The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) April Monthly Air Gun Matches. The event was held April 23 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, Ohio, and the South CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama. The Ohio location saw over 140 entries, while the Alabama location saw over 50.
The CMP Monthly Matches are open to both adults and juniors and feature air gun events such as the junior 3×20 (three position) air rifle, 60 shot air rifle and air pistol matches as well as a beginner 3×10 competition for those just starting out in the sport. Those competing in multiple Monthly Matches will also be automatically entered into the Monthly Match League and become eligible for cash prizes.
The next Monthly Match is set for May 7 in Alabama and Ohio before taking a short break and returning in September 2022. Don’t forget, the annual National Matches at Camp Perry is fast approaching. Along with numerous outdoor rifle and pistol opportunities, the schedule also features an array of National Match Air Gun events from July 10 to August 13. Competitors of all ages and experience levels are welcome to compete, so be sure to stop by! Find registration info for the Monthly Matches and the National Air Gun Events at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/monthly-air-rifle-and-air-pistol-matches/.
April 2022 Monthly Match Results – Anniston:
3×20 Rifle:
Precision:
- Isabella Baldwin, 17, Nashville, Tennessee – 696.1
- Carley Seabrooke, 15, Helena, Alabama – 686.6
- Grayson Ellis, 16, Anniston, Alabama – 683.1
Sporter:
- Aarthe Govindaswamy, 17, Brentwood, Tennessee – 574.4
- Jesse Harwood, 14, Kingston Springs, Tennessee – 557.3
- George Wright, 14, Oxford, Alabama – 551.0
60 Shot Rifle:
Open:
- Matias Kiuru, 23, Murray, Kentucky – 619.4
- Martina Gratz, 19, Sigel, Illinois – 616.8
- Kenlee Ewton, 17, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee – 614.9
Junior:
- Martina Gratz, 19, Sigel, Illinois – 616.8
- Kenlee Ewton, 17, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee – 614.9
- Grayson Ellis, 16, Anniston, Alabama – 610.4
60 Shot Pistol:
- Nathalia Tobar, 34, Phenix City, Alabama – 565
- Stephanie Fryer, 37, Colorado Springs, Colorado – 560
- SSG Sandra Uptagrafft, 51, Phenix City, Alabama – 560
ISSF Elimination Final:
Rifle:
- Martina Gratz, 19, Sigel, Illinois – 247.5
- Matias Kiuru, 23, Murray, Kentucky – 247.3
- Scott Patterson, 20, Fairfax Station, Virginia – 226.4
Pistol:
- SSG Sandra Uptagrafft, 51, Phenix City, Alabama – 560
- Nathalia Tobar, 34, Phenix City, Alabama – 565
- Stephanie Fryer, 37, Colorado Springs, Colorado – 560
April 2022 Monthly Match Results – Camp Perry:
3×20 Rifle:
Precision:
- Katrina Demerle, 17, Hamilton, Ohio – 697.5
- Emme Walrath, 16, Kenosha, WIsconsin – 695.6
- Bremen Butler, 17, Fort Wayne, Indiana – 690.7
Sporter:
- Katelyn Hardie, 15, Wyoming, New York – 615.5
- Carter Freeman, 16, Grove City, Ohio – 584.8
- Alysaa Stevens, 14, Maineville, Ohio – 574.0
60 Shot Rifle:
Open and Junior:
- Emme Walrath, 16, Kenosha, WIsconsin – 624.2
- Katrina Demerle, 17, Hamilton, Ohio – 617.2
- Claudia Muzik, 16, Green Springs, Ohio – 614.6
60 Shot Pistol:
Open:
- Timothy Schmeltzer, 25, Greenville, Michigan – 565-14X
- Anthony Lutz, 33, Orient, Ohio – 564-15X
- David Lange, 53, Glen Rock, New Jersey – 550-10X
Junior:
- Blaine Simpson, 16, Sidney, Ohio – 548-9X
- Larissa Seiler, 17, Plymouth, Michigan – 490-5X
- Blake Hankins, 12, Lansing, Michigan – 432-1X
ISSF Elimination Final:
Rifle:
- Katrina Demerle, 17, Hamilton, Ohio – 246.2
- Emme Walrath, 16, Kenosha, Wisconsin – 245.4
- Lara Spanic, 20, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 224.1
Pistol:
- Anthony Lutz, 33, Orient, Ohio – 234.2
- Timothy Schmeltzer, 25, Greenville, Michigan – 231.3
- Andrew Esposito, 38, Andover, New Jersey – 206.1
Find a complete list of results of the April Monthly Matches on the CMP Competition Tracker page at https://ct.thecmp.org/2022AprilMMOhioResults for Camp Perry and https://ct.thecmp.org/2022AprilMMAlabamaResults for Anniston.
Weekly Air Range Opportunities:
The CMP South Competition Center and the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center conduct Open Public Nights every week, where individuals of all ages are welcome to try their hands at air gun. The ranges are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST at Camp Perry and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST in Anniston. Guests may also visit the ranges by appointment Monday through Thursday. Learn more about the ranges at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.
— By Ashley Brugnone, 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.