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Published on: April 14, 2016
[…] and they rewarded me by feeling better than they had in a long time, with standing and kneeling falling into place and working very well. Prone comes fairly naturally, so I took the fewest shots there, while I needed to test the other two positions to make sure I was clear on how the feeling of each position was, where the balance was, how the rifle rested and how the hold looked before and after squeezing the trigger. I also […]
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Published on: March 15, 2016
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. β The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) proudly invites the top junior cadets from around the country to compete for the highest honors at the 2016 JROTC Three-Position National Championships, held March 17-19 at the CMP South Competition Center in Anniston, Ala. Air rifle athletes from Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC (Junior Reserve Officersβ Training Corps) units will compete together in order to establish who has the right to be called […]
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Published on: February 17, 2016
[…] with 396. Fourth place, just one point behind Plattsburgh, went to Albion PA β led by Larry Pavolko with a score of 396 in 4P. In three very interesting division match-ups, Pointe Claire PQ jumped back ahead of Massena NY for second place in the Northern Division. Hudson Falls moved ahead of Northfield by just one point for second place in the Eastern Division, and New Holland has moved eight points ahead of Roslyn for second place in the Southern […]
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Published on: February 9, 2016
Β By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Β CAMP PERRY, Ohio β βThis is the planning time right now β planning for projects and making sure that the projects we are executing can either be complete by the time the National Matches start, or we wait until after the National Matches end,β said CPT Michael Yates, Base Operations Supervisor of Camp Perry. CPT Yates has been a part of Fort Ohio (which oversees Ohioβs three National Guard facilities: Camp Perry, Camp […]
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Published on: February 9, 2016
[…] throughout the year. Cut scores are determined annually, based on EIC scores fired in the previous yearβs National Council Member and National Junior Olympic 3PAR Championships (as stated in the Rulebook, Appendix-Section II, 2.2). The new scores have also been updated in Appendix-Section II of the 3P Rulebook. CMP awards bronze and silver EIC badges along with the gold Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge. The scores have been changed from the 2015 guidelines to the following: Gold: Sporter: 541 to […]
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Published on: January 7, 2016
[…] can start in position regardless of age.Β The one new caveat is that competitors in all CMP Games Matches including Rimfire Sporter who start in position can be senior class winners, but not match winners.Β CMP Achievement Award Scores are updated annually, but there were no significant changes in these cut scores except for Service Pistol and 22 Rimfire Pistol scores.Β There is an important rule change to also allow 4.5X maximum optical sights for Modern Military Rifles that are […]
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Published on: December 16, 2015
[…] was the sixth USPSA Match held at the park. Winning the match was Jake Reed, followed by CMPβs Keegan Singleton in second and Randy Arrowood in third. The sport of practical shooting developed from a group of individuals, law en forcement officers and military members interested in challenging pistol techniques, training practices and equipment, while also enhancing self-defense. Today, it tests the skills of marksmen during matches in fun and difficult scenarios that constantly change in a rapid environment. The […]
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Published on: November 27, 2015
[…] informational clinics like the GSM Master Instructor Course and a Small Arms Firing School (which features an M16 EIC Match) will be conducted in the opening days of the Talladega 600. Sign up now and be a part of the latest installment to the already stellar lineup of CMP competitions! A state-of-the-art electronic target and scoring system makes TMP one of the most advanced marksmanship facilities in the world. A monitor located beside each shooter on the firing line allows […]
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Published on: November 20, 2015
[…] mentally and skillfully tested by competing against some of the most talented junior marksmen in the country. The new CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is one of the most advanced outdoor facilities in the world β unlike any other. Boasting the latest technological advances in the realm of marksmanship, each firing point of the 500-acre facility is equipped with an electronic target and scoring monitor β just like the air ranges. Juniors may also find events or clubs available in their […]
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Published on: November 2, 2015
The American Legion presents its 33rd Junior 3-Position Air Rifle Tournament, which provides competitors an opportunity to test their marksmanship ability in competition with other junior competitors throughout the nation. 2023-2024 Official American Legion Junior 3PAR Match Program Digital Transfer Instructions For more information, contact Kim Shriver at kshriver@legion.org, (317) 630-1204 or Ryan Hinson rhinson@thecmp.org, (419) 635-2141 ext. 707. First Round β State Individual & Team Postal September 1, 2023 through February 1, 2024 Order Target Sets from American Legion. […]
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Published on: October 30, 2015
[…] of participation, including match bulletins, photos or CMP Competition Tracker printouts (for example), MUST be presented in order to be considered for the scholarship. Applications without this will be discarded. Those interested must also provide academic information such as GPA, 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 […]
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Published on: October 29, 2015
Β Β By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Β Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Postal Championship will open on Nov. 1, 2015, for any junior shooter involved in 4-H, Scouts, American Legion, club or JROTC air rifle programs. The competition is designed for those juniors interested in testing their three-position skills against some of the top shooters in the country, from the convenience of their home ranges. Registered shooters will receive official CMP targets by mail to fire […]