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CMP Mobile Range Aides Wounded Warrior Trials in March

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer At the beginning of March, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Mobile Range traveled the...

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Winners Set for Nationals as JROTC Regional Championships Conclude

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Cadets from Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTC programs assembled on the...

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Historic Indoor Rifle League Keeps Winter Competition Alive in Northern Ohio

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer When most people think of rifle competitions in Northwest Ohio, they think of the...

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Overlooked Air Gun Activities for All Ages Available at Camp Perry

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – “We’re lucky to have this an hour away. My sister...

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National Rifle League/VT Winter Postal League 2016 Week 4 Results

  Submitted by Peter Visconti, Esq., League Director We have finished week four of this year’s Vermont Winter Postal...

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More Outreach and Advanced Clinics Available for 2016 CMP Summer Air Rifle Camps Schedule

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Though still months from the start of the 2016 CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps,...

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Camp Perry Plans Big Improvements in 2016 for National Match Goers

  By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   CAMP PERRY, Ohio – “This is the planning time right now –...

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‘Some Kid’ Owns the Country During 2015 Rimfire Events

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Samuel Payne had an unforgettable 2015. At just 16, he dominated the Rimfire Sporter...

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Air Rifle Jr. Distinguished Badge Cut Scores Changed for 2016

After careful consideration, the Air Rifle Junior Distinguished EIC cut scores have been raised for the 2016 season. The...

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CMP to Introduce New ‘Legacy Series’ at 2016 National Matches

  After receiving many suggestions on how best to fill our recently-added competition week at the end of the...

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Carmel Gun Club Holds Annual Garand Match

  Submitted by Stephen Hurst, Carmel Gun Club President Each year, the Carmel Gun Club in Marina, Calif., conducts...

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Three CMP Staff Members to Compete at World Cup Event in Bangkok

  By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to announce...

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