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CMP Proud to Announce Fiocchi as 2025 First Shot Ceremony Sponsor

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to welcome Fiocchi as the official sponsor of the...

Piatt Marks Eighth Win at 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Tournament

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Despite battling a prolonged cold the entire event, Bruce Piatt, 64, of...

CMP Surplus Rifles – Revised Sales Policy and Procedures

An update from Gerald O’Keefe, Chairman and CEO, Civilian Marksmanship Program During our competitions, I frequently spend time on the...

CMP Hosts First In-Person M1911 Sales Event, Spots Still Available for Remaining Ohio Events

ANNISTON, Ala. – On Friday, June 6, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its first of three in-person sales events...

McMullen County 4-H Shooting Sports Program Sees Rapid Growth

Submitted by Rebekah Adams, McMullen County Extension Intern and McMullen County 4-H Shooting Sports Alumni The McMullen County 4-H Shooting...

Paris Olympic Silver Medalist Highlights CMP’s 2025 First Shot Ceremony

CAMP PERRY, Ohio –The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to announce all the exciting details of the First Shot...

Texas Junior Rifle Team Makes History with a Sibling Success Story

Submitted by Dan Ramsey, Texas Junior Rifle Team, Inc. Texas Distinguished Riflemen and the Texas Junior Rifle Team celebrated a...

NEW RECORDS AND DISTINGUISHED DREAMS AT THE 2025 EASTERN GAMES

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor This year the CMP Eastern Games at Camp Butner had just under 450 competitors from...

CMP Welcomes Decorated Veterans for Enhanced National Matches Junior Clinic

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to team up with Veteran’s Family Brigade to conduct...

CMP, Lake Erie Arms Offer New Pistol Event During 2025 National Matches

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to continue its partnership with Lake Erie Arms by offering a new competition...

Winds Test Competitors During Long Range Warm-Up Event at Camp Perry

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On the weekend of May 31, over 60 competitors participated...

CMP Names 2025-2026 Scholarship Winners

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Scholarship Committee is pleased to present 127 scholarships to outstanding junior marksmen and women for...