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Published on: April 21, 2014
CMP Pistol Program Both experienced and beginning pistol shooters can find a variety of opportunities to shoot in local, regional and national competitions. Many local clubs have regular weekly or monthly matches, while the CMP offers matches and learning opportunities throughout the year. If you’re seeking a pistol competition and you’re not currently a member of a CMP-affiliated club, you can find a local club by browsing the club affiliation link. Pistol Small Arms Firing School If you’re new to service pistol […]
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Published on: April 21, 2014
About CMP Rimfire Sporter Matches CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle Matches offer shooters a recreation-oriented competition where they use .22 caliber sporter rifles (plinking and small game rifles) commonly owned by almost all gun enthusiasts. This is a unique match where all you need is a rifle and ammo. You fire with standard sporter-type rimfire rifles that can weigh no more than 7 ½ pounds, with sights and sling. Rifles may be manually operated or semi-automatic; shooters with manually operated actions […]
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Published on: March 24, 2014
How to Apply to Have Your 3PAR Matches Sanctioned The Civilian Marksmanship Program administers the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council match sanctioning program. Any club, team, school or group affiliated with a member organization of the Council may apply to have their three-position air rifle matches sanctioned. The CMP sanctioned more than 271 state and regional competitions for over 13,800 junior competitors in 2019. Clubs may register their match and/or clinic using our Online Match Sanctioning. The National Three-Position Air […]
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Published on: March 24, 2014
National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules: 14th Edition (2022-2024) Click here to download the 14th Edition of the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules, or click here to purchase a hard copy of the rules from the CMP e-store. This is the 14th Edition of the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules. This edition is valid for two years, from November 2022 through September 2024. New rules or rules that were substantially changed from the 13th (August 2021 Update) Edition are underlined and […]
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Published on: March 24, 2014
The National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Council recognizes Three-Position Air Rifle National Records. To qualify for a record, the competition must be governed by the current National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules and be sanctioned by the Council through the CMP. The Competition Director or a shooting coach where a possible record was established must complete the form to submit the possible record to the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council. A National Record does not become official until the National […]
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Published on: March 17, 2014
About the National Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) Council The Council is the national governing body for junior 3-Position Air Rifle competition in the USA. 3-Position Air Rifle is one of the most popular youth shooting programs. The Council brings together national youth-serving organizations that are actively involved in promoting junior three-position air rifle shooting to provide a national standard rulebook, coordinate competition schedules and promote youth participation in the shooting sports. This National Council website provides coaches, instructors, parents and […]
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Published on: January 30, 2014
The CMP Rules Committee has approved the 2014-2015 18th Edition of the CMP Competition Rules for Service Rifle and Service Pistol and the 2014 2nd Edition CMP Rules for CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches. This is the earliest the CMP has released a new version of the Rulebooks, which previously were released in March or April. In another major change, the CMP Rimfire Sporter Rules, which were previously in a separate rulebook, are now included in the CMP Games […]
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Published on: January 16, 2014
[…] Badge. In 2019, the CMP introduced the Distinguished Marksman Badge. This allows competitors with a permanent disability or impairment that requires the use of adaptive firing positions, equipment or techniques and who is approved by the CMP in accordance with Rule 2.5.2 a) is eligible to compete to earn EIC credit points that count towards the awarding of the Distinguished Marksman Badge. In 2020, the CMP introduced two Distinguished Smallbore Badges: the Distinguished Smallbore Rifle Three-Position Badge, and the Distinguished […]
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Published on: January 16, 2014
What is a sanctioned clinic or match? A CMP-sanctioned clinic or match is hosted or sponsored by a CMP-affiliated organization where match sponsors agree to use CMP Competition Rules in conducting their events, and clinic sponsors agree to follow CMP standards for the conduct of clinics. View upcoming clinics View upcoming matches If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the CMP Competition Support staff at (419) 635-2141, ext. 706 or kfilipiak@thecmp.org. How to apply to sanction a match or clinic Clubs may register […]
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Published on: January 15, 2014
[…] (S&H additional) – Order via Publications Order Form Download PDF file 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 […]
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Published on: January 15, 2014
About Gary Anderson Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship-Emeritus, is a regular contributor to On The Mark. He served as DCM for 10 years and remains an effective advocate for firearms safety training and rifle practice. Gary’s primary role at CMP has been to develop and sustain successful youth shooting programs at both regional and national levels. Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship Emeritus, retired as the full-time CMP Director at the close of 2009. He continues to work with […]
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Published on: January 15, 2014
Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship Emeritus Gary Anderson served as the Director of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) from 1999-2009. In addition to promoting firearms safety training and rifle practice for all shooters, Gary’s primary focus at CMP has been to develop and sustain successful youth shooting programs at both regional and national levels. On December 31, 2009, Gary announced his retirement from the DCM position. Anderson’s retirement means he will no longer be actively involved in day-to-day CMP […]