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CMP’s Jim Henderson Headlines 2026 First Shot Ceremony

CAMP PERRY, Ohio –The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to announce all the exciting details of the First Shot...

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CMP Partner: SDS Arms 

CMP’s Partners play a vital role in the success of our programs by providing support, expertise and collaboration.  Their shared...

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CMP Revives Speed Event at 2026 Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Tournament

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the return of the popular Speed Event for...

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CMP Partner: Criterion Barrels 

CMP’s Partners play a vital role in the success of our programs by providing support, expertise and collaboration.  Their shared...

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Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2026 Talladega 600 Marksmanship Event

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Talladega 600, set for Nov. 7-15,...

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CMP Recognizes Overall Athletes from 2026 CMP 3P Regionals

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the overall winners from the 2026 CMP Three-Position Regionals Championships! The...

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Register Today for CMP’s National Pistol Matches & Clinics

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Reserve your spot today for the 2026 National Pistol Matches, taking the firing line July 11-18...

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Register Now: CMP’s 2026 Western CMP Games Rifle/Pistol Matches in Phoenix!

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2026 Western CMP Games! Set at the...

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CMP Partner: Lockton Affinity Outdoors

The following information is being sent to Civilian Marksmanship Program’s community on behalf of Lockton Affinity, LLC, a licensed insurance...

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Civilian Marksmanship Program Announces $10 Million Challenge Grant for Wyoming State Shooting Complex

ANNISTON, Ala. — The Board of Directors of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce the approval of a...

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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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