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Registration Now Open for CMP’s 2027 Camp Perry Open Air Event

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open air gun...

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USAMU’s Maddalena, Roe Take Top Spots in 2026 National Matches Smallbore & Air Rifle

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – At the 2026 National Three-Position Smallbore & Air Gun Championships, SSG Sagen Maddalena, 33, and SGT...

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2026 National Matches Close with Significant Participation Gains

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus For the second year in a row, the National Matches that were conducted by the...

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CMP’s Monthly Matches Return for Fall Season

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the return of its Monthly Matches lineup to close out the 2026 air gun...

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Morales, Middletown Post 151 Earn Historic Wins During 2026 CMP Three-Position National Championships

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – In June, Bryan Morales, 17, of Middletown Post 151 from New York, recorded a historic win...

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CMP Announces Additional Camp Perry Long-Range Matches for 2026

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – For those wanting another chance to take the firing line before the year ends, the Civilian...

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ALLAN CORS — A REVERED SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER — 1936-2026

A founding member of the CMP Board of Directors, Allan D. Cors, passed away on the 9th of August. Allan Cors was...

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From Mentored to Mentors: Mariner Coaches Pay Championship Lessons Forward

Submitted by Bryan F. Williams, Coach, Mariner Leadership Academy (JROTC) A culture of mentorship helped build Mariner’s championship program. Now...

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CMP Breaks Ground on Facility to Strengthen Marksmanship Training and Athlete Development

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On Monday, Aug. 3, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony of a...

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A CALL FOR THREE-POSITION RIFLE RULE RECOMMENDATIONS

A New Three-Position Air Rifle Rulebook is Due for Release in September Three-Position Air Rifle shooting has become the most...

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CMP Triples Attendance at 2026 Talladega Premier Expo Event

TALLADEGA, Ala. – On June 27, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its third Premier Expo, an outdoor tradeshow held...

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CMP Announces New Chief Competitions Officers

With the goal of applying more focus to our growing field of events, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled...

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