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Lake, Whidden Claim Overall Wins, F-Class Makes Debut at 2022 National Smallbore Matches

The 2022 National Smallbore Matches, held at Camp Perry and facilitated by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), commemorated its...

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CMP Awards First Distinguished Marksman Badge Points – A Program for Disabled Athletes

As part of its role in the marksmanship community, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is appointed the honor of...

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Jeff Hansen Earns Distinguished Rifleman Badge, Continuing Grandfather’s Hidden Legacy

Jeff Hansen, 52, of Genola, Utah, is the holder of Distinguished Rifleman Badge #2561. His journey began with a...

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Payne Earns Third T-Class Win During 2022 National Rimfire Sporter Match

Blustery winds, not uncommon to the outdoor ranges of Camp Perry, once again spilled over the target line and...

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Shue Adds Two Games Events to Long List of Wins at 2022 National Pistol Matches 

On July 17, Jonathan Shue, 41, of Liberty, North Carolina, claimed not one but two overall wins at the...

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USAMU’s Clegg, Gregoire Claim Prestigious Titles at 2022 National Trophy Pistol Matches

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) proved their talents at the 2022 National...

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Shue, Zero-Lapua Earn Newly Dedicated Trophies During 2022 National Pistol Matches

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The start to the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2022 National Pistol Matches was celebrated through...

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Green Springs Youth Athlete Earns National Distinguished Marksmanship Honor

Claudia Muzik, 16, of Green Springs, Ohio, recently earned her Junior Distinguished Badge – a respected award in the...

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CMP Marks High Attendance at Inaugural Camp Perry National Air Gun Matches 

Over the weekend of July 16-18, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) presented a brand new series of indoor events...

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Henry Leverett Secures Rare International Distinguished Badge in 2022

Pistol athlete Henry Leverett, 21, reached an accomplishment only 538 others have earned before him – an International Distinguished...

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Texas Hill, Walrath Repeat Last Year’s Performances at 2022 National Three-Position Championships

Those in attendance at the 2022 National Three-Position Precision Championships might have been feeling some déjà vu. At last...

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CMP Receives Thousands in Donations from Generous Sponsors in 2022

In June, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) received a donation from the Garand Collectors Association to use toward programs...

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