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CMP Auctions M1D Garand Sniper Rifle to Support USAMU Museum Exhibit

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a special auction of an M1D Garand sniper rifle – a...

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Eddy Marks Dual Wins at 2024 Dixie Double Air Gun & Smallbore Event

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – At the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Dixie Double, SPC...

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Feldmeyer Finds Multiple Pistol Records at 2024 Western CMP Games

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – Robert Feldmeyer, 46, of Queen Creek, AZ, made his mark at...

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CMP Welcomes Four New State Directors

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors are representatives who help boost marksmanship programs...

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Stunning ‘Sweatah Weather,’ Performances Highlight 2024 CMP New England Games

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor CMP’s Highpower Manager, Brian Williams, won the Garand Match and poses for a photo with...

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CMP Announces New eScore Upgrade at Talladega Marksmanship Park

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Staying at the forefront of technology within the shooting sports, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

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CMP Announces Advanced Maintenance Class Schedule for 2025

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to release upcoming dates for the 2025...

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CEO Update: October 2024

CMP Competitors, Customers and Friends:  I’ve just completed two years as the Chairman of the Board and CEO. It has...

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Faxon Firearms to Showcase M1 Garand Barrel Project at CMP Premier Shooting Expo

Courtesy of Faxon Firearms Cincinnati, Ohio – Faxon Firearms is proud to announce its participation in the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)...

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SHOOTING CELEBRATES ITS GREATEST DAYS DURING THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Author’s Personal Note:  Starting in 1960, when I was a 20-year-old alternate on the U.S. Olympic...

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Get Ready for CMP’s 2024 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Championships

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

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PINAL COUNTY SHOOTING SPORTS…COME ON OUT!

Submitted by Taylor Schroeder, Pinal County 4-H Shooting Sports Hi! My name is Taylor Schroeder. I am a 12-year-old from...

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