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“When you’re in the midst of it, you don’t know that it’s this amazing thing that most people don’t get.” For those within the rifle community, her name may sound familiar, and it is certainly one penned within the history books.  Reviewing Ginny Thrasher’s list of accolades features a marksmanship success story that has spanned less than a decade – beginning at the age of 14 on a hunting trip with her grandfather and hurdling through a notable collegiate career.   […]

CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Alabama – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Monthly Air Gun Matches are returning to the CMP schedule in September, with new safety procedures in place.  Each of the Monthly Matches will be held at the South CMP Competition Center in Alabama and at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio, which both feature 80-point ranges filled with CMP’s own electronic targets. During the Monthly Matches, competitors have the opportunity to be ranked amongst other match […]

With the uncertainty of the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming months, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is looking ahead to the 2020-2021 three-position air rifle competition season.  In an attempt to place a supplemental plan for allowing junior athletes to compete in air gun events in the coming months, the CMP has created an altered series of matches where participants fire completely from their home or local ranges. The CMP “virtual” matches will stand as substitutes for […]

Due to the cancellation of the annual National Matches event at Camp Perry in 2020, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Rules Committee gathered to discuss additional Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) opportunities for rifle and pistol competitors within the year. After careful consideration, the Committee has approved the option for a sixth EIC match for years that feature no National Matches event on the schedule – an update from the previous limit of five. The CMP Rules Committee has approved a sixth EIC […]

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  To provide more challenges for driven competitors and to create a place to permanently celebrate their talents, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has introduced the Pistol 2600 League – designed to recognize those competitors who have shot a score of 2600 or better in the Match Gun category of a CMP Sanctioned event. The League will begin with those competitors who earn the score any time in 2020. Currently, there are 13 members. “Shooting 2600 […]

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  The crowning highlights of the respected Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Matches, fired at Camp Perry, Ohio, since 1907, are the climactic pistol and rifle awards ceremonies – held within the base’s own historic theatre. Each year, the country’s top marksmen and women grace the luminous stage to accept their hard-earned honors.  Along with awards for the top competitors of the Matches, those who have worked for years (some, lifetimes) towards their prestigious and lasting […]

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  White Oak Armament has generously sponsored CMP Marksmanship events for many years.  Today we’re sharing more about the origins of White Oak and some notable new developments the company currently has in the works. The Civilian Marksmanship Program conducts many highpower rifle events each year, and it’s no secret that competitors continuously look for an edge over fellow shooters. Whether it’s rifles, ammunition or gear, they’re always looking for ways to improve. Competing with a […]

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer  TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park schedule is full of upcoming rifle, pistol and shotgun events for the public to enjoy in July.  Dubbed “The Home of Marksmanship,” the park is a worthy destination for firearm supporters and guests looking for practice, competition and mindful learning opportunities. Featuring CMP electronic targets and scoring monitors that can only be found at the 500-acre facility, the park regularly hosts rifle, pistol and […]

[…] Report CMP Programs Summary Card CMP National Matches Fact Sheet CMP Brochure On The Mark Newsletter JROTC Results Bulletin CMP Talladega Marksmanship Brochure CMP Sanctioned Matches Events Range Brochure CMP Planned Giving Media Credential Application Qualified journalists (editors, reporters, bloggers, book authors, producers, video camera crews, and/or photographers) wishing to cover or report any event or activity sponsored by or conducted on the premises of the Civilian Marksmanship Program must apply for CMP Media Credentials. Download the CMP Media Credential […]

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has prepared a solution to allow everyone to keep shooting and compete with one another during the summer months – right from the comfort of everyone’s local range! The CMP Home Range Appreciation Series is a collection of rifle, pistol, CMP Games, smallbore and air rifle competitions (open to both adult and junior athletes) which will be fired in local club matches and once scorecards are submitted the scores will be compared […]

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer In order to help ensure the cultivation of marksmanship at the ground level, the CMP appoints State Directors to oversee programs in each of the 50 states. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within his or her state. Find out who your CMP State Director is by visiting https://thecmp.org/training-tech/state-director/. Feel free to contact your State Director at any time with […]

By Steve Cooper, CMP Training & Education Manager Update 08/11/20 – The CMP South store is open for walk-ins (no appointment needed). The CMP North Store is open by appointment only. Please call (419) 635-2111 to schedule your appointment. The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s North and South rifle stores will open June 4 by limited-visitation appointments. On Tuesday, May 26th, rifle buyers can begin scheduling appointments to shop at either the Ohio and or the Alabama store. In compliance with government […]