Register Today for CMP’s National Pistol Matches & Clinics
May 5, 2026
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Reserve your spot today for the 2026 National Pistol Matches, taking the firing line July 11-18 at the historic Camp Perry National Guard Training Site in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Facilitated by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), the National Pistol events are open to adults and juniors of all experience levels.
The schedule includes several traditional matches like the President’s 100, National Trophy Individual and National Trophy Team events alongside a series of 900 Aggregate matches for .22, .45 and Center Fire Pistol. CMP’s own Games competitions, like the Military & Police and 1911 As-Issued Matches, will also make appearances on the National Pistol lineup.
Likewise, the GSSF GLOCK National Challenge will be returning in 2026 along with the Service Revolver EIC Match.
Those wanting to brush up on their skills or to learn something completely new are welcome to take part in the Pistol Small Arms Firing School (SAFS), held Monday, July 13. Participants in SAFS are instructed by some of the top military marksmen and women in the country on firearm safety and competition basics, both within the classroom and on the range. All firearms and ammo provided!
CMP also offers indoor Air Pistol National Matches at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located on Camp Perry. Bring your own or rent from the CMP! View more details at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/air-gun-national-matches/.
As a bonus, a Pistol Steel Challenge will be offered on the Laser Shot simulators assembled within the Competition Center. The Steel Challenge is a video game-style match where competitors use a modified pistol (equipped with CO2 gas) to fire upon simulated targets.
Learn more about the 2026 National Pistol Matches at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/national-trophy-pistol-games-matches/.
About the National Matches:
The annual National Matches has been held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Site since 1907, conducted by a partnership between the CMP and the Ohio National Guard. The month-long series showcases a variety of indoor and outdoor events for both adults and juniors and is comprised of the CMP National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches, National Games Matches, National Smallbore Matches, National Air Gun Championships and the National Mid-Range and Long Range Matches.
Along with several competitive opportunities, the National Matches includes a variety of educational clinics for marksmen and women at all experience levels as well as shopping selections from some of today’s leading industry vendors. Whether competing for the first time, a seasoned competitor or simply observing, the National Matches has something for everyone. View the full schedule and programs at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.