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Dates Announced for CMP’s 2020 Advanced Maintenance Rifle Class Schedule

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Maintenance Clinics will return in 2020 for those...

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CMP’s South Range Staff Presents Air Gun Basics to Local High Schools

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – In October, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) opened the doors to...

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CMP Announces New Improvements, Added Programs for 2020

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer As part of its mission, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is dedicated to firearm...

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North Carolina Junior Feature: Katie Ezell

By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Hard work and tenacity pay off. Hailing from Denver, N.C., Katie Ezell, 18,...

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2020 CMP Pistol Rules to Support National Matches Pistol Program Expansion

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus The CMP is currently finalizing its 2020 rulebooks. Major changes are being made to...

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Schachle Leads Oklahoma Travel Games Rifle Events in October

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Keith Schachle, 61, of Brooks, GA, certainly made his first...

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Talladega Marksmanship Park Hosts State Shotgun and Pistol Events in September

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – In September, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park, “the...

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New and Familiar Faces Top Standings During National Air Gun Matches at Camp Perry

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Air Gun events, fired...

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Registration for CMP 3P Air Rifle Postal Match Opens in November

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Postal Championship will officially open for registration on Nov....

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Western CMP Games Return to Arizona in 2020 for More Rifle Competitions

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – The annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Travel Games will return...

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Monthly and World Events Scheduled at CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park in October

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Talladega Marksmanship Park, “The Home of Marksmanship,”...

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Register Now for the CMP Gary Anderson Invitational Junior Air Rifle Event

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – Registration is now open for one of the...

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