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CMP’s 2021 National Matches Registration Is Open

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is excited to announce the opening of registration for the National Trophy Rifle and Pistol...

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New CMP Pistol Marksmanship 101 Class and M9 EIC Match Debut at Talladega Spring Classic

Talladega, AL – The Civilian Marksmanship Program introduced its first Pistol Marksmanship 101 class and accompanying M9 EIC pistol match...

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Experience Real-life Training from the Experts at CMP’s Marksmanship 101 Courses

Have you ever been interested in learning how to shoot a firearm but didn’t know where to start? Or,...

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My Camp Perry Experience – Over 45 years of National Match Attendance

By J. Nelson Shew, 79, of Lebanon, Oregon  My first year at Camp Perry was in 1970 as a...

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Hernandez and Demerle Come Out on Top in CMP’s 3P Postal Championship

Saylet Hernandez and Katrina Demerle gave outstanding performances on the firing line to earn overall first place finishes in...

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CMP Club News: Texas Hill Country Juniors Place First at American Legion Postal

Submitted by Vickie Stuart, Texas Hill Country Shooting Team The Texas Hill Country Shooting team earned first place overall...

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CMP Recognizes Recent Staff Promotions

The Civilian Marksmanship Program would like to offer sincere congratulations to the following employees who earned promotions within the...

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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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