The First Shot

CMP · Post by **CMP** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:59 am

23 June 2006

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/0606/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.

A Short History of the Distinguished Shooter Program - This comprehensive article written by Hap Rocketto gives a detailed and painstakingly researched history of the Distinguished Shooter Program. The Distinguished Rifleman, Distinguished Pistol Shot and Distinguished International Shooter Badges are awarded to members of the Armed Forces and civilians in recognition of "a preeminent degree of achievement in target practice with service rifle or pistol." The article also includes a glossary of Distinguished terms, information on participation eligibility for EIC "leg" matches, shooter badge credit points, illustrations of EIC and Distinguished badges and much more.

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Navy JROTC Cadets Receive CMP Marksmanship Training at Camp Perry - For four days in mid-June, 160 Navy JROTC cadets who participated in the 2006 NJROTC Area 3 Basic Leadership Training (BLT) course received rifle marksmanship training from CMP instructors. Air rifle marksmanship was one of several cadet training activities that included orienteering, drill and ceremony, a leadership challenge course and watercraft operation.

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Navy JROTC cadets had an opportunity to learn air rifle marksmanship during the 2006 NJROTC Area 3 Basic Leadership Training (BLT) at Camp Perry, Ohio.

New GSM Master Instructors Certified, Next Course Set for September - The new CMP Garand-Springfield-Military (GSM) Rifle Clinic Master Instructor Program was launched in April when the first GSM Master Instructor Training Workshop took place at Camp Perry, Ohio. The second GSM Master Instructor course was just concluded at Camp Perry on 9-10 June. 29 Master Instructors were certified in April. 25 additional Master Instructors were certified in the course just completed.

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Congratulations to Steve Goff, CMP Military Rifle Instructor Coordinator - The CMP extends congratulations to Steve Goff, the CMP Military Rifle Instructor (SDM Instructors) Coordinator, for earning a spot on the U.S. World Shooting Championship Team competing in Zagreb, Croatia this summer. Steve will represent the United States in two 300 meter events; Free Rifle 3x40 and Standard Rifle 3x20. Both are three-position events. Dates of competition for these events are 2-5 August. Steve is one of only a handful of shooters who have earned the distinction of being Triple Distinguished; he has also been a member of the USA Shooting National Team every year since 1990. We wish Steve a safe trip, and Good Shooting!

Handling Fees for Flying with Firearms? The 19 June edition of The Shooting Wire (www.shootingwire.com) posted this report on an Air Canada action that warrants concern by U. S. shooters should this potentially discriminatory fee ever be adopted by U. S. airlines:
Air Canada has announced a hefty service charge for firearms on all their flights. Effective June 5, a handling fee of $50 (US and Canadian) will apply for all tickets purchased on or after April 14, 2006. The one-way charge will raise the total cost of traveling Air Canada with a firearm $100 per round-trip ticket. The airline says the new charge is not specifically for firearms, but will apply to "all items" requiring special handling from surfboards to firearms. Reports indicate, however, that Air Canada is not charging the fee for golf clubs. Other air carriers are said to be "watching the response" to the Air Canada decision. Barring a significant backlash, we can probably expect the charge to start appearing on domestic carriers.

This additional information was reported in the NSSF Bullet Points (https://www.nssf.org/BP2/subscribe/inde ... oI=generic) on 20 June: Rethinking Air Canada Fees - Based on a litany of complaints and a petition from sportsmen groups, the Canadian Transportation Agency has suspended Air Canada’s new $50 handling fee per checked firearm, reported in last week's Bullet Points. The suspension applies only to international flights for the duration of a review process, while the agency considers whether the fees are "just and reasonable."

USAMU Service Rifle Team Answers Your Questions - The USAMU Service Rifle Team is answering your questions pertaining to Service Rifle Shooting including topics such as Equipment and Ammunition, Shooting Positions and Shooting Techniques and Tactics. Go to http://www.odcmp.com/usamu/shooting_tips.htm to view the latest questions and answers. If you have a question you would like to ask, email USAMU@odcmp.com.

JROTC JMIC training in Phoenix, AZ in August - The course will be taught by 1SG Michael H. Jurczak, JMIC Master Instructor. 1SG Jurczak will teach the two-day class on 3-4 August 2006 at Alhambra High School, 3839 W. Camelback Road in Phoenix. The training will be from 0800-1600 hrs both days. JROTC Instructors and coaches that would like to attend, please email Mike at jurczak@phxhs.k12.az.us. All materials will be provided.

Three-Position Air Rifle Council Meeting - The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council, comprised of representatives of each of the organizations belonging to the Council, will have its annual meeting at Bowling Green, KY on Friday, 7 July, during the National Junior Olympic Air Rifle Championship. The Council meeting agenda includes the scheduling of 2007 three-position air rifle championships and consideration of several proposed rule changes. Anyone who wishes to submit rule change recommendations or other items for consideration by the Council should send them to sjudd@odcmp.com not later than 1st of July.

4th Annual Rifle Match for the Dept. of Ohio Marine Corps League - The Fourth Annual Service Rifle Match for team & individual members of the Marine Corps League will take place on Saturday, 12 August 2006. The event will be hosted by The Zanesville Rifle Club in Duncan Falls, Ohio. You must be a member of the Marine Corps League, USMC or USMCR to participate. For more information, contact Kenny Jones at kilovictor@neo.rr.com or 330-889-2278.

Anschütz, Walther and Daisy Air Rifles Available for Individual Purchase. The CMP now offers select Anschütz, Walther, and Daisy air and smallbore rifles for sale to individuals. Please see http://www.odcmp.com/Rifles/JrRifles.htm.

Anschütz Smallbore Rifles Available for Individual Purchase. The CMP now offers select Anschütz smallbore rifles for sale to individuals. These rifles must be shipped to an FFL licensed holder. See http://www.odcmp.com/Rifles/cal22commercial.htm.

Garand Purchase Limit. The annual purchase limit for M1 Garand rifles is now set at 12 rifles per customer per calendar year.

CMP Summer 2006 Sales Catalog. You may view the new catalog on the CMP web site at http://www.odcmp.com/Forms/catalog.pdf. You can also request a copy of the Summer 2006 Sales Catalog by filling out the catalog request form at http://www.odcmp.com/Forms/frm.htm. The CMP sells surplus .22 and .30 caliber rifles, ammunition, equipment and other supplies. The proceeds from every purchase of any item from CMP are used to support the current operation of the CMP and to build a permanent endowment to fund CMP youth programs in perpetuity.

Reno Gun Show. The CMP will once again bring rifles to the Reno Gun Show on 11-13 August, 2006. A limited amount of HXP M2 Ball will available for purchase at the show. More details will be provided in subsequent CMP Sales Updates. To subscribe to CMP Sales Email Updates, email estore@odcmp.com.

Cleaning Tips - Pink Wax on some CMP Guns. Occasionally, CMP customers email tips on how they clean their rifles. The most recent tip was from a customer who received a CMP rifle covered in a layer of pink wax. This article can be viewed at http://www.odcmp.org/0606/Cleaning_Tips_Pink_Wax.pdf. If you would like to share your cleaning tips, email swood@odcmp.com.