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Longest National Match Competitor: Larry Hayner

Almost 40 Years!! The annual National Matches has welcomed rifle and pistol competitors of all ages from around the...

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CMP Remembers Armorer Floyd Snider

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is saddened to report the passing of Floyd Snider, lead armorer and gifted employee...

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CMP CANCELS WESTERN GAMES DUE TO ARIZONA RESTRICTIONS

THE TALLADEGA SPRING CLASSIC (March 16-21) WILL REPLACE THE WESTERN GAMES THIS YEAR ONLY “Due to the severely limited...

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Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Pistol

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

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Shooting the Vintage Military Rifle

New book released by CMP CAMP PERRY, OHIO – Vintage military rifle competitors and collectors alike will be excited...

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Kentucky’s Mary Tucker Chronicles Impressive 2020 Successes

Though 2020 was disruptive to many lives, it turned out to be an exceptional year for the career of...

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CMP Adds Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition For 2021

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce its new Smallbore Postal Competition, set to begin in January...

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CMP Releases 2021 Monthly Air Gun Match Schedule

CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – As we ring in the New Year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) looks...

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CMP COLLEGIATE RIFLE TEAM FEATURE: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

CMP plans to feature each of our country’s great Rifle Teams and learn a little bit more about collegiate...

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CMP Issues Classification Cards to Qualifying Competitors

Those who have earned designated classification status within Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) competitions will soon have proof of their...

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Longest National Match Competitors: TOM WILLATS

The annual National Matches has welcomed rifle and pistol competitors of all ages from around the country and the...

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CMP Recognizes State Directors for Service to Youth Marksmanship

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) State Directors are the attentive influencers of youth marksmanship programs in each of the...

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