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CMP Announces Important Schedule Changes to 2023 Camp Perry National Matches

January 13, 2023

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸CMP Announces Important Schedule Changes to 2023 Camp Perry National Matches

Those already planning to attend the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2023 National Matches should take note of considerable changes to the event calendar.

The annual National Matches has been a staple at Camp Perry, Ohio, since 1907. Over the years, the schedule of events has evolved to fit contemporary needs, with the addition of several competitive, educational and other enlightening experiences. The new 2023 lineup has been modified to the benefit of both competitors and guests, with overlapping disciplines allowing further competitive opportunities while on Camp Perry’s celebrated grounds.

The 2023 National Matches will kick off with the popular National Rimfire Sporter event, July 7-8.

The most significant changes to the 2023 schedule involve the National Rimfire Sporter and Smallbore events, which will now be held at the beginning of the National Matches.

“Traditions are strong here at Camp Perry,” said Brad Donoho, CMP smallbore manager. “For as long as I can remember, the Smallbore National Matches have always been between Pistol and Highpower weeks. But as the CMP continues to grow and expand on its competitions in air rifle, we feel this move gives more athletes, especially our juniors, the chance to compete at historic Camp Perry.”

To give athletes more opportunities while at Camp Perry, CMP’s National Smallbore series will directly follow the similar .22 Rimfire Sporter Rifle event.

With the schedule changes, those competing in the .22 caliber Rimfire Sporter Match will have the chance to sign up for or simply observe the comparable .22 caliber Smallbore matches. Likewise, the National Smallbore lineup will run parallel to the CMP’s National Air Gun Championships – introduced in 2022 – for those junior athletes looking for experience in those disciplines.

The National Pistol Matches will continue its start after the Fourth of July before moving into the CMP Highpower National Championship, National Trophy Rifle Matches and the National CMP Games events. As in past years, the National Matches will conclude with the Long Range rifle competitions. 

Returning in 2023 will be CMP’s new lineup of air gun events for both adults and juniors.
Traditional rifle and pistol events will, of course, remain part of the diverse National Matches lineup.

With this updated arrangement, the CMP hopes competitors will be able to participate in even more enjoyable and challenging events during the National Matches season.

Summary of the 2023 National Matches Schedule:

  • Rimfire Sporter Rifle: July 7-8
  • Smallbore Rifle: July 7-16
  • Pistol: July 10-16
  • National Air Gun Championships: July 13-16
  • CMP NM Jr. Rifle Clinic: July 17-21
  • National Trophy and Highpower Rifle: July 17-28
  • CMP/USMC Highpower Clinic and CMP Advanced Highpower Clinic: July 21-23
  • CMP Rifle Games Matches: July 27-31
  • Long Range Rifle: July 31-Aug. 5

Be sure to plan your trip to this century-old marksmanship tradition! Registration will open March 1st. Personally review the new 2023 National Matches schedule and other event info on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/matches/cmp-national-matches/. Camp Perry Housing information may be found at https://cplcc.com/national-matches/. We hope to see you on the Historic firing line at Camp Perry!

About the Camp Perry National Matches:

Held each year at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Ohio, the National Matches include the CMP National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches, the Pistol, Rifle, Rimfire Sporter and Smallbore Small Arms Firing Schools, the National Games Rifle Matches, the National Smallbore Matches, National Air Gun Championships and the National Long Range Matches – conducted by a partnership between the CMP and Ohio National Guard.

Outside of competition, the event also hosts Commercial Row, where industry vendors provide a variety of supplies and other necessities, available for purchase. Competitors and guests of all ages and experience levels are welcome to attend the annual National Matches – free of charge.

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9 Replies to “CMP Announces Important Schedule Changes to 2023 Camp Perry National Matches”

  1. Tom says:
    January 21, 2023 at 10:17 pm

    I think this is great! I always wanted to shoot small bore at Perry while i was there for the pistol matches. I actually purchased Anschutz 1710 dkl to shoot the sporter matches. Appreciate the forward thinking …

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  2. Steve Gibbons says:
    January 20, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    Agree, 2022 was my 25th consecutive trip to Perry,this may be my last for now, I shoot pistol, and air pistol, could not get close to the air gun range, some one needs to pull their head out when it comes to scheduling.

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  3. Jim Hopkins says:
    January 20, 2023 at 7:32 pm

    While reviewing the draft National Trophy and Games schedule I see the squadding for the July 29 afternoon relays starts before the morning relays are completed. Will provisions be made to allow those of us who plan to shoot both AM and PM relays to squad for both that morning?

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    1. Christine Elder says:
      January 22, 2023 at 7:08 am

      I’ll forward your question to our Competitions staff and they will reply back via email.
      Thanks,
      Christine

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  4. Dave Sutter says:
    January 19, 2023 at 11:22 am

    So, you’re holding Pistol, Smallbore Rifle, AND Air Rifle in the same week? With all those people there at once, aren’t you concerned that the lack of available housing in the area (and resulting price increases) will discourage first-timers and less-dedicated returnees?

    Holding Pistol and Air Rifle at the same time last year already felt kinda dumb, because it meant the air gun range was effectively inaccessible to the pistol shooters. Maybe doing Pistol and Air Pistol at the same time would make more sense, but this schedule just seems ill-conceived.

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    1. Vern Reichenbecher says:
      January 20, 2023 at 7:08 pm

      I agree, Dave. I am most concerned about a crunch in the availability of huts on base, with the overlap in pistol and smallbore matches.

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  5. Bill Turner says:
    January 14, 2023 at 9:29 pm

    Thanks

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  6. Neil Hammers says:
    January 13, 2023 at 1:25 pm

    What about the new rimfire sporter benchrest 100td competition? When does that fall on the calendar?

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    1. Christine Elder says:
      January 19, 2023 at 3:13 pm

      Neil, I’ve forwarded your question onto our Competitions staff. If you don’t receive a reply, please feel free to contact our Competitions Manager, Shannon, at [email protected].

      Thank you,
      Christine

      Reply

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