by Christine Elder | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer Mike Desch, of Englewood, Ohio, was sporting his biathlon gear during the Rimfire Sporter match on Saturday, July 8, 2023, and shared his journey to become a Biathlon official at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Mike Desch, a...
by Christine Elder | Jul 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer The Pistol Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) started out with a bang at the National Matches at Camp Perry. The Small Arms Firing School took place on July 10th, 2023, and is geared toward new and intermediate shooters...
by Christine Elder | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer The first time Mark Del Cotto of Lexington, Kentucky, stepped onto the grounds of Camp Perry, he was just a kid tagging along while his father competed in the National Matches. From 1971 to 1983, Del Cotto joined the ranks of...
by Christine Elder | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer When Max Soviak’s family entered Camp Perry for the Max Soviak National CMP Rimfire Sporter Match on July 8, they were flooded with memories of long ago matches they competed in as a family. Max was a skilled and enthusiast...
by Christine Elder | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer While visiting Camp Perry, Ohio, for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual National Matches, don’t miss out on the opportunity for your family or even for yourself to discover the many offerings along the shore of Lake Erie!...