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Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge, Achievement Pins Get New Updated Look

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Art has been approved for the new EIC .22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge and...

CMP Announces New Positions of Current Staff Members

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH; ANNISTON, AL; TALLADEGA, AL – The growing number of programs and...

Mountaineers Poised for More March Magic; Nanooks Hope to Spoil with Home-Range Advantage at NCAA Rifle Championships

Courtesy of Kevin Neuendorf, USA Shooting COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 10, 2015) March is upon us and that means...

Sign Up Now for One of CMP’s Upcoming Camp Riflery Master Instructor Courses

Become a part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) growing list of Camp Riflery Master Instructors by attending one...

From Mom to Mentor: Maureen Trickett’s Journey As a Female Coach

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer “I always joke with people: The first time someone asks you to volunteer,...

SNIPER VS. COMPETITIVE SHOOTER

Submitted by Steve Sciarabba, Distinguished Rifleman/Presidents 100/M1 Carbine National Winner/US Army Sniper Just within long-range high-power rifle shooting...

Inaugural Match for CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park Set for June 2015

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, AL – Be witness to and take part in a new chapter in marksmanship history at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Talladega...

Top Marksmen Advance After Performances at 2015 JROTC Regional Championships

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Competitors in the JROTC Championship have been whittled down to the best of...

The Best and “Distinguished”– Coach Michael Van Dyke

The following is a story written by a talented junior marksman who attended the 2014 National Trophy Rifle Matches...

Maryland Juniors Excel in Marksmanship and Personal Achievements

Sumbitted by Andrea Miller, Maryland CMP State Director Yulong Jones is being awarded the Top Shot Youth...

Southern Indiana Rifle & Pistol Make Range Improvements, Increase Participation

Submitted by George Eberhardt, Southern Indiana Rifle & Pistol Club Here at the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), we...

Juniors Return for 2015 JROTC Regional Air Rifle Championship

CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Alabama – Young marksmen from Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force Junior Reserve...