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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Hosts Alabama Best Warrior Event

On Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG) Best Warrior Mystery...

CROSMAN CHALLENGER ARMORER COURSE

WHAT: Become a Certified Crosman Challenger Repair Center. Learn how to repair Challengers (repair bolt assemblies, replace gauges, hammer springs, trigger adjustments,...

Nine USA Shooting Athletes Earned International Distinguished Badges in 2023

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus With all of the 2023 ISSF and WSPS international shooting competitions that count towards the...

CMP Bianchi Cup Action Shooting Competition Set to Return in 2024

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament!...

Improve Skills, Work Toward College Opportunities at CMP’s 2024 Junior Rifle Camps

Each year, the CMP hosts a premier series of hands-on, informative Junior Rifle Camps for high school-age students and coaches...

Brandon Evans Earns Three-Position Smallbore Badge #1

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Brandon Evans, 19, of Poquoson, Va., is the recipient of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...

Shirley, Welter Claim Wins at 2023 Gary Anderson Invitational

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer A total of 330 junior sporter and precision air rifle athletes arrived in Ohio...

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...