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CMP Introduces Redesigned Fall Marksmanship Competition in Alabama

ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new fall marksmanship tradition – the Alabama...

Register Today for the CMP’s 2025 Western Games, Now With Long Range

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Those interested in rifle and pistol activities should mark their calendars for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP)...

CMP Auction Moves to GunBroker.com

The final listings on the current CMP Auction site will end on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM CENTRAL. The...

Cavin Marks Multiple Event Records at CMP’s 2025 Talladega D-Day Event

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Chance Cavin, 38, of Madison, MS, set not one, not two,...

CMP Announces New Website Launch for Talladega Marksmanship Park

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the launch of a new website, dedicated solely to Talladega Marksmanship...

2026 CMP Action Pistol World Championships Announced for Toowoomba, Australia

Toowoomba, Queensland – Target Pistol Australia in conjunction with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Pistol Shooting Queensland (PSQ) and Toowoomba...

Zaun Tops Prone 6400 Aggregate in First National Smallbore Appearance

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – In her first appearance at the National Smallbore Matches, Katie...

Fiori Tops 3P Smallbore, Air Rifle Aggregate During 2025 National Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Peter Fiori, 25, of Lebanon, NJ, topped the podium as...

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 Talladega...

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...