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Nine USA Shooting Athletes Earned International Distinguished Badges in 2023

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus With all of the 2023 ISSF and...

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CMP Bianchi Cup Action Shooting Competition Set to Return in 2024

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your...

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Improve Skills, Work Toward College Opportunities at CMP’s 2024 Junior Rifle Camps

Each year, the CMP hosts...

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Brandon Evans Earns Three-Position Smallbore Badge #1

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Brandon Evans, 19, of Poquoson, Va., is the recipient...

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Shirley, Welter Claim Wins at 2023 Gary Anderson Invitational

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer A total of 330 junior sporter and...

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CMP Installs New Megalink Air Gun Targets at Ohio, Alabama Ranges

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited...

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Local Couple Finds Shared Hobby Through CMP’s Air Gun Center

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer You might say that Tom and Joan...

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A Preview of 2024 CMP Competition Rules

By Gary Anderson, DCME The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) now sponsors a comprehensive...

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NRA Awards Two Youth Shooters with the Outstanding Achievement Youth Award

By Kelly Farmer, Community Outreach Program Lead, National Rifle Association The National Rifle...

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BREAKING NEWS: CMP Adds New Divisions to Bianchi Cup, Action Pistol Program

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is announcing new divisions for adults and juniors that will be implemented at...

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CMP Sees Record Attendance at 2023 Talladega 600

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual...

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Beard Tops Inaugural Smallbore Event at CMP’s Annual Dixie Double

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Over the Nov. 3 weekend,...

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