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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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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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