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CMP Introduces Monthly 3D Archery Tournaments at Talladega Marksmanship Park

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the addition of monthly 3D Archery Tournaments, held at the...

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Abraham, Kramp Lead First Pistol Events at 2022 Western CMP Games and HP Matches

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) returned to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, March 11-20,...

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CMP’s Renay Woodruff Finds Unexpected Passion Through Her Work

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is an organization that prides itself on providing a venue for everyday citizens to learn...

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CMP Announces Updated Pistol Registration Guidelines for 2022 National Matches

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has restructured the National Matches check-in and registration procedures for pistol competitors in the...

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Granbury, Nation Ford Teams Again Lead 2022 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Granbury High School Marine Corps JROTC from Texas and Nation Ford High School Marine Corps...

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CMP Currently Seeking Junior Rifle Camp Counselors for Summer 2022

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is in search of qualified individuals to fill counselor positions for its Junior Rifle...

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CMP Mourns the Passing of Devoted Competitor Mike Miller

Written in collaboration by Ashley Brugnone, Mike Barranco and Darita Miller The CMP is disheartened to announce the passing...

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CMP Creates New Prizes for Regular Competition Games Attendees

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new set of awards specially created to recognize those...

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CMP Recognizes Top Scorers in National Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Competition

The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2021-2022 National Three-Position Postal Competition. The annual event saw...

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CMP’s 2022 National Matches Registration Opens March 1

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the opening of registration for the...

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CMP 2022 Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition Now Open

Back by popular demand after the enormous success of last year’s inaugural event, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has...

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CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park Introduces New Monthly Match Awards

TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced a new series of awards for competitors who participate...

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