OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. –August 2022– Registration is currently open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Oklahoma Games & HP Rifle Matches! The event is scheduled to return to the Oklahoma City Gun Club, Oct. 16-23, 2022. As in the past, the assorted lineup of rifle and pistol competitions is set to accommodate both new and experienced enthusiasts, so if you’ve never been to a marksmanship event before, now’s your chance!
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The Oklahoma Games is comprised of staple CMP vintage and modern rifle competitions like the .22 Rimfire Sporter, M1 Carbine, Vintage Sniper and Garand/Springfield/Vintage and Modern Military (GSMM) matches alongside 1911 Pistol, Military & Police Service Pistol, Pistol Two-Man Team, Pistol EIC and .22 Rimfire Pistol EIC matches. Aggregate competitions using .22, .45 or Centerfire pistols are also included on the event schedule to allow even more options for competitors to enjoy.
Outside of competition, educational opportunities like CMP’s Rifle Marksmanship 101 and Pistol Marksmanship 101 courses provide hands-on learning in the classroom and on the firing line. Students enrolled in the courses learn gun safety, target shooting skills, positioning, basic rifle mechanics and more! All firearms and equipment will be provided for the classes and are conducted by trained industry professionals.
Additionally, an M1 Maintenance Clinic will give participants specific instruction on how to properly preserve the historic M1 Garand rifle.
Those searching for highpower (HP) rifle matches, featuring service rifles, will be able to take part in CMP’s HP series of 80 Shot Aggregates, a 4-Man Team match and a Service Rifle EIC competition – all held on CMP’s own line of outdoor electronic targets.
For official match information and to register for the Oklahoma Games, visit https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/cmp-games-oklahoma/.
Questions on the event may be directed to CMP’s Christina Roguski at 419-635-2141 ext. 714 or croguski@thecmp.org.
About CMP Games Events:
CMP Games are regional competitions held throughout the year, featuring exclusive CMP rifle and pistol outdoor events. A common part of the CMP schedule for the last decade, the Games are centered around recreation-oriented competition and educational activities that are intended to accommodate experienced marksmen as well as those just beginning the sport. To learn more, visit the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/.
— By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
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.
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