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Reader Comments:
Great articles. Great to identify those who are participating as well as those who are working behind the scenes to make the whole of the National Matches run so well.
David D.
Boxford, MA
This is a special note just for my friends at the CMP, I want to thank you all for your hard work and attention to details, it's a great program!
"You help our shooting dreams come true!"
Best Regards,
Tony M.
CMP,
Your review of the CMP EIC brought back good memories. My son and I usually participate in the rifle event. This was the first time we participated in the pistol event. Our experience was positive and we have decided to come back and do it again next year!
DAVE J. H.
I don't think that I have taken the time lately to thank you and the CMP for your faithfulness in keeping me updated on all of the CMP news. I thank you and your staff very much for the fine job you are all doing.
Many thanks, and keep up the great work!
Pete
Your article titled "Rifle Cleaning and Maintenance" was so timely. I am a novice rifle shooter, and the information is just what I needed. The owner's manual that came with my rifle is far too sketchy and assumes the new owner is experienced. This is concise yet detailed enough to make me comfortable cleaning my firearm.
Regards,
Jane W.
Cleaning a rifle or handgun is not a lot of fun. The article on cleaning the rifle met the K.I.S.S. principle that I can relate to and understand. To the point.
Arthur S.
Thank you for this excellent e-newsletter. The links and information are great.
Sincerely,
John B.
I greatly enjoy the USAMU shooting tips in the newsletter and also being able to find them on-line.
Regards, Ray in FLA
EXCELLENT BRIEF UNDERSTANDABLE ARTICLE ON SITTING RAPID POSITION, BEING CLOSE TO 60 THIS IS MY WORST POSITION AND ANY HELP I CAN GET IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
GOOD ARTICLE; MARTY
SFC Singley:
It has been a while, but I sent CMP a request for a TFS article on possible means by which us "centrally endowed" (read that as 'fat') shooters might work ourselves into a useable sitting position. Spring is coming and I will be trying to get ready for matches. Your article has been copied and I will read it and work on trying the options you have provided. Thanks very much for your individual military service to our Nation and for your personal efforts to help other shooters improve our skills.
Melvin C.
Really enjoyed the M1 for Vets article. Its really good to read something that was done for
wounded vets. The match must have been a real wingding. Too cold for me. There is alot of
history 1903 Springfield and the M1 . I had to sleep with my o3 for baning the butt on the
deck in boot camp. Anyway thanks again for the story.
Jim N., Ok
I enjoy the TFS. In fact, occasionally I like to print some of the articles to be able to review them in the future.
James L. M.
Whenever we come back in from the field it’s always a good day when “The First Shot” is in. I drill the guys in the fundamentals – many of which I learned and fine tuned at CMP matches – and it comes back in spades out here when it really counts!
Dean H.
LTC - US Army
Security Advisor
Kabul/Afghanistan
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New Painting Unveiled at National Matches
-- Print Available from CMP
By Gary Anderson, DCM
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The 2007 Jerry Antolik National Matches painting is now on permanent display in CMP North Headquarters at Camp Perry, Ohio
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A new “Camp Perry Centennial National Matches” oil painting by renowned Wyoming artist Jerry Antolik was commissioned by the CMP as one of the special events that celebrated the 1907-2007 Camp Perry Centennial. The painting was finished earlier this year and has been on display at the National Matches In-Processing Center throughout the 2007 National Matches. A full-sized print of the painting is now available for purchase from the CMP by anyone interested in target shooting art and National Matches memorabilia.
During the last four years, the CMP has commissioned Antolik to produce a series of oil paintings portraying unique visual elements of the National Matches. The CMP has now collected eight original pieces of Antolik art that depict scenes from National Matches history and everyday Camp Perry scenes that are etched into the memories of Camp Perry competitors. Each of the original works of art is on permanent display at CMP North Headquarters at Camp Perry.
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This poster featuring the 2007 Jerry Antolik National Matches painting may be purchased from the CMP for $14.95.
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This year, for the 2007 Camp Perry Centennial, Antolik produced a new painting that shows a stretch of 200-yard firing line during a National Trophy individual standing stage. The firing line panorama shows 10 competitors firing service rifles and their scorers together with line officials and other shooters in the ready area.
Antolik was born in Pennsylvania and received his degree in illustration from the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. His paintings usually depict wildlife and landscapes of the American West, particularly Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain area where he now lives. His paintings and murals can be found in private collections and museums throughout the United States. Antolik’s accolades include Arts in the Parks Top 200 Finalist, 1997; Outstanding Artist of the Year, 1998; Pierrot Award, 1999; Western Spirit Show and Landscape Award; Wind River Valley First Place in Oil and Wyoming Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year.
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The CMP’s collection of National Matches art works was on display at the National Matches In-Processing Center throughout the 2007 National Matches.
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The newest Antolik painting will remain on permanent display in CMP Headquarters at Camp Perry, Ohio, but the CMP has produced a large 38” x 18” print from the painting that is available for purchase. The print may be purchased at both the CMP North and South stores, or through the CMP E-Store at http://estore.odcmp.com/Store/catalog/catalog.aspx for $14.95 each (NLU #706NM07). Three other posters featuring Antolik art may also be purchased at the CMP Stores or through the E-Store.
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