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CMP Hosts March Monthly Archery Match at Talladega Marksmanship Park

TALLADEGA, Ala. – On March 11-12, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its second 3D Archery Match of the...

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New Event Added to CMP’s National Matches Long Range Series in 2023

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Long Range series will again be fired July 31 through Aug. 5, 2023,...

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Cranford Takes Main Event at Talladega’s March Monthly Sporting Clays Match

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Chuck Cranford, 56, of Albertville, AL, was the High Overall competitor in the Main Event category...

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Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2023 Talladega D-Day Marksmanship Event

Mark your calendars as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will again welcome competitors and guests to its annual Talladega...

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Engelmeier Memoire Part 3:

Inspired by the many adventures he experienced as a member of the Air Force Pistol Marksmanship Team back in...

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CMP BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: LTG GARY CHEEK

The CMP Board of Directors is currently comprised of 9 individuals who share the same common interest: advancing marksmanship...

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Ohio Local Marks 50th Straight National Matches Appearance

Since 1907, the National Rifle & Pistol Matches have been a staple event on the historic grounds of Camp...

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CMP Welcomes Maj. Gen. Munera as Guest Speaker at JROTC Awards Ceremony

On March 25, 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will host the JROTC Three-Position National Championships awards ceremony –...

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CMP BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: WILL DANTZLER

The CMP Board of Directors is currently comprised of 9 individuals who share the same common interest: advancing marksmanship...

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CMP COLLEGIATE RIFLE TEAM FEATURE: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

CMP plans to feature each of our country’s great Rifle Teams and learn a little bit more about collegiate...

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Champions are Built

Submitted by Rich Weiser, Scopos Architect / WFHS Titan Rifle Assistant Coach I will start with the fact that...

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CMP Sees Large Turnout During Inaugural Talladega Quarterly Matches

TALLADEGA, Ala. – On Feb. 23, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its first installment of the new Talladega...

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