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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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CMP Welcomes Four New State Directors

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors are representatives who help boost marksmanship programs...

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Stunning ‘Sweatah Weather,’ Performances Highlight 2024 CMP New England Games

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor CMP’s Highpower Manager, Brian Williams, won the Garand Match and poses for a photo with...

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CMP Announces New eScore Upgrade at Talladega Marksmanship Park

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Staying at the forefront of technology within the shooting sports, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...

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