The CMP, in conjunction with highpower rifle experts from the military and shooting industry, conduct a number of schools and clinics each year. For beginning shooters or those in need of a refresher course the CMP and US Army Marksmanship Unit conduct the annual Small Arms Firing School for service pistol and service rifle.

In addition, the CMP offers a pair of highpower clinics in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team and members of the Remington-Bushmaster rifle team. The information below explains the CMP-USMC Junior Highpower Clinic and the Advanced Adult Service Rifle Clinic.

CMP-USMC JUNIOR HIGHPOWER CLINIC. The CMP-USMC Junior Highpower Rifle Clinic offers advanced instruction in service rifle competition techniques. Members of the U. S. Marine Corps Rifle Team teach the clinic. The CMP provides administrative support for the clinic. The clinic includes classroom instruction and range firing at 200, 300 and 600 yards. It is open to junior highpower rifle shooters who have previous service rifle competition experience. Juniors who are new to highpower rifle shooting are required to attend a Rifle SAFS first before registering for the USMC Clinic. The registration fee is $30.00. Registration is limited to 160 juniors. Participants in the clinic must bring their own rifles and shooting equipment. They will receive ammunition for clinic firing activities, a USMC Clinic T-shirt and certificate and a pizza party at the end of the clinic.

ADVANCED ADULT REMINGTON-BUSHMASTER HIGHPOWER CLINIC. The Advanced Adult Remington-Bushmaster Highpower Clinic offers advanced instruction in service rifle competition techniques. Members of the Remington-Bushmaster Team will teach the clinic. The CMP is providing administrative support for the clinic. Kenneth Roxburgh, a retired US Marine will be the lead instructor. He is the former Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the USMC Shooting Teams, and current Director of Remington’s Highpower Programs. The clinic includes classroom instruction and coached dry-firing practice. The registration fee is $20.00. Registration is limited to 75 shooters. Participants in the clinic must bring their own service rifles and shooting equipment. They will receive Clinic T-shirt and certificate.

Special Clinics

Hornady Reloading Clinics: Hornady Manufacturing of Grand Island, NE, one of the nation’s leading producers of match grade bullets and reloading equipment, will offer four reloading clinics during the National Trophy Rifle Matches this summer. David Emary, Chief Ballistics Scientist at Hornady, will conduct the classes. Three Basic Reloading classes will teach reloading safety and beginning techniques. Two Advanced Reloading classes will teach higher level reloading techniques with specific applications for service and match rifle ammunition. The size of each class is limited to 20 students. There is $20.00 registration fee for each class. Pre-registration is required for these events. You can sign up on line through the CMP National Matches Rifle on-line registration system at the same time you register for National Trophy Rifle Matches. Junior shooters who are interested in learning how to get started in reloading are especially encouraged to attend the Basic Reloading classes. The classes will be taught in the Garand Room in the CMP Headquarters Building at Camp Perry (Bldg. #3). The 2011 Hornady Reloading Classes are scheduled as follows:

Saturday, 30 July, 1:00 PM, Basic Reloading Class
Saturday, 30 July, 7:00 PM, Advanced Reloading Class
Sunday, 31 July, 1:00 PM, Advanced Reloading Class
Sunday, 31July, 7:00 PM, Basic Reloading Class

Vintage Sniper Clinic: Friday, 29 July, 6:00 PM. Dave Emary of Hornady Manufacturing Company will instruct an hour long clinic on the new Vintage Sniper Match. The clinic will include information on 1) conduct of the match, 2) the course of fire and 3) the rules.

M1 Carbine Clinic:Wednesday, 3 August, 4:00 PM. This clinic will conclude by 6:00 PM. This clinic is conducted by the CMP. It is offered for competitors who plan to fire in the Carbine Match that will take place on 4 August.

Infantry Trophy Clinic: Thursday, 4 August, 3:00 PM (or as soon as the National Trophy Team concludes). This clinic is taught by the U. S. Marine Corps Rifle Team and includes classroom instruction on Infantry Trophy firing techniques. Anyone who plans to shoot in the Infantry Team Match for the first time is strongly encouraged to attend this clinic on the rules and procedures for this unique team event. Report to the Clubhouse for classroom instruction.

Garand & Springfield Rifle Maintenance Clinic: Thursday, 4 August, 2:00 PM. CMP Armorers will present this two-hour clinic on disassembly, assembly and maintenance of M1 Garand and M1903 Springfield Rifles. The clinic will take place at the CMP Competition Center (Air Gun Range). Special attention will be given to accurizing steps that can be taken with these rifles and still keep them legal for firing in CMP-sanctioned As-Issued Military Rifle Matches.

Springfield-Vintage Military Rifle Clinic: Thursday, 4 August, 4:00 PM. This two-hour clinic will cover the Garand-Springfield-Vintage Matches with classroom instruction and demonstrations. This clinic is conducted by the CMP. Topics include Springfield-Vintage Military Match rules, shooting positions and techniques, scoring and pit pulling procedures and how to fire the Military Rifle Match courses of fire. The clinic is open to all competitors. Any competitors in the Springfield, Vintage Military or Garand Matches who have not previously fired in one of these matches are required to attend a clinic before they fire. All other competitors in these matches are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the information presented.

John C. Garand Clinic: Friday, 5 August, 4:00 PM. This clinic will conclude by 6:00 PM. It is offered for Garand Match shooters who plan to fire on Saturday morning. This clinic is conducted by the CMP.

John C. Garand Clinic: Saturday, 6 August, 9:00 AM. This clinic is for Garand Match shooters who arrive on 7 August and who are scheduled to fire the Garand Match that afternoon. This clinic is conducted by the CMP.