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April 26-May 5, 2024April 25-May 4, 2025Camp Butner, North Carolina Information Links About the Eastern CMP Games, CMP Pistol & CMP Cup Matches The Eastern CMP Games, CMP Pistol & CMP Cup Matches are held at Camp Butner, North Carolina. NEW IN 2024 – The CMP has added 1000 yard Long Range Matches to the schedule. The CMP Games Matches include a Rifle Marksmanship 101/M16 Match, Garand/Springfield/Vintage/Modern Military Matches, Carbine Match, Rimfire Sporter match and Vintage Sniper Team Match. Pistol […]

Submitted by Robert Cantrell (Edited by the CMP) Hello! My name is Robert Cantrell, and I am just a run-of-the-mill competitive shooter and match director in Paducah, Ky. A little of my background – I like shooting rifle and have done a lot more rifle competitions than pistol across time. But I, unfortunately, have no Excellence-In-Competition points at all in rifle toward a Distinguished Rifleman Badge. That’s quite unlike my great shooting friend, Larry, who got Distinguished in rifle in […]

Published by the Garand Collector’s Association, GCA Journal – Winter 2023 It has now been a year since the GCA and CMP (in a joint partnership) announced the creation of the “Master Marksman Program”. This program was created to motivate GCA members to participate in CMP matches, and to acknowledge those who consistently score well with As-Issued M1 Rifles at designated Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) competitions.  Similar to the CMP’s established Distinguished Badge Program, the new Master Marksman Program works on […]

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – John O’Donnell, 66, of St. Louis, Mo., was a force at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2024 Talladega Spring Classic, carrying wins in the .22, Center Fire and .45 Pistol matches, the Pistol 2700 Aggregate and the Military & Police and As-Issued 1911 competitions. A total of 189 competitors participated in the Talladega Spring Classic, held March 12-17, at CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. The crowd was larger than anticipated, […]

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The month-long National Matches, an event fired at Camp Perry since 1907, is an ideal setting for young marksmen and women – a worthy destination for those just beginning to those already skilled in the sport. Most events only require a firearm, scope, shooting mat and safety gear such as ear plugs and protective glasses. Of course, gloves, jackets and other personal equipment is also permitted. Through the many phases of the National Matches, […]

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) rifle and pistol League Matches! A total of 15 clubs participated in 2023, with 178 participants overall. The CMP’s League Matches were introduced in early 2022, featuring Pistol, Highpower Rifle and CMP Games Rifle events. The League is perfect for those hoping to begin or keep up with CMP marksmanship competition throughout the year, without having to travel. It’s also a great way for […]

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Rules that will govern CMP Competitions in 2024 have now been posted on the CMP website where competitors and Match Officials may download them in preparation for their 2024 competition seasons.  The CMP currently produces seven different competition rulebooks; six of these rulebooks have been revised and are now being released as new rulebooks for 2024.  The new CMP rulebooks are: Copies of each of these rulebooks can be downloaded from the CMP “Competition Rulebooks” […]

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its lineup of Master Instructor and Range Officer training courses for 2024! 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 has expanded in 2024 to reach even more individuals around the country – offering dates in the winter, spring, summer and fall months. Those seeking certification in […]

By Gary Anderson, DCME The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) now sponsors a comprehensive rifle and pistol competition program that is governed by seven different rulebooks. The CMP currently produces rulebooks for 1) Highpower Rifle, 2) Bullseye Pistol, 3) CMP Games (As-Issued Military Rifles and Pistols), 4) Smallbore Rifle, 5) Air Rifle and Air Pistol, 6) Action Pistol and 7) Junior Three-Position Air Rifle. Anyone who is not familiar with the many exciting opportunities offered by this program can find a detailed […]

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is announcing new divisions for adults and juniors that will be implemented at the 2024 CMP Bianchi Cup and within the CMP’s Action Pistol Program! The 2024 CMP Bianchi Cup is set for May 21-24 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Mo. In 2023, the CMP took over the 40-year-old event, which includes four featured events: Practical, Barricade, Falling Plate and Moving Target. Hundreds of competitors from around the world compete […]

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer “It’s hard to express what exactly draws me to pistol, but I believe it has to do with the dedication and intense focus needed to shoot an X on a bullseye,” junior markswoman Tanya Chowdary explained. “Shooting a perfect shot requires adherence to a flawless routine and the self-discipline to repeat the same action every time you pick up your gun.” And Tanya has the repetition down. Though only 17, she has already collected […]