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Reach Your Marksmanship Goals Through CMP’s Advanced Highpower Clinic

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Those marksmen and women hoping to finetune their rifle skills even...

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CMP Adds Beach Parties, Movie Nights to 2024 National Matches Schedule

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – As a way of providing more socializing prospects for guests of...

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Olympic Champion Remarks, WWII Aircraft Flyover, Antique Vehicle Rides Open the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2024 First Shot Ceremony

Activities Begin at 4 PM – 15 July By Steve Cooper, CMP Education & Training Manager CAMP PERRY, Ohio –...

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Marksmanship and Fun at the 18th Annual Camp Perry Open 

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor Rifle and pistol athletes of all ages gathered at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio,...

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CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park Hosts Several Company Charity Events in 2024

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama is...

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Register Today for CMP’s National Pistol Matches & Clinics

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Reserve your spot today at the 2024 National Pistol Matches,...

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Fulton Armory Gifting Multiple Prizes at 2024 National Matches M14 Event

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – If you’re attending the rifle phase of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...

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CMP Announces Air Force Coach, Olympian Launi Meili as 2024 First Shot Speaker

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) facilitates the ceremonial...

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Juniors: Earn Valuable Marksmanship Training at the 2024 National Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts the century-old...

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Koenig Locks In 20th Win at 2024 CMP Bianchi Cup Pistol Tournament

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Douglas Koenig, 55, of Deland, FL, continued an astonishing run at the...

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CMP Sees Increase in Attendance at Eastern Games

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the Eastern Games at Camp Butner for the 19th...

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CMP Names $20,000 Scholarship Recipients for 2024-2025

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer Since 2005, the CMP has annually offered $1,000, one-year scholarships to current high school seniors...

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