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CMP 2022 Competition Rules Are Now Online

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus The annual process of reviewing and updating CMP competition rulebooks is nearing completion with...

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NEW CMP AIR RIFLE AND AIR PISTOL COMPETITION PROGRAM

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus The CMP’s selection of 2022 competition rulebooks, which it is beginning to release now,...

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CMP Wishes a Happy Retirement to Employee Karen Crosson

After 21 years at Howard Lumber Company, Karen Crosson joined the Civilian Marksmanship Program on May 4, 2009.  She started...

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Demerle Keeps Winning Streak Going at 2021 Gary Anderson Invitational

Katrina Demerle, 17, of Hamilton, Ohio, is unquestionably a legend of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Gary Anderson Invitational...

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Long-time CMP Employee Kathy Williams Celebrates Retirement

Kathy Williams, a respected employee of the Civilian Marksmanship Program for over 20 years, has announced her retirement –...

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Garand Collectors Association Donates Thousands to CMP Scholarships

The Garand Collectors Association (GCA) has again graciously donated an overwhelming amount of support for the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

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Junior Abbie Leverett Expands Mark in Pistol World in 2021

Abbie Leverett, 18, of Bainbridge, Georgia, has created her own name within the marksmanship community. During the summer’s 2021...

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Herrin Marks Two New Event Records at CMP’s 2021 Talladega 600

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Pistol competitors arrived ready to play at the Talladega 600 marksmanship series – reaching three new...

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Collection Software Offers Discount, Donation to CMP on Purchases

NM Collector Software, a digital program for keeping track of a collector’s inventory information, is currently offering a 10...

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Dorsten Leads Air Pistol in November and Overall in CMP’s Monthly Matches

After completing the closing Monthly Match of the season on Nov. 13, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is now...

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How To Form a Marksmanship Team, From Someone Who’s Done It

As part of its mission, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has been dedicated to the development and longevity of...

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Marines and Army Leaders Make Historic Showing at 2021 Camp Perry Team Event

It’s been a few months since the 2021 National Matches took place, yet the individuals who crossed the thresholds...

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