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TALLADEGA, Ala. – If you’re searching for more Sporting Clays opportunities or want to get started within the discipline, here’s...

TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to host the 2026 Premier Shooting Expo – an extensive...

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts the annual Talladega D-Day event, set for...

All Junior Athletes Should See Shooting as a Sport that Offers an Exciting Future By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus These...

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), in partnership with Lake Erie Arms (LEA), is excited to announce the upcoming LEA/CMP Junior Rifle...

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the return of our Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition! Registration is open...

By Jim Henderson, CMP Pistol Manager Not too many years ago, I would have told you I would never visit...

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn real competition practice before the annual National Matches...

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The 2026 Camp Perry Open welcomed 270 individuals from across...

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to announce a substantially enhanced Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 school year, now...

BUTNER, N.C. – Sign up today for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2026 Eastern CMP Games! Registration is now open!...

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to announce the Title Sponsor of the 2026 CMP Bianchi...