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Published on: December 11, 2022
Pistol athletes and ranges looking for competitive opportunities during the winter months should look to the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Indoor Pistol League, running now through the end of April 2023. The Indoor Pistol series is part of CMP’s League Matches (introduced in early 2022) and consists of a 900 Pistol Aggregate match. Participants in the event compete by firing the course at a host range, with scores submitted and averaged within CMP’s online Competition Tracker system. Awards will be […]
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Published on: December 6, 2022
To acknowledge those who consistently score well in the John C. Garand Match with As-Issued M1 Rifles at designated Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) competitions, the Garand Collectors Association (GCA) has designed a new GCA Master Marksman Program. “The GCA is grateful to enjoy a cooperative association with the CMP, whose administrative efforts are essential in making this new award a reality,” the GCA said in a statement. The GCA Master Marksman program is set to begin in January 2023. Like […]
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Published on: November 23, 2022
Katrina Demerle, 17, of Hamilton, Ohio, has earned the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Distinguished Air Rifle Badge #1. The latest addition to the CMP’s Distinguished Badge Program was introduced in early 2022. The Distinguished Badge Program awards marksmen and women who produce consistent scores at qualifying events where they may earn the Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) points needed to receive a badge. It’s a prominent honor in the marksmanship community and is now available in a variety of disciplines for adults and […]
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Published on: November 15, 2022
HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the addition of the Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament, the second longest running pistol championship in the world, to its match schedule in 2023. The CMP Bianchi Cup is set to fire May 23-26 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri, and is sure to be the action pistol competition of the year! “The Bianchi Cup has been one of the most prestigious pistol […]
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Published on: November 10, 2022
2022-2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Rules Released By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) shooting is the most popular junior rifle program in the USA. Its massive participation base includes more than 2,000 JROTC high school programs, hundreds of 4-H Shooting Sports clubs and several hundred junior rifle clubs. Download your copy of the new Three-Position Air Rifle rules from the CMP website. An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 American youth participate annually in three-position air rifle marksmanship programs, with […]
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Published on: November 8, 2022
International Pistol TournamentMay 21-24, 2024May 20-23, 2025 Title Match Sponsor: MidwayUSAEvent Host: Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club Location: Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, 4350 E Academy Road, Hallsville, Missouri 65255 The Bianchi Cup has been the gold standard in action pistol shooting competition since 1979. Over 40 years of Bianchi Cup history can be found at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club in the back woods of Hallsville, Missouri. **New in 2024** A Rimfire Division will be added […]
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Published on: November 7, 2022
In order to increase awareness of the sport and to provide insight to juniors looking to continue their marksmanship careers into college and beyond, the CMP periodically highlights some of the nation’s current collegiate rifle programs. Stay tuned this week as we feature the coach and athletes of the Wofford College Rifle Team! Wofford College is a private liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, S.C. Rifle was a varsity sport at Wofford College during various points between 1930 to 1960. […]
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Published on: May 13, 2022
Ready to learn more about marksmanship? The National Matches at Camp Perry, which attracts thousands of guests each year to the historic ranges of the Ohio National Guard Training Facility, is an oasis of rifle and pistol competitions designed for experienced marksmen and curious individuals who simply want to try something new. Outside of competition, the National Matches offers an array of educational courses for those with fresh eyes on the sport as well as those eager to further develop […]
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Published on: May 6, 2022
Caroline Martin, 17, of Nemo, Texas, has been a member of the Granbury High School Marine Corps JROTC precision air rifle team since her freshman year. The team is full of talent – recently earning its fifth consecutive JROTC National Three-Position Air Rifle Championship national title in March while producing a number of other team and individual honors. A junior, Martin was part of the fourth place overall precision team at the event and even finished in seventh place as […]
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Published on: April 24, 2022
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to wish a happy retirement to Teresa Casey, who officially retired from Naval Service Training Command NJROTC Program Support on Jan. 31, 2022. In the world of junior air rifle, Casey was an essential part of molding one of CMP’s most popular events of the year, the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Sporter and Precision Air Rifle Championships. As the program coordinator for the Navy JROTC (NJROTC) marksmanship program, she was a […]
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Published on: April 20, 2022
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus An updated version of the 2022 CMP Smallbore Rifle Competition Rules is now posted at https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023SmallboreRifleRules.pdf. When the 2022 CMP Smallbore Rifle Competition Rules were released at the beginning of January, we reported that the final version of some Smallbore Rifle three-position rules would be delayed until after ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation) 50m rifle rules were finalized. The CMP strives to keep its Smallbore Rifle and Air Gun rules closely aligned with ISSF rules that govern Olympic and international competitions. This […]
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Published on: March 25, 2022
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the addition of monthly 3D Archery Tournaments, held at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. The event is open to the public, with both new and experienced individuals welcome to compete. Talladega’s Monthly 3D Archery Tournaments are designed for archery shooters who are hunters or for those who simply love using a bow and arrow. The tournaments follow ASA (Archery Shooters Association) rules and are fired upon professional Delta McKenzie […]