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CMP Announces Schedule for 2026 Monthly Air Gun Matches, Plus Smallbore!
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has released its lineup of 2026 Monthly Matches, featuring...
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Juniors: Learn Skills from Collegiate Athletes at CMP’s 2026 Junior Rifle Camps
Registration is now open for the 2026 Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Junior Rifle Camps, a premier series of hands-on, informative...
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Heightened Participation Marks 2025 Gary Anderson Invitational
Regarded as one of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) most anticipated youth events of the year, the Gary Anderson Invitational...
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CMP’s 10th Anniversary of the Talladega 600 Sets New Attendance Record
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Back in November, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the 10th firing of the Talladega 600. With...
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CMP Now Accepting Vendors for 2026 Premier Shooting Expo in Alabama
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Calling all businesses! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) needs your help in conducting the 2026 Premier Shooting...
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CMP Hosts USA Shooting Winter Air Gun Event
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Recently, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) played host to the 2025 USA Shooting Winter Air Gun...
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Final Scores Announced for 2025-2026 JROTC Three-Position Postal Championship
The results are in for the 2025-2026 JROTC Three-Position Postal Air Rifle Championship! The competition was facilitated by the Civilian...
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Sign Up Now for the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Competition
HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament! The second...
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CEO Update Fall/Winter 2025
As we close out another remarkable year of marksmanship training, competition, responsible firearm stewardship and the firearms sales that make...
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Record Attendance Marks the 2025 New England CMP Games
JERICHO, Vt. – Over 250 individuals traveled to the foothills of the Green Mountains to attend the 2025 New England...
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CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for All Skill Levels Offered in Ohio, Alabama in 2026
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; Anniston, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its popular...
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CMP’s Talladega Spring Classic Returns in 2026
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars for the 2026 Talladega Spring Classic – featuring...
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