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CMP Announces Changes to 2026 National Matches Rifle Team Events

For those team match competitors looking to avoid early morning squadding and becoming a mosquito buffet on the range, the...

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Sign Up Now for National Smallbore, Air Gun Events at Camp Perry

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Join us on the firing line for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2026 National Smallbore and...

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Liming Claims Multiple Pistol Wins at 2026 Talladega Spring Classic

TALLADEGA, Ala. – SSG Christopher Liming, 52, of Tampa, FL, attended his first Talladega Spring Classic in March and took...

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Register Today for CMP’s New England Games & Highpower Matches

JERICHO, Vt. – Registration is now available for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual New England Games and Highpower Rifle...

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Floyd Central Claims Historic Win as Allen, Prince Earn New Records at 2026 JROTC 3P Nationals

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – For the first time in nine years, three-position precision has...

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CMP Announces Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek as the 2026 JROTC National Awards Guest Speaker

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce Lieutenant General Gary Cheek, U.S. Army (Retired), as the honored guest...

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CMP Introduces New Partner Webpage to Highlight Current Professional Connections

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce a new webpage dedicated to recognizing like-minded entities who assist us...

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CMP to Partner with Road Warriors Foundation for New Event in May

REGISTER TODAY TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to introduce the Marksmanship Challenge for the Road...

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CLUB NEWS

Reading Rebels Hit the Season Running and Have Not Stopped… Submitted by Maureen Trickett, Massachusetts State Director & CMP Club...

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CMP RELEASES 2026 SMALLBORE AND AIR GUN RULEBOOKS

CMP 2026 Rulebooks for the Disciplines of Smallbore Rifle Position, Smallbore Rifle Prone, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Are Now...

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CMP Accepting Applications for 2026 National Matches Support Team

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) needs you! The organization is currently seeking individuals who would like to become valued members...

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Air Force Athletes Raise the Bar During 2026 JROTC Service Championships

Through the weekends of Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-14, a group of over 980 youth cadets participated in the annual...

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