The CMP National Matches in Camp Perry, Ohio begin on July 8, 2024. Camp Perry matches have been held at this location along the shores Lake Erie since 1907. The 2024 First Shot ceremony will take place on Monday, July 15, at Camp Perry. Launi Meili, a former Olympian and Air Force Academy shooting instructor, will be the 2024 First shot speaker. Launi Meili will speak to the crowd and fire the traditional first shot to officially open the National Matches. This week, Saturday at the Movies features seven videos from Camp Perry. The videos cover rimfire, centerfire, team matches, pistol shooting, and even the famous “Rattle Battle”. This video showcase is a great preview for anyone who’s planning to visit Camp Perry this summer. Watch the video above to get a quick preview of the event. CMP National Matches – Camp Perry — Ranges and Shooting Facilities, Events and Training This 3-minute video shows the Camp Perry shooting ranges and facilities, and explains all the events and programs, including the training courses. The video also explains nearby accommodations and how to register for National Matches via the CMP website. NTIT Team Match – “Rattle Battle”, Camp Perry Since 1922, the CMP’s National Trophy Infantry Team Match has been a fixture at the National Matches. The event, also known as “Rattle Battle,” is unique in competitive rifling. Scoring is based on the number of hits that six-person teams are able to score on a bank at four yardages during a series 50-second firing period. Watch CMP “Rattle Battle” Video — 50 seconds of rapid fire…
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The John C. Garand match at Camp Perry is a classic. Note the signature Garand clip flying in the air. The CMP hosts both the Springfield M1A Match and the popular M1 Garand Match. The writer’s father used a Garand during WWII, which was enough to make me want one. I loved the classic American battle rifle’s look, feel and weight. Garand enthusiasts love the “Ping” sound of the ejected en bloc clip. Some people own an M1 Garand to preserve history, while other enjoy competing with this old warhorse. Every year, the CMP’s John C. Garand Match at Camp Perry is one of Camp Perry’s most popular events. There are also other vintage military rifles matches. Rimfire Sporter event draws hundreds of competitors
Rimfire Sporter match is the CMP event that attracts the most competitors at Camp Perry and has the lowest entry fee. The match will take place on Saturday, 13th July at the Viale Range. On Friday, July 12th, there will be a CMP Sporter live-fire training clinic. The Rimfire Sporter rifle match is one of the most popular Camp Perry events. It features.22LR competitions in open sights (O Class), telescopic scopes (T Class) and tactical/unlimited classes (TU Class), fired at 25 and fifty yards. Prior to the match, a CMP Rimfire Clinic is being held. The Rimfire Sporter match attracts hundreds of gunners to Camp Perry every year. The CMP National Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match is a recreational competition that allows shooters to use smallbore sporter guns with scopes or iron sights. All you need is a.22 LR, sling and ammo. Service Rifle Matches – AR-Platform Rifles with Optics! Service Rifle shooting can be both fun and challenging. You will need to learn how to shoot from multiple positions, and you’ll also need to be able make rapid wind calls. The modern AR-based rifle is affordable, and it has a relatively low amount of recoil. Modern service rifles are highly customizable and can be fitted with adjustable stocks and optional magnified opticals. Older military weapons, such as the M1A or M1 Garand, present different challenges, with their heavier-recoiling ammunition, greater weights and classic iron sights. Hi-Lux asked participants at Camp Perry’s CMP 2021 summer games, what they liked most about competing with service rifles and military rifles like the M1 Garand. The responses of the shooters were based on four themes: Self Improvement, Comradery (enjoying rifles with heritage), History, and Challenge. Camp Perry Bullseye Pistol Competition The most prestigious annual trophy match in the history of our nation is held at Camp Perry. In a venue that is known for service rifle matches the sport of precision gun is no less important, challenging, or respected. The National Trophy Pistol Matches focus on traditional handgunning — the stance and intense concentration, as well as the one-handed grip. All of this is unmistakable for the game Bullseye Pistol. There are over 20 match trophies awarded every year to the top Bullseye Pistol Shooters, both civilian and military. The best will receive National Match Trophies, and the President’s Hundred Tab. CMP Camp Perry National Matches Register Click on the links below to register events at the National Matches in 2024. CMP’s website has more information about other events. Registration page for High Power Rifles
Rimfire Sporter Registration page Smallbore Prone Rifle and 3P Registration page
Calendar of the CMP National Matches 2024 The 2024 CMP National Matches will begin at Camp Perry on Friday, July 7, 2020 with the Rimfire Sporter Clinic. The Palma Match and Awards will conclude the summer schedule on Saturday, August 5. The full CMP calendar (click to zoom). NOTE: This CMP Calendar has been hosted online in spreadsheet form. This allows you to increase the display size and search for specific words. Click HERE to view the full spreadsheet calendar. History of Camp Perry In 1907, the National Matches machinery, which had grown to enormous proportions, moved to the new, massive range at Camp Perry.
James Drain, Arms and the Man (August 1911) Federal legislation launched the National Matches. The 1903 legislation established the National Matches and commissioned the National Trophy. It also provided funding for the Matches. Since 1907, the National Matches are held at Camp Perry. The range is located near Port Clinton, in northern Ohio, along the shores Lake Erie. The site was acquired in 1906 in response to a need for a bigger facility for military training as well as the NRA’s firing programs. The original land for Camp Perry purchased in 1906. The reservation was named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. He was the American naval officer who won the Battle of Put-in-Bay in the War of 1812. Cpl. L. B. Jarrett was the first to fire a shot at the new Camp Perry training site. Camp Perry hosted its first National Pistol and Rifle Championships in 1907. Since then, this location has hosted the National Matches every year. The National Matches are the most popular shooting event in the Western Hemisphere, with over 4,000 competitors attending each year.
