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The club gives juniors a hands-on look at firearm safety, fundamentals and competition strategies.

CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for Youth of All Skill Levels to Open in September

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By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – This fall, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its fun and informative Junior Rifle Club – a weekly group that introduces firearm safety, marksmanship fundamentals, air rifle competition experience and life skills through fun instruction on the range!

Training is held within the innovative indoor electronic air range of the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located on Camp Perry in Port Clinton. The 10-week Fall Session will begin Tuesday, Sept. 17, with a “Meet & Greet” informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, for those interested in learning more firsthand.

Participants in the club are trained by former Division 1 NCAA rifle athletes, like CMP’s Alana Kelly (right).
Participants in the club are trained by former Division 1 NCAA rifle athletes, like CMP’s Alana Kelly (right).

No prior experience is necessary to join. Participants in the club will not only learn about the sport of marksmanship but also character-building proficiencies like discipline, self-control, goal setting and more – all with an emphasis on safety.

Each training session is led by former NCAA Division I rifle athletes, including CMP Junior Rifle Camps manager Ryan Hinson, who was an athlete at Morehead State University, along with CMP program coordinator Alana Kelly, who was previously a member at the University of Mississippi. 

The Junior Rifle Club at Camp Perry will be conducted every Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. There is no initial cost to join the club, with equipment provided by the CMP in introductory weeks.

Those in the club will receive instruction both in the classroom and on the range from CMP’s Ryan Hinson.
Those in the club will receive instruction both in the classroom and on the range from CMP’s Ryan Hinson.

If you’d like to become involved in the Junior Rifle Club or have questions and are unable to attend the Meet & Greet, please contact CMP’s Ryan Hinson at rhinson@thecmp.org or call 419-635-2141 ext. 751. You may also attend to CMP’s Open Public timeslots, hosted every Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Find more details and registration information on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/junior-rifle-club/.

Additional Open Marksmanship Times. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Outside the range doors, the facility features two Laser Shot simulators with hundreds of virtual courses to enjoy, along with authentic Olympic and other memorabilia from the career of celebrated American marksman, Gary Anderson. The center also includes a retail center for equipment and memorabilia needs. 

The CMP Competition Center is also available for local groups to hold meetings or conferences. For questions, please call Catherine at (419) 635-2141, ext. 704. Learn more about the CMP’s air gun competition centers at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.