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Sonti Finds Multiple Pistol Titles During 2024 CMP Talladega 600

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Pistol competitor Jared Sonti, 25, of Kempner, TX, made his name known...

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CMP, Lake Erie Arms Introduce New Indoor Rimfire Rifle League

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer MILAN, Ohio – After completing a successful Bullseye Pistol League in the fall, the...

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Marksmanship Enthusiast Donates Nearly $80,000 in Firearms to the CMP

By Kaylee Hayden, CMP Auction Sales Associate Roger Jarmon has been a valued and dedicated customer of the Civilian Marksmanship...

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CMP’s Talladega Spring Classic Returns in 2025 with USAMU-led Training

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars for the 2025 Talladega Spring Classic – featuring...

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CMP’s Camp Perry Open Event Returns in January 2025

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Camp Perry Open welcomes adult and junior athletes for air rifle and air...

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CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for All Skill Levels Offered in Ohio, Alabama in 2025

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its popular...

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CMP Offers Indoor Open Public Marksmanship, Simulators Every Week 

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer  CAMP PERRY, Ohio – As a member of the Port Clinton community for nearly...

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Hundreds Browse and Test Fire Products at CMP’s 2024 Premier Expo

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The 2024 Talladega Premier Expo, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) own...

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CMP Announces Olympic Silver Medalist SSG Maddalena as 2025 First Shot Speaker

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Mark your calendars! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled...

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CMP Auctions M1D Garand Sniper Rifle to Support USAMU Museum Exhibit

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a special auction of an M1D Garand sniper rifle – a...

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Eddy Marks Dual Wins at 2024 Dixie Double Air Gun & Smallbore Event

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – At the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Dixie Double, SPC...

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Feldmeyer Finds Multiple Pistol Records at 2024 Western CMP Games

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – Robert Feldmeyer, 46, of Queen Creek, AZ, made his mark at...

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