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CMP Bianchi Cup Action Shooting Competition Set to Return in 2024

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol...

Improve Skills, Work Toward College Opportunities at CMP’s 2024 Junior Rifle Camps

Each year, the CMP hosts a premier series of hands-on, informative Junior Rifle Camps for high school-age students and...

Brandon Evans Earns Three-Position Smallbore Badge #1

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Brandon Evans, 19, of Poquoson, Va., is the recipient of the Civilian Marksmanship...

Shirley, Welter Claim Wins at 2023 Gary Anderson Invitational

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer A total of 330 junior sporter and precision air rifle athletes arrived in...

CMP Installs New Megalink Air Gun Targets at Ohio, Alabama Ranges

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the installation of new...

Local Couple Finds Shared Hobby Through CMP’s Air Gun Center

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer You might say that Tom and Joan Kerbel met by “accident” – that...

A Preview of 2024 CMP Competition Rules

By Gary Anderson, DCME The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) now sponsors a comprehensive rifle and pistol competition program that...

NRA Awards Two Youth Shooters with the Outstanding Achievement Youth Award

By Kelly Farmer, Community Outreach Program Lead, National Rifle Association The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Outstanding Achievement Youth Awards...

BREAKING NEWS: CMP Adds New Divisions to Bianchi Cup, Action Pistol Program

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is announcing new divisions for adults and juniors that will be implemented at the...

CMP Sees Record Attendance at 2023 Talladega 600

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Talladega 600 hit an...

Beard Tops Inaugural Smallbore Event at CMP’s Annual Dixie Double

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Over the Nov. 3 weekend, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

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...