Sign Up Now for National Smallbore, Air Gun Events at Camp Perry
April 19, 2026
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Join us on the firing line for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2026 National Smallbore and Air Gun Championships, offered during the annual National Matches in Port Clinton, Ohio!
The National Matches, held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Base since 1907, is conducted through a partnership between the CMP and the Ohio National Guard – showcasing a variety of indoor and outdoor events for adults and juniors.
The National Smallbore lineup is scheduled for July 12-22. The lineup includes iron sights and any sights prone events as well as 3×20 (three-position) individual and team matches. Prone events also include an F-Class National Championship for those competing with extra support.
All smallbore events are fired on Camp Perry’s Petrarca Range, featuring a covered firing line and CMP’s own outdoor electronic targets.
For air rifle or air pistol competitors – check out the National Air Gun Championships, held on the electronic target range within the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center on Camp Perry. The series is comprised of training, followed by two days of 60-shot competitions. The events will run concurrently with the National Smallbore and National Pistol phases, July 12-16.
While attending the National Matches, don’t forget to check out the beach parties, food trucks, movie nights and more – all happening on the grounds of Camp Perry!
Learn more about the National Smallbore 3P series and Air Rifle Championships at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/national-smallbore-matches/.
See the Smallbore Prone Nationals here: https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/smallbore-prone-nationals/.
Register and find more on the National Air Pistol Championship at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/air-pistol-nationals/.
About the National Matches:
The National Matches 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. The month-long series also includes a variety of educational clinics for all experience levels.
Whether competing for the first time, a seasoned athlete or simply observing, the National Matches has something for everyone. All events are open to the public, with spectators
welcome. Review the National Matches schedule and other event info on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.