting, meaning no previous experience in marksmanship is required for the course, though all experience levels are welcome to attend. Rifles and ammo are provided, with personal shooting jackets and gloves permitted. Hearing protection is also required, and eye protection is strongly encouraged during live firing. Team CMP coach […]
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Published on: October 2, 2018
[…] considered for the scholarship. Applications without this will be discarded. Each year, the CMP awards $1,000 scholarships to talented student-athletes. 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 instructor is also […]
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Published on: August 30, 2018
[…] vintage and service rifle recreational matches is open to competitors of all ages and experience levels. New this year, the CMP will be adding a series of smallbore competitions, as well as the CMP Cup Matches, to the event schedule for even more individual and team marksmanship opportunities. The 2018 Western Games will be fired at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Arizona. Popular CMP Games matches will return to the Western Games in October, including the Garand, Springfield, Vintage […]
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Published on: August 19, 2018
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer JERICHO, Vt. – Join us below the beautiful Vermont mountainside for another series of rifle and pistol matchups during the annual Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) New England Travel Games, Sept. 18-24, 2018. The event is held at the Camp Ethan Allen National Guard Training Site and is hosted by the Vermont National Guard and the Vermont State Rifle and Pistol Association (VSRPA). The New England Games provides recreational-style events for enthusiasts of all ages and […]
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Published on: July 26, 2018
[…] markswomen to compile a fresh lineup of events to unveil at the National Matches in the summer of 2018. Not only did the events return, but they returned with a renewed spirit and a modernized core – sustained by the latest technological advancements in competitive shooting sports that established a higher stage for national-level smallbore. With the help of Orion Scoring System, an innovative scoring software app was designed to read shot scores simply by snapping a photo. After firing […]
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Published on: July 25, 2018
[…] Distinguished Ohlinger. Mark soon followed in 2013. The only Ohlinger from the original bunch left to receive his badge was David. And they didn’t let him forget it, as they teased him but always remained supportive. David Ohlinger was the latest Ohlinger to receive his Distinguished Badge after Air Force assignments caused him to get a late start in the quest. As a member of the Air Force since 1999, David sometimes had other obligations that kept him from shooting. […]
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Published on: July 18, 2018
[…] will include a new requirement. Instead of separate iron-only and optic matches, the CMP team event will combine the two, creating a four-person team event where two competitors must fire irons and two may shoot any. An extensive amount of testing was conducted on the Orion electronic scoring system in the months leading up to the National Matches. As with any new technology, trials and errors manifested during test events but were quickly resolved in the software to provide the […]
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Published on: July 12, 2018
[…] landing at Normandy Beach during World War II as well as to provide a space for competitive marksmanship opportunities for a variety of individuals. Using vintage and modern military rifles, competitors may choose from an assortment of events that will test their abilities and provide recreational fun. Carl Jones was the overall competitor in the EIC Rifle match. Earning first place overall in the EIC Rifle match course was Carl Jones, 54, of Birmingham, AL, with a score of 491-12x. […]
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Published on: June 19, 2018
[…] When all of the ceremony festivities are over, guests are invited to step foot onto Petrarca Range, right next to Rodriguez Range, which features CMP Electronic Targets. The targets can accommodate both pistol and rifle shooting, using some of the latest technology, to instantly display scores on LED monitors beside each marksman. Also, guests are welcome to take a short walk over to the CMP’s indoor air rifle range at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, beside Petrarca Range, to […]
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Published on: May 30, 2018
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP BUTNER, N.C. – During the hot and windy week of April 27 through May 5, competitors took the firing line at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Eastern Travel Games. The event hosts a variety of rifle and pistol marksmanship competitions for competitors of all experience levels. New this year, the CMP presented its prestigious Cup Matches, which tested the skills of some of the most […]