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CMP Sees Record Attendance at 2023 Talladega 600

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Talladega 600 hit an impressive...

Beard Tops Inaugural Smallbore Event at CMP’s Annual Dixie Double

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Over the Nov. 3 weekend, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)...

CMP Announces Return of Advanced Maintenance Rifle Classes in 2024

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer After a long hiatus, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Maintenance Clinics will be returning...

CMP’s New Sightline Esports Game for Home Training Available to Users in November

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Calling all gamers! As part of its mission to promote the safe use of...

Over 100 Guests, New Products Connect at CMP’s Inaugural Premier Shooting Expo

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – On Oct. 18, 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its...

Ohio Local Bryan Scott Earns Nationally Recognized Marksmanship Badge

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Bryan Scott, 55, of Clyde, Ohio, has reached an accomplishment many set out to...

CMP Welcomes New State Directors: Maine, Delaware and Tennessee

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the addition of three new...

Carlson Breaks Decade-old Rifle Score at 2023 Western Fall Classic

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Phoenix, Ariz. – At the 2023 Western Fall Classic, Julia Carlson, 47, of Lehi,...

CMP Competition Centers Hold Special Range Events

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – To encourage new visitors to stop by and...

CMP’s 2023 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Championships Open for Registration

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship is officially...

CMP Offers Distinguished Marksman Badge for Disabled Competitors

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer As an ambassador of marksmanship for all citizens and a constant resource for those...

Junior Pistol Athlete Highlight: Tanya Chowdary

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer “It’s hard to express what exactly draws me to pistol, but I believe it...