16 December 2009
Two new articles are posted on The First Shot On-Line, the CMP’s electronic newsletter. Check The First Shot front page at http://www.odcmp.org/1209/default.asp to see summaries of all recent articles with links to the full articles. The First Shot On-Line front page also displays upcoming events and a link to the popular CMP Forum. The latest articles posted are described below.
Two New National Trophies - Thanks to generous donations from two long-time competitive shooters who are both Distinguished Badge holders and who have been regular National Matches participants, two new trophies were recently added to the CMP’s National Trophy Collection. Both trophies are to be awarded in the National Trophy Pistol Matches and will replace older trophies that the CMP Trophy Committee determined were not of National Trophy quality.
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Anniston’s Dixie Double a Success - The Inaugural Dixie Double Precision Air Rifle and Air Pistol Event surpassed the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s highest expectations thanks to the turnout of several of the nation’s most talented competitors, outstanding marksmanship and a Sunday rifle final that kept competitors and spectators riveted until the final shot.
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USAMU Soldiers embark on historic mission - By Michael Molinaro, USUSAMU PAO, FORT BENNING, Ga. — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit set out on a historic mission for the unit, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Dec. 11 to train Afghan security forces in marksmanship proficiency. To read the complete article, visit http://www.usaac.army.mil/amu//News/mission1.html.
The Washington Post recently published an article titled, At West Virginia, the rifle team is a point of pride - Buoyed by grass-roots support, restored program is back in the championship zone - By Liz Clarke, Washington Post Staff Writer, MORGANTOWN, W.VA. -- More than 60,000 people jam into Milan Puskar Stadium to cheer West Virginia's football team on Saturdays each fall. This winter, 14,000 will pack WVU Coliseum to root on a Mountaineers men's basketball team with Final Four aspirations. But neither team is as central to this state's hard-working identity as one that draws virtually no spectators yet is exceptional on two counts. To read the complete article, visit http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... id=artslot.
The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida) recently published an article titled, JROTC Teaches Integrity and Leadership, Ridge Community's JROTC program showing enrollment gain - By Paula Stuart, LEDGER CORRESPONDENT - At Ridge Community High School, words such as "accountability," "unity," and "respect," are heard often, usually by faculty and students in the school's Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Far from being a turn off, these concepts are attracting students. Enrollment in the JROTC program has grown from 120 cadets at the end of the 2008 school year to just shy of 400 this year. Read the complete article at http://www.theledger.com/article/200912 ... Leadership.
ON THE MARK, December 2009 Issue. The December issue of ON THE MARK, the CMP’s magazine for junior leaders and junior shooters, is posted on the CMP web site at http://www.odcmp.com/OTM.htm. If you have not had a chance to download this issue, you can do so and read about these topics:
* California Juniors Dominate at 2009
National Trophy Rifle Matches
* Anniston's Dixie Double a Success
* College Connection: NSSF Collegiate
Grant Program
* Teaching Shot Technique to New
Shooters
CMP State Junior Directors. The CMP would like to welcome three new CMP SJDs: Bill Martin, Alaska Co-SJD; Matt Egloff, Montana SJD; and Carl Erickson, New Jersey SJD. CMP is currently taking applications for the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, and North Dakota. The current list of CMP State Junior Directors can be found at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/SJD.htm. If you have any questions about the CMP SJD program, please contact Lue Contreras at lcontreras@odcmp.com or 419-635-2141 ext 1107.
2009 JROTC Postal Results. On 18 December all posted results will be finalized, and those advancing to the next round will be announced. CMP staff has been busy scoring roughly 8,600 target sets. For more information on the JROTC Postals or to view results, visit http://www.odcmp.com/3P/JROTC.htm.
Three-Position Air Rifle Schedule Released. The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council has just released a complete schedule of championship dates and locations for all 2010 events sponsored by National Council members. The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council 2010 Schedule of Events for Junior Three-Position and Standing Air Rifle is posted on the CMP website at http://www.odcmp.com/3P/Schedule.pdf. The schedule includes JROTC Service Championships at Camp Perry in February, the U. S. Army Junior Championship at Fort Benning in March, the National JROTC Championship at Anniston, AL in March, the National Junior Olympic Three-Position Championships at Anniston in July, the National Progressive Position Pistol Championship at Camp Perry in July and the American Legion Championship at Colorado Springs in August. The schedule also includes dates and locations for several other major championships as well as for 2010 CMP Junior Rifle Camps. Junior shooting club and team coaches are encouraged to check out the schedule and get the dates of any championships they expect to attend on their 2010 planning calendars. Anyone with questions about the schedule or three-position air rifle should contact Vicki Donoho, 419-635-2141, ext. 1102 or vdonoho@odcmp.com.
JROTC Marksmanship Instructor Course (JMIC) Master Instructor Workshops. The CMP is planning to conduct a series of JMIC Master Instructor Training Workshops in 2010 in order to train new JMIC Master Instructors as well as to retrain current active JMIC Master Instructors who were originally trained in 2005 and whose certificates expire in 2010. The first 2010 JMIC Master Instructor Workshop will be held at Camp Perry, Ohio on 16-17 January, the same weekend as the Camp Perry Open air rifle competition. These two-day training sessions will thoroughly review the JMIC curriculum that Master Instructors must use to train and certify new JROTC marksmanship instructors. The workshops also offer opportunities to practice the methods of instruction in the JMIC course and serve as a means of evaluating the current JROTC marksmanship program to recommend improvements. Actual experience in conducting an active JROTC or junior club air rifle marksmanship program is required to qualify to attend. The official program for the Master Instructor Workshops will be posted on the CMP website later this month. In the meantime, any one interested in attending the 16-17 January course at Camp Perry should contact Brad Donoho, 419-635-2141, ext. 1130 or bdonoho@odcmp.com.
2010 U.S. Army Junior Open Air Rifle Championship Entry. The U.S. Army Open Junior Air Rifle National Championship will take place 21-24 March 2010 at Fort Benning, GA. A link to the event and online registration is now posted on the CMP homepage or visit http://www.odcmp.com/3P/ArmyJrOpen.htm. The deadline for registration is 2 January and the deadline for returned targets is 22 January. Targets will be scored at CMP North Headquarters and results will be final on 8 February. The competition is open to both sporter and precision classes and will have both team and individual categories. Make sure to visit the CMP website and register as soon as possible.
2010 Camp Perry Open, Camp Perry, Port Clinton, OH. The Civilian Marksmanship Program invites you to participate in the fourth annual Camp Perry Open. This year's match will include a three-position air rifle competition, an international air rifle (all standing) event, a pistol course of fire, and optional clinics at Camp Perry, Ohio. The match will be held on 15-17 January 2010. Visit http://www.odcmp.com/3P/CP_Open.htm for more information and on-line registration.
2010 CMP Three-Position Summer Camps. Dates for the 2010 CMP Three-Position Air Rifle Summer Camps will be posted on the CMP homepage on 11 January. Registration will open two weeks later on 25 January.
11th Annual Palmyra Invitational. Registration is open for the Palmyra Invitational hosted by the Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association in Palmyra, PA. The event takes place over multiple weekends in January, so shooters can attend the weekend that best fits their schedule. More information about this air rifle and smallbore event can be found at http://www.palmyrasportsmens.com/airrifle.asp, or you can call (717) 832-0488.
History Channel now seeking the Ultimate Marksmen for its first competition show. If you are skilled with a pistol, rifle or any other firearm, you could win $100,000 in prizes on TV’s first marksmanship competition show. The History Channel and the producers of "The Ultimate Fighter" are looking for anyone with mind-blowing shooting skills and a big personality to take on exciting physical challenges with multiple guns and mystery projectile weapons. It doesn’t matter if you’re a professionally trained shooter or a self-taught, average Joe (or Jane!). If you’re in good physical shape, have mastered a firearm and can adapt to new weapons and demanding physical situations, you could be America’s first “Top Shot.” To apply, email TopShotCasting@gmail.com with your name, city/state, phone number, a recent photo of yourself and a brief explanation of why you should be on the show. Deadline to apply is January 18, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.pilgrimfilms.tv/casting/index.html or call 818-728-3729.
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