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CMP Welcomes Two New State Directors: Oklahoma and Illinois

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the addition of two new assisting State Directors: Rachael Miller-Lansdown...

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Former Air Force Pistol Member Makes First Camp Perry Visit in 28 Years

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

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CMP Welcomes New State Director: Utah

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the addition of Scott Asbell to the State Director team!...

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Price Leads Pistol 2700 Any Sight and Other Events at CMP’s 2022 Talladega 600

CSM Lee Price, 76, of Surprise, AZ, arrived at the Talladega 600 ready to win. Not only was he...

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CMP COLLEGIATE RIFLE TEAM FEATURE: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

In order to increase awareness of the sport and to provide insight to juniors looking to continue their marksmanship...

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CMP’s Indoor Pistol League Now Available Through April for Affiliated Clubs

Pistol athletes and ranges looking for competitive opportunities during the winter months should look to the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...

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CMP Releases Junior Rifle Camp Schedule for Summer 2023

Those looking for junior athlete learning opportunities in air and smallbore rifle should seek the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP)...

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Baldwin, Bratton Claim Overall Wins During 2022 Gary Anderson Invitational 

Isabella Baldwin, 18, of Nashville, TN, was the 2022 precision air rifle champion during the Gary Anderson Invitational –...

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CMP Welcomes Two New Board Members: John Carson and Dan Durben

With the retirement of three long-time Board members, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce two new...

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Garand Collector’s Association Creates New Master Marksman Program

To acknowledge those who consistently score well in the John C. Garand Match with As-Issued M1 Rifles at designated...

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Alaska JROTC Hosts Memorial Air Rifle Match for Former Athlete

On Nov. 18-19, 2022, 112 air rifle athletes from Anchorage, Mat-Su Valley and Fairbanks, Alaska, participated in the 2022...

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CMP’s Advanced Highpower Clinic Provides Game-Changing Instruction on the Range

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Highpower Clinic, held each year at the annual Camp Perry National Matches in...

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