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Camp Perry to Host Final Rifle and Pistol Rio Olympic Trials

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – After months of competition, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is...

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Former CMP Counselor Makes Bold (and Cold) Moves to Fulfill Dreams

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Thinking back to her senior year of high school, Natasha Dinsmore, now 30, remembered...

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CMP Observes 20th Year During 2016 National Trophy Matches at Camp Perry

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Join the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) as it celebrates its...

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Para-athlete Junior and Coach Bound to Realize Rifling Dreams

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Taylor Farmer, 18, of Castalia, Ohio, was born to persevere. Her entire life, cerebral...

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Learn Firearm Fundamentals at 2016 National Matches Small Arms Firing Schools

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – If you have ever dreamed of firing a real M16...

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CMP Club News: Walla Walla High School JROTC Rifle Team

By Cadet Major Madeline Erikson, Walla Walla High School Walla Walla High School, in the southeast corner of Washington...

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What It’s Like to Shoot in College – And How to Get There, Part 4, Nathan Brewer, United States Military Academy – West Point, Freshman

 By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer For some juniors, moving their shooting careers from high school into college is an...

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Past CMP Scholarship Recipients, Where Are They Now?: Nathan Moy

By Ashley Brugnone Written with great contribution from Nathan Moy   Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) rewards...

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Register Now for 2016 National Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match at Camp Perry

 By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Men, women and children of all ages, sign up...

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CMP Marks 10th Annual Firing of Eastern CMP Games Events

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   CAMP BUTNER, N.C. – The 2016 Eastern CMP Games celebrated a decade of...

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Coming Soon: Highpower Electronic Targets at CMP Matches Outside of Alabama

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer In a matter of months, highpower rifle and pistol competitors around the country will...

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What It’s Like to Shoot in College – And How to Get There Part 3 Jonathan Hammond, Head Coach, West Virginia University

  For some juniors, moving their shooting careers from high school into college is an indispensable goal. It’s the...

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