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Shooting at Paris 2024 Olympics: Preview, Full Schedule, and How to Watch Live Action - There will be 170 men and 170 women competing across the shooting disciplines at Paris 2024. The total of 340 shooters will compete across 15 medal events at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, where the shooting competitions take place from 27 July to 5 August. Click here to read the complete article.
Precision, sporter air rifle champions crowned - The American Legion crowned its 2024 Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship precision and sporter winners Saturday, July 20, in Hillsdale, Mich. The top eight in both classes competed in the Margot Biermann Athletic Center on the campus of Hillsdale College for the finals after two previous days of back-to-back tournament matches. Click here to read the complete article.
Shooting-Skeet great Hancock targets perfection in Paris - Vincent Hancock is not bragging when he says he has achieved pretty much everything in skeet shooting and will be competing more against himself than the field at the Paris Olympics. Coming from a three-time Olympic gold medallist and a five-time world champion, it is rather a case of stating the obvious by the 35-year-old American. Click here to read the complete article.
Former WVU shooter Mary Tucker takes aim at the gold in Paris - A National Champion shooter at West Virginia University will make a second attempt at shooting for gold in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Mary Tucker, who spent her last two seasons of NCAA Rifle in Morgantown, will shoot the smallbore, air rifle, and mixed team events at the Paris games. It’s Tucker’s second Olympics. She qualified for all three events in Tokyo as well. Click here to read the complete article.
Ivan Roe competed for Murray State from 2014-17 and is now headed to the Summer Olympics in Paris - Murray State rifle alumni, Ivan Roe, is with Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. After three tries, Roe earned a position on Team USA by winning both smallbore and air rifle competitions in the trials in a field of 77 competitors. Click here to read the complete article.
Fresh off two national titles, Groveland’s Sagen Maddalena takes aim at Paris Olympics podium - Three years ago, Groveland’s Sagen Maddalena realized her Olympic dreams. She debuted in the 50M Three Position Rifle, or smallbore, at the Tokyo Games and secured a surprise fifth-place finish — just two places away from an Olympic bronze medal. Click here to read the complete article.
Bridger Steege's hard work, mental toughness led to major championship win: "That's the kind of guy he is" - When he was young, Bridger Steege’s father gave him a choice of two passions he could pursue. Steege had attended his first shooting competition when he was 8 years old, but over the years, he had also developed a love for riding bulls. In the end, shooting won out over bull riding, and Steege decided to pursue the sport full time. Click here to read the complete article.
Area youths gather for shooting sports competitions - Qwentin Kallenbach carefully lined up his target through the sights on his .22-caliber pistol early Saturday morning. He fired one shot, then lowered his arm. Then, he waited until a shooter next to him fired a single shot. The boys were competing during the 2024 Cole County Shooting Sports Match. Through the competition, youths were earning chances to go to state. Click here to read the complete article.
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Affiliate your club with the CMP | We look forward to working with you to assist your club in reaching its goals and in reaching the mission and vision of the CMP - to promote marksmanship training and firearms safety for all qualified U.S. citizens with a special emphasis on youth. | | |
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CMP Affiliates New Clubs. The CMP would like to welcome the newly affiliated clubs listed below. If you would like more information on affiliating with the CMP, please visit https://thecmp.org/clubs/.
(SWDP) Student Wrestler Development Program
Fairbanks, AK
Western Colorado Precision Shooters
Glade Park, CO
www.wcpscomp.com
Henry County Shooting Sports
New Castle, IN
Ballard County
La Center, KY
A Piece of Victory Gun Club
Baltimore, MD
Catoctin Fish & Game Protective Association
Myersville, MD
www.cfgpa.org
Vikingland Junior Shooting Sports
Elbow Lake, MN
Dakota County 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife
Farmington, MN
Monticello Rod and Gun Club
Monticello, MN
www.monticellorodandgunclub.org
Jackson County 4-H Shooting Sports
Blue Springs, MO
Leake 4H Field and Stream
Carthage, MS
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
American Legion Post 13 Shooters
Maryville, TN
Wright to Carry Marksmanship Program
Tyler, TX
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Have an article to share or want to highlight your CMP Affiliated Club? Send us your photos, reports and articles to highlight in The First Shot - email adugan@thecmp.org. We look forward to hearing from you. | |
Since marksmanship education and training is a key component of the CMP’s mission, there are many opportunities for experienced shooters and instructors to receive advanced training in marksmanship so it may be passed on to beginners and aspiring competitors. Check out the upcoming affiliated club clinics.
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CMP Garand-Springfield-Modern/Vintage Military Master Instructor Training Workshops. Experienced rifle marksmanship instructors and shooters who would like to receive advanced training and be certified as "Master Instructors" to teach CMP-Sanctioned Garand, Springfield and Modern/Vintage Military Rifle or Rimfire Sporter Clinics are invited to apply to attend a CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop.
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Talladega Marksmanship Classes. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park invites you to participate in its weekly firearms safe handling and basic fundamentals classes. New and experienced shooters are welcome. These classes are taught by CMP certified instructors and will include both classroom training and live firing on the Talladega ranges. Materials will cover safety and firearms handling and hands on practical application.
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The CMP will be holding several Rifle and Pistol training classes. These classes will be held at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, the CMP Travel Games events and the National Matches at Camp Perry. The classes, consisting of classroom instruction, range training, and practice, fired on Kongsberg Electronic targets. The classes are structured toward teaching new shooters (both adults and youth alike), so no past firearm experience is required, though intermediate and advanced marksmen are also welcome to participate.
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The CMP Range Officer Training Course is a program developed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program to provide training and structured on-the-range work experiences to prepare interested persons to serve as qualified Range Officers in CMP sponsored and sanctioned competitions. There is a course fee of $75.00 for the Level I CMP Range Officer Training course. Applications for the CMP Range Officer Training Course are now available.
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CMP SET TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL PREMIER SHOOTING EXPO IN ALABAMA
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites community guests and vendors to Talladega Marksmanship Park on Saturday, November 2, 2024, for the second annual Premier Shooting Expo – the foremost gathering of industrial professionals in the South! Open to the public, the event will feature several exhibitors from marksmanship, outdoor sports and other domains, all showcasing a variety of products available on the market today. Click here for more details on the Premier Shooting Expo.
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NLU 4S45M1911-200 $150 plus $15 shipping
Description: This ammo was produced by Winchester Military Ammunition (WMA) & Western Cartridge Company (WCC), between the 1950’s – 1990’s, and is non-corrosive, in reloadable brass cases. At 230 grain, expect a muzzle velocity of around 830 feet per second.
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Featuring high quality Winchester components, this ammunition delivers outstanding reliability. This ammunition is loaded with a 230 grain full metal jacket bullet which is known for its positive functioning and exceptional accuracy. On impact this bullet does not expand and is ideal for target shooting. Whether for practice, target shooting or training exercises, Military Service Grade ammunition is a superb choice for high volume shooting.
One box per customer. Citizenship and club are required. If the customer has moved, a new 2A will need to be provided as well.
Visit the CMP E-Store to order.
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CROSMAN CHALLENGER PCP SPORTER AIR RIFLE
The CMP is happy to announce that CMP Affiliated Clubs may now purchase the all-new Crosman Challenger PCP through the delayed or direct payment programs. The Crosman Challenger PCP was redesigned with a new precision class style stock, swappable (Right to Left) side lever cocking handle, higher velocities, and much more. Outfitted with the Crosman Diopter Sight System, an adjustable precision sight, all competition shooters new and old, can be proficient with the Challenger PCP. Price is $650 each and $625 if ordering 5 or more rifles. Individuals that are members of a CMP Affiliated Club may also order. See https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/sporter-air-rifles/ for details and ordering information.
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CMP State Directors. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within his or her state. The CMP is currently taking applications for the following states: Missouri, Nevada, Vermont and Washington. For more information on requirements on applying for a State Director position, visit http://thecmp.org/training-tech/state-director/ or contact Sylvia at (419) 635-2141, ext. 726 or email sschoewe@thecmp.org. | | |
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is the "THE HOME OF MARKSMANSHIP" (no membership required) where responsible firearm ownership, safety instruction, and accuracy training reside inside a beautiful 500 acre range facility. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park has something for all types of firearms and firearm owners. The Park prides itself on its friendly - accommodating staff and the time savings of electronic targets.
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The CMP's home range is open to the public and allows the visitor to focus on marksmanship instead of spending time hanging paper targets down range. Don't be a Stranger, Come see us at the CMP Range, "The Home of Marksmanship"!
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
JULY EVENTS
FULL CALENDAR
For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/ranges/talladega-marksmanship-park/.
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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. Click Here for more details.
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We're open to the public!
The CMP is happy to invite the public back to our North and South Competition Centers for air rifle and air pistol fun, with new protective practices in place for staff and guests.
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Not sure what to get that special someone? The CMP Gift Certificates may be used towards any purchase within the CMP.
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Target Shooting With Vintage Military Rifles
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.
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In addition to making a donation today, you can also show your support for CMP through planned giving.
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Restricted 18+ in CA in compliance with CA State Assembly Bill 2571
prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors in the State of CA.
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CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
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