Category: Match
Published on: February 28, 2023
In 1998, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) inaugurated the John C. Garand Match and, with it, an exciting new concept in target competition. The Garand Match is a unique competition where shooters fire older “as-issued” military rifles over a course of fire that makes target shooting attractive to the average shooter. The availability of surplus M1 and other older military rifle make target shooting accessible to thousands of shooters, many of whom do not participate in traditional target competitions. The […]
Category: Match
Published on: February 28, 2023
The National Trophy Rifle Matches trace their history to the 1903 legislation that established the first National Matches and appropriated funds to acquire the National “Dogs of War” Trophy. This trophy continues to be one of the most prestigious trophies that can be won through rifle shooting in the United States. Today, the National Trophy Rifle Matches provide national championship competitions in service rifle events. Those events preserve the finest traditions of military marksmanship competition in the United States today. […]
Category: Match
Published on: February 28, 2023
The CMP Highpower Rifle Championship matches will utilize electronic targets featuring KTS Technology. Monitors at each firing point will display shots for each competitor. There is no pit duty or walking to targets to view shots. July 22-25, 2024 * Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio Information Links For questions or more information, please contact CMP Competitions Department at (419) 635-2141, ext. 714 or email competitions@thecmp.org. Sponsorship To become a sponsor, please visit the CMP Sponsorship web page for details.
Category: Match
Published on: February 28, 2023
The Rimfire Match offers shooters a recreation-oriented competition where they use smallbore sporter rifles (plinking and small game rifles) commonly owned by almost all gun enthusiasts. This is a unique match where all that’s needed to compete is a rifle and ammo. Participants must fire with standard sporter-type rimfire rifles that weigh no more than 7 ½ pounds. INFORMATION LINKS Rifles may be manually operated or semi-automatic; competitors with manually operated actions are given extra time in rapid-fire to compensate […]
Category: Match
Published on: February 28, 2023
In 2023, the CMP Pistol Matches at Camp Perry will include the Pistol Small Arms Firing School & M9 EIC Match, the Pistol Warm-Up Match, the Pistol 2700 Aggregate, Team Matches, GSSF Glock National Challenge, Revolver Match, the CMP National Trophy Pistol Matches, Industry Day at the Range and CMP Pistol Games Matches. The first trophy awarded was the General Custer Trophy that annually goes to the National Trophy Individual Pistol Champion. The Custer Trophy was first contested in 1904. […]
Category: Match
Published on: February 28, 2023
The CMP National Air Gun Matches will take place at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center located on Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. CMP is excited to integrate a National Air Gun Competition into the National Match schedule. This year’s championship will include training on the first day, followed by two days of 60-shot competitions in air rifle and air pistol. A 3-Member team match will occur on day 3. A four-member team match will be included in the first two […]
Category: Post
Published on: February 24, 2023
[…] hats, tees, mugs and sweatshirts that we desired. Along Commercial Row, I was able to meet and converse with acclaimed individuals like Bill Ruger, Jim Clark, noted firearms writer Charles Petty and famous Texas Ranger Bill Jordan. I purchased his book, “No Second Place Winner” there, which he personalized and dated for me. I was also able to converse with the leadership of companies like Champion’s Choice, Springfield Armory and Hi-Standard. Prices there were usually wholesale. Another incredible experience for […]
Category: Post
Published on: January 27, 2023
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its lineup of Master Instructor and Range Officer training courses for 2023! These courses allow learning opportunities on how to train others in marksmanship as well as to ensure safety and proper regulations at local competitive events. The training schedule is stretched around the country throughout the year to increase CMP’s outreach to interested individuals. Those seeking certification in teaching marksmanship basics and match details as “Master Instructors” of CMP’s sanctioned Garand, Springfield […]
Category: Post
Published on: January 25, 2023
Ken Blaedel, 76, of Dublin, Calif., doesn’t let age get in his way. In 2022, he reached an ambition that was over a decade in the making – earning a Distinguished Rifleman Badge. With the accomplishment, he has become one of few marksmen in history to achieve the feat after age 70. Some individuals spend decades in search of a Distinguished Badge, which is the highest individual award authorized by the U. S. Government for excellence in marksmanship competition. Badges, […]
Category: Post
Published on: January 24, 2023
TALLADEGA, Ala. – If you’re a seasoned Sporting Clays or 3D Archery athlete, or if you’ve ever been interested in giving either discipline a try, get out your calendars! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) recently announced a full lineup of ASA (Archery Shooters Association) and NSCA (National Sporting Clays Association) events for 2023. Talladega’s monthly 3D Archery Tournaments are open to the public, with both new and experienced individuals welcome to compete. The competitions are designed for archery enthusiasts who […]
Category: Post
Published on: January 20, 2023
The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) first rifle and pistol League Matches. The CMP’s League Matches were introduced in early 2022, featuring Outdoor Pistol, Highpower Rifle and CMP Games Rifle events. Participants competed by firing at a host range, with scores submitted and averaged within CMP’s online Competition Tracker system. Awards are distributed to the top competitors from around the country. To qualify, competitors were required to fire at least three times over the course of […]
Category: Post
Published on: January 6, 2023
The annual process of reviewing and updating CMP competition rulebooks is nearing completion with this announcement and the posting of the 2023 rulebooks on the CMP website. The CMP competitions program now includes separate disciplines for Service Rifle, Service Pistol, 22 Rimfire Pistol, Service Revolver, As-Issued Military Rifle (Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military Rifle, M1 Carbine, Modern Military Rifle, Vintage Sniper Rifle), As-Issued Pistol (M9, M1911, M&P Service Pistol) and Rimfire Sporter Rifle competitions where the CMP is the national governing body. […]