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Published on: January 16, 2014
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 kfilipiak@thecmp.org. How to apply to sanction a match or clinic Clubs may register […]
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Published on: January 15, 2014
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 […]
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Published on: January 15, 2014
About Gary Anderson Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship-Emeritus, is a regular contributor to On The Mark. He served as DCM for 10 years and remains an effective advocate for firearms safety training and rifle practice. Gary’s primary role at CMP has been to develop and sustain successful youth shooting programs at both regional and national levels. Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship Emeritus, retired as the full-time CMP Director at the close of 2009. He continues to work with […]
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Published on: January 13, 2014
What Does It Mean to Be Affiliated with CMP? The CMP cooperates with a network of affiliated shooting clubs, teams, summer camps, organizations and state associations in every state in the U.S. CMP-affiliated organizations offer firearms safety training and basic marksmanship courses to their members as well as to residents in their communities. Affiliated clubs also offer opportunities for regular rifle practice and competition shooting. The CMP supports affiliated organizations with a series of programs. CMP trained and certified Master […]
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Published on: December 13, 2013
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 […]
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Published on: November 11, 2013
CMP Competition Rulebooks that will govern CMP sponsored and sanctioned competitions in 2024 have now been approved by the CMP Board’s Rules Committee. All rulebooks are posted below so you can download your copies. The CMP competitions program began in 1996 with only two disciplines, Service Rifle and Service Pistol. CMP competitions have now grown to include separate disciplines for Service Rifle, Service Pistol, .22 Rimfire Pistol, Service Revolver, As-Issued Military Rifle (Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military Rifle, M1 Carbine, Modern Military […]
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Published on: November 4, 2013
Target shooting established its record as one of the safest of all sports because everyone in it must learn and follow basic safety rules. There are several thousand junior shooting clubs, JROTC unit rifle teams, 4-H Shooting Sports clubs, Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews, youth camps and junior shooting organizations that practice and compete in position air rifle shooting and other air rifle activities. These programs have more than 100,000 participants in the United States. These youth marksmanship activities […]
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Published on: November 4, 2013
Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) Shooting is the most popular and fastest growing form of shooting sports competition for youth of high school age or younger. Two different Three-Position Air Rifle events are available: To view the current National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules, visit our Rules web page. **See the 2023-2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Program Updates** In both types of shooting, competitors fire at targets at a distance of 10 meters in three different positions, prone, standing and kneeling. Three-Position […]