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Published on: October 22, 2015
[…] Service Pistols that could be used in CMP matches and that introduced the new 22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Match were made to increase participation and get more people practicing pistol marksmanship. The CMP’s marksmanship priority sees shooting as a real test of skills. CMP rules strive to preserve those tests of skills and not to water them down just to make scores higher or shooting easier. The CMP produces two rulebooks. One rulebook, CMP COMPETITION RULES FOR SERVICE RIFLE AND […]
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Published on: October 16, 2015
[…] he articulate and defend his participation in the sport and his opinion. His father and I are very proud of him and we think his perseverance pursuing his sport is admirable.” Winning the Junior Individual Pistol Match was just the latest in a series of achievements for Sam in his already impressive competitive shooting career. During a spring Tri-State Regional match in New Jersey this past year, his score elevated his classification to Sharpshooter. Looking ahead, Sam plans to continue […]
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Published on: August 13, 2015
[…] Clays Shoot and a 5 Stand Shoot will be held for those wanting even more competitive opportunities. The new CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is one of the most advanced outdoor facilities in the world – unlike any other. Boasting the latest technological advances in the realm of marksmanship, it is a must-see destination for firearm supporters across the country. The park is open to the public, year round, offering many opportunities to marksmen of all ages. Each firing point of […]
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Published on: August 7, 2015
[…] NRA points will be given. Appropriate championship awards will be given to Alabama residents only. About Talladega: The new CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is one of the most advanced outdoor facilities in the world – unlike any other. Boasting the latest technological advances in the realm of marksmanship, it is a must-see destination for firearm supporters across the country. The park is open to the public, year round, offering many opportunities to marksmen of all ages. Each firing point at […]
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Published on: June 17, 2015
[…] Jacket” and being an avid supporter of marksmanship and the CMP, also visited the new range in Talladega over the weekend. Known for his straight-forward, no-mercy Marine Corps roots, the Gunny actually had nothing but positive feedback about the CMP’s latest installment. “This range is just about perfect,” he said. “I am one of the older guys. I’m a whiner, I’m a knit-picker, I’m a bellyacher – if there’s a problem, I’ll find it. And I haven’t really found it […]
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Published on: June 6, 2015
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, AL – On June 5, 2015, a crowd of over 400 invited guests made the trek to the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) latest, $20 million installment – the Talladega Marksmanship Park – to help officially mark its opening. With the park’s variety of rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges containing state-of-the-art electronic targets and scoring systems, the invitees were able to explore the facility that has all of the components of being branded the most […]
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Published on: May 24, 2015
[…] downrange. Robert Sims, 43, of Birmingham, AL, visited the park for the first time with his family. In the Army before entering the Rock ‘n’ Roll business as a sound engineer, he now has taken on marksmanship as his la test endeavor. Each firing point is spaced enough to give marksmen an ample amount of room for training. The firing lines and bleachers for spectators are sheltered by massive protective covers and feature sound-absorbing ceilings. He had been to local […]
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Published on: May 22, 2015
[…] pistols by moving to a “build and sell” model instead of its previous model of placing orders for the PRO PLUS Series™. Huff has also made moves towards making Accuracy X, Inc. (AXI) a distinctive firearms producer in how it tests and verifies the accuracy of its products. AXI is virtually the only company that videos the testing of pistols and publishes those videos for the world to see. At last year’s National Trophy Pistol Matches at Camp Perry, Huff […]
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Published on: March 18, 2015
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) proudly invites the top junior shooters from around the country to Port Clinton to compete for the gold at the 2015 JROTC Three-Position National Championships, held March 19-21 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. High school cadets from Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) units will meet on the firing line to complete a journey that has been […]
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Published on: March 18, 2015
About CMP Target Systems American shooters and hunters dating to the 18th Century have been firing on a variety of targets for defense preparedness, hunting and competition. As technology has advanced, so have the targets we use. For decades, printed targets have been the mainstay of military, police and civilian marksmanship activities – and will remain an important part of our sport indefinitely. The monitor screen is bright enough for competitors of all ages to be able to see and […]
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Published on: March 17, 2015
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Art has been approved for the new EIC .22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge and .22 Rimfire Pistol, Service Pistol and Service Rifle EIC Achievement Pins for distribution to excelling marksmen in each distinction. The improved Distinguished Badge will resemble the current badges, while the achievement pins will replace the EIC medals used in recent years. The pins are 1-1/2 inch in diameter and are gold with black, white and gold, silver or bronze highlights. Rimfire […]
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Published on: March 6, 2015
[…] the ability to run a safe range as well as be able to pass that ideal onto others, while also demonstrating the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship. A 100-question final exam at the end of the course will be administered to test each attendees understanding of the material. A score of 80 or better must be achieved in order to graduate the class. The majority of the instruction during the course is conducted with air rifles, but graduated Camp Riflery Master […]