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CMP · Post by **CMP** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:39 am

21 November 2005

Three 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/1105/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.

Western CMP Games Grow - The 2nd Western CMP Games were completed at Camp Pendleton, California on 5-8 November. They featured more entries than the 1st Games, a dynamic new partnership with the Creedmoor Cup Matches, an experimental As-Issued U. S. Military Rifle EIC Match and more exciting government surplus rifle sales opportunities. The Games were co-hosted by the Santa Margarita Gun Club, which is based at Camp Pendleton. The four days of CMP events were followed by five days of Creedmoor Cup events that concluded on 13 November.

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Over 250 competitors participated in the Western CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches at Camp Pendleton, CA.

Creedmoor Cup Matches - The 2005 Creedmoor Cup Matches were held directly after the CMP Western Games at Camp Pendleton, CA, on 9-13November. There were 167 competitors participating in the Camp Pendleton Long Range Matches and 169 competitors in the Creedmoor Cup, with 21 teams participating in the Commanding Generals Team Championship. Members of the CMP staff were present to assist with the match registration and competition results throughout the matches. The CMP internet-based Competition Tracker system allows scores to be posted live on the web during the match so that competitors and family members can follow the progress of the matches. This system was used for both the Creedmoor Cup Matches and the CMP Western Games.

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OGCA Article on “Camp Perry Heritage” - Cy Byrd, President of the Ohio Gun Collectors Association, recently authored an article titled Protecting Our History and Camp Perry Heritage that appeared in the October edition the OGCA Newsletter. It is a compelling report and a call to action for anyone interested in Camp Perry and the National Matches. The OGCA is a large gun collector organization that organizes an annual series of high-quality gun shows for its large membership. In 2003 and 2004, the OGCA and CMP, with the support of Mr. Byrd, NRA Vice President John Sigler and many others, cooperated in creating an acclaimed exhibition of rifles and memorabilia titled Guns of the National Matches. This cooperation carries over into OGCA support for the National Matches. Click on the link below to read Cy Byrd’s comments about the meaning of the National Matches and the importance of protecting them.

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2006 National Guard Bureau Junior Air Rifle Tournament - The National Guard Bureau (NGB) sponsors the annual NGB Junior Air Rifle Tournament to give sporter and precision class position air rifle shooters at all levels of ability a unique opportunity to test their marksmanship skills in competition with other junior shooters in their home states and throughout the nation. The Tournament has two phases, a State Championship postal phase and a National Championship shoulder-to-shoulder phase. All entries or requests for official targets must be sent to CMP and postmarked not later than 10Feb06. Click on http://www.odcmp.com/3P/ngb.htm to view complete program details and an Entry Target Form.

11th Annual Montgomery Bell Classic results can be found on the CMP website at http://www.odcmp.com/3P.htm. Pictures of the winners can also be viewed at http://www.odcmp.com/Photos/05/MBA/index.htm.

IX Championships of the Americas (CAT Games) held November 1-11, 2005 in Salinas, Puerto Rico concluded with Americans securing 9 Olympic quota slots and winning 19 medals. Complete results provided by USA Shooting can be viewed at http://www.odcmp.org/1105/CAT_GAMES.pdf.

JROTC Postal deadlines are fast approaching. Army and Marine Corps deadlines are December 1, and Navy is December 2. Complete rules and deadlines can be found on the CMP website at: http://www.odcmp.com/3P.htm

The 2005 Gary Anderson Invitational, which will be held the weekends of December 2-4 and December 9-11, 2005, is nearly full with over 300 three-position participants already entered. Though there are some spots left so contact Match Director Bill Wayda by phone at 770-487-4716, or email at billw1938@comcast.net for information.

Viale Pitts construction continues forward, for updated photos visit, http://www.odcmp.com/Photos/05/Viale_Range/index.htm.

Customer Notice: The Walther LG 300 Air Rifle price is now $775.00 and an $18.00 S&H fee has been added. Ordering information can be found at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/JrAirRifles.htm.

US Army Official 50 ft. Small Bore Rifle Target. Old production, paper yellowed. Targets were printed at Rock Island Arsenal, IL. Only 36 cases available. For target practice only, not correct version for current competition. Heavy paper, 10 1/4 in. x 12 in. (1 3/8 in. Black) 12 Bulls - including 2 sighting. $18 per case (500 per case). $6.95 S&H. NLU 054

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