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  Civilian Marksmanship Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The CMP operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and state associations that covers every state in the U.S. The clubs and associations offer firearms safety training and marksmanship courses as well as the opportunity for continued practice and competition.
From 1916 until 1996 the CMP was administered by the U.S. Army.
Among the various activities and programs administered by the CMP are pistol and rifle shooting competitions (for example, at Camp Perry in Ohio) and the sale of surplus U.S. Army rifles.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Civilian_Marksmanship_Program   (415 words)

  
 Civilian marksmanship program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
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program.hobbyhost.net /civilian-marksmanship-program.htm   (3740 words)

  
 NRA-ILA :: Fact Sheets
The CMP has no future federal funding and the Corporation must rely entirely upon income generated through sales of rifles, ammunition and related equipment; affiliation and match fees; etc. The Corporation is tax-exempt and may solicit funds and services by donation or request.
The DCM is a civilian employed by the Board of Directors and is the chief administrative officer for the daily operations of the CMP.
The CMP is authorized to sell surplus M1 "Garand" rifles, ammunition, rifle repair parts and accessories, and competition gear such as shooting jackets and targets, to individual members of its affiliated organizations actively engaged in marksmanship training.
www.nraila.org /Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=104   (850 words)

  
 Civilian Marksmanship Program - About The CMP
The CMP operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and associations that covers every state in the U.S. The clubs and associations offer firearms safety training and marksmanship courses as well as the opportunity for continued practice and competition.
The initial board was appointed by the Secretary of the Army and is responsible to develop all policies and procedures for the implementation of all aspects of the CMP.
The CMP is authorized to provide support and encouragement to clubs and state associations with emphasis on strong junior programs.
www.odcmp.com /about_us.htm   (401 words)

  
 civilian marksmanship program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
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 Franklin County League of Sportsmen's Clubs - Programs
Civilian Marksmanship Program, provides the youth of the area with the opportunity to participate in firearm safety and marksmanship training year round.
This is why we support the mission statement of the Civilian Marksmanship Program which, with the sale of firearms, ammunition, and supplies, fosters the programs presently offered by the Franklin County league of Sportsmen's Clubs.
An eight week basic 22 caliber rifle marksmanship program, for young adults ages 10 thru 18 years of age, is scheduled during the winter shooting season.
www.fclsc.org /programs.html   (567 words)

  
 CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM SELECTS BUSHMASTER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Bushmaster Firearms is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to supply specially marked Bushmaster DCM Competition Rifles to CMP affiliated state associations and clubs.
CMP Management selected Bushmaster rifles for this project because of their reputation for high quality and accuracy.
Bushmaster is glad to be part of this program and hopes it will be an opportunity for young shooters to learn the fundamentals of gun safety, target competition, and respect for rifles.
www.bushmaster.com /documents/news/cmp.asp   (311 words)

  
 rec.guns FAQ:III.D.2.j.6. Changes to the Civilian Marksmanship Program
The primary goal of the CMP remains unchanged, the program will continue to encourage and support the instruction of juniors in the safe use of rifles.
The future of the CMP and the Director of Civilian Marksmanship rests in the very capable hands of all the marksman, present and future, who are affiliated with this program.
The Ml Sales Program is being administered at: The Civilian Marksmanship Support Detachment ATTN: Ml Sales P.O. Box 576 Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 (419) 635-2141 B. The new law authorizes the CMP to sell any surplus caliber.30 service rifle (less the M14) to qualified individuals.
www.recguns.com /Sources/IIID2b1326.html   (1177 words)

  
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 Texas Civilian Marksmanship Program Act of 200   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
AN ACT relating to the formation of the Texas Civilian Marksmanship Program to promote firearms safety, the shooting sports, marksmanship, and knowledge of laws relating to firearms among the citizens of Texas.
Whereas a marksmanship program that encourages the youth of Texas to safely participate in a rewarding sport adds to their development and promotes the general safety of the public;
The Texas Civilian Marksmanship Program (TCMP) shall be an agency of the State of Texas charged with promoting firearms safety and handling education, marksmanship and rifle practice, youth development through marksmanship and the shooting sports, and general education about the laws relating to firearms.
www.texian.org /RKBA/Leg/TCMP.htm   (3674 words)

  
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In clause (B), the words "duties of the corporation under subchapter II of this chapter" are substituted for "functions described in section 5502" because subchapter II of this chapter restates 36:5502-5504 and 5507 and all of these sections provide for duties of the corporation that are the responsibility of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- The words "shall supervise and control the Civilian Marksmanship Program" are substituted for "shall have responsibility for the overall supervision, oversight, and control of the Civilian Marksmanship Program, pursuant to the transfer of the program under subsection (d), including the performance of the following" to eliminate unnecessary words.
(2) The Director of Civilian Marksmanship may require an individual to provide certification from law enforcement agencies to verify that the individual has not been convicted of a felony or a violation of section 922 of title 18.
uscode.house.gov /download/pls/36C407.txt   (4581 words)

  
 M14 DCM Program To Counterbalance War Costs Petition
The civilian contractors who perform this “service" bid for the privilege of torch cutting these weapons and hauling off the scrap metal.
Civilians are not permitted to own issue M14 rifles; they have not been offered for sale by the government.
M1 rifles are currently being sold to qualified purchasers through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) at the rate of about 1200 per year.
www.petitiononline.com /M14CMP03/petition.html   (1178 words)

  
 CMP High Power Rifle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) replaced the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (ODCM) program ran by the Department of Defense.
CMP rules require a center-fire rifle with iron-sights and open bolt indicators NRA High Power Rifle Rules also apply.
This Workshop will start at 8:45 A.M and the regular CMP match will be fired in the afternoon after 1:00 P.M. This Workshop will be held that morning and the regular CMP match will be fired in the afternoon.
www.rfgc.org /matches/cmp.htm   (271 words)

  
 Civilian Marksmanship - the Government wants you trained, safe and competant
The Civilian Marksmanship Program, run by the U.S. Army, has served as the federal government s official firearms training, supply and competition programs for Americans, since 1956.
Its history traces back to the late 1800s, when programs were first established to help ensure that the populace could shoot straight, in case an army had to be raised to defend the country.
According to Robertson, "Without exception, the level of enthusiasm and overall statements of support for the junior programs and the CMP have been outstanding.
www.gunlaws.com /civmark.htm   (917 words)

  
 The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 has changed the status of the Civilian Marksmanship Program and the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship effective October 1, 1996.
These programs will include instruction in the basics of marksmanship, firearms and range safety, competitive marksmanship and any subjects related to rifle safety.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program will continue to support marksmanship activities oriented toward the young men and women of the United States.
www.vtgunsmiths.com /arms/markship.html   (1609 words)

  
 Port Clinton, Ohio - Viewbook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
The mission of the Civilian Marksmanship Program is to promote firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified U.S. citizens, with special emphasis on the youth of America.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program, the Ohio National Guard and the National Rifle Association host the National Rifle and Pistol Matches at Camp Perry.
Established by the U.S. Congress in 1903, the Civilian Marksmanship Program and the National Rifle and Pistol Matches marked their centennial in 2003, celebrating 100 years of dedication to firearms safety and marksmanship training.
www.communitylink.com /port_clinton_ohio/guns.htm   (180 words)

  
 Our Experiences With The CMP in 1999 and 2000 - Civilian Marksmanship Program
One of the ways that the CMP accomplishes their mission is by allowing thoroughly background-checked US Citizens of good character to purchase a wonderful piece of United States history in the form an original US issue M1 Garand Rifle!
While the emphasis is passing on the shooting sports to the youth of our country, the CMP also is apparently fully behind allowing anyone who meets the criteria to become involved in the preservation of these wonderful rifles.
Their customer service is second to none, and they seem to have an eye for both the history and future of the M1 Garand and the future of the shooting sports.
www.memorableplaces.com /m1garand/cmpprogram.html   (574 words)

  
 Civilian Marksmanship Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was borne out of The National Defense Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year 1996 (Title XVI), which created the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, Inc. (CPRPFS).
These programs include instruction in the basics of marksmanship, firearms and range safety, competitive marksmanship and subjects related to firearms safety.
As an affiliated shooting club, members of Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers Association are eligible for CMP Program Services.
www.harrisburghunters.org /cmp.htm   (164 words)

  
 CMP - First Shot Online!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Mike H. TFS is an outstanding medium for informing the shooting public and both format and content are always of the highest quality.
I was thrilled when I read the “Short History of the Distinguished Shooter Program.” As the first Navy female Distinguished Pistol Shot, I am humbled to see my name among so many others who have made the grade.
The intense rivalries between the Armed Services teams and equally strong rivalries between civilian teams were once again a highlight of the matches.
www.odcmp.org   (1031 words)

  
 Berwyn Rod & Gun Club Juniors Shooting Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
This program is designed to teach juniors safe handling of firearms and the skills required participating in marksmanship matches and hopefully continuing to the next level of training and on to the Olympics.
This is an excellent program for Scouts, and other type organizations to earn their merit badges in shooting.
This program helps the junior shooters, the community, the club and the membership as a whole as well as the shooting sport in general.
www.berwyn.org /juniors.htm   (229 words)

  
 cmp
The CMP has recently acquired from the Army what is being reported as the last remaining significant quantity in the world.
As a Redwood Gun Club member, you are eligable to purchase these rifles from CMP since we are a CMP affiliated organization.
This does not mean that you can never sell your CMP rifles, but it does mean that when you agree to the terms on your notarized order form, you are agreeing that you are not purchasing these rifles to turn around and sell for a quick profit!
www.redwoodgunclub.com /cmpstuff/cmp.html   (1686 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Dems Slam Marksmanship Program WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon should halt a nearly century-old firearms training program for civilians that may have inadvertently assisted renegade militia groups, two Democratic senators said Thursday.
Lautenberg has asked Defense Secretary William Perry to suspend the marksmanship program and investigate whether militias have used it to their own advantage.
The NRA supports continuation of the marksmanship program, arguing that it fosters safe, lawful use of guns and provides the military with a pool of recruits trained in rifle shooting.
www.scfirearms.org /2ndamend/dcm.txt   (426 words)

  
 WorldNetDaily: 300,000 M-14s destined
for trash pile
A petition drive is underway to convince lawmakers to "civilianize" hundreds of thousands of M-14 military battle rifles so they can be legally sold by the government to the general public as a way to pay for the Iraq war.
The DCM program to save the M-14s could work like a similar program involving another venerable military workhorse, the M-1 (Garand) and M-1 carbine series of military rifles.
The DCM sold those through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, a course that promotes firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified U.S. citizens with special emphasis on youth.
www.worldnetdaily.com /news/printer-friendly.asp?ARTICLE_ID=33080   (357 words)

  
 The DEFENDER -- Volume 2, Issue 4, Page 6
The Civilian Marksmanship Program, run by the U.S. Army, has served as the federal government's official firearms training, supply and competition programs for Americans, since 1956.
Any person who is not a felon, has not violated the federal gun laws, and does not belong to a group that advocates violent overthrow of the U.S. government, may participate in the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
To contact the program director directly, write, call or fax Michael P. Robertson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship, 6551 Loisdale Ct. #714, Springfield, VA 22150, phone (703) 924-0502, fax (703) 924-9806.
www.vcdl.org /newsletter/1999/apr01/page6.htm   (841 words)

  
 The Anniston Star - Don Walters: Civilian Marksmanship Program had busy 2001
This act eventually led the creation of the Civilian Marksmanship Program, whose objective was to teach marksmanship skills to civilians.
Since 1996 the CMP has been a private, non-profit corporation responsible for the supervision, oversight and control of the program the CMP delivers firearms safety and marksmanship training through a national network of affiliated shooting clubs, state shooting associations and other organizations.
The proceeds of these sales are used to support the ongoing organization and to build a permanent endowment to fund CMP youth programs into perpetuity.
www.annistonstar.com /sports/2002/as-outdoors-0407-dwalterscol-2d06x3950.htm   (617 words)

  
 Civilian Marksmanship Program by Orange County NY Shooters
These entry-level programs are designed as an introduction for those who are interested in getting involved in High Power rifle shooting as a sport, for those who wish to improve their shooting ability.
"The Corporation desires to be an organization that is recognized for its dynamic leadership and achievements in fostering rifle marksmanship and firearms safety and other types of training to America’s youth and other qualified citizens, emphasizing safety, discipline and dedication to the nation, state and community.
Sponsored by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association and approved by the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
www.ocshooters.com /Gen/cmp.htm   (484 words)

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