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CMP Announces Return of Advanced Maintenance Rifle Classes in 2024

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  After a long hiatus, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...

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CMP’s New Sightline Esports Game for Home Training Available to Users in November

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Calling all gamers! As part of its...

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Over 100 Guests, New Products Connect at CMP’s Inaugural Premier Shooting Expo

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – On Oct. 18, 2023,...

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Ohio Local Bryan Scott Earns Nationally Recognized Marksmanship Badge

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Bryan Scott, 55, of Clyde, Ohio, has...

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CMP Welcomes New State Directors: Maine, Delaware and Tennessee

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like...

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Carlson Breaks Decade-old Rifle Score at 2023 Western Fall Classic

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Phoenix, Ariz. – At the 2023 Western Fall Classic,...

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CMP Competition Centers Hold Special Range Events 

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – To...

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CMP’s 2023 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Championships Open for Registration

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP)...

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CMP Offers Distinguished Marksman Badge for Disabled Competitors

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer As an ambassador of marksmanship for all...

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Junior Pistol Athlete Highlight: Tanya Chowdary

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer “It’s hard to express what exactly draws...

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CMP Competition Center Air Gun Range: FAQs

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Did you know there are accessible indoor...

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CMP to Present Up to $335,000 in Scholarships to Senior Students in 2024

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer To continue its efforts in supporting young...

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