Precision Meets Passion: The Alabama Airgun & Smallbore Cup 2025

Mark your calendars, shooting sports enthusiasts! From October 9–12, 2025, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will host the Alabama Airgun & Smallbore Cup, a premier event that blends competition, camaraderie, and marksmanship excellence. Held at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Anniston and the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, this event promises four days of thrilling action and skillful precision.

The Cup features a variety of events designed for both seasoned competitors and rising stars:

• 60-shot international air rifle standing
• 60-shot air pistol matches
• 3×20 smallbore rifle matches for open and junior categories
• Target Sprint event on Thursday, October 9
• Team events and finals with awards ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday

These matches are ranking events with USA Shooting, meaning scores can earn EIC points for qualifying performances.

The Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center, named in honor of CMP’s longtime board chair, boasts:

• 80 firing points with MegaLink electronic targets
• A 20,000 sq. ft. air gun range
• ADA-compliant facilities and spectator-friendly displays

Meanwhile, the Talladega Marksmanship Park will host the smallbore matches, offering a world-class outdoor shooting experience.

Competitors can register online and access essential documents like:

• Event schedule
• Rulebooks for air rifle and pistol
• Liability and consent forms for youth participants

Housing is self-arranged, with plenty of lodging options near both venues.

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Whether you're a competitor, coach, or fan of precision sports, the Alabama Airgun & Smallbore Cup is a must-attend event that celebrates the spirit of marksmanship. For more details and to register, visit the official CMP event page.

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Anniston's 2024 Dixie Double Results

 The 2024 Dixie Double, a premier air gun competition hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama, concluded on October 27th. This annual event drew top-tier athletes from across the country, making it one of the most anticipated competitions of the year.  The Dixie Double featured two days of intense competition in 60-shot international air rifle and air pistol events for both adults and juniors. The event also included a thrilling Target Sprint, where competitors raced against the clock, alternating between running and shooting at targets.

Finals Results:

Air Rifle Final: 

1 Eddy, Jared

2 Fiori, Peter, SrA, USAF (ret.) 

3 Clark, Levi, Sgt

Air Rifle Junior Final:

1 Kring, Mackenzie 

2 Wee, Tyler 

3 Muller, Grayson (408126)

Air Pistol Final:

1 Hall, James

2 Schmeltzer, Timothy

3 Tobar , Nathalia 

Air Pistol Junior Final:

1 Metzler, Reese

2 Perkins, Scarlett

3 Gawande, Bhargavi

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Walther Cup November 2024

 Key Highlights:

• Date: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
• Format: 60-shot air rifle match with decimal scoring.
• Top 8 Final: The top 8 shooters advance to an ISSF-style final with scores starting from zero.
• Prizes:
  • Winner: Brand new Walther Air Rifle
  • Second Place: $1,500
  • Third Place: $500
  • All Finalists: Prizes from the prize table
• Open to All: The competition is open to everyone, with registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Event:

On Sunday, November 24th, an additional 60-shot air rifle match will be held. This match is optional and can be entered along with the main event for a small fee. It offers a chance for participants to continue the competition without the pressure of finals and prizes.

How to Participate:

To register for the Walther Cup 2024, visit the official website: https://walthercup.com/

Don't miss this opportunity to witness top-tier air rifle competition and cheer on your favorite shooters!

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Pardini Grand Prix 2024

Pardini Grand Prix air tournament will be held August 3-4, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. 

This air rifle and pistol competition is sponsored by The X Count, Pardini USA, Megalink USA,  Capapie Sports, and Peak Performance Shooting. This is an open competition with no age restrictions.

Entry Fees are : Individual: $100.00 Team: $50 total ($25 each) Deadline: Entries close on August 2nd at midnight. Late entries accommodated with a $25 late fee.  All individual competitors will compete in one OPEN division.  Rules are governed by ISSF Rulebook. 

Course of Fire Air Rifle Individual Standing Match (10 Meter) 60 shots in 1 hour, 15 minutes. Finals governed by ISSF rule 6.17. Air Pistol Individual Match (10 Meter) 60 shots in 1 hour, 15 minutes. Finals governed by ISSF rule 6.17. Air Rifle Team Match (10 Meter) Qualification: 30 shots by each team member in 30 minutes. Finals: Top 4 teams advance, bronze medal match followed by gold medal match. Air Pistol Team Match Qualification: 30 shots by each team member in 30 minutes. Finals: Top 4 teams advance, bronze medal match followed by gold medal match. Targets Megalink Scoring System. 

Awards Individual Match: 1st Place: Pardini Evo Air Rifle 2nd Place: Capapie NSG Top Line Suit 3rd Place: $500 Cash Medals: Gold: Awarded in each class (able-bodied, SH1, SH2). Silver: Awarded if more than 10 competitors in a class. Bronze: Awarded if more than 15 competitors in a class. 

For more information and to register: https://www.thexcount.com/upcoming-events/

Participants must register online at https://www.thexcount.com/book-online/. Competitors may enter only once in each discipline and shoot only one relay in the 60 shot match and only once with one teammate in the Team Match. 

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CMP 3PAR Regional Championships April 2024

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts the 3PAR Regional Championships, a prestigious event that brings together talented young markspersons from three regions across the United States. These championships serve as a stepping stone for aspiring shooters, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills, compete at a high level, and potentially advance to the National Championship.

Format and Selection

1. Regional Locations: The CMP 3PAR Regional Championships take place in three locations on two separate weekends. These locations are:

   • Northeast Region: Camp Perry, Ohio
   • Southeast Region: Anniston, Alabama
   • Western Region: Sandy, Utah

2. Qualification Process:

   • Athletes qualify for the regional championships through the CMP Postal match.
   • The top teams and individuals from each region based on postal match results receive invitations.
   • Teams and individuals will be selected by regions based on their state affiliation.

3. Competition Details:

   • Each competitor participates in two 3×20 competitions, firing a total of 60 shots.
   • The top eight individuals in both the sporter and precision categories advance to the final.
   • Only one alternate is allowed per team (total of 5 competitors).
   • Individuals from non-qualifying teams may also receive invitations.

4. Awards and Advancement:

   • Awards are given at each regional championship based on that location’s results.
   • Results from all three regional championships are combined to determine which teams and individuals advance to the National Championship.

Regional Dates and Locations (2024)

1. Northeast Region:

   • Camp Perry, Ohio
   • Dates: April 11-13, 2024

2. Southeast Region:

   • Anniston, Alabama
   • Dates: April 11-13, 2024

3. Western Region:

   • Sandy, Utah
   • Dates: April 18-20, 2024

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CMP Monthly Match October 2023

CMP Monthly Matches

October 2023 Match is October 14th.

Air Rifle and Air Pistol Marksmanship Competitions
Camp Perry, Ohio and Anniston, Alabama

https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/monthly-air-rifle-and-air-pistol-matches/

The Civilian Marksmanship Program holds monthly matches at Camp Perry in Ohio and in Anniston Alabama. The competitions feature a Junior Air Rifle 3x20 and 3x10, an Adult Air Rifle 3x20, a 60 Shots Air Rifle and Air Pistol match. Rental equipment is available for the monthly matches for a small fee.

Scores from the six monthly matches will be combined to determine an overall champion. The top four scores for each participant will be used to determine the winners. Competitors must fire in four or more matches to be eligible for these awards. Low scores will be dropped.

Camp Perry Online Registration
Anniston Online Registration

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