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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...

Eddy, Tobar Prado and Fiori Lead Inaugural Alabama Airgun and Smallbore Cup

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Formerly known as the Dixie Double, the Alabama Airgun &...

BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL FINALS COMPETITOR

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Finals start with the presentation of the eight finalists to spectators. Finals at major Junior...

CMP’s Gary Anderson Invitational Returns, Featuring New Match Locations

Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Gary Anderson Invitational, featuring an expanded list of match...

McGaffic Earns First Palma Overall Win During CMP’s 2025 National Long Range Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Claiming the Coats Brown Memorial Trophy and the overall aggregate...

Lewis, Kirschenmann Reach New Records During 2025 National Games Rifle Matches

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The National Rifle Matches have been an institution at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Site...

Registration Now Open for the 2026 Advanced Maintenance Class

ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce registration is officially open for the 2026 Advanced...

SPC Amber Kingshill Marks Mountain Man History at 2025 National Trophy Rifle Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – SPC Amber Kingshill, 22, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit...

Register Now for CMP’s 2025 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Championships

It’s time to sign up for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship! Registration officially opens Oct....

Prestigious President’s Match Sees Unprecedented Ending During 2025 National Trophy Rifle Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Ask any traveler to the annual National Rifle Matches which...

CMP State Directors Attend Ohio Governor’s Annual Fish Fry to Celebrate Sportsmen

Submitted by Russ & Vickie Evans, Ohio CMP State Directors Vickie and I have attended the Ohio Department of Natural...

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

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) welcomes you to tour our indoor facility, the Gary Anderson CMP...