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CMP Sets November Highpower Rifle Matches at Camp Perry

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will be hosting an 800...

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CMP Maine State Director Brings Marksmanship Practice to Cabela’s Outdoor Sports Store

By Roy Gorman, Maine CMP State Director In late July, I was asked if I would be interested in...

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New Event Added to 2017 Dixie Double Air Gun Lineup

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. –  The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Dixie Double Air Rifle and...

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It’s Almost Here! Register Now for the 2017 Western CMP Games Rifle Events

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – The 14th annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games and Creedmoor...

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Coaching Techniques I learned from “the Major”

By Michele Makucevich Michele wrote the following article as both a memoriam and a way of encapsulating some of...

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CMP Electronic Targets Part 2: From The Competitors Themselves – Age Is Just A Number

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The CMP’s traveling highpower electronic targets are gaining momentum leading up to September’s New...

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CMP Marches Forward with Electronic Targets at History-Making Matches in June: Part 1

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) closed out the month of...

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Mowrer Defends AiR Challenge Title During 2017 National Match Air Gun Events

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Saving his place as the overall competitor in the AiR-15...

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Register Now for the 2017 New England Games Featuring CMP’s Electronic Targets

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer JERICHO, Vt. – The New England CMP Games will return to Vermont – bringing...

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Summer Air Rifle Camp at Camp Perry Hosts Group of Nepali Junior Marksmen

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio –  The 2017 Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Junior Rifle Camps wrapped...

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Sign Up Now for Upcoming Women On Target® Marksmanship Clinic at Camp Perry

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – A National Rifle Association (NRA) instructional shooting clinic for women...

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Williams Breaks Lasting Vintage Military Record During 2017 National Match Games Events

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Brian Williams, 43, of Granby, MA, set a new National...

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