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Reader Comments:
I use these articles in our high power clinics and have found them very helpful for both new shooters and reinforcement of the basics for the more experienced.
Thanks, Gary M.
Thanks for the great articles on the Carbine, Springfield, Garand matches. All the articles are interesting, but the Carbine, Springfield & Garand are my favorites.
Jim H.
The September-07 on line shooting tips by SSG Tobie Tomlinson, USAMU Service Rifle Team Member, is a great article. I have reproduced 15 copies of it to hand out and discuss to our “newbie” first year air rifle shooters on our high school JROTC Air Rifle Team. Come to think about it believe I’ll hand out a copy to my advance shooters as well. His explanations are simple to understand but rich in detail. Coupled with the sight pictures this article will go a long way towards helping all our JROTC shooters obtain better sight patterns. Keep up the great work. AND…..keep the articles like this coming.
Malcolm V.
CW2 (R), US Army
It seemed good to read the article on Infantry Trophy Match. As a shooter on the Marine Corp Team way back in 1967 I participated in the Match. We were the second team for the Marines but placed second overall. One of our shooters forgot to put the windage on his rifle. I enjoyed shooting the M-1 and M-14 at Camp Perry and always wanted to go back but never seemed to find the time. The top over all shooter at that time was my team mate Lt. Bowen. I remember some of the team members carrying him from the 600 yd line back to the rest of us. It was a great time in my life and will never forget it. Thanks again for the article.
Mike A.
Thanks for the great series of articles from the USAMU – they are very readable, and usable!
Tom, AZ
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.
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“M1 for Vets” Camp Perry 2007
By JJ O’Shea
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A team of 15 young
armed services veterans competed in the 2007 National CMP Games Events. They are pictured here along with their volunteer coaches.
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The “M1 for Vets” project concluded another successful trip to Camp Perry, Ohio. Fifteen fine young veterans participated in the M1 Carbine, Springfield, and M1 Garand Matches. Many medals were won, and some excellent marksmanship skills were exhibited during the three days of competition.
The week began with a dinner at Nick’s Roadhouse on Wednesday evening, and a presentation of a “Key to the City” by Mayor Brown of Port Clinton. Our veterans and their coaches had time to meet and socialize, and a fine dinner was provided by Nick’s. Luckily, we never had to use the “Key”.
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Caylen Wojcik, center holding his M1 Carbine, poses with the M1 for Vets team after the National Carbine Match. Firing the Carbine for the first time, he placed sixth overall.
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At 0Dark30 on Thursday, we assembled at Rodriguez Range to participate in the M1
Carbine Match. The first relay saw our coaches compete, and our veterans assist in scoring. Then the young men took their positions and shot the second relay. Caylen Wojcik, firing the Carbine for the first time, placed sixth overall. We figured all that training as a USMC Scout Sniper had something to do with it. All the guys shot well, and had a great time.
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A veteran fires an M1 Garand during the National John C. Garand Match. Excellent marksmanship skills were exhibited during the three days of competition.
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On Thursday evening, we traveled over to the VFW Post in Sandusky for a fine perch dinner. After dinner, we presented an M1 to Sgt. Stan Mayer, USMC. This rifle was donated by Ken Stein, who assisted in the presentation of the rifle. The young Marine could not take his hands off this rifle, and was overwhelmed with this special gift. Stan shot his M1 on Saturday, was coached by Ken, and scored a 272-2x. This M1 represented our 100th presentation. A special thanks goes to Dan Keating and the staff at the VFW
Post.
Friday afternoon saw our group compete in the afternoon relays of the Springfield Match on Viale
Range. Our coaches and veterans faired well, and many medals were won. The heat
took a toll on our young men, but they all held tight and shot well. After the match, we headed over to Mel’s Crows Nest for a great meal.
After a delicious breakfast at the Port and Starboard Restaurant in Port Clinton, our group assembled on Viale
Range to shoot in the afternoon relays in the M1 Garand Match. By this time, the winds coming off Lake Erie had let off, and the guys set to work on putting them in the black. Again, many of our guys shot well, and secured medals. Dale Beatty, USA(R), placed 35th overall, and won a gold medal.
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The Michigan VFW Post 4357 presented Aaron Kibby, USA, with an M1 Garand. This was the 101st rifle presentation since the "M1 for Vets" program started.
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During the closing ceremonies on Saturday evening, we presented our 101st rifle to Aaron Kibby, USA. Aaron competed with this M1 earlier in the day and won a silver medal. This rifle was made possible by a donation from the Brighton, Michigan VFW Post 4357. Four members of the post assisted in the presentation. Aaron received a standing ovation from all those in attendance. Thanks to Gary Anderson and CMP for allowing us this special time. We hope to do it again in 2008.
After everyone dispersed on Saturday evening, we kept our group of coaches and veterans together to make plans for dinner. I was approached by a young man and his father with a question concerning how many of our fifteen veterans had received rifles from our project. I informed him that three young Marines had yet to be presented rifles. He said he would take care of this situation, and went over to his vehicle and retrieved two rifles. Both these rifles were used by him in the Springfield and Garand matches, and he wanted to give them to our young veterans. I called LCpl. Travis Johnson,USMC, and let this donor hand Travis the 1903 Springfield. I then called up Cpl. Ron McKeirnan, USMC, and again let this donor hand the M1 Garand to Ron. We then had a donation that made it possible to present a 1903A3 to GySgt. Cory Willis, USMC. By this time, many of us had a few tears running down our cheeks. This was an unexpected, but wonderful way to finish off the day.
I want to thank all the coaches, volunteers, pit pullers, Team Mom Deb Larson, CMP staff, and
everyone that helped make this trip possible. We received donations from the following clubs, organizations and individuals to help cover all costs involved with this event. If I have omitted any organization from this list, please contact me.
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Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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The Friends of Camp Perry
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The Tucson Rifle and Pistol Club, Arizona
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Linden Sportsmen Club, Michigan
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Capitol Cities Rifle Club, Michigan
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Lake Norman High Power Club, North Carolina
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Charlotte Pistol and Rifle Club, North Carolina
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Central Kansas Rifle Club, Kansas
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United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina
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Muskegon Rifle and Pistol Club, Michigan
The “M1 for Vets” Project is not affiliated with CMP, NRA or any large firearms organization. It is a small, grassroots group of shooters and collectors that want to show
their appreciation and respect for our young men and women that are serving our Nation. Almost all
M1 recipients have been combat wounded, and want to continue to use the marksmanship skills they have acquired. We do not accept self-nominations, but rely on nominations from fellow brothers-in-arms, volunteers working at
military hospitals, and prior recipients. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Contact JJ O’Shea at jjoshea@msn.com.
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