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Published on: August 25, 2014
By, Gary Anderson, Director Emeritus The 10th edition 2014-2016 National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules, with an effective date of 1 September 2014, has just been released. The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council, the governing body for almost all three-position air rifle competitions in the USA, issues new “National Standard Rules” every two years. Council members include The American Legion; the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTC Commands; BSA; CMP; Crosman Shooting Services; the Daisy Shooter Education Program; […]
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Published on: August 4, 2014
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH – Through the rainy mist of July 19, a swarm of 1,080 competitors fired in the As-Issued John C. Garand Match at the 2014 National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry. Though marksmen fought through foggy glasses and wet triggers during the rainy morning, the soggy weather eventually subsided to clear skies to the always-eager Garand crowd. Milton Beckwith, 89, of Wethersfield, CT, still managed to find his way to the firing line, […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
About Our Stores We invite you to visit the CMP Stores as an alternative to ordering by mail. Make your trip to Anniston, Alabama, Talladega, Alabama, or Port Clinton, Ohio, a special one so you can take all the time you need to personally handle rifles and hand-pick your treasure. South Store | North Store | Talladega Store | Driving Directions Customers may also shop online at the CMP E-Store which offers ammunition, shooting equipment, CMP gear, books, parts and tools. The […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
[…] M1 when it is shaken. Many of us generally believe that when a part rattles on a rifle, car or anything else we own, it’s a sign of poor fit or bad design, the M1 is an exception to that rule. Figure 3 The intentional clearance and movement felt in the front hand guard is there to help maintain a consistent point of impact on the target through the temperature changes that come with firing the rifle. If the front […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
[…] surface. Clean the wood and then wipe it dry to cure as soon as the user is finished cleaning. What soaked in while rubbing and was left in the wood as wiped dry is good enough. Stop there. The best rule of collector wood is that the less you do the less can get messed up. BLO or BTO might be considered to work for this application, but pure real tung oil will clean wood well and is not as […]
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Published on: July 23, 2014
About Sporter Air Rifles The largest and fastest-growing segment of junior shooting today, Three-Position Air Rifle Shooting, uses a class of target air rifles called “sporter air rifles.” Sporter air rifles now constitute a special class of junior shooting competition that offers excellent opportunities for new junior shooters. Sporter air rifles are characterized by their light weight (5-7 lbs.), low cost (they vary from $180 to $650 in cost), basic target features (adjustable sights, adjustable length stocks, adjustable sling attachments) […]
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Published on: July 20, 2014
CAMP PERRY, Ohio One of the most popular events of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Rifle Matches is always the Rimfire Sporter Match, fired this year on August 2 at Camp Perry. The match is perfect for first time shooters, to prepare them for competition-style shooting, as well as experienced marksmen looking to rekindle a nostalgic connection with a .22 rifle. During the match, competitors fire smallbore sporter rifles from 50 and 25 yards. Rifles may be manually operated […]
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Published on: July 8, 2014
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – As part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Games events during the 2014 National Trophy Rifle Matches, the Springfield-Vintage Military Rifle Match will be fired July 19 and 20 on the historic ranges of Camp Perry, Ohio. All are welcome to watch or even participate in one of our most popular Games competitions. For the match, competitors must fire as-issued M1903 or M1903A3 rifles in the Springfield match or as-issued U.S. Krag, M1917 or manually operated […]
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Published on: June 13, 2014
This page offers links to many different resources that were selected because they may be informative or helpful to shooting sports coaches, instructors and participants. To use this resource list, select a resource category and then review the link titles and descriptions under that category heading. Most link titles will open PDF files that you can either read or download. If you have recommendations for additional resources that would be of interest to coaches, instructors or competitors, please forward those […]
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Published on: June 11, 2014
Clinics and Schools The National Matches are our biggest event! In addition to the competitions themselves, there are many schools, clinics and special activities that combine to make this week a complete shooting sports experience for everyone who comes to the National Matches. Check the list below to find training events or other activities that will be of interest to you during your trip to the National Matches. The current clinic schedule includes these training opportunities: SMALL ARMS FIRING SCHOOLS […]
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Published on: June 10, 2014
For additional assistance finding accommodations or something fun to do while visiting Camp Perry, call the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center at (800) 441-1271 or visit http://www.lake-erie.com/. Area Tourism Resources The Ark 2770 Cleveland Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 Phone: (419) 234-1872 $100 per nightEmail A Touch of Italy Bed & Breakfast 303 West Fourth Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 Phone: (419) 732-3719 $50 discount to shooters, and families only. All same amenities apply, call for availability. Battenberg Inn […]
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Published on: April 21, 2014
[…] Coats, Gloves, and Mitts – By PFC Evan Hess Crossed-Ankle Sitting Position – By SFC Grant Singley Developing a Training Plan – By SFC Lance Dement Don’t Be “That Guy” – By SFC Norman Anderson The Importance of the Data Book – By SFC Jason St John It’s Just a Sling – By SFC Lance Dement Keep it Steady-The Elements of a Good Prone Position – Part 1-Building the Position – By SPC Matthew Sigrist No-Wind Zero and Marking Your […]