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CMP Issues Classification Cards to Qualifying Competitors

December 21, 2020

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸CMP Issues Classification Cards to Qualifying Competitors

Those who have earned designated classification status within Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) competitions will soon have proof of their achievements, with specially designed carrying cards set for distribution. 

The cards will display the individual’s name, CMP Competition Number and all classification ranks (Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, Master and High Master), as well as the date each classification was reached and average score.

Competitors will receive printed CMP Classification Cards in the mail in late December.

Cards will also be available for download through CMP’s Competition Tracker site. To download, login to the Competition Tracker page (https://ct.thecmp.org) and go to “My Account”. Under the tab titled “Competitions and EIC Results”, you will see your classifications in the lower right side of the screen. In the near future, CMP Classification certificates for display purposes will be accessible as well in the same location.

CMP Classifications are awarded for the following disciplines: 

  • Highpower Rifle
  • Service Pistol
  • .22 Rimfire Pistol
  • Long Range
  • Match Pistol
  • Smallbore (Prone and 3P)

The CMP maintains a national database of competitors and scores that are used to establish classifications. Classifications are used as a basis for award groupings during CMP competitions.

Classification certificates will be available for download in the near future. Competitors can check their classifications and average score in the CMP Competition Tracker file.

Competitors earn classifications through score averages fired in qualifying competitions. As scores improve, so does a competitor’s classification standing. Learn more about each discipline’s classification rules by visiting the “Competition Rulebooks” page on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/. If you have questions regarding the CMP Classifications, please contact CMP Competitions staff at [email protected].

— By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer

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22 Replies to “CMP Issues Classification Cards to Qualifying Competitors”

  1. Jeff says:
    January 14, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    You have listed ..service pistol and match pistol…my card states pistol….please what is the difference between
    Match pistol , Pistol , and Service pistol ? Thanks, Jeff

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    1. Christine Elder says:
      January 14, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      Jeff,
      You can read about the Pistol Classifications in the Pistol Rulebook, https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PistolRules.pdf?vers=121720, starting on page 29. If you have further questions, please reach out to our Competitions Department at [email protected].
      Thanks,
      Christine

      Reply
  2. Patrick Craig says:
    January 12, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    Are there a minimum number of shots fired required to receive a classification in Service Rifle ?

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    1. Christine Elder says:
      January 12, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      Rule 3.11.4, CMP Highpower Rifle Classifications are based on the competitors current 10 shot average for a minimum of 50 shots.

      Christine

      Reply
  3. Andy coburn says:
    January 12, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    it would be nice if the people who volunteer and train to be range officers had some documentation

    small???

    Reply
    1. Christine Elder says:
      January 12, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      I believe that is on our to-do list….stay tuned!
      Christine

      Reply
  4. Randy Ent says:
    January 12, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    Perfect timing CMP.You are on the ball again as I received the classification card 1-4-21.
    Coincidentally that morning I tried to contact NRA Portal to pay the annual $15 classification fee for Silhouette and other events.Well the system is not ready.I then contacted NRA competitions about it.
    Reply was they were not ready yet. Contacted them on 1-11-21 and still not ready.They will contact me when it’s ready.Also after a 5 year lapse from NRA HP I am now no longer classified.Now unclassified.
    Thank You CMP for being on the ball.No fee,no prompting,and keeping my classification.
    Please take over NRA Silhouette.

    Reply
  5. Susannah Jones says:
    December 28, 2020 at 4:31 am

    What about classification for Air Pistol?

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    1. William Perkins says:
      January 12, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      I would like to see them offer classification cards for 10m air pistol too. A great way to motivate athletes!

      Reply
  6. Doug Kollar says:
    December 25, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    It’s late December and no cards in the mail yet.

    Reply
    1. Christine Elder says:
      December 26, 2020 at 9:33 am

      The mail is very slow at this time. Some of our competitors have received their cards this past week.

      Thanks,
      Christine

      Reply
  7. George E Locke says:
    December 24, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Tom, I do not know how far back in time you go when determining who has earned certain shooting rewards. Recently I re-engaging in competitive shooting. In 1960 while serving with the US Army as a member of the 101st Airborne I qualified as the 101st High Power RIfle champion, XVIII Champion, and Second in All Army resulting in my attaining the Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge in 1960 at Camp Perry the same year. I did not start shooting again after I left service in late 1960 until 1965 where I became the Florida state Champion in 65, 66, 67 68 then went to CampPerry in 1967 where I was the top scorer on the Elihu Root team. The DRB that I earned in 1960 is probably only the relevant award you deal with but to be sure I just thought a little history was important. I am sure at 82 I am probably among the oldest competitors today. A small note I just joined the International Defense Pistol Club, a totally different skill set.

    Reply
  8. Robert Hendrick says:
    December 24, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Received my distinguished with service rifle in 1989, will I be able to obtain a card?

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    1. Christine Elder says:
      December 26, 2020 at 9:41 am

      I believe you have to be a current competitor in CMP matches to be issued a classification. You can confirm with our Competitions Department at [email protected] for further information.
      Thanks,
      Christine

      Reply
  9. Connie Taylor says:
    December 24, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    Outstanding! The juniors especially will be so happy 🐾🐾💕

    Reply
  10. gary randolph jennings says:
    December 23, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    Am I able to get my classification back – I stopped shooting due to major damage to my shoulder. I have a new shoulder and want to start shooting again – I was hoping to return to my old clasification
    Master – High Power

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    1. Christine Elder says:
      January 4, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      Gary,
      The CMP Classification system is fairly new. Rifle started in 2018 but we used 2017-current for the scores. Long Range began in 2018. Service Pistol & .22 Rimfire Pistol began in 2019 and Match Pistol is new for 2020. You will receive a classification once you fire in a match and met the requirement for the number of shots/average score.
      Thanks,
      Christine

      Reply
  11. Tom says:
    December 23, 2020 at 11:54 am

    Want to know more details about this

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    1. Carl Robert Brucker says:
      December 24, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      I am interested in joining/competing. I have never done anything like this before. I am a 15-year NRA member.

      Reply
      1. Christine Elder says:
        December 26, 2020 at 9:43 am

        Carl,
        You can find a list of local CMP affiliated clubs on our website at https://thecmp.org/clubs/search-clubs/. To find a list of local competitions, please visit https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/.
        Thanks,
        Christine

        Reply
    2. john cooke says:
      December 24, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      more details please

      Reply
      1. Christine Elder says:
        December 26, 2020 at 9:34 am

        I’ll reach out to you via email.
        Thanks,
        Christine

        Reply

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