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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...

Honoring My Grandad: Shooting the World War I Springfield with a Warner & Swasey Musket Sight

Submitted by Robert Cantrell (Edited by the CMP) Hello! My name is Robert Cantrell, and I am just a run-of-the-mill...

GCA – CMP Master Marksman Program Update

Published by the Garand Collector’s Association, GCA Journal – Winter 2023 It has now been a year since the GCA...

Talladega Marksmanship Park to Hold Steyr Academy Courses in April

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced it will be hosting...

Granbury, de Jesus Find Repeat Wins at 2024 JROTC Nationals

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The precision class at the 2024 JROTC National Three-Position Championship...

In Memoriam: Joe DeCosta, National Matches Icon

By Matt Sandwisch, CMP Safety Officer/National Match Foreman On Thursday, March 21, Joseph M. DeCosta passed away. He was 91....

O’Donnell Leads Pistol Events at 2024 Talladega Spring Classic

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – John O’Donnell, 66, of St. Louis, Mo., was a force at...

CMP Offering Special Indoor March Madness Competition at Camp Perry

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Looking for an entertaining night out with friends, family or maybe even a unique...

CMP Club News: Leominster Sportsmen’s Association Hosts First M1 Rifle Match

Submitted by Steve Brousseau, Member Garand Collectors Association (GCA) The Leominster Sportsmen’s Association (LSA) of Massachusetts recently held its first...

CMP Welcomes Brig. Gen. Lalor as Guest Speaker at JROTC Awards Ceremony

On March 23, 2024, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will host the JROTC Three-Position National Championships awards ceremony – recognizing...

CMP’s Petrarca Range at Camp Perry Opens for 2024 Season

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its outdoor electronic target line, located on...