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2025 GLOCK Annual Shoot and Gunny Challenge

The GLOCK Annual Shoot XXXII and Gunny Challenge XXI will be held September 19th – 21st at the CMP Marksmanship...

CMP Returns to Vermont for the 2025 New England Highpower Rifle & CMP Games Matches

Jericho, Vt. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the return of the New England CMP Highpower Rifle and...

“I Was in Shock”: Maggie Palfrey’s Unforgettable Win at CMP 3P Nationals

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor On the western banks of Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio, 226 of the best...

Shirley Claims Individual Title at 2025 CMP National 3P Championship

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Bethany Shirley, 18, of Walton County 4-H, GA, was the...

Camp Perry Veteran, Olympic Silver Medalist Highlights CMP’s 2025 First Shot Ceremony

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On July 14, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the annual First Shot Ceremony (the traditional...

The CMP Launches Exciting New “Buy Now” Sales Site for Legacy Non-Reclaimed M1 Surplus Rifles

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce a major new opportunity for collectors, shooters, and patriotic firearm enthusiasts...

IT’S BULLSEYE COMPETITION WEEK

Lake Erie Arms has partnered with CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) for a full week of Bullseye Competition. This style of...

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...