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Upcoming CMP Events:
Tuesday & Thursday Night Open Public Shooting
CMP Marksmanship Centers,
Port Clinton, OH
Anniston, AL
Shooters, including aspiring new shooters are invited to take advantage
of a new opportunity to do practice shooting. Both ranges consist of
80-point, 10-meter air gun range and are fully equipped with electronic
targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air
Rifle shooting. Instruction and equipment are also available. Visit
http://www.odcmp.com/
MarksmanshipCenters.htm for additional
information.
 CMP
iPhone App - CMP is the official app for keeping score at Civilian
Marksmanship Program sponsored shooting events. It features an easy to
use interface that allows for quick recording of your score after each
string. The CMP app calculates your shooting percentages automatically
to let you know how you are doing throughout the event. You can also
enter notes and record conditions so that you have a permanent record of
details of each event. This application is sponsored and endorsed by
the Civilian Marksmanship Program and a portion of the proceeds from the
sale of this software are donated to the CMP. The CMP app is designed
for both the iPhone and iPad. This application is sponsored and
endorsed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program and a portion of the
proceeds from the sale of this software are donated to the CMP. Visit
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cmp/
id379873392?mt=8# to view and
purchase the CMP app.
2010-2011 JROTC Air Rifle Postal Competition Now Open for
Registration. The 2010-2011 JROTC three-position air rifle
competition program starts in September with Army, Navy, Marine
Corps and Air Force postal competitions. All JROTC units that offer
rifle marksmanship training for their cadets are encouraged to shoot
in these popular matches. Indeed, a major objective this year is to
increase participation by JROTC units and individual cadets. All
firers in the open postal competitions will fire a 3x10 air rifle
course of fire. The deadline to enter the JROTC Postal Competition
is 12 November. Visit
http://www.odcmp.com/3P/JROTC.htm for additional information and
on-line registration.
CMP
North Store Celebrates Appreciation Day and Open House on 2 October -
CAMP PERRY, OHIO – Plan to join us at the CMP North store for our
Customer Appreciation Day and Open House with complimentary coffee and
donuts in the morning and hot dogs and chips in the afternoon on
Saturday, 2 October. The store opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m.
2010
Western CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches Ready for Entries. It’s
time to think about highpower rifle shooting - “Western Style” at the
2010 Western CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches at the Ben Avery
Shooting Facility North of Phoenix, Arizona, on 16-24 October.
Registration for the 2010 Western CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Match is
now open. The CMP and Creedmoor Sports of Oceanside, California,
together with the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association, will host
the matches and festivities. Sign up today and plan to be a part of this
exciting event! Visit
http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/
WesternGames.htm to read the
complete Match Program and register online.
Air
Rifle and Air Pistol Marksmanship Competitions - Camp Perry, Ohio and
Anniston, Alabama. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you
and your club rifle team to participate in the CMP’s Monthly Matches.
The matches will take place on the above dates at the CMP’s Marksmanship
Centers North and South. The competitions will feature a Junior Air
Rifle 3x20, 60 Shots Air Rifle Standing, 60 Shots Air Pistol, a 20 shot
Novice Prone stage a National Match Air Rifle 20 Shot Standing, Garand
Course and 3x20 events. Monthly Match Dates are 16 October and 20
November. Visit
http://www.odcmp.com/
MarksmanshipCenters.htm to view the CMP Monthly
Match Program or to register for the Match.
Dixie
Double, Anniston, AL. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites
you to participate in its second annual Anniston Marksmanship Center
Dixie Double. This match offers 60-shot international air rifle standing
and 60-shot air pistol events for open men and women and junior men and
women. USA Shooting is sanctioning this match as a PSA/PSI match
sanctions; it is also sanctioned as a PTO. Members of the National
Rifle and Pistol Teams will attend. National Rifle Coach David Johnson
will present a coaching clinic for all interested persons on Saturday
afternoon, 13 November. The match is a two-day event where competitors
will fire one 60-shot event on each of two days, 13 & 14 November
2010. Visit
http://www.odcmp.com/3P/
DixieDouble.htm for additional information.
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CMP North Store Celebrates Appreciation Day and Open House on 2 October
By Steve Cooper, CMP Writer
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CAMP PERRY, OHIO – Plan to join us at the CMP North store for our Customer Appreciation Day and Open House with complimentary coffee and donuts in the morning and hot dogs and chips in the afternoon on Saturday, 2 October. The store opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m.
“We just want to say ‘thank you’ to our current customers and say ‘hello’ to new customers who will get an opportunity to see our showroom and shop our great selection of products,” said Mike Conrad, CMP North store manager.
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The CMP North Store
has over 400 government surplus rifles on display.
Customers can browse through the selections on display
and hand pick the rifle they would like to purchase. |
In addition to food and refreshments, while they last, CMP will give out free summer event T-shirts to the first 50 visitors to the store. Guests may also take home free CMP giveaways while they last, Conrad said.
The CMP North store recently reopened following an inventory organization period following the 2010 National Matches. The store sells surplus M1 Garand rifles to qualified buyers along with ammunition, books, clothing, memorabilia and a limited supply of .22 caliber rifles, air rifles and accessories.
The store is one of three sales outlets for CMP which also operates a store in Anniston, Alabama and an E- store and ongoing Internet auction which can be found at
www.thecmp.org.
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The CMP Stores have
Armorers that will help customers inspect the rifles
they have picked out and assist customers with their
purchase. |
Those interested in purchasing a rifle from the CMP need to supply proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of marksmanship training, membership in a CMP-affiliated club and applicants must clear a Federal background check. For a list of CMP-affiliated clubs and more information about the CMP and its sales program, log onto
www.odcmp.com.
For more information, call the CMP North store at 419-635-2141 Ext. 1505. For a map and directions to the CMP North store, log onto
http://www.thecmp.org/northstore.htm.
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