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FINALS AND HOW TO CONDUCT THEM

 By Gary Anderson, DCME Finals are now a vital part of shooting—today’s Junior athletes need to learn about finals and...

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Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2025 Eastern Games in North Carolina

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer BUTNER, N.C. – Register today for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 Eastern CMP...

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Three USA Shooting Athletes Earned International Distinguished Badges in 2024

2024 awardees included a two-time Championship of the Americas gold medalist, an Olympic silver medalist and a Junior World Champion....

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Own a Legendary Piece of Military History – The CMP M1C Sniper Rifle Auction!

Attention Collectors, Historians, and Firearms Enthusiasts! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to present a never-before-seen opportunity to own...

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Competition for the ‘Big Head’

Submitted by David Sparks As a former Police Officer and current firearms instructor, there is not a lot for someone...

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CMP Offers Condensed Schedule, More Mid-Range for 2025 National Mid/Long Range Series

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced a condensed schedule...

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CMP Set to Host National Matches Warm-Up Events in Ohio

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn real competition...

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Registration Now Open for the 2025 National Matches at Camp Perry

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches...

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Arkansas Holds Junior State CMP Three-Position Championship

Submitted by Gary Jobe, Match Director, Arkansas CMP State Director White Hall High School in White Hall, Ark., was the...

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BRRC Sets Club Records with February Rimfire Match

Submitted by David Chase, CMP Match Director We had a great day at Burbank Rifle and Revolver Club (BRRC) on...

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M1911 Order Processing

An Update from CMP CEO, Jerry O’Keefe: 1911 Ordering Information – Click Here – Accepting Orders! As most of you...

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Dardas Sets Multiple Records During 2025 JROTC Service Championships

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Through the weekends of Feb. 6-8, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 16-18, a group of...

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