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CMP Summer Rifle Camps Host Over 460 Juniors Across the Country in 2022

Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) presents a series of hands-on, informative camps for junior air rifle and...

Register Today for CMP’s Talladega 600 Marksmanship Event

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Registration has begun for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 8th annual Talladega 600 marksmanship event! Featuring...

Family Brings Three Generations to CMP’s 2022 National Games Matches at Camp Perry

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Three generations of the Williams family were represented on the ranges of Camp Perry this...

Marine and Son Compete at National Matches While Boosting Marksmanship Awareness

This year, MSgt Nick Capko, 38, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, returned to the Camp Perry National Matches after more than...

Sign Up Today for American Legion’s 2022 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Tournament

Registration for the American Legion’s 33rd Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Tournament, which provides sporter and precision competitors an opportunity...

Talented Junior Rifle Duo Ryan and Tyler Wee Catch ‘Fire’ Again in National Win

Ryan Wee, 17, and his brother Tyler, 15, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, are used to sharing. They share...

Potterfields Donate Jefferson Building to Civilian Marksmanship Program

The Civilian Marksmanship Program announced today that it received a generous personal donation from Larry and Brenda Potterfield, including...

CMP’s Annual Anniston Dixie Doubles Air Gun Match Returns – with the Famous Target Sprint!

ANNISTON, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 13th annual Anniston Dixie Doubles Air...

Fitzpatrick Earns Multiple Wins During 2022 Camp Perry National Long Range Matches

SP4 Adam Fitzpatrick, 26, of Columbus, Georgia, had an impressive showing at the 2022 National Matches – leading overall...

CMP Sees Over 580 Entries During 2022 National Air Gun Events at Camp Perry

The 2022 National Air Gun events, held as part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Matches, welcomed over...

Register Today for CMP’s 2022 Oklahoma Games Rifle and Pistol Event

Dear CMP Oklahoma Games Competitors, Although we were hopeful for yet another return to the Oklahoma City Gun Club...

CMP’s Judy Legerski Receives Ohio National Guard Award, Announces Retirement

On July 12, 2022, Maj. Gen. John C. Harris, Jr., Ohio adjutant general, presented the Ohio Commendation award to...