Jordan S. Zoot June 18, 2013 at 05:46 pm
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization dedicated to training and…Read More educating U. S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions. The CMP is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills. Links on this page will lead you to more detailed information about the CMP and its programs.
Statutory mission. The federal law enacted in 1996 (Title 36 U. S. Code, 0701-40733) that created the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, Inc. (CPRPFS, the formal legal name of the CMP) mandates these key “functions for the corporation:
(1) To instruct citizens of the United States in marksmanship;
(2) To promote practice and safety in the use of firearms;
(3) To conduct competitions in the use of firearms and to award trophies, prizes, badges, and other insignia to competitors.
The law specifically states: In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the corporation shall give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety, training, and competition for youth and that reach as many youth participants as possible.
Jordan S. Zoot June 18, 2013 at 05:47 pm
Rifles for Rifle SAFS. Rifle SAFS students are required to use the M16 5.56mm service rifle or…Read More commercial rifles of the same type and caliber issued by the school. Personal service rifles may not be used in the Rifle SAFS. HENCE M16 AND AR-15 are specifically used as part of the program.
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All Boards » Festus McMoron June 12, 2013 at 04:09 pm
diane, i'm sick of all you peoples whining and crying that blacks are picked on. there are many…Read More great black families in evanston. you lump every black into one group. we want the gangbanger trouble-making thug out of evanston. do you feel safe living here. i don't step 2 feet outside my home without locking it. after this knifing incident, i'll have my windows rolled up and car doors locked when i see a black male. the thugs have ruined it for all the good ones.
Jordan S. Zoot June 13, 2013 at 02:07 pm
Festus....being a bigot and scared of your shadow doesn't accomplish anything....that's why the…Read More newly passed concealed carry law ought help....dude pulls a knife he gets peekaboo at the barrel of a .45 and lets see how things turn out....I get cut and his pumpkin implodes......better guess he turns tail and runs...reenforcing the rule that you don't win when you bring a knife to a gun fight
Patch reinstates deleted accounts! June 12, 2013 at 02:48 pm
What? Based on your spelling, grammar & punctuation, are you old enough to be posting on Patch?…Read More Just wondering...
Jordan S. Zoot June 13, 2013 at 08:59 am
The writer of the post is illiterate....that is clear. The Evanston Police, in general, do a great…Read More job in this community. There ought be a new category created specifically for membership in a gang that has demonstrated committed acts of violence...it goes back to the first smart thing which Mark Kirk ever said which was locking up each and every one of the 18.5K members of the Gangster Disciples. The second thing that can be done is that each and every law abiding Evanston resident that is legally able to do so should avail themselves of the right to obtain a new Illinois Concealed Carry Permit for a handgun. An armed society is a polite society.
Ellen robinson June 14, 2013 at 06:31 pm
I would like to come but I am confused. It says Wednesday, but the 20th is Thursday. Which day is…Read More it?
Ignatius Williams June 9, 2013 at 11:30 am
This post is borderline-illiterate. You also fail to say where these shows are going to be held.
Phil McGovern June 9, 2013 at 01:24 pm
thanks for the heads up.
I thought most people would simply click on the link.
little did I know....
Phil McGovern June 9, 2013 at 01:29 pm
Thanks for the heads up.
Little did I know.
Thought most people would simply click on the link !
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