The annual National Matches at Camp Perry are underway, bringing several thousand competitors to northern Ohio to take part in a marksmanship tradition that dates back to 1907.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is proud to present four weeks of marksmanship competitions at its headquarters location, Camp Perry, in Port Clinton, Ohio. Following a successful week of Bullseye Pistol, Smallbore and Air Gun events, the focus now shifts to Highpower Rifle and Vintage Rifle before concluding with Mid- and Long-Range competitions, where competitors test their skills at distances up to 1,000 yards.
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“We are always looking for ways to grow the matches and introduce more individuals to the sport we love,” said Chief Marketing Officer Christine Elder. “Our team is working hard to capture photos and video highlights from the event to share online, and we hope viewers will consider making the trip to the Mecca of Shooting — Camp Perry.”
The CMP has partnered with Shooting USA to produce weekly video updates, which will be posted each Friday throughout the month-long event. John Scoutten, host of the National Match News Desk, said, “I’m honored to report on such a prestigious event and announce winners throughout the week. The primary goal of the CMP and Shooting USA is to promote the shooting sports and this is an endeavor to do just that. Every competitor who comes to Camp Perry has a unique story to tell, and we are here to share those stories with our online audience.”
Each week’s video will feature top results, competitor highlights, vendor spotlights and special interest stories. Stay tuned for weekly updates and be sure to bookmark the National Match News Desk web page at https://thecmp.org/l/national-match-news-desk/ to follow all the action.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that places its highest priority on firearms safety and marksmanship activities, with a focus on youth. CMP’s programs encourage personal growth and build life skills, with such initiatives as its junior training and competition programs, Affiliated Club program and scholarships providing support to citizens of all backgrounds across the nation. Learn more about the CMP at https://thecmp.org/.
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