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First Paris 2024 Olympians for USA Shooting to be Selected in Anniston Alabama

Courtesy of Brittany Nelson, USA Shooting PR and Communications Manager USA Shooting’s air gun Olympic Trials part three, where the...

CMP Releases Esports Combine 2: Sightline Sandstorm

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the launch of Combine 2...

CMP Offers GSMM Master Instructor, Range Officer Training Courses in 2024

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its lineup of Master Instructor and Range...

CMP to Host Part 3 of 2024 Olympic Trials in January

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is privileged to announce USA Shooting has selected the...

Become Part of CMP’s Growing Network of Affiliated Clubs

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The CMP upholds an Affiliated Club program that provides special benefits to those involved. ...

CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Hosts Alabama Best Warrior Event

On Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG) Best Warrior Mystery...

CROSMAN CHALLENGER ARMORER COURSE

WHAT: Become a Certified Crosman Challenger Repair Center. Learn how to repair Challengers (repair bolt assemblies, replace gauges, hammer springs, trigger adjustments,...

Nine USA Shooting Athletes Earned International Distinguished Badges in 2023

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus With all of the 2023 ISSF and WSPS international shooting competitions that count towards the...

CMP Bianchi Cup Action Shooting Competition Set to Return in 2024

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament!...

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

Each year, the CMP hosts a premier series of hands-on, informative Junior Rifle Camps for high school-age students and coaches...

Brandon Evans Earns Three-Position Smallbore Badge #1

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Brandon Evans, 19, of Poquoson, Va., is the recipient of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...

Shirley, Welter Claim Wins at 2023 Gary Anderson Invitational

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer A total of 330 junior sporter and precision air rifle athletes arrived in Ohio...