First Shot

[CMP]

11 January 2007


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/0107/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.


CMP Board Member Appointed as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army - Harry A. Sieben was sworn in as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Minnesota on October 27, 2006. Francis J. Harvey, Secretary of the Army, administered the oath, presented the CASA flag, and pinned the CASA pin on Mr. Sieben. Following the investiture Secretary Harvey hosted a luncheon in the Pentagon. in honor of the new CASA.



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CMP Three-Position Air Rifle Summer Camps Make an Early Appearance in 2007 - Improvement is a constant goal at CMP, from creating the latest technology for tracking scores on the web to making registration faster for the National Rifle and Pistol Matches. We pride ourselves in improving the experience for everyone who participates in our events or purchases rifles and equipment. Our Three-Position Air Rifle Summer Camp program is no exception, and this year the CMP’s premier camp program is even bigger and better.



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Reading the Wind (Part 2, 600 Yard Firing) - By SSG Emil Praslick, USAMU - In the previous article, “Reading the Wind (Part 1)” we discussed the tactics and strategy needed to negotiate the wind during rapid fire (primarily 300 yards). The goal during rapid fire is to center your group in the 10 and X-ring. Your windage setting must therefore be a compromise between what the wind is doing at the beginning of firing time and what you believe it will be at the end of firing time. The 600 yard slow fire stage needs a slightly different approach and skill set to maximize one’s performance. The ability to “read” the conditions, coupled with feedback from your last shot, make this stage one of the most intellectually challenging in highpower competition.



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In Memoriam. Tom Garrigus, Olympic silver medalist in trap, formerly from Forest Grove, Oregon, and most recently from Plains, Montana, passed away on 29 December at the age of 60. Garrigus won an Olympic silver medal in the trap event at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. He established himself as one of the greatest American clay target shooters. In recent years, Garrigus has actively worked as an Assistant Coach with the U. S. Shooting Team clay target shooters where he focused on training promising junior shooters.



MG Wayt Reappointed Ohio Adjutant General. Ohio Governor-elect Ted Strickland announced the re-appointment of Major General Greg Wayt as the state's Adjutant General. "I am proud General Wayt will continue to protect Ohio and provide leadership to our state's brave men and women in uniform," Strickland said. "I look forward to working with him to ensure that Ohio's military remains prepared to serve our state and our nation when they are called upon." The Adjutant General's Office is responsible for the preparedness of the Ohio Army National Guard, Ohio Air National Guard, Ohio Military Reserve, and Ohio Naval Militia. Additionally, the Adjutant General is responsible for the day-to-day operational and management components of these military organizations. MG Wayt has been the Adjutant General since July 1, 2004. "I am honored to have the opportunity to continue my service to Ohio in the Strickland Administration," Wayt said. "The dedication and hard work of the 16,000 men and women of the Ohio National Guard, their families and their employers, have ensured that we are ready and able to respond to any events in Ohio and around the world. This announcement is a reflection of the leadership and the teamwork of all of our members." CMP Director Gary Anderson said, "General Wayt has given significant support to improving Camp Perry and growing the National Matches. He was the First Shot Speaker at the opening of the 2005 National Matches and has attended several National Matches award ceremonies as a presenter. We congratulate him on his reappointment."



Spaces Available for the Camp Perry Open, 19-20 January 2007. CMP is hosting a 3x20 three-position air rifle match for juniors at Camp Perry, OH, on 20 January 2007. A training clinic for interested junior shooters and coaches will be held on Friday evening, 19 January 2007. Spaces are still available for both the clinic and match. For details download the match program at http://www.odcmp.com/3P/CP_Open.htm or contact Sommer Wood at swood@odcmp.com or call 419-341-5248.



Junior Distinguished Badge Program. The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council established the Junior Excellence-In-Competition Award Program to provide incentives for junior three-position air rifle competitors to improve and excel. This program awards prestigious badges of distinction to the most outstanding junior shooters. Congratulations to the juniors listed below who recently achieve this outstanding goal:

Badge # 145 Logan Fox, Bagdad, KY

Badge # 146 Jim Fitz, Grove City, OH

A complete list of juniors who have earned their Junior Distinguished Badge is listed at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/report_d ... stType=AIR. If you would like more information on this program, visit the CMP web site at http://www.odcmp.com/3P/EICProgram.pdf.



Drill Team and Color Guard Competition. The Long Beach Poly JROTC plans to host its tenth Annual Drill Meet on 27 Jan 07. The Annual Drill Meet will be run and judged by the Poly JROTC Staff and Drill Team members. This meet will be sponsored by AMVETS-Department of California. For more information, please contact 1SG (RET) Byrum at (562) 599-5433, Fax (562) 599-2626 or email poly1sg@aol.com. If you send e-mail, please put your school name on it.


CMP STORES HOURS OF OPERATION - REMINDER. Both the CMP North Store at Camp Perry, OH and the CMP South Store in Anniston, AL are open only three days per week: Thursdays through Saturdays. The Anniston store is open 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. CST. The Camp Perry store is open 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. EST. Directions and additional information can be found at http://www.odcmp.com/Store.htm.

Over 150 customers visited the CMP North Store today. Most customers wanted to inspect and purchase the .22LR cal rifles that are now available.



M1903 AND M1903A3 WELDED DRILL RIFLES NOW AVAILABLE. The CMP now has available for purchase M1903 and M1903A3 welded drill rifles. All of these rifles are returns from JROTC units. For a description of the rifles, photos of the welds, and pricing, please see http://www.odcmp.com/Services/M03_03A3DrillRilfes.htm



M1C RIFLES TO BE AUCTIONED IN 2007. CMP will auction the remaining M1C rifles (with bases) within the next three months in several Dutch auction lots. Currently remaining for sale are:



· 13 Service Grade with no serial number on the base.

· 13 Service Grade with serial numbered bases that do not match the serial number of the rifle.

· 3 Rack/Field Grade with serial numbered bases that do not match the serial number on the rifle.

· 13 Service Grade rifles with serial numbered bases that do match the serial number of the rifle.

· 5 Rack/Field Grade rifles with serial numbered bases that do match the serial number of the rifle.



For more information about our auction program, please see http://auction.odcmp.com



NEW IN WRAP GARANDS TO BE AUCTIONED. The week of 15 January, we will list for auction one pair of NIW M1 Garands and also one single NIW M1 Garand. To see current auctions, please see http://auction.odcmp.com.



M1903 AND M1903A3 RIFLES NOW AVAILABLE - QUANTITIES LIMITED. The CMP now has available for purchase approximately 2,000 M1903 rifles and approximately 1,200 M1903A3 rifles. These rifles are all returns from veterans organizations. All rifles are complete and fully functional. Appearance and overall condition is good to very good, except for the barrels. These rifles have been used for ceremonial purposes for decades and probably have fired thousands of blanks. Bores will be dark with little or no rifling. Wood is sound, but may have some minor cracks, dents, and gouges. We expect that after this current inventory is sold, the CMP will not offer any M1903 or M1903A3 rifles for sale until 2009 at the earliest. For more information please see http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1903.htm.


M1 CARBINES SOON TO BE AVAILABLE FROM THE CMP . The Army has transferred to the CMP a significant quantity of M1 Carbines. We are currently processing these carbines through our Inspection & Repair operations and expect to have some ready for sale by 1 March, 2007, but it may be sooner. More information will be posted on http://www.odcmp.com/rifles/carbine.htm as it becomes available. At this time no decisions have been made as to grading, pricing, or limits. We are not accepting orders or establishing waiting lists at this time.



CALIBER .22LR RIFLES NOW AVAILABLE. Several different models of used .22LR cal rifles are now available for purchase. All of these rifles were turned in by JROTC units during 2006 and inspected / repaired by CMP armorers. Quantities are limited and we expect very few additional JROTC returns in future years. For additional information, please see http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/caliber22.htm.



M1 GARAND DRILL RIFLES AVAILABLE - LIMITED QUANTITY - $295.00. A limited quantity of M1 Garand rifles demiled for drill and ceremonies is available for purchase. Barrels are plugged and welded so that a cartridge cannot be inserted into the chamber. Bolt faces are welded. Some internal parts may be missing, but bolt does open and close for "manual of arms". For additional information, please see http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1garand.htm.



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