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Overlooked Air Gun Activities For All Ages Available At Camp Perry
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer
“We’re lucky to have this an hour away. My sis- ter wants to come the next time, and my son wants to come the next time – I’m going to have to get a van or a bus.”
Steve Rehoreg, 64, of Sheffield, Ohio, spoke enthusiastically about the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. He, among others, is part of the growing group of Baby Boomers who are dis- covering a place that many didn’t even know exist- ed, to take part in an activity that actually caters to both the young and more mature age groups: air gun shooting.
Air guns are simple to operate – with small lead pellets used as ammo and a pump or CO2 cylinder to expel the pellets downrange. There is absolute- ly no recoil in the light-weight guns, and the firing sound is so quiet that hearing protection is not re- quired.
The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Cen- ter at Camp Perry (near Port Clinton, Ohio) is a $1.1 million expansion to an 80-point indoor range where only air guns are fired. The range contains 10-meter firing points, equipped with state-of-the- art electronic targets, and is facilitated by the Civil- ian Marksmanship Program (CMP).
The CMP is an organization dedicated to teach- ing firearm safety and marksmanship skills around the country
through its
numerous
clinics, com-
petitions and
range events.
Its headquar-
ters is located
at Camp Perry.
Wheth- er to improve on existing abilities or to
Staff members, like Kent Floro (standing), are al- ways present at the Gary Anderson CMP Com- petition Center to ensure the safety of all guests and answer any and all questions about air gun shooting or equipment used within the range.
Competition Center as if it were a bowling alley or pool hall – a place for a night out on the town.
Steve became aware of the range after he and his friends discovered it during the world-famous National Matches at Camp Perry. Once he gave the air rifle a try, Steve was instantly hooked. He even bought one from the CMP North Store, where there’s a variety of rifles currently available for pur- chase.
Ruth Ann Anderson (back row, third from left) helped start a local air gun group for women called the Annie OAKlies. The OAKlies, spouses and friends all shoot for fun during the Open Public Nights at Camp Perry.
learn
thing
many
are flocking to the Gary An- derson CMP
some- new, adults
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