CMP, Lake Erie Arms Offer New Pistol Event During 2025 National Matches
June 5, 2025
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to continue its partnership with Lake Erie Arms by offering a new competition during Pistol Week of the National Matches!
The CMP Bullseye Competition will be held July 13-19 within the Lake Erie Arms (LEA) 94,000-square-foot facility in Milan – just a short drive from Camp Perry, where the National Matches have been held since 1907.
The competition will feature a 30-shot National Match Course of Fire in two classes: Rimfire and Centerfire. Those interested will be able to compete at any time during the week, and, since this will be a re-entry event, may return as many times as possible!
First competition score is $20 and each additional entry marked at a discounted price – a perfect way to gain extra practice!
“We’re very happy to again team up with Lake Erie Arms to not only promote their incredible facility but also to offer our competitors another opportunity to compete while in town for the National Matches,” said Jim Henderson, CMP Pistol Manager. “This will be a great way for both seasoned competitors and those new to the game to earn some extra range time and, of course, some extra fun.”
The bullseye course is programmed into the target system, meaning each competitor will control his or her own match without voice commands. Once completed, scorecards and targets will be turned in at Lake Erie Arms for official scoring with results posted on the Lake Erie Arms website.
Prizes for each class include:
· First: $100 CMP Gift Certificate
· Second: $75 CMP Gift Certificate
· Third: $50 CMP Gift Certificate
Those competing can enjoy the LEA café, which is open to the public, and if space is available, a complimentary pass to LEA’s Caliber Club – a gourmet addition to the 25-yard and 100-yard ranges, indoor clay house found on the grounds.
Pre-registration available for lane priority, but not required. Visit https://www.learms.net/cmp-bullseye-competition to pre-register (if unable to make it on your registered date, come on any other competition day).
About Lake Erie Arms:
Lake Erie Arms is located at 9572 Milan Rd, Milan OH 44846. The world class indoor shooting facility is open to the public! Hours are as follows: Mon-Sun 10am-8pm. Visit https://www.learms.net/ for additional information.
About the National Matches:
The National Matches is comprised of the CMP National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches, National Games Matches, National Smallbore Matches, National Air Gun Championships and the National Mid-Range and Long Range Matches. The month-long series also includes a variety of educational clinics for all experience levels.
Whether competing for the first time, a seasoned athlete or simply observing, the National Matches has something for everyone. All events are open to the public, with spectators welcome. Review the National Matches schedule and other event info on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.
Is this a 30 shot NMC or a 90 shot 900 format?
Does LEA have turning targets?
Jim,
It will be the 30 shot NMC and yes, the targets will go out to 25 yards and turn.
Thanks,
Christine
What is/are the distances the course will be fired over and will there be separate iron sights vs optical sight categories?
Locally here we shoot a bullseye league where we normally shoot both slow fire and the timed and rapid fire at 25 yards. We can also sometimes shoot both at 50 feet which is why I am asking.
Hi Tom,
Everything is shot at 25yds and the two classes or divisions are Rimfire and Centerfire.
If you have any further questions, please email me at [email protected].
Thanks!