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CMP Installs New Megalink Air Gun Targets at Ohio, Alabama Ranges

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the installation of new electronic...

Local Couple Finds Shared Hobby Through CMP’s Air Gun Center

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer You might say that Tom and Joan Kerbel met by “accident” – that is,...

A Preview of 2024 CMP Competition Rules

By Gary Anderson, DCME The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) now sponsors a comprehensive rifle and pistol competition program that is...

NRA Awards Two Youth Shooters with the Outstanding Achievement Youth Award

By Kelly Farmer, Community Outreach Program Lead, National Rifle Association The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Outstanding Achievement Youth Awards were...

BREAKING NEWS: CMP Adds New Divisions to Bianchi Cup, Action Pistol Program

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is announcing new divisions for adults and juniors that will be implemented at the 2024...

CMP Sees Record Attendance at 2023 Talladega 600

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Talladega 600 hit an impressive...

Beard Tops Inaugural Smallbore Event at CMP’s Annual Dixie Double

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Over the Nov. 3 weekend, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)...

CMP Announces Return of Advanced Maintenance Rifle Classes in 2024

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer After a long hiatus, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Maintenance Clinics will be returning...

CMP’s New Sightline Esports Game for Home Training Available to Users in November

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Calling all gamers! As part of its mission to promote the safe use of...

Over 100 Guests, New Products Connect at CMP’s Inaugural Premier Shooting Expo

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – On Oct. 18, 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its...

Ohio Local Bryan Scott Earns Nationally Recognized Marksmanship Badge

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Bryan Scott, 55, of Clyde, Ohio, has reached an accomplishment many set out to...

CMP Welcomes New State Directors: Maine, Delaware and Tennessee

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the addition of three new...