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CMP Announces 2025 Monthly Matches Air Gun League Results

CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – With the Monthly Air Gun Matches season complete for 2025, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

Civilian Marksmanship Program Holiday Operating Schedule Announcement

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced adjustments to its operating schedule in observance of the upcoming holidays. The following...

Merson Earns EIC Points, Multiple Wins in First CMP Western Games Appearance

PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of Oct. 16-23, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the 2025 Western CMP Games...

Young Morgan Duo Tops CMP’s 2025 Talladega 5K Range Run

TALLADEGA, Ala. – The 2025 Talladega 5K Range Run & 1K Fun Run, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP),...

CMP Custom Shop’s 2026 Advanced Maintenance Class — A Legacy of Learning and Craftsmanship Continues

Anniston, Ala. — The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Custom Shop is proud to announce registration is now open for the...

Where Learning Meets Legacy: The National Matches Clinics

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor At this year’s First Shot Ceremony, the CEO & Chairman of the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

CMP Set to Host Community Events at Judith Legerski Competition Center

ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama to...

CMP Hosts Public Veterans Day, Holiday Events at Gary Anderson Competition Center

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to check out our upcoming community events for all...

CMP Announces New Training and Education Manager, Hank Gray!

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to introduce our new Training and Education Manager, Hank Gray! Gray has been...

CMP Welcomes Four New State Directors

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors are representatives who help boost marksmanship programs by providing leadership, resources, program information,...

CMP Partnering With Lockton Affinity for Club and Member Insurance

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to provide clubs and community members with new access to a wide selection...

CMP Hosts Holiday Open House at Indoor Marksmanship Facility, with Free Admission

ANNISTON, Ala. – On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) welcomes you to tour the Judith Legerski CMP...