LIFETIME COMPETITION BAN FOR SCORECARD FALSIFICATION
July 9, 2026
All CMP Competition Rulebooks have a rule that provides for “Additional CMP Disciplinary Action” in cases involving particularly egregious competition violations. This rule is rarely used; in the three cases where it has been used in the last 20 years, it resulted in lifetime bans from CMP competitions. This rule provides that “in the event of a serious violation, additional disciplinary action may be taken by the CMP Rules Sub-Committee…” The rule requires the CMP Programs Chief to investigate and submit a report with recommendations to the Rules Committee (all are members of the CMP Board). The rule further provides that a competitor charged with a serious violation must be offered a hearing after which the Rules Committee must decide guilt or innocence and possible disciplinary actions. Their decisions are final.
A serious pistol scorecard falsification case was recently decided by the CMP Rules Committee in accordance with this rule. The case began several months ago when a CMP Match Director noted suspicious scorecard alterations that he reported to the CMP. CMP Staff began an investigation that identified ten different EIC and National Trophy Matches where there were questionable scorecard alterations, all involving one competitor. Given the seriousness of the potential impact these many alterations could have on the awarding of EIC credit points, the CMP opened a Rule 4.14 serious violation investigation. The CMP Programs Chief’s report found that this competitor made numerous illegal score alterations, each to his advantage, in a series of EIC and National Trophy Matches. Score disqualifications and suspension from CMP competitions was recommended. The competitor in question requested a hearing that the Rules Committee held on 2 July 2026. After conducting the hearing where the accused competitor submitted both written and oral testimony in his defense, the Rules Committee decided that the competitor was guilty of multiple acts of falsifying scores in CMP EIC and National Match events. The Rules Committee decided that the competitor’s scores in the matches in question be disqualified, that EIC credit points previously awarded be rescinded and awarded to competitors who were now eligible to receive them and that this competitor be banned from CMP competitions for life.
Good Job ! Integrity and Honesty is everything in any competion match ! Thankfully they were caught and anyone else considering falsifying score cards will think again knowing there being monitored . What makes me wonder is why did it take ten times to catch him? Maybe you all might want to look at a better way to validate score cards and if there’s corrections on them even 1 have them investigated . Cheating just makes it hard on good honest shooters . If these people know yes indeed they will be held accountable it will make others considering it think twice before doing it ! Good Job!
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GREAT !! Glad it was addressed.
Having participated in the National Matches from 2000 – 2024, our sport is the only one that does not distinguish between male or female shooters and may the better shooter garner the higher score and the accolades that go with it. Bravo to the CMP with “sticking to their guns” on enforcing the rules for disqualification and the permanent banning of competitors who alter favorably their scorecards to their advantage.
Hi Major,
Well written response!
George
Would like to get in touch with you if you are the same person that was 2nd platoons PC with 1/8 B Co in 1979-80.
GOOD…!!!
What are EIC credit points? Please spell abbreviations for me like I was educated in Idaho, which I was. I don’t see any place where this is specified. I am sorry if this is humorous to you but I am not a professional, just a member since 1972. I first competed at the Twin Fall Junior Rifle Club in Twin Falls, Idaho.
By the way, when will we in the Western United States be allowed to avail ourselves of CMP facilities a little closer to us? Is this not something that the CMP concerns itself with? We need a CMP store here in the area as do all 50 states.
Lynn,
EIC (Excellence-In-Competition) credit points are awarded during leg matches. You can read more about EIC points and the Distinguished Badges at https://thecmp.org/competitions/distinguishedbadges/.
You will be pleased to learn about a new range that CMP is partnering with in Wyoming. Vist https://thecmp.org/civilian-marksmanship-program-announces-10-million-challenge-grant-for-wyoming-state-shooting-complex/ to learn more.
Thanks,
Christine
Has the CMP looked at the new shooting facility by Rapid City, SD. Just opened late last year. If the facility would be workable for CMP matches, it’s a great destination for anyone to travel to. You can look into it here: https://gfp.sd.gov/south-dakota-shooting-sports-complex/ . And here: https://www.flipsnack.com/sdgamefishparks/shooting-sport-complex-sponsorship-opportunities/full-view.html . And here: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=7de812a4c88ab151f1fdac99a324b6acaa6bbc0997e62edae92b874987332749JmltdHM9MTc4NDc2NDgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2a4fba34-a4b8-6800-3190-ab2aa5d769c5&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9nZnAuc2QuZ292L3VzZXJkb2NzL2RvY3Mvc291dGhkYWtvdGFzaG9vdGluZ3Nwb3J0Y29tcGxleF9ib29rbGV0X3NwcmVhZHMucGRm
EG,
Thanks for the information – I’ll pass it along to our Chief Competition Officers.
Christine
The shooting sports don’t need people with low enough character to cheat. Issuing a lifetime ban for this person should be applauded.
Good work, I wish more organizations would do this. I applaud you. SCI is the only other organization I know that has serious consequences for those that break the rules.
Sad, but good to see. The CMP has always tried to be super competitor friendly, sometimes sacrificing things that shouldn’t have been sacrificed. I’ve witnessed this more than once in the past, including the NTI, and nothing was done when I notified the CMP.
So I’ve been elated, to say the least, for electronic targets AND scoring and using hand filled scorecards only as “backup”.
Evolution of our sport.
Thank you for the transparency in reporting this.
Stories like this are why there have been only 3 in 20 years.
As participants we should expect that our (everyone’s) actions will be subject to review and that a detailed, thorough and impartial investigation culminating in a hearing will address these matters fairly.
Sounds perfectly reasonable to me. Now if we’d just shoot the pistol matches on electronics, we could forego some of these shenanigans.
Great that you are maintaining the integrity of CMP competition.
As a Retired Combat Veteran and national competitor, this persons conduct and behavior probably also included altering his guns in violation of the rules. His/ her behavior should not be tolerated as they have little Core Values.
Always frustrating when people cannot comply with their individual responsibilities. I would also inform the NRA and let them of the facts & findings because the person probably falsified documents for NRA sanctioned matches.
Very good point regarding the NRA sanctioned matches!