Publications & Training Materials
The CMP makes a wide array of printed and electronic media available to assist shooters and coaches of all ages and skill levels. Topics include news & program information, marksmanship instruction, forms & technical manuals and safety & rules.
Many items are free and each are easy to order through the CMP E-Store or by completing a downloadable Publications Order Form. Shipping and handling may be charged separately depending upon the item’s source.
Three-Position Air Rifle Match Officials Manual
This Three-Position Air Rifle Match Officials Manual is published by the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to give 3PAR Match Officials a guide to use when they organize or serve during 3PAR competitions. This manual is designed as a reference that Match Officials can use to apply 3PAR Rules and resolve issues that arise during competitions.
FREE (S&H additional) – Order via Publications Order Form
The CMP Guide to Target Shooting With Vintage Military Rifles
Vintage military rifle competitors and collectors alike will be excited learn the Civilian Marksmanship Program has released a new book, entitled Target Shooting With Vintage Military Rifles, authored by Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship, Emeritus and two-time highpower rifle Olympic gold medalist.
The 284-page, soft-bound, fully-illustrated first edition is likely the most comprehensive manuscript ever written about the methods of training and competing with popular American and foreign vintage military rifles.
NLU 792 $29.95 plus S&H
Available on the CMP E-Store
COACHING YOUNG RIFLE SHOOTERS BY GARY ANDERSON
The most comprehensive guide to instructing junior shooting, written by one of the nation’s premier shooters, Gary Anderson. In his 11 years of international competition, Gary has won two Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship gold medals, six world records, and 16 national titles. In the 200-page book, loaded with illustrations, Gary provides coaches with all the tools needed to develop the young shooter and improve the skills of us and coming juniors. Full color instruction guide.
NLU 758 $20.95 plus S&H
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP GUIDE TO JUNIOR PISTOL SHOOTING
A primary purpose of this CMP Guide to Junior Pistol Shooting is to promote greater participation by junior shooters in the discipline of target pistol shooting. The Guide seeks to do this by providing information and instruction to inspire and motivate youth, parents and club leaders to become active in junior pistol pro-grams. This Guide provides a foundational knowledge for getting started in pistol shooting and gives detailed instructions for pistol marksmanship skills that young pistol shooters must master to become successful competitive pistol shooters.
NLU #753 FREE (S&H additional)
AIR RIFLE POSITION/SCORING POSTER SERIES
A series of four 11”x17” marksmanship instructional posters for use by instructors, coaches and parents to demonstrate correct air rifle stances to young marksmen or those interested in learning more detailed information on the fundamentals of Three-Position Air Rifle. Posters within the series include: 1) How To Build An Air Rifle Prone Position 2) How To Build An Air Rifle Standing Position 3) How To Build An Air Rifle Kneeling Position and 4) How To Manually Score An Air Rifle Target. The full-color posters have been carefully designed to allow ease in comprehension – with step-by-step instructions and photos prepared by trained CMP marksmen.
NLU# 788, $5.25
AIR RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP FOR YOUTH BROCHURE
This document provides comprehensive, factual information for youth organization leaders and school administrators to consider when deciding whether to establish or approve rifle marksmanship programs. This document may also be used by youth and their parents to learn more about air rifle marksmanship.
NLU # 718 FREE
TEACHING RIFLE POSITIONS TO NEW JUNIOR SHOOTERS
A 12-page pamphlet detailing with text and photos the newest methods for teaching the standing, prone and kneeling positions to new shooters. Published by the CMP.
NLU# 748 FREE
CMP GUIDE TO RIMFIRE SPORTER, 9TH EDITION
A 48-page booklet with information on basic marksmanship skills, instructions on how to shoot the Rimfire Sporter course of fire and guidelines for organizing Rimfire Sporter Matches. The Official Rimfire Sporter rules are now published in the CMP Competition Rules for CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches (NLU # 785). Updated in 2021.
NLU # 702 FREE
RIMFIRE SPORTER RIFLE SHOOTING POSTER SERIES
A series of four 11″ x 17″ marksmanship instructional posters for use by instructors and coaches who are teaching Rimfire Sporter marksmanship to youth or learning about the growing event themselves. The poster series highlights the most important teaching points for getting shooters started in Rimfire Sporter. Poster topics are: 1) How to Score Rimfire Targets, 2) Prone Position, 3) Sitting Position and 4) Standing Position. The full-color posters are designed so that they can be used in presenting instruction or they can be posted on the range.
NLU# 787 $5.25
BB GUN SHOOTING POSTER SERIES
A series of eight 11″ x 17″ marksmanship instructional posters for use by instructors and coaches who are teaching BB gun marksmanship to youth. The poster series highlights the most important teaching points for getting young BB gun shooters started in four-position marksmanship. Poster topics are: 1) Safe BB Gun Shooting, 2) Firing the Shot, 3) Supported Position, 4) Standing Position, 5) Proper Sling Use, 6) Prone Position, 7) Kneeling Position and 8) Sitting Position. The full-color posters are designed so that they can be used in presenting instruction or they can be posted on the range.
NLU# 746 $10.45 (includes S/H)
Available on the CMP E-Store
USAMU SERVICE RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP GUIDE
An illustrated 88-page book, written by the U.S. Army Service Rifle Team, with detailed instructions on the basic and advanced skills of highpower service rifle shooting. Updated in 2022.
NLU # 780 $7.30 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
USAMU ADVANCED PISTOL GUIDE
An illustrated 132-page book, written by the U.S. Army Service Pistol Team, with detailed instructions on the basic and advanced skills of service pistol and bullseye pistol target shooting. Updated in 2022.
NLU # 778 $7.30 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
USAMU INTERNATIONAL RIFE MARKSMANSHIP GUIDE
An illustrated 113-page book, written by the U.S. Army International Rifle Team, with detailed instructions on the advanced skills of three-position smallbore and air rifle shooting.
NLU # 777 $7.30 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
USAMU INTERNATIONAL SKEET & TRAP GUIDE
A 66-page book, written by the U.S. Army International Shotgun Team, with detailed instructions on advanced skills involved in international skeet, trap and double trap shooting.
NLU # 774 $7.30 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
TOM JOHNSON’S SPORTER TIPS
An illustrated 8-page booklet with cleaning and maintenance tips as well as action upgrades that can be done with simple hand tools such as screwdrivers, a drill and a hammer. This step-by-step guide for disassembly and reassembly provides pictures and explanations for each step in the process. The booklet also discusses and illustrates stock work, showing how to modify and build up 853 and 888 stocks for better fit and performance while keeping them legal under National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules.
NLU # 716 $2.10 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
2008 YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DVDS
If you missed the 2008 Youth Leadership Conference or if you would like to see the presentations again, a DVD set is now available for sale through CMP. This 4-DVD set includes all 12 presenters from the conference and is available for purchase for $14.95. This can make a great addition to your shooting library, reserve your copy today. Click here to review the list of presentations.
NLU # 783
Available on the CMP E-Store
SHOOTER’S JOURNAL
A 60-page shooter’s journal suitable for use as a shooters diary to record information about personal scores and training or competition activities. Updated in 2022.
NLU # 703 FREE
ADVANCED SHOOTER’S JOURNAL
CMP has created the Advanced Shooter’s Journal in conjunction with the CMP Three-Position Rifle Summer Camp program. The material in this journal has been designed to address the needs of athletes who want to take their shooting beyond the beginner level, with a focus on daily and long-term goal setting. This 104-page journal will make a great addition to any junior’s toolbox.
NLU # 749 $2.00
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP RIFLE SCORE BOOK
| A scorebook for CMP Games As-Issued Military Rifle Matches. Designed for shooters who practice and compete in CMP As-Issued Military Rifle events. Use the CMP Rifle Scorebook to accurately track shot groups, zeroes and changing conditions to attain optimum scores and analyze shooting results by reinforcing positive performances and identifying problems to solve. NLU # 751 $7.30 Available on the CMP E-Store NLU # 751AW $10.45 (All Weather Score Book)This scorebook may be used in various weather conditions and is waterproof. Available on the CMP E-Store |
MANUAL, M1 “READ THIS FIRST”
This manual discusses, in detail, every aspect of the M1 Rifle – from its basic parts and operation to loading, unloading, firing and disassembly instructions.
NLU# 700 $3.25 each
MANUAL, 1903 “READ THIS FIRST”
This manual discusses, in detail, every aspect of the 1903 Rifle – from its basic parts and operation to loading, unloading, firing and disassembly instructions.
NLU# 773 $3.25 each
CO2 INSTRUCTION POSTER
This poster demonstrates how to properly fill CO2 air rifle cylinders.
NLU # 742 Free
2022-2024 NATIONAL STANDARD THREE-POSITION AIR RIFLE RULES
The official rulebook for sporter and precision class three-position air rifle shooting. Also contains details on the junior EIC and Distinguished program as well as instructions for how to conduct three-position air rifle competitions.
NLU # 775 $4.95 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
2024 CMP AIR RIFLE AND AIR PISTOL COMPETITION RULES
The official rulebook for Air Rifle and Air Pistol events that are conducted, sponsored or sanctioned by the CMP. The rules also include Special Air Gun Events, like the Best-Center Shot Contests, Bench Rest Air Rifle and the Air Rifle Target Spring.
The Rules are posted online at /competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.
NLU # 794 $4.95 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP SMALLBORE RIFLE COMPETITION RULES
The CMP Smallbore Rifle Competition Rules governs all smallbore rifle competitions conducted by the CMP or its affiliated state associations and clubs.
The Rules are posted online at /competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.
NLU # 754 $4.95 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP HIGHPOWER RIFLE COMPETITION RULES
The CMP Highpower Rifle Competition Rules governs all CMP sponsored and sanctioned Matches for Highpower Rifle events in National Trophy Matches, Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) Matches, and other CMP-sanctioned competitions.
The Rules are posted online at /competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.
NLU # 776 $9.95 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP PISTOL COMPETITION RULES
The CMP Pistol Competition Rules governs all CMP sponsored and sanctioned Matches for Service Pistol and 22 Rimfire Pistol events in National Trophy Matches, Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) Matches, and other CMP-sanctioned competitions.
The Rules are posted online at /competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.
NLU # 760 $9.95 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP GAMES RIFLE AND PISTOL COMPETITION RULES
The CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Competition Rules governs all CMP Games Events: As-Issued Military Rifle Matches (Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military Rifle, Carbine, M16, Modern Military Rifle), Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match, Special M9 and M16 EIC Matches, As-Issued M1911 and Military & Service Pistol Matches and Rimfire Sporter Rifle.
The Rules are posted online at /competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.
NLU # 785 $9.95 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP ACTION PISTOL COMPETITION RULES
The Action Pistol Competition Rules governs all CMP sponsored and sanctioned Action Pistol Matches.
The Rules are posted online at /competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.
NLU # 795 $9.95 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
CMP SAFETY RIFLE GUIDE
A 32 page booklet; written for owners of CMP rifles. This guide includes safe gun handling rules & safety guidelines, explains how the rifle operates, range safety rules, how to deal with special problems, tips for accurate shooting, proper care of your rifle and CMP Programs for new rifle owners.
NLU # 744 $3.25 each
Available on the CMP E-Store
A JUNIOR SHOOTER’S GUIDE TO AIR RIFLE SAFETY
A 20-page booklet; written for junior air rifle shooters, but it provides safety rules, procedures and guidelines that can be used by youth or adult shooters in any range firing situation.
NLU # 741 FREE
AIR RIFLE RANGE SAFETY RULES POSTER
This 11×17 poster is made for display on ranges and in club rooms. The poster shows basic safety rules that focus on muzzle, action and trigger, plus eight important, additional rules that must be followed on all air gun ranges.
NLU # 701 FREE
GUIDE TO LEAD MANAGEMENT FOR AIR GUN SHOOTING
A 20-page booklet produced jointly by USA Shooting and the CMP that summarizes test data and recommendations for best practices regarding lead management for air gun ranges.
NLU# 747 FREE
RIFLE SAFETY AND MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING CD-ROM
A CD-ROM with interactive instruction on basic rifle marksmanship skills that can be used by coaches or new shooters; shooters can use it as a self-teaching guide; contains many additional resources for use in learning target rifle skills. The CMP has documented all of the questions from the CD. Click here for the Rifle Safety & Marksmanship Training Test. Must have Windows 98 or higher to run this program. No MAC version available.
NLU # 772 $15.70 each or $10.50 each for 5 or more