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North Dakota Highpower Clinic May 3-5

The Bismarck Mandan Rifle and Pistol Association is hosting a Highpower Rifle Clinic and Matches May 3-5.  Friday afternoon at...

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CMP Set to Host Second Annual Premier Shooting Expo in Alabama

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites community guests and vendors to...

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CMP Offering Over $30,000 in Prizes at 2024 Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Event

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament!...

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Reading Rifle Hosts Expert, Junior Highpower Clinic in April

Submitted by Maureen Trickett, CMP Massachusetts State Director Reading Rifle and Revolver Club, one of New England’s oldest highpower clubs,...

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Mid-Range Match Filling, More Long Range and Surplus Ammo Available at CMP’s 2024 Eastern Games

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer BUTNER, N.C. – Competitors, start planning! Only a few open spots remain for the...

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CMP UPDATE: APRIL 2024

This is the second semi-annual update to CMP’s many loyal customers and competitors. I’ll continue to issue these semi-annually to...

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Vendors: Reserve Your Spot on the Famous National Matches Commercial Row!

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Calling all vendors! Reservations are now being accepted by the...

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Honoring My Grandad: Shooting the World War I Springfield with a Warner & Swasey Musket Sight

Submitted by Robert Cantrell (Edited by the CMP) Hello! My name is Robert Cantrell, and I am just a run-of-the-mill...

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GCA – CMP Master Marksman Program Update

Published by the Garand Collector’s Association, GCA Journal – Winter 2023 It has now been a year since the GCA...

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Talladega Marksmanship Park to Hold Steyr Academy Courses in April

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced it will be hosting...

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Granbury, de Jesus Find Repeat Wins at 2024 JROTC Nationals

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The precision class at the 2024 JROTC National Three-Position Championship...

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In Memoriam: Joe DeCosta, National Matches Icon

By Matt Sandwisch, CMP Safety Officer/National Match Foreman On Thursday, March 21, Joseph M. DeCosta passed away. He was 91....

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