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CMP Awards Over $300,000 in Scholarships to Marksmanship Athletes for 2024-2025

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Scholarship Committee has presented 142 scholarships to outstanding junior marksmen and women for the 2024-2025...

Hefty Participation Marks CMP’s 2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Regional Matches

The top athletes have been determined for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championship! The event was...

CMP’s National Matches Educational Clinics Offer Something for Everyone

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Ready to learn about marksmanship? The National Matches at Camp Perry, facilitated by the...

Sign Up for CMP’s 2024 Talladega D-Day Event, Now Featuring Shotgun!

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Mark your calendars as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts the annual Talladega D-Day...

Winning Design Chosen for CMP’s 2024 John C. Garand Logo Contest

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The votes are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Garand Match logo...

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...

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...

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!...

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,...

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...

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...

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...