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CMP Announces Full Use of Electronics at 2025 National Rifle Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer  CAMP PERRY, Ohio – After years of testing, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is...

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Shirley Claims Second Win at 2024 Gary Anderson Invitational

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer A total of 397 junior sporter and precision air rifle athletes arrived in Ohio...

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Bill Fairless Earns Distinguished Rifleman Badge with M1 Garand

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Bill Fairless, 71, of Vienna, Ill., finally earned his Distinguished Rifleman Badge after decades...

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Sonti Finds Multiple Pistol Titles During 2024 CMP Talladega 600

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Pistol competitor Jared Sonti, 25, of Kempner, TX, made his name known...

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CMP, Lake Erie Arms Introduce New Indoor Rimfire Rifle League

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer MILAN, Ohio – After completing a successful Bullseye Pistol League in the fall, the...

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Marksmanship Enthusiast Donates Nearly $80,000 in Firearms to the CMP

By Kaylee Hayden, CMP Auction Sales Associate Roger Jarmon has been a valued and dedicated customer of the Civilian Marksmanship...

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CMP’s Talladega Spring Classic Returns in 2025 with USAMU-led Training

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars for the 2025 Talladega Spring Classic – featuring...

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CMP’s Camp Perry Open Event Returns in January 2025

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Camp Perry Open welcomes adult and junior athletes for air rifle and air...

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CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for All Skill Levels Offered in Ohio, Alabama in 2025

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its popular...

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CMP Offers Indoor Open Public Marksmanship, Simulators Every Week 

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer  CAMP PERRY, Ohio – As a member of the Port Clinton community for nearly...

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Hundreds Browse and Test Fire Products at CMP’s 2024 Premier Expo

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The 2024 Talladega Premier Expo, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) own...

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CMP Announces Olympic Silver Medalist SGT Maddalena as 2025 First Shot Speaker

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Mark your calendars! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled...

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