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THE NEWSLETTER FOR COACHES AND JUNIOR SHOOTERS WINTER 2021
STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Young Ohio Group Discusses How To Begin a Fresh Marksmanship Team
Learn More:
• CMP Scholarships
• Developments in 3P Air Rifle
• The New College Connect
• CMP Talladega's Archery Program
Featuring:
• Civil Air Patrol at Camp Perry
• Junior Pistol Athlete Abbie Leverett
• U.S. AMU/Marine Corps Leaders
Results On:
• Monthly Match League
• Dixie Double Air Gun Event
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Sighting Shots
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Christine Elder Communications Manager set to return in 2022 with a mix of air gun events. CMP Podcasts, introduced in
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a non-
profit organization chartered by the U. S. Con-
gress to promote marksmanship training and
firearm safety, with a primary emphasis on youth.
The CMP is authorized to receive and sell sur- Learn about the MidwayUSA Foundation
plus government rifles and ammunition that are through CMP Podcasts. The latest
suitable for marksmanship. Proceeds from these
sales are dedicated to CMP programs. CMP en-
installment of CMP Podcasts features
abling legislation requires that its highest priority a conversation with the MidwayUSA
must be given to “activities that benefit firearms Foundation’s executive director, Scott
safety, training and competition for youth.” ON Reynolds, who discusses how the
THE MARK is a vital part of CMP efforts to fulfill
its mission to serve and develop junior shooting in
the United States.
Information about the CMP may be viewed on the
CMP web site, www.thecmp.org or on the CMP on- On the Cover: Matt Muzik, with the help of others, formed the American Legion Post
line newsletter, The First Shot, at 295 Marksmanship Team in June 2020. The American Legion Post 295 Marksmanship
https://thecmp.org/news-media/the-first-shot/. Team currently consists of 13 athletes, ages 8 to 15. He talks more of his experiences
beginning a new team within the story on page 14 of this issue.
Winter 2021 3
Junior Athletes: Apply Now to Receive
Thousands Through CMP Scholarships
with donations from the
High school student-athletes involved in marksmanship • Proof of participation, including match bulletins,
programs have the opportunity to gain educational benefits photos or CMP Competition Tracker printouts
for their commitment to hard work by applying for the (from the applicant; CMP will not look up Tracker
Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Scholarships for info), which MUST be presented in order to be
the 2022-2023 school year. These scholarships may be considered for the scholarship.
used to pursue post-secondary education or vocational • Academic information such as GPA (3.0 or above
programs, continuing CMP’s mission of supporting youth – anything below 3.0 will not be accepted), test
marksmen. scores and an official transcript.
Since the program’s beginning in 2005, the CMP has • A list of extracurricular activities.
annually offered $1,000 one-year scholarships to current • A letter explaining why the applicant is applying
high school seniors based on academic merit, humanitarian and what future plans the money will fund.
efforts, extracurricular activities and marksmanship • A nomination/recommendation letter from a coach
participation. Through its dedication to youth marksmanship or instructor.
and safety programs, the CMP has awarded $3 million and
growing in scholarship money to thousands of outstanding Incomplete applications will not be considered, so
youth marksmanship competitors. please check that all required information is sent. Applicants
Along with the $150,000 of awarded scholarships set may call a few weeks after their application is sent in order
for the 2022-2023 school year, the CMP will present a to confirm all required info is met.
$5,000 Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship to the top Because the CMP takes great care in personally
graduating senior who best embodies the well-rounded reading each application, all mandatory information
values of Dr. Hines, who was instrumental in shaping (including forms and other necessary materials) must be
the CMP Scholarship Program. The overall applicant sent to the CMP in its entirety. Staff members are eager
will be determined by members of the CMP Scholarship to recognize praiseworthy student-athletes for their hard
Committee. work – so please take extra precaution in sending all
Additionally, the Garand Collectors Association application requirements.
has donated $30,000 to be distributed amongst the top
scholarship recipients. DEADLINE:
RULES: The deadline for application submission is March 20,
TO BE CONSIDERED, applicants must present: 2022. Application forms and other scholarship information
• A list of past and present rifle or pistol competition can be found by visiting https://thecmp.org/youth/cmp-
history, awards, involvements, and future scholarship-program/.
expectations for the sport.
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Dorsten Leads Air Pistol in November and Overall
in CMP's Monthly Matches
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Alabama – After
completing the closing Monthly Match of the season on
Nov. 13, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is
now able to release the final results of the culminating
2021 Monthly Match League.
Over the seven Monthly Matches fired in 2021
(February, March, April, May, September, October,
November), a total of 1,355 entries flowed through the
air gun ranges of the Gary Anderson CMP Competition
Center in Ohio and the CMP South Competition Center
in Alabama. Monthly Match events include a Junior 3x10
and 3×20 Air Rifle Sporter, Junior 3×20 Air Rifle Precision,
60 Shot Air Rifle Standing and 60 Shot Air Pistol.
The Monthly Match League names the top three
outstanding participants from an average of each individual’s
Monthly Match scores from repeat attendance. The first
three places receive plaques for their performances, while
places one through five collect monetary prizes based
on the number of entries. The Most Improved competitor,
with the highest margin of score progression, is also
recognized. For his Monthly Match League win, Dorsten earned
Leading the 60 Shot Pistol category out of 163 total $150.
entries was Johnathan Dorsten, 18, of Bryan, Ohio, with Reaching second in 60 Shot Pistol was Lawrence
an average score of 547.00. Dorsten was also High Junior. Gale, 53, of Copperhill, Tennessee, with an average of
Living only an hour-and-a-half from Camp Perry, Dorsten 533.25. Gale received $100 for his performances. Taking
was able to attend five of the seven Monthly Match events home $75 and the third place spot was David Maryakhin,
in 2021. 50, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, with an average of
Dorsten initially started competing through his local 532.5. The Most Improved athlete was Evan Beach, 12, of
4-H Shooting Sports program. In 2018, he was asked to Mason, Michigan, who began firing at the first few Monthly
represent his team in air pistol at the 4-H Shooting Sports Matches with a Progressive Position Pistol (PPP) stand
National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska. for added stability and eventually moved on to competing
Although he had never touched an air pistol before the without the device.
match, he still managed to reach second place – trailing Claiming the overall win and $300 of prize money in the
first by only four x’s over the field of nearly 50 competitors. 60 Shot Rifle category was High Junior Emme Walrath, 15,
“I tried it and realized I kind of had a knack for it, so I of Kenosha, Wisconsin, with an average score of 626.78.
stuck with it,” he said. “I like seeing myself put in the effort Walrath also cleared second overall in 3x20 Precision (for
and the success I can achieve from that. It always feels $200) behind Katrina Demerle, 16, of Hamilton, Ohio, who
good knowing I went out and did my best in a match and was the second highest competitor in the 60 Shot Match.
have a score that shows it too.” Demerle earned $250 each for her 3x20 win and 60 Shot
Though his run with the Monthly Matches is over for second place finish along with the High Junior honor in the
now, he’s planning to return to Camp Perry in December to 3x20 match. Attaining third in both the 60 Shot and 3x20
compete in the USA Shooting Winter Airgun Championships Precision events was Bremen Butler, 17, of Fort Wayne,
as well as the Camp Perry Open air gun event in May 2022. Indiana. Butler received $150 for 60 Shot and $125 for
“I love this range,” he said of the Gary Anderson CMP the 3x20.
Competition Center. “It’s kind of the first range I started Most Improved of 60 Shot Rifle was Katelyn Leibengood,
shooting at, with it being so close, and it’s definitely world 8, of Green Springs, Ohio. Zach Bishop, 14, of Tiffin, Ohio,
class. Of everywhere I’ve gone, this has always been my was the Most Improved title holder in 3x20 Precision.
favorite range to shoot at.”
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Devyn Chapman, 15, of Piedmont,
Alabama, produced the highest
average and the High Junior title in
the 3x20 Sporter competition with
529.25. The overall finish netted
Chapman $200. Bethany Shirley, 14,
of Monroe, Georgia, landed in second
for $150, as Brandon Edwards, 17,
of Millbrook, Alabama, took third for
$100. Most Improved 3x20 Sporter
athlete was Adalynn Anstead, 9, of
Green Springs, Ohio.
View a complete list of the CMP’s
Monthly Match League Results
here: https://docs.google.com/
spreadsheets/d/1ldIv1yaM8XXwZS
hiIhObOOP7sGmUJoLDg2S87qd0c
IU/edit#gid=0.
For a complete list of results
of the 2021 November Monthly Johnathan Dorsten was the overall winner and High Junior of the 60 Shot Pistol event
Matches, visit the CMP’s Competition of the Monthly Match League.
Tracker page at https://ct.thecmp.
org/21MMNovAAresults for Anniston firing line by calling (419) 635-2141, ext. 704.
and https://ct.thecmp.org/21MMNovCPresults for Camp The South Competition Center in Alabama includes
Perry. the CMP South Store that is fully stocked with equipment
Photos of the matches can be viewed and downloaded and memorabilia needs. The Gary Anderson CMP
for free on the CMP’s online photo album, Zenfolio, at Competition Center in Ohio features authentic Olympic
https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f666765635. and other memorabilia from the career of celebrated
American marksman, Gary Anderson. The facility also
About CMP Competition Centers: includes a retail center for equipment and memorabilia
The CMP’s air gun facilities are open to the public, needs. Learn more about the CMP Competition Centers
year-round, and feature 80-point ranges filled with CMP’s by visiting the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/ranges/
own electronic targets. Schedule your appointment on the cmp-competition-centers/.
Katrina Demerle (center) led the 3x20 match in the Monthly Match League and the November Monthly Match. Emme Walrath (left)
was second in both, as Bremen Butler (right) was third.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THREE-POSITION
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THREE-POSITION
AIR RIFLE COMPETITIONS
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus
Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Competitions are changing—for the better. This photo shows eight finalists being introduced before
the start of the 2021 CMP National Championship final. For the first time, finals in this year’s championships were three-position,
start-from-zero finals. The finals were filled with suspense, had dramatic endings and athletes, coaches and spectators loved
them.
The Winter 2020 edition of On the Mark published down so many competition opportunities in 2020. But
my article titled “Participating in Competitions: A How-To instead of just returning to what was taking place before
for Coaches and Junior Athletes.” That article explained covid, there are several new developments in 3PAR and
why youth who participate in shooting programs should be junior shooting competitions that promise to bring new
introduced to competitions and what young athletes should opportunities to youth who participate in them. These new
do to make their competition experiences positive. This On developments include: 1) the emergence of new junior
the Mark article examines another aspect of competitions, shooting stars from the USA, 2) the publication of a new
how Junior Three-Position Air Rifle competitions are Three-Position Match Officials Manual, 3) the release of
changing and how these changes promise to make Three- an updated 2020-2022 Rulebook, 4) new developments for
Position Air Rifle (3PAR)* competitions and the experiences showcasing athlete performances including an affordable
young shooting athletes have in them even better. electronic target and the successful use of Olympic-style
In 2021, the junior shooting community began to start-from-zero finals, and 5) new CMP programs that offer
emerge from the covid pandemic restrictions that shut youth opportunities to broaden their horizons.
* The junior shooting sports discipline Three-Position Air Rifle will be abbreviated as “3PAR” throughout this article.
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America’s New Junior Shooting Heroes
Positive change begins with inspiration and hope. The
successes USA juniors enjoyed in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic
Games and the 2021 ISSF Junior World Championship
should inspire junior athletes and program leaders to excel
and give them confidence in the quality of our country’s
junior shooting programs.
In the Tokyo Olympic Games that took place this
past summer, two American athletes who are still juniors,
emerged as new shooting heroes. William Shaner from
Colorado and Mary Tucker from Florida won Olympic gold
and silver medals. Both are current student-athletes at
the University of Kentucky. In the early stages of their
development, both competed in 3PAR competitions. Mary
Tucker earned Junior Distinguished Badge #1206 in 2017.
In the Olympic 10m Air Rifle Men event, Shaner shot
the third best qualification score with a 630.8. In the final,
he was third after the first five shots and then took the lead
with a phenomenal 53.7 in the second series. He never
relinquished that lead en route to a gold medal score of
251.6 and a new Olympic record. His worst shot was a
10.1 and he had only one of those. It is interesting to note
that the silver medal winner in this event, Lihao Sheng of
China, who finished 0.7 points behind Shaner, was just 16
years old. The gold and silver medal winners in this event
were both juniors!
The 10m Air Rifle Women event was the first gold
medal event in the entire Olympic Games. Mary Tucker
shot the third best qualification score in that event with a
631.4 and finished sixth in the final. Her medal win came in
a new Olympic event, the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
She teamed with Lucas Kozeniesky, who had placed 6th The two most successful junior rifle shooters in the world in 2021
in the 10m Air Rifle Men event. Their qualification score were USA juniors. William Shaner (top photo) won an Olympic
gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men event. Mary Tucker (directly
of 628.0 ranked 7th but that got them into the semi-final
above) won an Olympic silver medal with her USA teammate
where their 418.0 score ranked second and qualified them Lucas Kozeniesky in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
for the gold medal match against Qian Yang (she won the
Games first gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Women event program leaders must now ensure that their successes
and celebrated her 21st birthday just before the Games are known by everyone who encounters their programs.
opened) and Haoran Yang of China. The medal matches Their 2021 Olympic and Junior World Championship
are decided by points. Both athletes fire single shots and performances were inspiring. They demonstrated how the
the team with the highest two-person score receives two best juniors in the USA can compete with the best athletes
points. 16 points are needed to win. The Chinese team won anywhere in the world.
the gold medal 17 to 13, giving Tucker and Kozeniesky the
silver medal.
In the Junior World Championship in October, in Lima, New Three-Position Match Officials
Peru, Shaner won the 10m Air Rifle Men Junior gold medal Manual
in that Championship as well, while Tucker won two silver With so many JROTC units, schools and junior clubs
medals and one bronze in individual women junior rifle conducting 3PAR Matches, the CMP and National Three-
events. Overall USA juniors won four individual Junior World Position Air Rifle Council decided that a guidebook or
Championships and 21 total medals. Most young athletes in manual on how to conduct 3PAR Matches was needed.
shooting already know about Shaner and Tucker, but junior Its objective was to help junior program leaders apply best
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THREE-POSITION
practice procedures while conducting their competitions. • Equipment control testing
The result of this effort is a new Three-Position Air Rifle • Model forms for match operations
Match Officials Manual. The 76 page, spiral-bound, 5.5”
x 8.5” manual was designed so match officials could carry Anyone who serves as a 3PAR Match Official should
it with them and consult it whenever questions come up. obtain and study the sections of the manual that are
Here is a partial list of topics covered in the manual: relevant to match functions which they fulfill. Copies are
• 3PAR Values and Principles available from the CMP at no cost. Send requests for
• How to use the 3PAR Rulebook the Three-Position Air Rifle Match Officials Manual to
• Guidelines for serving as a Match Official 3PAR@thecmp.org.
• Requirements for operating safe air rifle ranges
• Procedures for conducting 3PAR competition firing New Updated 3PAR Rulebook
• Range Officer scripts and standard range The National Standard Three Position Air Rifle Rules
commands are the governing document for 3PAR competitions. Every
• How to resolve issues that arise during match firing 3PAR Match Official should become intimately familiar with
• Electronic target operations this rulebook and carry a copy with them whenever they
• Procedures for resolving EST complaints and work a competition. A new edition of this rulebook was
protests released in August 2021 so be sure to obtain this latest
• How to conduct finals edition. Download the 13th Edition 2020-2022 National
• Scoring and results operations (for Orion and Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules at https://
manual scoring) thecmp.org/youth/air/national-standard-three-position-
• Rule violations and protests air-rifle-rules/. Printed copies can also be ordered from
• Awards and award ceremonies CMP, or you can download and print your own rulebook.
• How to plan and organize 3PAR competitions
This new 76-page manual contains detailed instructions, pro- One of the best ways for Match Officials to carry a rulebook
cedures, and tips for running Three-Position Air Rifle Matches. is to save the rulebook on a tablet or cell phone. Electronic
Copies are available on request from the CMP at no cost. Send search features are usually faster and easier to use than printed
requests to 3PAR@thecmp.org. indexes.
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continued...
There are some changes in the latest edition that Match • EST Protest and Complaint Procedures.
Officials will want to note: Previous rules for resolving electronic target scoring
• Automated Range Commands. New Orion issues were based on ISSF rules developed for
Athena electronic targets have red/green START/ older acoustical-sensing targets. Newer electronic
STOP signal lights on top of each target and display targets offer simpler issue resolution procedures. For
current range commands on each athlete’s monitor. example, the shot validation procedure on Athena
Rule changes permit the use of these visible signals targets makes it unnecessary to direct athletes
to conduct range firing. A Range Officer script for who protest a score value or claim a missing shot
conducting firing with automated range procedure to fire an additional shot. The updated rules also
signals is included. include procedures for adjudicating missing shots
• New Crosman CH2021 Sporter Air Rifle. on KTS targets that do not have witness strips. If
Crosman’s latest model competition rifle was your range has electronic targets, check these new
added to the list of approved sporter class air rifles. rules carefully to be sure you are applying rules
Crosman Challengers already dominate sporter applicable for your EST system.
class competitions, and this new version provides • Options for Conducting Finals. The options for
further improvements. The maximum allowable scheduling and conducting either standard finals
cost for approved sporter air rifles was increased (Ten additional shots for the top eight finalists)
from $600 to $650; that price ceiling had not or start-from-zero three-position finals were
changed in five years (2016). Since the CH2021 expanded. Detailed rules and Range Officer scripts
has a detachable fore-end riser, a maximum fore- for conducting start-from-zero three-position finals
end depth of 100 mm was added for sporter air are now included.
rifles. • Technical Rule Changes. The updated rules
also include numerous, mostly minor, technical
clarifications. Match Officials need to look for
changes (marked in underlined red type) in the
rulebook to be sure they are aware of any rule
The new Crosman CH2021 sporter class air rifle changes that impact their duties as a Match Official.
Start-from-Zero Finals and Showcasing
• Decimal Scoring. Match sponsors that use either
Orion (VIS) scoring* or electronic targets now have
Athlete Performances
Everyone who was present for the individual final for
the option of using decimal scoring (tenth ring
the 2021 National 3PAR Junior Olympic Championship
scoring) in their competitions. Decimal scoring has
surely remembers its dramatic ending. For the first time,
a strong appeal to many juniors and their coaches
the 2021 National 3PAR Championships used start-from-
because this is how Olympic and international air
zero finals. The top eight athletes in the 60-shot three-
rifle events are scored.
position events advanced to 45-shot three-position finals
• Virtual CMP Cup Matches Authorized. Covid-
where the top eight places were decided solely by how
related travel restrictions impacting many 3PAR
athletes finished in the final (60-shot scores do not carry
teams led the National Council to authorize
forward in start-from-zero finals). In this final, finalists shoot
virtual CMP Cup Matches. Virtual matches allow
three 5-shot series kneeling, three 5-shot series prone, two
participating teams to shoot on their home ranges
5-shot series standing, and then progressively eliminate
or on designated, decentralized ranges as a means
the lowest ranking athletes as the last five shots standing
of reducing or eliminating travel requirements. The
are fired one shot at a time. Only two athletes remain for
use of Orion (VIS) scoring or electronic targets is
the last shot which decides the gold and silver medals.
necessary to ensure uniform scoring. Virtual CMP
In the Junior Olympic final, two outstanding young
Cup Matches continue to be authorized because
athletes, Katie Zaun from North Dakota and Emme Walrath
they fulfill an important need in areas where greater
from Wisconsin remained to contend for the gold and silver
travel distances make them a practical option for
medals with one shot remaining. Zaun had a 1.2-point
offering accessible matches.
lead, but her 9.6 and Walrath’s spectacular 10.8 left the
* The Orion Scoring System, Athena electronic targets were designed, produced and marketed by Dr. Erik Anderson, the author’s son.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THREE-POSITION
THE LAST SHOT IN A START-FROM-ZERO FINAL
Rylie Passmore (on left) and Emme Walrath (on right) battled it out during the National CMP 3PAR Final at Camp Perry. The pho-
tos show them firing their last shots and sharing an embrace after Walrath prevailed.
two athletes tied. Ties are broken by a sudden death shoot- now standard for NCAA
off, where Walrath prevailed 10.4 to 10.1, to take the gold college rifle competitions
medal. No youth sport offers drama and excitement that is in the U. S. Major junior
any better than that, and it took place in a 3PAR National championships conducted
Championship competition. on CMP, USA Shooting and
The memorable finish in this final occurred because USAMU ranges have used
1) the match sponsor (CMP) had a range equipped with EST for the past 20 years.
electronic targets, 2) the range accommodated lots A few junior programs were
of spectators, 3) a start-from-zero final was used to able to raise the funds
decide final place finishes, 4) two highly skilled athletes needed to purchase EST
performed exceptionally well under tremendous pressure, but for most junior clubs
5) the range had a visual display system where spectators and schools, EST were
could instantly see every score and athlete rankings after simply too expensive. A
every shot and 6) the Chief Range Officer and Announcer new development within
kept the final running smoothly and the audience informed. the last year is changing
These are all things match sponsors can build on to better that--the introduction of
showcase the drama and excitement inherent in youth Orion Athena electronic
shooting. targets (http://www.
Electronic Targets (EST). The future in shooting orionscoringsystem.
is electronic targets. Everyone is familiar with EST com/orion/Home.aspx),
advantages, with instant scores visible to competitors, which sell for $1,500 per
spectators, and online audiences. However, until now, firing point. This target is
high costs have prevented almost all 3PAR ranges from already making it possible The Athena electronic target
installing EST. EST have been mandatory in Olympic for many more school and (above) and an image from the
and World Championships for 30 years and they are club teams to enjoy EST Athena athlete monitor.Winter 2021 11
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benefits. Several hundred of these new targets have now
been installed in ranges all over the country and are being
used to conduct many 3PAR Matches.
Accommodating Spectators and Score Display
Technology. Anyone who says shooting is not a
spectator sport doesn’t know shooting. The problem
is not that shooting lacks spectator appeal but that we
haven’t been very good at accommodating spectators or
displaying athlete performances and scores. The first step
in changing this is for 3PAR match sponsors to take steps
to acquire score display technology and simultaneously
make room for spectators on their ranges.
Score Display Technology. Modern EST installations
have software that supports the public display of scores,
usually with graphic displays of shots. The Orion VIS
Scoring System for paper targets also supports the Electronic display panels like this Spectator Display Module for
Athena EST can keep coaches and spectators fully informed
display of ranked results and a leaderboard. To display
about match progress.
scores for spectators, the range’s main computer needs to
be connected to an OLED, LCD or plasma display panel conducting start-from-zero Olympic format finals. These
that is large enough for spectators in the range to read finals are one of the best ways to present the true drama of
scores and rankings. target competitions and make shooting a better spectator
Accommodating Spectators. Most shooting ranges sport.
were not designed to accommodate spectators, but even
ranges with limited space behind the firing line or with an New Opportunities for Growth —
adjacent assembly room have some space for spectators.
Match sponsors should make conscious efforts to include
CMP Smallbore and Air Gun Programs
New developments in other CMP programs also offer
spectators in their planning. By installing a visual display
many 3PAR athletes opportunities to broaden their horizons
panel and providing a few chairs, it is possible to start a
by participating in air rifle standing and smallbore rifle
spectator program. At first, spectators may only be family
position competitions. These opportunities are especially
members and school friends but if you give them a good
important to junior athletes who hope to shoot in college
experience more will come.
Start-From-Zero Finals. The so-called standard final
in 3PAR shooting with ten additional shots in standing
for the top eight competitors has been used for 3PAR
championships for more than 20 years, but that format
has not been used in international competitions since
2012. The new international norm for finals is the start-
from-zero format, with progressive eliminations, 24 shots
in a standing final or 45 shots in a three-position final. The
problem with progressive elimination finals is that they
require electronic targets. With major electronic target
installations at Camp Perry, Anniston, Fort Benning,
Colorado Springs, and the CMP mobile range, and with
several hundred electronic targets now being installed
on junior program ranges, the possibilities for conducting
start-from-zero final are expanding. The CMP’s use of
start-from-zero finals during last summer’s National An ideal range configuration to accommodate spectators:
Junior Olympic and CMP 3PAR Championships was Bleachers or chairs for spectators and an LCD panel (top cen-
well received and will continue. As more ranges acquire ter) showing results. This Sporter Class Final took place at the
electronic targets, their competition plans should include CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry.12
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THREE-POSITION
Many 3PAR athletes who come to the National Matches at Camp Perry now are also able to compete in 50m position champion-
ships like this National Smallbore Rifle Position Championship.
because in college rifle competitions, team members • New CMP Air Rifle/Air Pistol Competition Rules.
shoot two events, 60-shot air rifle and 60-shot 3-position The CMP Rules Committee recently approved a new
smallbore rifle. As a result, most college rifle coaches rulebook, CMP Air
prefer to recruit athletes with records of success in both Rifle and Air Pistol
air rifle and smallbore position. Juniors who have the skills Competition Rules. The
to shoot in college, and who have access to smallbore new rulebook will go into
equipment, will be able to expand their competitive effect in 2022 and allow
resumes by including these CMP program opportunities the CMP to sanction 60-
in their 2022 competition plans: shot air rifle and 60-shot
• The Camp Perry Open, which previously was a air pistol competitions.
popular January air gun only competition, with three- These rules are closely
position and standing events, was moved to May in 2021. modeled after ISSF
By holding this competition in May, it was possible to also rules. They require, for
offer a 50m 3-position smallbore rifle event, in addition to example, air rifle events
traditional 10m 3PAR and 60-shot standing events. For sanctioned under these
juniors who have access to smallbore rifle equipment, that rules to use decimal
gave them another opportunity for a high quality smallbore scoring. Either electronic
position match. And with more high level smallbore position targets or paper targets
matches being offered, more juniors will be encouraged with Orion VIS scoring
to also try smallbore competition. The 2022 Camp Perry are needed to do that.
Open will take place on May 13-15 and will include a 50m However, the Orion
smallbore rifle position event. system now dominates The CMP will have a new air gun
the scoring of 3PAR rulebook in 2022.Winter 2021 13
continued...
AIR & SMALLBORE RIFLE OPPORTUNITIES are awarded by the CMP
IN THE 2022 NATIONAL MATCHES and the respective military
Championship Date Comments
commands in accordance
with federal law. One of
National Junior Precision Air Rifle 3PAR the most coveted awards
13-15 competition for athletes who
Olympic and CMP 3PAR
July qualify in state or CMP postal in marksmanship is for a
Championships competitions person to “go Distinguished”
Air Rifle and Air Pistol and be presented with
National Matches Air 16-18 National Championship one of these badges. The
Gun Championship July events for juniors and
seniors first Distinguished badges
Smallbore Rifle 50m were awarded by the Army
National Matches
Smallbore Rifle
19-22 3-Position Championship for in 1884. For decades,
July juniors and seniors (2 x 120
Position Championship shots) Distinguished Badges were
Smallbore Rifle Prone
restricted to Service Rifle,
National Matches
22-27 Championship for juniors Service Pistol, International
Smallbore Rifle Prone CMP changes in the Distin-
Championship
July and seniors (4 x 160 shots at competitions, and the Junior
50 yds, 50m, 100 yds) guished Badge program will
Distinguished program, now give smallbore rifle and
Smallbore rifle and air
CMP National Junior 23-28 rifle instructional camp for which recognizes excellence air gun competitors opportu-
Rifle Camp July beginning and intermediate in 3PAR competitions. nities to earn prestigious gold
juniors
Recent CMP decisions to Distinguished Badges.
Open Rimfire Sporter Rifle expand the Distinguished
National Rimfire Sporter 23-24
(7.5x weight limit) juniors and
Rifle Championship July seniors Badge program will now
Detailed program announcements for these championships will be released award Badges for Smallbore Rifle Position, Smallbore
through the CMP Shooters' News electronic newsletters and posted on Rifle Prone, Air Rifle and Air Pistol. Sanctioned matches
the CMP website.
where EIC (excellence-in-competition) credit points can
be earned with top ten percent finishes will be available
competitions to the extent that scoring paper targets by in the coming year to give junior and senior athletes
hand is becoming a relic of the past. This and more EST new opportunities to work towards earning one of these
installations in 3PAR ranges will allow the conduct of 60- prestigious badges.
shot air rifle events that are scored in decimals. It’s a great time to be a young athlete who is active in
• More Junior Opportunities in the National 3PAR and junior shooting competitions. These programs
Matches. In 2021, the Precision Air Rifle CMP and are changing, and for the better, by giving juniors more
Junior Olympic National Championships took place opportunities to participate in high quality national and local
in July, just before the National Matches Smallbore Rifle competitions. Now juniors and their program leaders just
Position Championship. This made it possible for many need to act to take advantage of these new opportunities.
juniors to compete in the National 3PAR Championships
and then remain at Camp Perry for the Smallbore Rifle
Position Championship. This schedule change was a About the Author
big success. 88% of the 137 competitors in the National Gary Anderson is the Director of Civilian Marksmanship,
Smallbore Position Championship event were juniors. Emeritus, and is the holder of two Olympic gold medals, seven
World Championships and 16 National Championships. Mr.
In 2022, this scheduling combination is being expanded
Anderson served as a Technical
with another new program, a new National Matches Delegate for Shooting during the
Air Gun Championship that will offer National Trophy 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games
Match competitions in both air rifle and air pistol (see as well as for the 2014 and 2018
chart). Juniors who come to next summer’s National World Shooting Championships.
Matches will have an unprecedented ten days or more In 2012, the International
of national championship competition opportunities. Olympic Committee awarded
• Smallbore and Air Rifle Distinguished Badges. Gary Anderson with the Olympic
Gold Distinguished Badges are the highest individual Order, its highest honor “for
awards authorized by the U. S. Government for excellence outstanding services to the
Olympic Movement.”
in marksmanship competitions. Distinguished Badges14
How To Form a Marksmanship Team, From
Someone Who's Done It
Matt Muzik, with the help of others, formed the American Legion Post 295 Marksmanship Team in June 2020.
As part of its mission, the Civilian Marksmanship money can’t buy,” Muzik said. “One of the biggest reasons
Program (CMP) has been dedicated to the development I started a team was because of my daughter, Claudia
and longevity of youth shooting sports around the country. Muzik, and her passion for this sport.”
With several junior programs currently established in each Muzik has been working hard at being a marksmanship
state, aspiring young marksmen are fortunate to have a leader for nearly a decade now. Over the last eight years,
number of venues available to continue their growth – yet, he has been certified as a Level 2 NRA coach and has a
there’s always room for more. background check for both USA Shooting Safe Sport and
The thought of starting a team can be daunting, but American Legion Safe Sport. He was also involved with the
one new coach local to Camp Perry, where the CMP Ottawa County Shooting Stars, a local Camp Perry team,
Headquarters is located, knows what it’s like to form a for about five years.
fresh group of athletes from the ground up and gives his “I enjoy watching these kids grow and mature as
own advice on how others may do the same. athletes and as young adults,” he said.
Matt Muzik of Green Springs, Ohio, is the head coach His green American Legion program has been, to say
of the American Legion Post 295 Marksmanship Team the least, thriving in the area – so much so that he even
– newly created in June 2020. Currently, the team is has a waiting list of kids, with 40 individuals trying out for
comprised of 13 athletes, ages 8 to 15, an assistant coach the single open spot available this year.
and five board members. The group competes in 60 shot “Starting this program from scratch was very difficult,”
and three-position air rifle, 60 shot pistol and smallbore. Muzik admitted.
“I love helping kids, and the reward you get is something Challenges along the way for Muzik included setting upWinter 2021 15
bi-laws, something he wish he had an
understanding of prior to setting up the
team, and instituting a training plan to
ensure an effective program – along
with the usual trials and tribulations
brought on with anything new.
“I’ve been able to keep the team
growing by growing myself and
challenging myself and the athletes
each and every day,” he admitted.
A piece of advice Muzik has is to
make a cost sheet on all the required
equipment needed to be productive
and to have a strategic plan to obtain
it. He also says it’s important to learn
where matches are located and to
come up with a program that can put
interested athletes on a positive path
toward college.
Muzik went on to say he owes
a lot of thanks to Diane and Gregg Muzik’s interest began through watching his daughter, Claudia (pictured here), in her
Rice, CMP’s Indiana State Directors, own marksmanship journey.
who have their own marksmanship
program, The X Count. The duo, who “Funding is one of the biggest things people struggle
met Muzik through a match at The X Count and at several with,” Rice said. “There are some fundamental principles
other events since, were instrumental in assisting the that can be followed, but, more importantly, know that every
American Legion Post 295 team with finding gear and community is different. You have to know the characteristics
funding to get off the ground and even donated their used of your audience to be successful at raising funds.”
equipment. She added, “Your mindset is critical as well. Adopt an
“I sat down with them (Diane and Gregg) multiple abundance rather than a scarcity mindset.”
times to discuss starting a team and the things needed Muzik has been able to effectively incorporate
to be successful,” Muzik said. “Any team looking to start fundraising efforts like beach matches, selling decals and
up, there is a lot of experienced teams
that will help you be successful to
grow this sport.”
With a reputation of aiding teams
from all over the country in getting
their programs started, Diane Rice
and The X Count know the tips and
tools that work – and sharing her
knowledge with others has become
a great gratification in her coaching
career.
“It is one of the very rewarding
things that we do and one of the best
ways we can grow the sport,” she said.
In the past, Rice has stressed the
importance of fundraising for starter
teams, saying it is critically important
to their progress. She says it’s
important to know your market – that
is, realize what goes best with your
target patrons.
Muzik says having a strategic plan in place will greatly help the success of a start-up.16
Muzik was able to incorporate fundraising efforts that equipped his team with gear, rifles and electronic targets.
t-shirts and asking local business for help – all of which designed to enhance youth marksmanship around the
have raised enough to outfit the entire team with gear and country and exists to give others a place to start when
rifles. In fact, he did so well with business donations that forming a new team. There are many others like Rice open
he was able to buy six electronic targets for his team’s use. to discussion on how to begin the conversation and are
Rice has also suggested getting creative and taking happy to aid those ready to make the commitment. Contact
advantage of the knowledge that can be gained from talking and other information on each state’s director can be found
to existing programs. Being open to learning from others on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/training-tech/
who were once in the same position can be advantageous state-director/.
to both teams and the marksmanship community as a “Talk to everyone – think long term and short term,”
whole. Rice said. “Always strive to be better. Never stop learning.”
“There are many people out there who want to help,”
Rice said. “There is a great deal of wealth in the world, and CMP Guide to Forming a CMP Marksmanship Club
it is available to even your little new program. Most people Visit the CMP’s website at https://thecmp.org/clubs/
think that if someone gives to another cause, it means they a-guide-on-forming-a-cmp-marksmanship-club/ to view
won’t give to them. On the contrary, the greatest predictor step-by-step directions to form a marksmanship club. The
of future giving is past giving.” CMP Guide is also available in a printed booklet and you
Muzik and Rice have both suggested looking into larger can request a copy by emailing clubs@thecmp.org. If you
organizations dedicated to supporting youth shooting have additional questions, please contact the CMP Club
sports through funding, endowments and programs like Affiliations Department at (419) 635-2141, ext. 753.
Friends of the NRA, the MidwayUSA Foundation and, of
course, the CMP. By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer
The CMP’s State Director program in particular wasWinter 2021 17
Second Place Athletes Return to Win at the 2021
Dixie Doubles Air Gun Event
Emme Walrath (center) led the junior rifle competitors, followed by Katie Zaun (left) and Camryn Camp (right). They were awarded
by the Army Marksmanship Unit’s SFC Hank Gray (far left).
ANNISTON, Ala. – Motivated runners-up from last Beard, 30, of the Army Marksmanship Unit, rose above
year’s Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Dixie the rest by only three-tenths of a point with a score of
Doubles air rifle and air pistol competition came back in 1260.6. Last year, Beard was just shy of the overall win
2021 to emerge victorious, reaching the top of the podium after earning second behind yet another Tokyo Olympian
in both categories. The two-day Dixie Doubles air gun SPC Sagen Maddalena. Beard’s Army teammate SP4
event was held Nov. 5-6, at the CMP’s South Competition Ivan Roe, 25, earned an aggregate score of 1260.3 for this
Center in Anniston, Alabama. year’s second place position, followed closely by Olympian
Over 100 competitors fired in the 2021 Dixie Doubles and gold medalist Virginia (Ginny) Thrasher, 24, with a
match, which attracts athletes of a variety of experience score of 1259.4.
levels – from beginners to military members to Olympians. Roe led Day 1 of the match, while SGT Brandon
The annual event includes two days of 60 Shot international Muske, 27, also of the Army Marksmanship Unit, was the
air rifle and air pistol matches for Open and Junior athletes, high competitor of Day 2. Muske landed in fourth behind
with qualification scores and finals fired each day. Overall Thrasher overall.
competitors are awarded at the conclusion of Day 1 and In just her second showing at the Dixie Doubles, Emme
Day 2 as well as from the combined, two-day aggregate Walrath, 15, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, claimed the overall
scores. win in the Junior Rifle event. Following Walrath was Katie
Recent Tokyo Olympian and past Dixie Doubles winner Zaun, 18, of Buffalo, North Dakota, and Camryn Camp,
James Hall, 37, of Columbia, Missouri, overtook the Open 15, of Hillsboro, Texas, who landed in second and third,
Pistol portion with a score of 1149-31X – nearly 10 points respectively.
above fellow Olympian SSG Sandra Uptagrafft, 50, of Coinciding with the Open and Junior competitions is
Phenix City, Alabama, who earned second with a score the two-person team match that combines the scores of
of 1137-29X. In 2020, Hall fell just short of the win behind an adult and youth athlete in both air rifle and air pistol.
another Tokyo Team USA athlete, SGT Nick Mowrer. Leading the rifle side was last year’s team champions SGT
Hall and Uptagrafft swapped places on the leaderboard Brandon Muske and Katie Zaun (North & South), while
each day as Hall led Day 1 and Uptagrafft came out on top Thing 1 & Thing 2 (James Hall and Chandler Livingston)
of Day 2. Timothy Schmeltzer, 24, of Greenville, Michigan, overtook pistol.
stayed close to the pack and claimed third overall behind A complete list of results for the 2021 Dixie Doubles air
Hall and Uptagrafft with a score of 1122-22X. High pistol gun match can be found on the CMP’s Competition Tracker
junior of the match was Chandler Livingston, 17, of Chula, page at https://ct.thecmp.org/2021DDresults. Find free
Georgia. downloadable photos of the event at https://cmp1.zenfolio.
After two days of competition in air rifle, 1LT Sarah com/p511054655.18
CMP Hosts Ohio Civil Air Patrol Cadets at Camp
Perry in October
Ohio holds 25 cadet Civilian Air Patrol components, with almost half of that number attending the event at Camp Perry in October.
CAMP PERRY, OH - On Oct. 9, 2021, the Civilian firearm before, but they learned a lot.”
Marksmanship Program (CMP) welcomed cadets from The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a civilian auxiliary of
12 Ohio Civil Air Patrol squadrons at the Camp Perry the U.S. Air Force that was established in 1938, in the
National Guard Training Site’s Petrarca Range and the years preceding World War II. The core missions of CAP
Gary Anderson CMP Marksmanship Center, where the are emergency response services, such as search and
group participated in a day of learning. rescue/disaster relief, aerospace education and youth
Led by CMP Highpower team member, Danny Arnold, cadet programs. CAP also conducts 90 percent of inland
CMP smallbore manager, Brad Donoho and CMP education search and rescue in the U.S. – equipped with the largest
and training manager, Steve Cooper, the instruction fleet of single-engine planes in the world at over 500. The
focused on safety and basic rifle shooting fundamentals. program is congressionally chartered and operates as a
The young cadets participated in classroom instruction 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Currently, there are 25
and live practice using .22 caliber rifles at 50 yards, firing squadrons in the Ohio Wing, with a cadet component and
on sandbags for stability. The event concluded with a 40- over 66,000 youth and adult members nationwide.
shot qualification match. “I think CMP’s mission dovetails with CAP in that we
“I thought the event went well,” said Arnold, who is are reaching out to youth in a way that exposes them to
an adult member of Oklahoma’s Civil Air Patrol Wing. “As the shooting sports in a responsible way. Responsible
usual, there were a few cadets who had never touched a marksmanship focuses on self-control, improvement andWinter 2021 19
learning new things,” Arnold said.
Arnold has been involved with
CAP since 2009 and holds the rank
of Major in the Oklahoma Wing.
There, he ran a marksmanship
program for about five years while
also helping out with the Kansas
Wing.
“I had college friends who had
been members when they were
younger and wished I had known
about it,” he said. “When my son
was old enough to join, he became
interested and I followed along.”
Recently, the CMP Board of
Directors learned of CAP’s cadet
program and reached out to CAP
National, located at Maxwell Air
Force Base in Alabama. Arnold
briefed CMP Board members about
CAP’s mission, history and what
his experiences have been with
Steve Cooper, CMP’s education and training manager, guided cadets on the range as
the program. They were impressed
they participated in live-fire practice.
and instructed him to reach out to
the Ohio and Alabama Wings to see relief efforts, been involved in cadet programs and have
if he could coordinate a youth training session. been able to teach marksmanship – so it’s been a good
“We, CMP, should be seeking out opportunities like experience.”
this,” said Arnold. “CMP already has partnerships with Learn even more by visiting CAP’s official website at
other youth organizations, and CAP is a large one to https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/.
partner with.”
Covering all 50 states,
District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, CAP is composed
of eight geographic regions
consisting of 52 wings. Its
cadet program attracts youth
ages 12 through 20, which
makes up around 10 percent of
the U.S. Air Force Academy’s
classes. Members of CAP also
have the opportunity to earn
college scholarships in several
different disciplines and may
even enter the Air Force at a
higher pay grade.
“CAP is a well-kept secret,
kind of like CMP,” Arnold
explained. “The program is
different for adults, but still
quite rewarding. I’ve been part
of an aircrew, helped out with
the Moore, Oklahoma, tornado CMP’s smallbore manager, Brad Donoho, also helped lead fundamental instruction during
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CMP Introduces New Service for Aspiring Junior
Athletes, College Coaches
If you are a junior or senior high school
marksmanship athlete and are interested in
moving on to the collegiate level, the Civilian
Marksmanship Program (CMP) has created
a new online service with you in mind.
College Connect, an addition to the CMP’s
Competition Tracker software, is a venue
for athletes to indirectly connect with NCAA
coaches. Similar to recruiting for college
football or basketball, the versatile program
allows users to regularly update online profiles
with current educational and competitive info
for college coaches to observe. Likewise,
the service provides a central location for
coaches to maintain awareness of potential
team prospects.
“It’s a resume, basically,” said CMP’s opportunities offered within the sport of marksmanship.
smallbore manager, Brad Donoho, who helped create the “The most important part is, first off, there’s a lot of
program. “It’s meant to be a passive connection between shooters out there who have no clue that shooting is a
prospective athletes and coach.” college sport. I was one of them,” said Donoho, who is an
The service is currently live and available to junior and alumnus of the University of Kentucky rifle team.
senior student-athletes, with free use. Though there is no “The cool part is that, before, coaches had no central
actual contact between athletes and coaches through way of viewing a shooter’s results. They’d have to comb
College Connect, the service will allow for athletes to through match after match . . . keep their own notes,”
provide their contact information for coaches to contact Donoho explained.” This (College Connect) takes the hard
them during permitted recruiting periods. work out of it.”
“If my name is on a page like this, and all of a sudden Since July 2021, Donoho and CMP software developer,
I’m shooting some decent scores – a coach might look at Jared Kail, have worked together to generate the College
that and go, ‘Wait a second. This kid’s pretty good. Maybe Connect online medium that will now allow coaches to stay
I should contact them,’” Donoho explained. current on an individual’s achievements while also allowing
The idea for College Connect came to Donoho after individuals to showcase his or her accomplishments in an
being frequently contacted by a number of coaches asking easily accessible forum. The pair also worked openly with
about specific athletes. He wanted to find an easier way NCAA coaches to ensure their personal athlete criteria
to bridge the gap while, in turn, promoting the NCAA was displayed through the service.You can also read
