By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has added an Advanced Maintenance Class to the National Matches Long Range schedule, set for Aug. 4-6, 2020. The class will be held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Ohio. The Advanced Maintenance Class (AMC) is a three-day course led by the qualified CMP Custom Shop supervisor, Chris Hord. Designed for those who wish to take their passion for the timeless M1 Garand to the next level, the Advanced Maintenance Class (AMC) offers students a unique opportunity to receive unparalleled, one-on-one training. Topics such as head space, barrel installation, component purpose/function, general rifle assembly, rifle/component maintenance and various accuracy techniques will be covered. Tools for the class are provided by the CMP. A classroom session, including instructional videos and a detailed visual presentation, will be accompanied by discussion and lecture. In conjunction with the classroom sessions, students will also receive active instruction and individualized assistance. Participants will be exposed to all information required to safely assemble and successfully fire his or her own complete rifle, under direct supervision. Each student signed up for the class will have an option of purchasing and constructing either a Field Grade Specialor a CMP Special rifles. Class fee for the AMC at Camp Perry varies, based on rifle purchase ($850 for Field Grade, $1,050 for CMP Special + $1520 class fee for each). An additional option to build a rifle in .308WIN will also be available for the class at […]

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Prior to this academic year, I had taught my Sociology of Guns seminar 5 times in the previous 4 years. Although I enjoyed teaching the class, as Chicago said, everybody needs a little time away. To retool, recharge, and refresh. So I won’t teach the course again until Spring of 2022 at the earliest. But … Continue reading Sociology of Guns Class Final Student Reflections Forthcoming

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Continuing its expansion of marksmanship safety and training around the country, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has again created a lineup of hands-on rifle and pistol learning opportunities for the public throughout the calendar year. Marksmanship 101, formerly known as the Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) On The Road, is designed to train beginners on rifle or pistol essentials and competition basics in a closely monitored setting, utilizing the talents of qualified CMP staff, trainers and members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Participants learn through classroom discussion and active training on the range. Near the conclusion of training, students apply all they have learned in a true M16 rifle or M9 pistol match, fired under close supervision of trainers on the line. No previous knowledge in marksmanship is required for the course, with all experience levels welcome to attend. Rifles and ammo are provided. Personal shooting jackets and gloves are permitted. Hearing protection and eye protection is also required.  Courses on the Marksmanship 101 2020 schedule include: RIFLE March 14, 2020, Western CMP Games & CMP HP Rifle Matches – Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ April 24, 2020, Eastern CMP Games & CMP HP Rifle Matches – Camp Butner, Butner, NC May 16 & 17, 2020, Ridgway Rifle Club – Ridgway, PA May 29, 2020, Camp Atterbury – Edinburgh, IN July 25-26, 2020, National Matches, RIFLE SAFS – Camp Perry, Port Clinton, OH Sept. 24, 2020, New England CMP HP Rifle & CMP Games Matches – Camp Ethan Allen […]

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By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  The final results of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Aces Postal Matches are now posted. The Aces Postal is a satellite air gun match for adult and junior competitors – posing several competition opportunities over the course of four quarters (Q1: January-March; Q2: April-June; Q3: July-September; Q4: October-December). Competitors fire at their home ranges on CMP-provided Orion paper targets or electronic targets before being returned to CMP for recording. Events include the 3×20 Sporter Junior, 3×20 Precision Junior, 3×20 Adult Sporter, 3×20 Adult Sporter, 60 Shot Rifle and 60 Shot Pistol matches. Para-athletes are also welcome to compete, with SH1 Standing, SH1 Prone, SH2 Prone and SH2 Standing competitions available. Participants who fire in the Aces Postal earn a uniquely designed poker chip. A new chip is given each quarter, offering the possibility of earning up to four collectable CMP chips! Below are the results of the 2019 Aces competitions. Top scorer of each quarter is listed, according to event. The best average score of the event over the four quarters is also recognized. 3P Sporter: Q1: Regina Raquino, 19, of Zion, IL – 562 Q2: Shelby Carr, 16, of Alliance, NE – 560 Q3: Shelby Carr, 16, of Alliance, NE – 558 Q4: Shelby Carr, 16, of Alliance, NE – 547 Best Average: Regina Raquino, 19, of Zion, IL – 562 3P Precision: Q1: Katrina Demerle, 15, of Hamilton, OH – 590 Q2: Emily Endecott, 17, of Cleveland, MO – 593 Q3: Emily Endecott, 17, of Cleveland, MO – 592 Q4: Emily Endecott, […]

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By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is in search of individuals to serve as members of our Support Team during the 2020 National Matches rifle and pistol events, held in July and August at the historic Camp Perry National Guard Training Base in Ohio. The CMP National Match (NM) Support Team will be assisting with CMP National Match events only and will be picked from a selection process through all received applications (available on the CMP website). This year, the CMP will be needing assistance for air gun, pistol, rifle, rimfire, smallbore and long range events.  Duties for NM Support Team members may include firing line work as range officers, helping with stats/scorecards, along with other tasks assigned as needed.  Becoming a member of CMP NM Support Team is a worthwhile opportunity for any competition-goer. Not only do they earn behind-the-scenes access to the CMP competitions process, they’re also open to creating lasting memories with staff members and participants along the way. Why Should I Be Interested in CMP NM Support Team? Chosen individuals will receive a per diem travel stipend (based on amount of time worked) and special benefits offered only to those who graciously donate their time to helping us provide an exceptional experience for all of our guests.  What Do I Need to Know? Support members MUST be at least 18 years of age to apply. No past experience is needed, though knowledge of guns, gun safety and range procedures is a plus!  Those […]

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By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce Jim Henderson, decorated marksman and long-time member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), as Pistol Program Coordinator. Henderson, who is currently the director of pistol and rifle ranges at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, will oversee CMP’s pistol department programs, such as those competitions fired during the National Matches annually in July and those scheduled around the country at CMP Travel Games events. He will also promote training curriculums and other ventures that effectively support pistol opportunities.  A member of the USAMU as competitor and instructor for over 30 years, Henderson has compiled several prestigious accomplishments as nine-time winner of the National Matches President’s 100 Pistol Match and current National Record holder of the event, four-time winner of the National Trophy Individual and current National Record holder, two-time NRA National Outdoor and Indoor Pistol Champion and as nine-time Pistol Inter-Service Champion and record holder. He’s also held positions as member of the USA Shooting Board of Directors and Pistol Athlete Representative and has successfully realized a number of training programs within the Army over the course of his tenure.  The CMP looks forward to utilizing Henderson’s collective experience and passion for pistol marksmanship towards existing programs and the implementation of potential advancements for future generations to come. Welcome to the team! 

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The 2020 Arizona Junior Olympic 3 Position Air Rifle Match will take place at Ben Avery Shooting Range on Saturday, March 7, 2020. This will be open to any Arizona junior or team. It will a Precision and Sporter Air Rifle Match. For more information, c…

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Lynda Kiejko, 39, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, topped the 60 Shot Pistol Match during the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Camp Perry Open air gun event in Ohio, Jan. 17-19. Not only did she secure the win at the annual air gun competition, but along with it, she also secured her place on the Canadian 2020 Summer Olympic team. The Camp Perry Open served as Canada’s Olympic Trials. For Kiejko, it was her first trip to the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, the facility in which the Camp Perry Open is held, and it became a place where she racked up an overall positive and unforgettable experience. “This was awesome. It was a really great match,” she said. “Everything ran on time, and it’s an awesome facility.” “And here [competing against American athletes], I get pushed to do better,” she added. Many Canadian athletes traveled to the event in hopes of earning their places on the Olympic team, including Kiejko, who already marked her legacy as an Olympian as a participant in the 2016 Olympics. Any trip to the highest level of athleticism is a memorable feat, but Kiejko’s 2020 Olympics has an even deeper, personal meaning. Her father, Bill Hare, competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964 – giving Kiejko the chance to retrace his footsteps more than a half a century later. Though her father passed away in 2005, she’s humbled to be able to honor his memory by […]

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By Gary Anderson, DCME Eight American rifle and shotgun athletes earned prestigious U.S. Distinguished International Shooter Badges in 2019 with international championship performances that gave them the 30 or more International-Excellence-in-Competition (IEIC) credit points required to receive the Badge.  2019 honorees included a U. S. Army Sergeant and seven civilians.  Five of the eight are women.  The youngest is 18 years of age, the oldest is 31 and their average age is 23.  Five are shotgun athletes, three are rifle competitors and one is a Paralympic athlete.  Several are in contention for places on the USA’s 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Shooting Teams. The Distinguished Badge Program, which traces its history to the first gold Distinguished Marksman Badges issued by the U. S. Army in 1884, now offers competitors opportunities to earn eight different gold Distinguished Badges.  Of the eight different badges, the one that is arguably the most difficult to earn is the U. S. Distinguished International Shooters Badge.  This is because to earn this badge a rifle, pistol or shotgun athlete must first qualify for a U. S. National Team that represents the USA in International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) or World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) Championships.  ISSF Championships include the Olympic Games, World Shooting Championship, World Cups and Continental Championships.  WSPS Championships for athletes with disabilities include the Paralympic Games and WSPS World Championships and World Cups.   But making a U. S. National Team is only the first step.  To earn the badge, a National Team member must then earn 30 IEIC credit points in ISSF or WSPS Championships.  IEIC credit points […]

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