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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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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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