When it comes to marksmanship competition, skills can only go so far – having a strong mental game is also a key part of reaching success. In an effort to gain tips on better regulating the psychological aspects of competitive shooting, the Civilian Marksmanship Program asked respected athletes to share their personal experiences from the firing line on what they do to control their emotions when nerves creep in and the pressure is high. 1LT Sarah Beard, 29, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship … [Read More...] about Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Smallbore
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Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team Gets Back to Competition with Strong Showing
The Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team, based out of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, earned the overall precision spot in the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2020-2021 Three-Position Air Rifle Postal event. Team members Griffin Lake, Emma Rhode, Natalia Siek and Lizzie Cacace combined their individual scores to … [Read More...] about Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team Gets Back to Competition with Strong Showing
Things I Learned About Airgunning from COVID
You can learn a lot when caged up like a wild velociraptor quarantined during a global pandemic. The first thing you learn is humans are indeed social creatures. As much as we hate each other at times, we need interaction with other humans, even rude ones. Else we go stir crazy. Ask me how I … [Read More...] about Things I Learned About Airgunning from COVID
Is it OK to Yell “AIR!” in a Crowded Firehouse?
So, is it OK to Yell “AIR!” in a Crowded Firehouse? Well, maybe. That depends a lot on your local fire department, their current workload, and the Chief’s disposition towards lawyers. A couple of weeks ago we wrote about some of the things you need to know when getting your PCP airgun … [Read More...] about Is it OK to Yell “AIR!” in a Crowded Firehouse?
Country Music and the Hellfire Shooting Jamboree Challenge. Tim Montana’s Wild Side Episode 3
Running, jumping, pushups, and full-auto BB gun fun from Velocity Outdoor Channel. Check out Tim Montana's Wild Side... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFgscqqmXc Multiple targets, many push-ups, and a mess of mud confront country music artist Tim Montana, guitarist Canadian Tom, and ex-Navy … [Read More...] about Country Music and the Hellfire Shooting Jamboree Challenge. Tim Montana’s Wild Side Episode 3
Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Air Rifle
When it comes to marksmanship competition, skills can only go so far – having a strong mental game is also a key part of reaching success. In an effort to gain tips on better regulating the psychological aspects of competitive shooting, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) asked respected … [Read More...] about Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Air Rifle
Sign Up Now for 2021 Camp Perry Open Event Now Featuring Smallbore
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open indoor air gun match is fast approaching! Celebrating its 15th season, the 2021 Camp Perry Open will boast an exciting new schedule, including a smallbore rifle match (featuring modern scoring technology) and an … [Read More...] about Sign Up Now for 2021 Camp Perry Open Event Now Featuring Smallbore
Diving for Air: How the Local Dive Shop Can (or Can’t) Keep Your Airguns Charged
High-pressure air doesn’t grow on trees. Nor does it fall from the sky. Sometimes you have to dive for it. One of the challenges to using pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) airguns is figuring out where you’re going to get your air. That old bike pump in the garage won’t do it as it might only generate … [Read More...] about Diving for Air: How the Local Dive Shop Can (or Can’t) Keep Your Airguns Charged
Chair Gunnery
I have a hypothetical question for you. If one lived in a suburban community, under the iron-fisted rule of a neighborhood association, and said person had an interest in installing a portable, ballistic support and targeting system capable of enabling precise airgun shots against backyard … [Read More...] about Chair Gunnery
USA Shooting Wraps Up Winter Airgun Event at CMP’s Air Gun Ranges
By Kate Gest, USA Shooting Media, and Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer Port Clinton, Ohio- Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, USA Shooting, with the help of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), hosted the 2020 Winter Airgun Championships (WAG) in December. The event … [Read More...] about USA Shooting Wraps Up Winter Airgun Event at CMP’s Air Gun Ranges
Getting Your PCP Fill at Paintball Centers
Got a fancy new Pre-Charged Pneumatic airgun? Thinking about moving into the PCP arena? If so, then you’re going to need lots of compressed air. Without getting into the more unusual solutions, there are five different ways to refill an air cylinder. Use a high-pressure hand pump. It works and … [Read More...] about Getting Your PCP Fill at Paintball Centers
Kentucky’s Mary Tucker Chronicles Impressive 2020 Successes
Though 2020 was disruptive to many lives, it turned out to be an exceptional year for the career of Mary Tucker – a talented 19-year-old USA Shooting National Team rifle athlete. The year capped her freshman season as a collegiate competitor at the University of Kentucky, where she earned … [Read More...] about Kentucky’s Mary Tucker Chronicles Impressive 2020 Successes
AirForce’s Condor SS: .25 Caliber Fun
You can always recognize an AirForce Airgun from a couple of miles away. That distinctive “Space Force” shape isn’t just for Sci-Fi cosmetic appeal - the company’s iconic use of the air reservoir tank as the buttstock is also an efficient use of space and weight. If you have to have something on … [Read More...] about AirForce’s Condor SS: .25 Caliber Fun
A New Year’s Resolution Guaranteed to Stick
Have you ever noticed you can hold your tongue on a hot rifle barrel longer than the average lifespan of most New Year’s Resolutions? We feel great about making them and have wonderful and faithful intentions of following through, but there’s a gotcha. Most New Year’s Resolutions aren’t … [Read More...] about A New Year’s Resolution Guaranteed to Stick
CMP’s Monthly Match Air Gun League Releases Final Results
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced the top performers of its Monthly Match League competition series for the 2020 season. Over the four Monthly Matches fired this year (March, September, October, November), a total of 550 entries collectively entered competition at the air gun … [Read More...] about CMP’s Monthly Match Air Gun League Releases Final Results
Demerle Wins Third Consecutive Gary Anderson Invitational while Setting New National Precision Record
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – After earning wins in 2018 and 2019, Katrina Demerle, 16, of Hamilton, Ohio, returned to Camp Perry in 2020 to claim her third overall win in the precision class during the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Gary Anderson Invitational (GAI) air rifle event. Not … [Read More...] about Demerle Wins Third Consecutive Gary Anderson Invitational while Setting New National Precision Record
