CMP Takes Small Arms Firing School on the Road to Regional Events

ARCADIA, Oklahoma – The CMP Games – Oklahoma marked the introduction of a few new rifle and pistol matches, but one of the most important introductions was the first CMP Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) held away from Camp Perry, Ohio. Since the SAFS program officially began at the National Matches in the summer of 1920, it has been a coordinated production of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship, then a function of the Department of the U.S. Army and more recently the Civilian Marksmanship Program in concert with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit.

CMP Awards over $150,000 in Youth Scholarships

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has presented the 2013-2014 CMP Youth Scholarships to many qualified applicants across the country. Recipients hailed from JROTC schools, 4-H groups and shooting clubs and exhibited continuing excellence in marksmanship during their shooting careers. The scholarship selection meeting was held on March 28, 2013. Eligible applicants were graduating seniors who participated in marksmanship programs and JROTC Service Championships, who also excelled academically.

College-bound Shooters Advise Others on How To Take Rifle Competition to the Next Level

More than 3.5 million high school students participate in competition riflery throughout the United States each year. Air rifle made its appearance at the collegiate level in 1980. College rifle coaches are constantly in search of rifle shooters, even walk-ons. To catch the attention of these coaches, some high school shooters transition from sporter to the precision class, since that is the type of rifle shooting done on most college teams. A switch in specialty and proven talent can be just enough for some shooters to get noticed, but that’s not all it takes to make it to the college level – just ask those who have been there.

CMP Announces Upgrade to Tracker’s National Matches Registration Process

CAMP PERRY, OHIO – Competitors who are registered for the 2013 National Matches will now have much greater freedom to manage the details of their registration, thanks to the latest upgrade to the CMP’s Competition Tracker data management system. “We are pleased to announce continuing improvements to our shooters’ competition experience, here at Camp Perry for the National Matches, but also for all future CMP matches and games events,” said Christie Sewell, CMP Programs General Manager.

Ian Foos Fires Record-Breaking Score at First CMP Regional Championships

ALBUQUERQUE, NM; CAMP PERRY, OH; ANNISTON, AL – The first ever Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Regional 3-P Championships were recently held over a two-day competition April 4-6 at Camp Perry, OH, and April 11-13 in Albuquerque, NM, and Anniston, AL. The event was created by CMP to combine talented junior shooters from JROTC programs as well as from public and private shooting clubs, 4-H groups, American Legion teams and other organizations across the country.

Ronald Doggett Wins 40-Shot, As-Issued 1911 and EIC Pistol Matches at CMP Games - Oklahoma

ARCADIA, Oklahoma – Ronald Doggett, 52, of Oklahoma City, swept three out of four individual pistol matches at the 2013 CMP Games – Oklahoma and placed third in a fourth match. Doggett also led his two-man pistol team to victory in the matches that were held at the Oklahoma City Gun Club pistol range. It was the second year for CMP pistol competitions as part of its regional games matches. Fellow Oklahoma pistol shooter Charles Abston, who won a pair of matches in 2012, stepped aside and served as the pistol match chief range officer this year.

Dan Arnold Wins Oklahoma Games Service Rifle Match as Four Others Pick Up EIC Leg Points

ARCADIA, Oklahoma – Distinguished rifle shooter, Dan Arnold, 47, of Norman, OK, was the overall winner of the CMP Games-Oklahoma Service Rifle EIC Match on Thursday, 4 April, with an aggregate score of 480-9X. Arnold persevered in the 500-point match, despite battling through flu-like symptoms throughout the event. Fellow Oklahoman, Kent Shomber, 53, of Edmond, finished second overall with a total score of 476-6X. Shomber is also a Distinguished rifle badge holder. Arnold strung together standing, sitting, prone rapid and prone slow stages of 97, 96, 99 and 188, respectively, in the National Match Course fired at 200, 300 and 600 yards.