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Bruce Piatt Marks Memorable Win During Inaugural CMP Bianchi Cup

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer HALLSVILLE, Mo. – During the 2023 Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol...

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Garand Collectors Association Donates $30,000 to CMP Scholarships for 2023

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer Along with the $218,000 in scholarships awarded by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) in...

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Junior Feature: Bremen Butler

By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer Award-winning marksman Bremen Butler got a first glimpse into her successful future in...

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Turner Obtains Multiple Pistol EIC Wins at May Talladega Quarterly Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer On the weekend of May 13-14, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the second...

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CMP Club News: Parker County Sportsman Club Holds First CMP Rifle Match

Submitted by Brent McCallum POOLVILLE, Texas – Rifle Match Director Frank Bliss, assisted by Jon Kitts, conducted the Parker...

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Walhalla JROTC Rifle Athletes Maintain Colorful Tradition on the Range

Athletes of the Walhalla High School Army JROTC rifle team from Walhalla, South Carolina, really stand out on the...

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Petrarca Range Open on Mondays to the Public

By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer Each summer, competitors from around the country travel to Camp Perry in Port...

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Pistol Champion Suman Sanghera Sweeps 2023 Camp Perry Open Events

On the weekend of May 19-22, Suman Sanghera, 17, of Great Falls, VA, returned to the Camp Perry Open...

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CMP Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to Marksmanship Athletes for 2023-2024 School Year

After careful review, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has presented 114 scholarships to outstanding junior marksmen through the CMP...

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Schachle Adds Two Event Records During 2023 Eastern CMP Games 

Keith Schachle, 64, of Jasper, GA, made his mark at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Eastern Games, Pistol and...

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In Memoriam: Larry Pendergrass (1939-2023)

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is saddened to announce the passing of Major Larry Pendergrass, U. S. Army, Ret.,...

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Register Today for CMP’s New England Games, Highpower Rifle and Pistol Matches

JERICHO, Vt. – Registration is now available for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual New England Games, Highpower Rifle...

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