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Published on: March 6, 2015
[…] various distances – equipment which may include a range cart, spotting scope, shooting floor mat and, most importantly, a heavy shooters jacket that can compress and stabilize the body during the actual shot itself (which is put to the ultimate test every year in the Wimbledon Cup Long Range 1,000-yard High-Power Championship). This may sound like a competition geared toward snipers, but one of the first things you learn upon delving into the world of shooting is not to confuse […]
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Published on: February 28, 2015
[…] Pistol Match and an EIC Service Pistol Match. For shotgunners and action pistol enthusiasts, other events will also be held throughout the weekend! 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 enthusiasts across the country. The park will be open to the public, year round, offering many opportunities to marksmen of all ages. The 500-acre facility – located two miles […]
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Published on: February 25, 2015
[…] Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), we are always interested in learning more about the programs and endeavors our many clubs are busy with throughout the year. The following is an update from George Eberhardt, who serves as the CMP Match Director for the Southern Indiana Rifle & Pistol Club. In 2008, Southern Indiana Rifle & Pistol Club held a CMP M1 Garand Match, and if my memory serves right, we had eight competitors. We had six target carriers and shot three […]
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Published on: February 11, 2015
[…] to allow year-round use and is designed to accommodate a variety of shooting sports activities. The Demmer Center is located at 4830 East Joll Road, Lansing, MI. Non-Members are welcome use the world-class facilities Friday through Saturday. We utilize the latest in shooting range technology, and our facility is designed in an environmentally friendly manner. We are certified through the USA Olympic Committee as a Paralympic Sport Club and a USA Shooting Certified Training Center. We are also in the […]
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Published on: January 12, 2015
[…] 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, […]
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Published on: December 29, 2014
[…] U. S. or foreign service pistol design” that are chambered for cartridges “no smaller than 9 x 19 mm and no larger than .45 ACP.” A list of approved Service Pistols and chamberings is in the rules, but a regularly updated version will always be available on the CMP website. Approved pistols must be chambered for designated cartridges and comply with specified barrel lengths. All Service Pistols must have 4 pound trigger pulls. OTHER APPROVED SERVICE PISTOLS. The 2015 Pistol […]
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Published on: December 22, 2014
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, AL – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has released the latest details regarding the hours of operation, opening date, fees and much more of its newest installation – the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. The range is scheduled to open for daily use to the public on May 6, 2015. Hours of operation will be Wednesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The first official match at […]
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Published on: December 22, 2014
[…] very lucky to host SFC Eric Uptagrafft and SGT Michael McPhail. Both are members of The USA Olympic Team. Both Eric and Michael worked on the first day with parents, coaches and juniors, from beginner to advanced, with an open forum question and answer format. Day two consisted of four relays of juniors in both air rifle and .22 rifle. Participants received hands-on instruction by SFC Uptagrafft and SGT McPhail. They were also aided this year by cadet Olivia Nardone, […]
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Published on: December 8, 2014
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, AL – This year’s Dixie Double featured an exciting addition to its lineup that brought a new, thrilling energy to the match. The Target Sprint became an exciting challenge for competitors – testing not only their ability to shoot, but also their ability hit their targets through escalated pulses, heavy breathing and laughter. A large crowd of spectators also brought roars of inspiration and fun to the event’s premier in Anniston. Competitors begin […]
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Published on: December 8, 2014
[…] rifles for themselves. “This is pretty nice. I’m impressed,” said Peter Tokarowski, maintenance support/engineering for the power company First Energy. Peter not only tried his hand at the air rifle, but enjoyed shooting so much that he was inclined to test out the air pistol as well. At an appreciation reception, the business professionals were given the opportunity to fire the air rifles for themselves. Jim Lippert from Materion, an advanced materials manufacturing company, also took a seat on the […]
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Published on: December 3, 2014
By michael dickinson The CMP “Aces” Postal satellite match offers all junior and adult air rifle and air pistol shooters a program designed to encourage participation in the sport and test marksmanship skills nationally with their peers. The program consists of Air Rifle, Air Pistol, and Para-Air Rifle/Air Pistol events. TARGETS Quarterly matches can be shot on Orion paper targets or electronic targets. Orion targets must be requested from the CMP and will be mailed to participants. All Orion targets […]
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Published on: November 24, 2014
Photography by Sunil Kardar The Largest International Airgun Competition in North America CANADIAN AIRGUN GRAND PRIX February 6, 7 and 8, 2015, International Plaza Hotel Mark your calendars for the 33rd Annual Canadian Airgun Grand Prix, the largest international airgun competition in North America and our expectation is that competitors from several countries will be in attendance. All events will take place in the International Plaza Hotel conveniently located only 5 kms from the Toronto Pearson airport. There is […]