Camp Perry Invite
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:08 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 14, 2009
Camp Perry Marksmanship Center
FALL OPEN HOUSE AND TURKEY SHOOT
Saturday, September 19 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Camp Perry Training Site,
Port Clinton, Ohio
CAMP PERRY, OHIO - The Ohio Army National Guard (OHNG), the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are combining forces to host a Fall Open House and Turkey Shoot at the new Camp Perry Marksmanship Center on Saturday, 19 September. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; come and participate any time during those hours. The event is open to the public; everyone who lives within daytrip distance of Camp Perry is encouraged to travel to Camp Perry to participate in a fun shoot on the center’s electronic targets and have a chance to win a turkey, to actually shoot on the National Guard’s engagement skills trainer and to visit the CMP Store. Safety and marksmanship instruction will be provided for all who participate. The day will be highlighted by the dedication of the Marksmanship Center’s recently completed 90-foot long mural. All events will be held indoors.
The Marksmanship Center features the National Guard’s Engagement Skills Trainer (EST), a marksmanship simulation tool that augments live fire training with military small arms and crew served weapons. The Ohio Army National Guard will give demonstrations of the EST and allow visitors to take part in the training.
The Marksmanship Center also features the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 80-firing point 10-meter Olympic style electronic target air rifle range. During the open house, visitors will have an opportunity
to tour the facility, receive gun safety training and fire on the new 10-meter range and its instant feedback electronic targets. Visitors will also have an opportunity to win a turkey in the CMP’s twist on the traditional turkey shoot. One lucky participant in each group of ten who shoots the best center-shot on 10-meter targets will take home a turkey.
Visitors will be treated to hot dogs, popcorn, cake and refreshments and will have an opportunity to view the 90-foot-long Antolik Mural which is described as one of the finest examples of shooting sports art that can be found anywhere in the world. The mural dedication will take place at noon.
Camp Perry is located approximately five miles west of Port Clinton on
Ohio State Highway 2. For more information, call (419) 635-2141 or go to www.odcmp.com and click on the OPEN HOUSE icon.
About the CMP. The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally-chartered, 501 (c) (3), non-profit corporation dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information on the CMP and its programs, contact Christine Elder, (419) 635-2141, ext. 1111 or (419) 552-6498 (cell) or celder@odcmp.com.
Camp Perry Marksmanship Center
FALL OPEN HOUSE AND TURKEY SHOOT
Saturday, September 19 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Camp Perry Training Site,
Port Clinton, Ohio
CAMP PERRY, OHIO - The Ohio Army National Guard (OHNG), the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are combining forces to host a Fall Open House and Turkey Shoot at the new Camp Perry Marksmanship Center on Saturday, 19 September. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; come and participate any time during those hours. The event is open to the public; everyone who lives within daytrip distance of Camp Perry is encouraged to travel to Camp Perry to participate in a fun shoot on the center’s electronic targets and have a chance to win a turkey, to actually shoot on the National Guard’s engagement skills trainer and to visit the CMP Store. Safety and marksmanship instruction will be provided for all who participate. The day will be highlighted by the dedication of the Marksmanship Center’s recently completed 90-foot long mural. All events will be held indoors.
The Marksmanship Center features the National Guard’s Engagement Skills Trainer (EST), a marksmanship simulation tool that augments live fire training with military small arms and crew served weapons. The Ohio Army National Guard will give demonstrations of the EST and allow visitors to take part in the training.
The Marksmanship Center also features the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 80-firing point 10-meter Olympic style electronic target air rifle range. During the open house, visitors will have an opportunity
to tour the facility, receive gun safety training and fire on the new 10-meter range and its instant feedback electronic targets. Visitors will also have an opportunity to win a turkey in the CMP’s twist on the traditional turkey shoot. One lucky participant in each group of ten who shoots the best center-shot on 10-meter targets will take home a turkey.
Visitors will be treated to hot dogs, popcorn, cake and refreshments and will have an opportunity to view the 90-foot-long Antolik Mural which is described as one of the finest examples of shooting sports art that can be found anywhere in the world. The mural dedication will take place at noon.
Camp Perry is located approximately five miles west of Port Clinton on
Ohio State Highway 2. For more information, call (419) 635-2141 or go to www.odcmp.com and click on the OPEN HOUSE icon.
About the CMP. The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally-chartered, 501 (c) (3), non-profit corporation dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information on the CMP and its programs, contact Christine Elder, (419) 635-2141, ext. 1111 or (419) 552-6498 (cell) or celder@odcmp.com.