Category: Match
Published on: February 28, 2023
The CMP National Air Gun Matches will take place at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center located on Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. CMP is excited to integrate a National Air Gun Competition into the National Match schedule. This year’s championship will include training on the first day, followed by two days of 60-shot competitions in air rifle and air pistol. A 3-Member team match will occur on day 3. A four-member team match will be included in the first two […]
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Published on: January 27, 2023
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its lineup of Master Instructor and Range Officer training courses for 2023! 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 is stretched around the country throughout the year to increase CMP’s outreach to interested individuals. Those seeking certification in teaching marksmanship basics and match details as “Master Instructors” of CMP’s sanctioned Garand, Springfield […]
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Published on: January 25, 2023
Ken Blaedel, 76, of Dublin, Calif., doesn’t let age get in his way. In 2022, he reached an ambition that was over a decade in the making – earning a Distinguished Rifleman Badge. With the accomplishment, he has become one of few marksmen in history to achieve the feat after age 70. Some individuals spend decades in search of a Distinguished Badge, which is the highest individual award authorized by the U. S. Government for excellence in marksmanship competition. Badges, […]
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Published on: January 24, 2023
TALLADEGA, Ala. – If you’re a seasoned Sporting Clays or 3D Archery athlete, or if you’ve ever been interested in giving either discipline a try, get out your calendars! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) recently announced a full lineup of ASA (Archery Shooters Association) and NSCA (National Sporting Clays Association) events for 2023. Talladega’s monthly 3D Archery Tournaments are open to the public, with both new and experienced individuals welcome to compete. The competitions are designed for archery enthusiasts who […]
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Published on: January 20, 2023
The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) first rifle and pistol League Matches. The CMP’s League Matches were introduced in early 2022, featuring Outdoor Pistol, Highpower Rifle and CMP Games Rifle events. Participants competed by firing at a host range, with scores submitted and averaged within CMP’s online Competition Tracker system. Awards are distributed to the top competitors from around the country. To qualify, competitors were required to fire at least three times over the course of […]
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Published on: January 6, 2023
The annual process of reviewing and updating CMP competition rulebooks is nearing completion with this announcement and the posting of the 2023 rulebooks on the CMP website. The CMP competitions program now includes separate disciplines for Service Rifle, Service Pistol, 22 Rimfire Pistol, Service Revolver, As-Issued Military Rifle (Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military Rifle, M1 Carbine, Modern Military Rifle, Vintage Sniper Rifle), As-Issued Pistol (M9, M1911, M&P Service Pistol) and Rimfire Sporter Rifle competitions where the CMP is the national governing body. […]
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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 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. An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 American youth participate annually in three-position air rifle marksmanship programs, with most of them also engaging in some form of competitive shooting. The primary governing body […]
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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: 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 […]