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CMP Names Top Juniors in JROTC 3P Postal Championship

Out of nearly 4,000 entries received for the 2020-2021 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Competition, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

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The Update You’ve Been Waiting For: CMP’s 2021 National Matches

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Looking toward the summer months, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is eagerly anticipating the return...

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High School Athletes: Don’t Forget Your CMP Scholarship Application

Time is running out! The Civilian Marksmanship Program will continue to accept applications from student-athletes for the annual CMP Carolyn...

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CMP Encourages Affiliated Clubs to Sanction Matches

One of the key functions for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is “to conduct competitions in the use of...

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Celebrate American Heroes at CMP’s Talladega D-Day Event

After a brief pause in 2020, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce the return of the...

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New Camp Perry Rifle Matches Scheduled for 2021

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The advent of spring brings a return to the firing line as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) announces an...

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Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Air Rifle

When it comes to marksmanship competition, skills can only go so far – having a strong mental game is...

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Sign Up Now for 2021 Camp Perry Open Event

Now Featuring Smallbore CAMP PERRY, Ohio –  The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open indoor air gun match...

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Don’t Miss the New Lineup of Matches at CMP’s 2021 Eastern Games

Register now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2021 Eastern Games and Highpower Rifle Matches! The recreation-oriented event is set...

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Wells, Perrin Lead Round 1 of American Legion Postal Championship

Scores are in for Round 1 of the junior air rifle American Legion Postal Championship, fired from September 2020...

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CMP Highlights Top Scorers of 2020 Aces Postal Air Gun Event

One of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) competitive opportunities which allow competitors to participate remotely from their home range...

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National Match Competitor: CJ Everhardt

“I cannot possibly win the contest for the most visits to Camp Perry, but I can say that I...

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