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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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CMP Welcomes New Board Chair and CEO Gerald O’Keefe

Gerald O’Keefe, former Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Board Vice Chairman, has recently assumed the role of Chairman and CEO...

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CMP Holds 2022 State Director Workshop

On the weekend of Nov. 12-13, 2022, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors assembled at Talladega Marksmanship Park...

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CMP Western Games Return to Arizona in 2023 with New Pistol Bundle Offer

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Western CMP Games and Highpower Matches is set to return to the Ben Avery...

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Junior Katrina Demerle Earns Historic Distinguished Air Rifle Badge #1

Katrina Demerle, 17, of Hamilton, Ohio, has earned the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Distinguished Air Rifle Badge #1. The...

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CMP’s Annual Dixie Double Air Match Sees Historic Turnout in 2022

ANNISTON, Ala. – Celebrating its 14th year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Dixie Double air rifle and air...

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CMP Instructors Oversee Youth Civil Air Patrol Event in Ohio

MARENGO, Ohio – On Oct. 29, 2022, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) facilitated a youth Civil Air Patrol (CAP)...

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CMP to Present Four $20,000 Scholarships, Other Notable Updates for 2023

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce four new scholarships named in honor of distinguished members of...

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CMP Announces Retirement of Three Prominent Board Members

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the retirement of three long-time Board members: Judith Legerski (Chairman),...

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CMP & Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club Set to Host Bianchi Cup Action Shooting Competition in 2023

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the addition of the Bianchi Cup International...

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2022-2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Rules Released

2022-2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Rules Released By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) shooting is the most...

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CMP Announces New Corporation Mission and Vision

To better reflect its Nationwide responsibility for marksmanship excellence, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has updated its mission and...

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