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Published on: August 20, 2019
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Fresh faces, returning supporters and new National records all made appearances on the firing line during the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Rimfire Sporter match, fired on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Over 350 entries spread over the range throughout the day, with individuals from as far as Ireland competing in one of the most diverse events fired during the National Matches season. The Rimfire Sporter event is designed to be an […]
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Published on: July 7, 2019
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Join us on July 16, 2019, as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) adds a new event to its 2019 National Matches lineup at Camp Perry that is guaranteed to challenge marksmanship skills, physical fitness and endurance while also stirring up undeniable fun for competitors of all ages. The Target Sprint event features a mix of air rifle firing and short bursts of running, with competitors aiming to achieve the best possible […]
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Published on: May 7, 2019
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Gold Distinguished Marksman Badges are the highest and most prestigious marksmanship awards authorized by the U.S. Government. The Distinguished International Shooters Badge is arguably the most difficult of the Distinguished Badges to earn because International Distinguished shooters must not only qualify for a U. S. National Team but must then produce medal winning performances in international championships where the best shooters in the world participate. The Civilian Marksmanship Program, which now administers the Distinguished Badge […]
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Published on: April 20, 2019
By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Just the title of the “National Matches” can scare even the most seasoned shooters. For juniors (those younger than and through his/her 20thbirthday), or those starting off in the shooting sports, attending the National Matches is something that some put off until they feel “ready” enough. In reality, the National Matches is a fantastic place to get started shooting with the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s many clinics, not to mention an enthusiastic and helpful crowd […]
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Published on: March 12, 2019
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer As part of its mission, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is dedicated to recognizing the successes of its competitors by distributing a variety of awards at its many rifle and pistol events held across the country. The CMP Travel Games are regional competitions held throughout the year, featuring CMP’s own rifle and pistol outdoor events centered around recreation-oriented competition and educational activities. This year, the CMP has decided to add more category awards to its […]
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Published on: January 10, 2019
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus CMP Competition Rulebooks that will govern all CMP sponsored and sanctioned competitions in 2019 have now been approved by the CMP Board’s Rules Committee and posted on the CMP website. Significant changes in this year’s rulebooks include dividing the former Service Rifle and Pistol Rulebook into two separate rulebooks, the establishment of a new program to give persons with disabilities an opportunity to earn Distinguished Badges and the creation of separate unlimited classes for Modern […]
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Published on: December 17, 2018
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – At the 2018 Talladega 600 rifle and pistol marksmanship event, Victor Betzold, 64, of Bel Air, MD, dominated the field as he claimed wins in the Carbine, Garand, Springfield and Vintage Military competitions. The event was held Dec. 4-9 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park, located just down the road from the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. Known as “A Southern Classic,” original CMP Travel Games Matches held during the […]
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Published on: December 14, 2018
Interview By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer What sort of background do you have in shooting? What got you interested in the sport? My father is a lieutenant with the West Bloomfield police department. He’s been involved in competitive shooting since before I was even born, and the shooting sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My dad taught me and my brother to shoot safely and accurately when we were young, and […]
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Published on: October 16, 2018
[…] many of them engaging in some form of organized competitive shooting. The main governing body for this major youth sports program is the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council. The Council’s primary means of governing Three-Position Air Rifle events and programs is its rulebook, the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules. National Council members now include The American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, CMP, Daisy Shooting Education Program, 4-H Shooting Sports, Orion Scoring Systems, U. S. Army Marksmanship Unit, USA Shooting and the […]
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Published on: October 16, 2018
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Those looking for a place to fire in recreational rifle competition during the fall will have a chance on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts an As-Issued M1 Garand, Springfield, Vintage and Modern Military (GSMM) Match on Petrarca Range at Camp Perry. Registration opens on Oct. 16. The event, held on CMP’s electronic targets, is set to begin at 9:00 a.m. and will follow the As-Issued […]
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Published on: September 8, 2018
By Steve Cooper, CMP SAFS Instructor & Marketing Manager YPSILIANTI, MI – Despite unrelenting humidity and temperature hovering at 90 degrees, 34 members and guests of the Washtenaw Sportsman’s Club fired a highly-successful Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) on Sunday, August 26, just outside of Ann Arbor. It was the first remote, or stand-alone CMP SAFS entry-level training and Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) rifle match outside of the United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) school at the National Matches […]
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Published on: June 1, 2018
Camp Perry is not only home to CMP’s Headquarters but also houses several outdoor and indoor marksmanship ranges. Outside, famous Camp Perry ranges like the 600-yard Rodriguez Range and 1,000-yard Viale Range have hosted thousands of competitors on the firing line through the National Rifle & Pistol Matches – held at Camp Perry since 1907. The CMP also uses these ranges at various times to conduct rifle events on our own line of outdoor electronic targets. Camp Perry’s Petrarca Range […]