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CMP Announces Return of Advanced Maintenance Rifle Classes in 2024

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  After a long hiatus, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Maintenance Clinics will be...

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CMP’s New Sightline Esports Game for Home Training Available to Users in November

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Calling all gamers! As part of its mission to promote the safe use...

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Over 100 Guests, New Products Connect at CMP’s Inaugural Premier Shooting Expo

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – On Oct. 18, 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted...

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Ohio Local Bryan Scott Earns Nationally Recognized Marksmanship Badge

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Bryan Scott, 55, of Clyde, Ohio, has reached an accomplishment many set out...

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CMP Welcomes New State Directors: Maine, Delaware and Tennessee

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the addition of three...

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Carlson Breaks Decade-old Rifle Score at 2023 Western Fall Classic

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Phoenix, Ariz. – At the 2023 Western Fall Classic, Julia Carlson, 47, of...

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CMP Competition Centers Hold Special Range Events 

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – To encourage new visitors to stop by...

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CMP’s 2023 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Championships Open for Registration

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship is...

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CMP Offers Distinguished Marksman Badge for Disabled Competitors

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer As an ambassador of marksmanship for all citizens and a constant resource for...

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Junior Pistol Athlete Highlight: Tanya Chowdary

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer “It’s hard to express what exactly draws me to pistol, but I believe...

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CMP Competition Center Air Gun Range: FAQs

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Did you know there are accessible indoor air gun facilities open to the...

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CMP to Present Up to $335,000 in Scholarships to Senior Students in 2024

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer To continue its efforts in supporting young marksmen and women across the nation...

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