Distinguished Badge Program
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About The Distinguished Badge Program The Distinguished Rifleman Badge and the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge were created by the War Department in 1884 and 1891 respectively to recognize and reward members of the US Army for Excellence-in-Competition (EIC) with the service rifle and service pistol. Other Services of the Armed Forces adopted a similar program about the same time and in 1926 civilians were authorized to participate in the program. In 2015, the CMP introduced the Distinguished .22 Rimfire Pistol Badge. The CMP also administers the Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge and U.S. Distinguished International Shooter Badge. In 2019, the CMP introduced the Distinguished Marksman Badge. This allows competitors with a permanent disability or impairment that requires the use of adaptive firing positions, equipment or techniques and who is approved by the CMP in accordance with Rule 2.5.2 a) is eligible to compete to earn EIC credit points that count towards the awarding of the Distinguished Marksman Badge. In 2020, the CMP introduced two Distinguished Smallbore Badges: the Distinguished Smallbore Rifle Three-Position Badge, and the Distinguished Smallbore Rifle Prone Badge. You can click here find out more details about the Smallbore Distinguished program. In 2022, the CMP introduced three new Distinguished Badges: the Distinguished Service Revolver Badge, the Distinguished Air Rifle Badge and the Distinguished Air Pistol Badge. You can find out more details in the CMP Competition Rulebooks. What are Distinguished Badges? Distinguished Badges are the highest individual awards authorized by the U. S. Government for excellence in marksmanship […]
Read MoreClub-Sanctioned Clinics and Matches
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What is a sanctioned clinic or match? A CMP-sanctioned clinic or match is hosted or sponsored by a CMP-affiliated organization where match sponsors agree to use CMP Competition Rules in conducting their events, and clinic sponsors agree to follow CMP standards for the conduct of clinics. View upcoming clinics View upcoming matches If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the CMP Competition Support staff at (419) 635-2141, ext. 706 or [email protected] How to apply to sanction a match or clinic Clubs may register their match and/or clinic using our Online Match Sanctioning (Note: You must have a Competition Tracker login to access this feature). Forms may also be downloaded from the Competitions Forms Index. Once your club submits the application form and clinic program to hold a Sanctioned Clinic, the application and program will be reviewed by our Competitions Department. Once it is approved, the CMP will post information about your clinic in the Upcoming Events listing on the CMP website. The CMP also offers ammunition for use in the clinic at discounted prices and a certificate of Achievement to distribute to participants. Is a GSM Master Instructor teaching your sanctioned clinic? If your club has a GSM Master Instructor teaching the sanctioned clinic, CMP will provide training curriculum for these sanctioned clinics. If your club is interested in attending a GSM Master Instructor course, please click here to see upcoming dates.
Read MoreCMP Publications and Training Materials
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The CMP makes a wide array of printed and electronic media available to assist shooters and coaches of all ages and skill levels. Topics include news & program information, marksmanship instruction, forms & technical manuals and safety & rules. Many items are free and each are easy to order through the CMP E-Store or by completing a downloadable Publications Order Form. Shipping and handling may be charged separately depending upon the item’s source. Three-Position Air Rifle Match Officials Manual This Three-Position Air Rifle Match Officials Manual is published by the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to give 3PAR Match Officials a guide to use when they organize or serve during 3PAR competitions. This manual is designed as a reference that Match Officials can use to apply 3PAR Rules and resolve issues that arise during competitions. FREE (S&H additional) – Order via Publications Order Form Download PDF file The CMP Guide to Target Shooting With Vintage Military Rifles Vintage military rifle competitors and collectors alike will be excited learn the Civilian Marksmanship Program has released a new book, entitled Target Shooting With Vintage Military Rifles, authored by Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship, Emeritus and two-time highpower rifle Olympic gold medalist. The 284-page, soft-bound, fully-illustrated first edition is likely the most comprehensive manuscript ever written about the methods of training and competing with popular American and foreign vintage military rifles. NLU 792 $29.95 plus S&H Available on the CMP E-Store COACHING YOUNG RIFLE SHOOTERS BY GARY […]
Read MoreDirector Emeritus
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Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship Emeritus Gary Anderson served as the Director of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) from 1999-2009. In addition to promoting firearms safety training and rifle practice for all shooters, Gary’s primary focus at CMP has been to develop and sustain successful youth shooting programs at both regional and national levels. On December 31, 2009, Gary announced his retirement from the DCM position. Anderson’s retirement means he will no longer be actively involved in day-to-day CMP program operations and event management. He will, however, continue his association with the CMP in a part-time consulting capacity where he will work on several projects that include training curriculum development, master instructor training, rulebook editing and technical writing. He now has the title DCM Emeritus. Gary grew up on a farm in rural Axtell, Nebraska. From a very young age, hunting and shooting fascinated Gary. Without benefit of a coach or proper equipment (including ammunition), Gary taught himself how to shoot by dry-firing his rifle for hours at a time. Dreams of becoming an Olympic gold medalist in shooting led Gary to the US Army. In 1959, after convincing skeptical US Army coaches that his implausibly high shooting scores were accurate, he was assigned to the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Georgia. His first international competition was the Pan American Games in 1959 — only two years later, in 1961, he would win his first national championship. At the 1962 World Shooting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, […]
Read MoreJunior Distinguished Badge
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The Junior Distinguished Badge is awarded to school-age junior three-position air rifle shooters who distinguish themselves by attaining a series of high rankings in designated major junior air rifle championships that include State Junior Olympic Qualifiers, CMP Cup Matches, the National Junior Olympic Championships and other National Council Three-Position Air Rifle Championships. The Junior Distinguished Badge is a gold-filled badge. The Junior Distinguished Badge is authorized for wear on JROTC cadet uniforms (see appropriate Cadet Command regulations). To receive the Badge, junior shooters must earn 30 EIC credit points in designated competitions. At least 10 of the 30 points must be won in National Championship competition. Alternatively, up to 10 of the 30 points may be won by earning gold EIC points (top 1/6 of the competitors in that matchJunior Badges who earned EIC points). The Junior Distinguished Badge will be provided, at no cost, by the CMP and, whenever possible, awarded at a ceremony appropriate for the presentation of an award of such high distinction. After September 2013, all Air Rifle EIC Points will be awarded on Competition Tracker, and will no longer be added to the EIC list document. All points prior to September are listed as “imported points” in competition tracker. For more information, contact the CMP’s Three-Position Air Rifle Department at [email protected] or call (419) 635-2141, ext. 702. Junior Achievement Award Pins Achievement Award Pins are incentive and recognition awards for juniors who attain established score levels in any sanctioned competition sanctioned by the National Council. Bronze, silver and gold […]
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