CMP Fires Inaugural Legacy Series Rifle Matches

By Duncan Johnson

CAMP PERRY, Ohio –-(Ammoland.com)- The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its exclusive line of summer rifle competitions Aug. 10-14 on the ranges of Camp Perry through heat, short bursts of hammering rain and moments of incomparable fun to create an unforgettable experience for all participants that joined the event.

Labeled as the Legacy Series, the matches within commemorated those who helped shape the nation’s longest-running series of championship and recreational rifle events in America – the National Matches. The competitions catered to both modern and vintage military rifle enthusiasts.

Nick Till, 42, of Howell, MI, was the first winner of the Legacy Series during the CMP Heritage Match, with a score of 784-21x.

“I figured it would be good to come out and shoot the first match and hopefully be lucky to win,” he said. “It was a good time. I really enjoyed it.”

Another competitor eager to be a part of the inaugural Legacy Series was Carol Fortney, 55, of Monaca, PA – one of the few women out on the firing line …Read the Rest

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