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8 August 2006 |
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THE FIRST SHOT ON-LINE MAGAZINE FEATURES |
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Five 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/0806/default.asp to see summaries of all recent articles with links to the full articles. The First Shot On-Line front page also displays readers’ comments and a link to the popular CMP Forum. The latest articles posted are described below. |
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National Matches, 2 August 2006
Inaugural Hearst Doubles Match a Hit with Competitors - The 2006 National Matches and CMP Games schedule featured several new additions. One of three new events added to this year’s program revived a National Trophy that has not been in competition since 2002. |
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NEWS FROM THE CMP |
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Register Now for 2006 National Youth Leadership Conference. Junior shooting coaches, instructors, club leaders and parents who are interested in increasing their shooting knowledge, coaching skills and program contacts are encouraged to attend the bi-annual National Youth Shooting Sports Leadership Conference that will take place at Camp Perry, Ohio on 23-25 September. If you are interested, check out the program posted at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/YouthLeadership.htm. You can register on-line for the Youth Leadership Conference and the instructional courses that precede the conference at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchInfo.cgi?matchID=1710. More information on the conference is available from the program announcement posted at http://www.odcmp.org/0806/default.asp?page=YLC.
Coach Training Courses Offered at Camp Perry. Two advanced and two basic rifle and pistol coaching courses will be offered in conjunction with the National Youth Leadership Conference. Advanced pistol and rifle coaching courses will be taught on 19-21 September. Basic pistol and rifle coaching courses are available on 20-21 September. Junior leaders and parents who attend one of these courses are encouraged to also register for the Youth Leadership Conference that begins on Friday, at the end of that week. If you are interested in acquiring coach training and certification, read the program posted at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/YouthLeadership.htm. You can register on-line for any of these courses at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchInfo.cgi?matchID=1710.
4th GSM Master Instructor Course Offered at Camp Perry. Individuals and club instructors who are interested in being trained and certified as Garand-Springfield-Military Rifle Master Instructors will have an opportunity to attend both a GSM Master Instructor Course and the National Youth Leadership Conference if they sign up for the GSM Master Course that will be offered at Camp Perry on 20-21 September. If you are interested in this course and the conference, review the program posted at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/YouthLeadership.htm. You can register on-line for both the GSM course and the Youth Leadership Conference at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchInfo.cgi?matchID=1710. More information on the GSM course is available in the GSM Master Instructor Training Workshop posted at http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/GSMClinic.htm.
Western CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Registration Open. Competitors who are interested in attending the clinics and competitions of either the 2006 Western CMP Games that will take place at Camp Pendleton, California on 4-7 November or the 2006 Creedmoor Cup Matches that will take place at Camp Pendleton on 8-12 November can read or download a copy of the official match program at http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/WesternGames.htm. Register on-line for either competition at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchInfo.cgi?matchID=1643.
2006 National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches Wrapup. The phases of the 2006 National Matches that are governed and managed by the CMP experienced their largest participation in the new CMP’s 10-year history. 4034 unique individuals participated in one or more phases of the CMP events that included the Pistol and Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools, the National Trophy Pistol Matches, the National Rimfire Sporter Match and the National Trophy and CMP Games Rifle Matches. That’s up four percent over the previous high of 3881 shooters in 2005. New participation highs were attained in five CMP events, the Pistol Small Arms Firing School, the Rimfire Sporter Match, the Springfield Rifle Match, the Vintage Military Rifle Match and in overall National Matches participation. In an encouraging statistic, a total of 423 juniors participated in the National Trophy Rifle events.
CMP at Reno, NV Gun Show 11-13 August 2006. CMP will be present at the Reno show. We plan to bring with us a quantity of M1 Garand GK Field Grades, GK Rack Grades, GK HRA Correct grades, and some Danish Rack (Less Wood). We will also bring a variety of M1903 rifles. As for .22 cal, we will bring some Remington 541X, H&R M12, and Kimber Model 82. We will also bring two pallets of .30-06 ammunition. Current plans are to actually sell the rifles and ammunition on site and allow customers to take the rifles with them. Our ability to do this will depend on Internet connectivity and access to NICS. If our systems do not operate correctly from Reno, we will only reserve rifles and bring them back to Anniston, pending receipt of customer mail orders.
To help expedite the process in Reno, we urge all who may be interested in purchasing at the show to make sure that their CMP files are current. If you are planning on purchasing a rifle at the Reno show, please email custserve@odcmp.com and ask us to verify that you will be able to purchase at the show. Please use email and we will respond within 24 hours. We request you not call. If you have made a purchase from the CMP since July 2003, your file will be current for everything except possibly your club membership.
CMP North Store Closed 27 August - 5 September 2006. The CMP North Store at Camp Perry will be open regular hours on 26 August and then will close for inventory and equipment maintenance. Store will open again for regular business on Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
CMP South Store Closed 30 July - 15 August 2006. The CMP South Store will be closed 30 July - 15 August. Store will resume normal operations on 16 August 2006. |
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National Matches, 29 July 2006
Viale Range Project Comes Full Circle - On 29 July 2006 a Viale Range Rededication Ceremony took place to mark the conclusion of a nine month renovation project that yielded a complete reconstruction of the range’s berm and pits. The day not only marked the reopening of Camp Perry’s renowned Viale Range, but it was also an opportunity to honor 2nd Lt. Robert M. Viale, a World War II hero for whom the range is named. 2nd Lt. Viale was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor during WWII. He received this distinction for a series of heroic actions that culminated when he jumped on a live grenade to save the lives of five of his men. His acts of extraordinary bravery was captured in a drawing by Jess Cauthorn who served under 2nd Lt. Viale in WWII. Cauthorn’s artwork was included in the program for the event.
National Matches, 30 July 2006
SPC Michael Andersen ARNG Sets New Record in the M16 EIC Rifle Match - It was a day of firsts for many of the competitors at the M16 EIC Match, which was designed to introduce new shooters to EIC rifle matches. Only shooters who have not earned any EIC points towards a Distinguished Badge are eligible for the four introductory leg points available in this match.
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The Hearst Trophy was donated to the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice by the newspaperman William Randolph Hearst in 1940. The trophy, which features a 17th century Spanish flintlock with an ornately inlaid stock, was originally awarded to the High ROTC competitor and subsequently to the High Collegiate shooter in the National Trophy Individual Rifle Match. The decision was made to remove it from competition since the latter award essentially served the same purpose as other High Junior awards. This year, the Hearst Trophy was returned to competition when it gave its name to the new Hearst Doubles Match.
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National Matches, 1 August 2006
SPC Brandon Green USA Wins National Trophy Individual Rifle Match - The heat wave continues at Perry but SPC Brandon Green of the Army Marksmanship Unit stayed cool as he entered the 600 yard stage with the lead and a chance to win the 2006 National Trophy Individual Rifle Match. |
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CW02 Billy Williamson of the U.S. Marine Corps shot a strong 197-8X at the 600 to jump to the top of the leader board, meaning SPC Green had to shoot at least 195-9X to win. The race for the Daniel Boone Trophy went down to the last relay of the match, as SPC Green was the last of those in contention to fire. Showing a remarkable display of toughness, SPC Green shot a 196-4X at 600 to give him a winning total of 494-17X.
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Winner of the President’s Match was SFC Lance Dement of the Army Marksmanship Unit with a score of 296-9X, two points over Sgt Kelly Wakefield of the U.S. Marine Corps who shot a 294 with an impressive 13X.
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National Matches, 31 July 2006
SFC Lance Dement USA Wins President’s Match - Temperatures were a scorching 95 degrees with a heat index of 105 degrees by mid-day during the President’s Rifle Match. This made for a long day for the 1275 competitors, though scores were still high despite the conditions. |
