CMP Air Rifle and Air Pistol Program

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The CMP Air Rifle and Air Pistol Competition Rules (2024) govern the conduct of matches at the CMP Competition Centers and sanctioned competitions. There is a Distinguished Badge Program for Air Rifle and Air Pistol along with a Classification Program. Air Rifle and Air Pistol have also been incorporated into the National Matches at Camp Perry in July. This rulebook will also provide instructions for conducting three special airgun events, Best Center-Shot Contests, Bench Rest Air Rifle Events and Air Rifle Target Sprint outdoor events.


National Matches

The CMP will hold the National 3P Smallbore and Air Rifle Matches and the National Air Pistol Matches at Camp Perry.


If you are interested in Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) Shooting, please visit our 3PAR Shooting Information web page.

For more information, contact (419) 635-2141, ext. 731 or airgun@thecmp.org.