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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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New Unknown Distance Range, Youth Events Fill Talladega Marksmanship Park in 2021

TALLADEGA, Alabama – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce new developments for 2021 at its Talladega...

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Junior Shelby Carr Sweeps Sporter in CMP’s 2020 Aces Postal

Shelby Carr, 17, of Alliance, Nebraska, earned overall wins in all four quarters of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2020...

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CMP Seeking Applications for 2021 National Matches Support Team

Looking ahead to the summer months, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to once again welcome competitors to...

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Kirschenmann, Utley Set Records at CMP’s Talladega 600

TALLADEGA, Alabama – Reaching a new record score at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega 600 “A Southern Classic”...

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CMP Junior Rifle Camps Return to Ranges in 2021

After going virtual in 2020, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Junior Rifle Summer Camps are returning to an in-person...

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CMP Club News: Granbury Rifle WINS State!!!

Submitted by LtCol Scott Casey, USMC (ret.) The Granbury Marine Corps JROTC rifle team of Granbury, Texas, claimed the...

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USA Shooting Wraps Up Winter Airgun Event at CMP’s Air Gun Ranges

By Kate Gest, USA Shooting Media, and Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer Port Clinton, Ohio– Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...

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CMP Introduces New Informational Podcast Series

One of the most important responsibilities within the mission of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is to train and...

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CMP Introduces Talladega Spring Classic Marksmanship Event in 2021

To generate fresh opportunities for rifle and pistol competitors in the new year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has...

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CMP Celebrates Affiliated Clubs Reaching Decade Milestones

For over 20 years, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has been fortunate to have received overwhelming support in extending...

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