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Clinics Stay Popular at 2015 National Rifle Matches

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   CAMP PERRY, Ohio – A total of 443 entered this year’s Small Arms...

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First Three .22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badges Awarded

    In early 2015, the CMP introduced the new .22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge and EIC match program...

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SGT Ryan Franks Makes His Mark During 2015 President’s Pistol Match

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – SGT Ryan Franks, 27, of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU),...

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SSG Cleveland, SFC Patrick Franks and AMU Lead NTI and NTT Pistol Matches

  By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – SSG Lawrence Cleveland, 30, of the Army Marksmanship Unit...

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CMP Hosts Annual National Trophy Rifle and Games Matches in July

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   CAMP PERRY, Ohio –The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to once again...

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First Shot Ceremony 2015 – Part I: True “Rosie” Rivets the Crowd

  By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The 2015 National Trophy Matches are now officially...

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First Shot Ceremony 2015 – Part II: Vietnam Vet Receives Medals More Than 40 Years After Battle

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – In addition to the two charming “Rosie” women and the...

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Franks Brothers Stay Close, Earn Badges at the 2015 National Trophy Pistol Matches

  By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   CAMP PERRY, OH – Though only a few National Trophy Pistol matches...

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What does a good shooter look like?

By Jackie Slosnerick, CMP Staff On June 23, 2015 at the Gary Anderson Competition Center, a string of 10...

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Sutton, Hampton Earn Gold at 2015 Junior Olympic Championships

  By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, AL – Sarah Sutton, 17, of Black Swamp Jr. Rifle Club in...

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Peterson, Palermo Lead at 2015 CMP 3P Air Rifle Championships

  By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer   ANNISTON, AL – The 3rd Annual CMP National Air Rifle Championship for...

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Tanks, Bombers and Pyrotechnics Bring Spark to the CMP’s 2015 First Shot Ceremony

  CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Please join the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) on the world-famous Camp Perry ranges in...

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