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CMP Hosts Ohio Civil Air Patrol Cadets at Camp Perry in October

CAMP PERRY, OH – On Oct. 9, 2021, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) welcomed cadets from 12 Ohio Civil...

Walrath, Weisz Lead International Rifle at CMP’s October Monthly Air Gun Matches

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) latest round of Monthly Matches fired Oct. 9, 2021, at both of its indoor...

CMP’s Talladega 5K Range Run & 1K Fun Run Event Sets Multiple Records in 2021

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its 4th annual CMP 5K Range & 1K Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 25,...

CMP Introduces New Service for Aspiring Junior Athletes, College Coaches

If you are a junior or senior high school marksmanship athlete and are interested in moving on to the...

CMP Hosts Inaugural 3D Archery Tournament, Plans New Archery Events at Talladega

On Sept. 11, 2021, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its inaugural Talladega 3D Archery Tournament on the newly...

Corcoran Leads Garand/Springfield Matches at Camp Perry in September

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted a fall Garand/Springfield/Vintage and Modern Military (GSMM) match on the electronic targets of...

Williams, Others Reach New Records at CMP’s 2021 New England Games

JERICHO, Vt. – Returning to the picturesque scenery of the Green Mountains of Vermont after a lost year was...

Register Now for CMP’s Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Competition

Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Postal Competition is officially open! The annual, national-level competition is designed...

Girl Scout Troop Visits CMP South Competition Center For Learning and Fun

In September, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the Trailblazer Girl Scout Troop from Hoover, Alabama, at the South...

Olympians, National Athletes Top Events at CMP’s September Monthly Air Gun Matches

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) resumed its Monthly Matches Sept. 18, 2021, at both of its static locations in...

Curtice’s Schnee wins national rimfire championship

By J. Patrick Eaken, Press Sports Editor (sports@presspublications.com) and Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer Luke Schnee, a 14-year-old from...

Sign Ups Available for 2021-2022 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Competition

Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 JROTC Three-Position Postal Competition. This national event is open for all young...