Rifle Matches Return to Ben Avery for 2015 Western CMP Games

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

The Western CMP Games is a collection of rifle events featuring competitions that give competitors the chance to fire M1 Garands, service rifles or other vintage military rifles.
The Western CMP Games is a collection of rifle events featuring competitions that give competitors the chance to fire M1 Garands, service rifles or other vintage military rifles.
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Civilian Marksmanship Program

Phoenix, AZ  -(AmmoLand.com)- The 12th Annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches will return to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Oct. 9-18, 2015, to a growing crowd of enthusiastic competitors.

New and experienced marksmen alike are welcome to participate in these recreation-oriented, national-level competitions. Popular CMP Games events being featured during the Western Games include the Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military, Modern Military, Rimfire Sporter, Carbine and Vintage Sniper matches.

A CMP Games Match Clinic will also be held to give competitors a more in-depth look at these challenging events.

A rifle Small Arms Firing School will also be making a return for the third consecutive year. The school is designed to help beginners learn the fundamentals of marksmanship and competition shooting, as well as to further the knowledge of experienced marksmen. Participants are teamed up with experienced CMP Rifle Master Instructors for on-the-line training and instruction, with rifles and ammunition provided.

For those interested in purchasing a few CMP items before hitting the firing line, a sales tent will be on hand all four days of the Western Games. Each day will end with a casual reception and an opportunity for fellowship with other competitors and CMP staff members.

Join us for a week of competition, new experiences and fun! More information about the Western CMP Games and registration forms can be found by visiting https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/western-games/.

In addition to competitive opportunities, the Western CMP Games also offers instructional  options as well from talented, trained instructors.
In addition to competitive opportunities, the Western CMP Games also offers instructional
options as well from talented, trained instructors.

The Creedmoor Cup Matches will include a 4-Man Team Match, High Power Rifle Clinic, Creedmoor EIC Match and the Creedmoor Cup Match. The Creedmoor Cup Matches will begin on Oct. 14 and conclude on Oct. 18.

Western CMP Games - Creedmoor Cup Matches
Western CMP Games – Creedmoor Cup Matches

A special two-day Remington Highpower Shooting Clinic, led by members of Team Remington, will also be offered during the Creedmoor Cup Matches. The clinic will include lectures, demonstrations and dry-fire training by some of the world’s most talented service rifle marksmen.

For registration and other information on the Creedmoor Cup Matches, visit www.CreedmoorSports.com.

For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org for more information and program descriptions.

Article posted at https://thecmp.org.

About The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP):

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization dedicated to training and educating U. S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions. The CMP is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills.

For more information, please visit www.TheCMP.org.