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CMP Rules Committee Approves Additional EIC Competitions for Non-National Matches Years

Due to the cancellation of the annual National Matches event at Camp Perry in 2020, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

Granbury’s Allison Henry Named Top Recipient of CMP’s Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship

Allison Henry, 18, of Granbury, Texas, has been selected as the top applicant for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP)...

CMP Reopens Air Gun Competition Centers to Public, Featuring New Guidelines

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala.; CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to...

Two Quarters Remain in CMP’s Virtual Aces Postal Air Gun Competition

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Air gun enthusiasts searching for a place to compete on a national level should...

CMP Support Team Members Create Own Matches in Honor of Cancelled National Matches

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Though they were unable to attend the 2020 National Matches at Camp Perry this...

Open Public Schedule Now Available for CMP’s Petrarca Range at Camp Perry

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – After taking time to properly assess safety measures for guests,...

Till and Gill Claim Overall Wins at CMP’s Talladega High Power Cup Match in July

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Alabama – Remaining committed to providing competitive marksmanship opportunities to enthusiasts, the Civilian...

CMP Club News: Revere’s Riders to Host Marty Brown Memorial Ovarian Cancer Fundraising Events in August and November

Submitted by Bruce Williams, Revere’s Riders president Revere’s Riders, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit engaged in firearms training, American historical...

CMP Adds Pistol 2600 League and Other Achievement Levels for Ambitious Competitors to Attain

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer To provide more challenges for driven competitors and to create a place to permanently...

Local Clubs Around the Country Taking Advantage of CMP’s Home Range Series of Events

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Since early June, scores have been pouring in weekly for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...

Ambitious Junior Saves Up, Makes Trip to CMP North Store to Choose First M1 Garand

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer PORT CLINTON, Ohio – Ben Garlich of Garrettsville, Ohio, knows the value of hard...

Distinguished Badge Winners of 2019-2020 to be Recognized on 2021 National Matches Stage

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The crowning highlights of the respected Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Matches, fired at...