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Orr Sets New National Record at CMP’s 2025 Three-Position Air Rifle Regionals

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Top athletes have been confirmed for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Regional Air...

Linse, Hitt Lead Aggregate Events at CMP’s 2025 Talladega Spring Classic

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – SPC Zevin Linse, 22, of Columbus, GA, claimed multiple service rifle...

Friends, Family of Michael Randall Give Great Donation to CMP Scholarships

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer This year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was honored to receive a tremendous charitable...

Burrell, Wells Earn Overall Titles at 2025 JROTC National Championship

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – It’s fitting that the 2025 JROTC Three-Position National Championship was...

Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2025 Talladega D-Day Event

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts the...

FINALS AND HOW TO CONDUCT THEM

By Gary Anderson, DCME Finals are now a vital part of shooting—today’s Junior athletes need to learn about finals and...

Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2025 Eastern Games in North Carolina

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer BUTNER, N.C. – Register today for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 Eastern CMP...

Three USA Shooting Athletes Earned International Distinguished Badges in 2024

2024 awardees included a two-time Championship of the Americas gold medalist, an Olympic silver medalist and a Junior World Champion....

Own a Legendary Piece of Military History – The CMP M1C Sniper Rifle Auction!

Attention Collectors, Historians, and Firearms Enthusiasts! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to present a never-before-seen opportunity to own...

Competition for the ‘Big Head’

Submitted by David Sparks As a former Police Officer and current firearms instructor, there is not a lot for someone...

CMP Offers Condensed Schedule, More Mid-Range for 2025 National Mid/Long Range Series

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced a condensed schedule...

CMP Set to Host National Matches Warm-Up Events in Ohio

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn real competition...