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Featuring the talents of a collection of junior athletes from across the nation, the event is free and open to the public to observe.

Anniston Hosts JROTC Air Rifle Regionals in February

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By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites the public to explore the exciting and fast-growing world of air rifle competition Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 15-17, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators take part in the 2019 JROTC Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the CMP’s South Competition Center in Anniston.

The 3x20 junior air rifle event is being held at the CMP’s South Competition Center in Anniston.
The 3×20 junior air rifle event is being held at the CMP’s South Competition Center in Anniston.

The three-position event showcases high school Junior ROTC athletes from around the country who use precision air rifles (mirrored from Olympic-style competitions) as well as classically-designed sporter air rifles to fire pellets upon state-of-the-art electronic targets at prone, standing and kneeling positions. Regional events will also be held in Camp Perry, Ohio, and Las Vegas, Nev., before Nationals are fired in March.

The high-tech Kongsberg Target System (KTS) targets used in CMP’s air gun range in Anniston are powered by OpticScore technology, which are scored optically by internal LED lights. Monitors at each firing point instantly display scores, and button functions with an LED lighted screen allow ease of use for individuals of all ages and experience levels.

Featuring the talents of a collection of junior athletes from across the nation, the event is free and open to the public to observe.
Featuring the talents of a collection of junior athletes from across the nation, the event is free and open to the public to observe.

Large LED screens placed throughout the range space display each competitor’s target, making the match spectator-friendly. CMP staff members are also on hand to answer questions for those wanting to learn more about the safe, fun and growing sport.

To reward the hard work of dedicated junior athletes and coaches, the CMP administers thousands of dollars in monetary funds towards teams who qualify for the Regional events, with additional funds presented to qualifiers reaching the National Championship. The funds serve as symbols of the organization’s continued support of junior marksmanship for the current generation and into the future.

For more information on the JROTC Service Championships, visit http://thecmp.org/air/jrotc-air-rifle-national-championship/.

Top scorers of the Regionals competitions will meet up in Anniston in March to compete in the National event.
Top scorers of the Regionals competitions will meet up in Anniston in March to compete in the National event.

About the South Competition Center:

Along with its 80-point electronic air gun range, the South Competition Center includes the CMP South Store that is stocked to fulfill equipment and memorabilia needs. Marksmanship Nights, held year-round at the range for the public, allow visitors of virtually any age and experience levels to try their hands at air rifle or air pistol shooting. For more on the South Competition Center, visit http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-centers/.