The 13th Annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches will return to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Oct. 7-16, 2016 for another series of rifle events.
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JROTC Air Rifle Postal Competition Opens Today
The 2016-2017 JROTC Postal Competition will officially open today on Sept. 26, 2016, for young cadets in Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC programs who are interested in competing…..
Jim Laughland: A Living Camp Perry Treasure
Jim Laughland, 77, of Timonium, Md., was the honorary presenter of the Alice Bull Trophy during the 2016 National Trophy Rifle Matches at Camp Perry.
Hall and USAR Win Big During 2016 National Rifle Matches
In only his third trip to Camp Perry for the National Matches, SGT Joseph Hall, 30, of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) team, overtook the field of powerful competitors to become the Overall…..
DiConza Shatters Thirty-Year-Standing Record During National Trophy Team Matches
In an unbelievable individual performance, Sgt. Antonio DiConza, 25, of the U.S. Marine Corps and Fredericksburg, VA, cleaned the entire course during the National Trophy Rifle Team Match with…..
Civilian Stephens Wins Overall During 2016 President’s Rifle Match
Keith Stephens, 44, of College Station, Texas, earned the top honor during the 2016 President’s Rifle Match on July 25, firing a remarkable score of 393-17x.
National Match Competitor Fires Rare Pistol Pertinent to CMP History
Will Murray, 39, of Charleston, S.C., was an elated and wide-eyed visitor to Camp Perry during the 2016 National Trophy Pistol Matches.
Gulfport Outdoes Jinx to Earn Gold at 2016 CMP National Air Rifle Championship
“At national competition, we always end up in second or third. And this year, we pulled it off – somehow,” said Gulfport MCJROTC coach LtCol John Owens, with a smile.
‘Some Kid’ Owns the Country During 2015 Rimfire Events
Samuel Payne had an unforgettable 2015. At just 16, he dominated the Rimfire Sporter events at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Eastern Games, National Matches, Western Games and the…..
Women’s Air Rifle and Pistol Team Members Chosen During Olympic Trials at Camp Perry
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center hosted the final opportunity for athletes vying for a trip to the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro in August during…..
Camp Perry to Host Final Rifle and Pistol Rio Olympic Trials
After months of competition, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to announce that the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center will offer the first glimpse of the completed 2016 Olympic…..
Registration Open for Inaugural New England CMP Travel Games
Enthusiastic rifle and pistol shooters are encouraged to sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) latest travel games installment – the New England CMP Games, to be held Sept……
Para-athlete Junior and Coach Bound to Realize Rifling Dreams
As a teenager, Taylor began shooting rifle with her dad and her older brother. Though her medical ailment makes certain activities more difficult than they are for the average person…..
Register Now for 2016 National Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match at Camp Perry
Men, women and children of all ages, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) revered and thrilling National Rimfire Sporter Match – fired Saturday, July 9, 2016, during the…..
Learn Firearm Fundamentals at 2016 National Matches Small Arms Firing Schools
If you have ever dreamed of firing a real M16 rifle or M9 pistol in a safe and relaxed environment, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Rifle and Pistol Small Arms Firing…..
Coming Soon: Highpower Electronic Targets at CMP Matches Outside of Alabama
In a matter of months, highpower rifle and pistol competitors around the country will be able to enjoy the same state-of-the-art electronic Kongsberg Target Systems (KTS) targets used…..
Register Now for the CMP’s Garand D-Day Match at Talladega Marksmanship Park
The 2nd Annual D-Day Anniversary John C. Garand Match will be held June 4-5, 2016, at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
Have YOUR Distinguished Badge Presented at 2016 National Rifle & Pistol Matches
In celebration of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 20-Year Anniversary, the CMP would like to invite previous civilian Pistol and Rifle Distinguished competitors who were NOT presented…..
Springfield Armory Unveils Significant Contribution at 2016 Trophy Pistol Matches
This year, at the 2016 National Trophy Pistol Matches, the company will be outdoing themselves with their most incredible donation yet.
National Three-Position Air Rifle Council Seeks Rulebook Suggestions
The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council, the governing body for nearly all three-position air rifle competitions in the USA, will meet in the summer of 2016 to review and issue a…..
Register Now for the 10th Annual Eastern CMP Games in May
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will be returning to the Tar Heel state to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of one of its most popular travel matches – the Eastern CMP Games.
Nation Ford, Hardcore 4 Set National Records at CMP 3P Air Rifle Regionals
During the CMP Three Position (3P) Regional Championship, Levi Carlson, 17, of Nation Ford High School in South Carolina, set a new Marine Corp sporter National Record for the standing…..
Registration for 2016 National Matches at Camp Perry Opens April 1st
Registration for the popular and historical 2016 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches will begin April 1, 2016 – fired at Camp Perry, Ohio, six miles west of Port Clinton, during the…..
CMP Custom Shop to Resume Accepting Work Orders in April
After a brief hiatus, the CMP Custom Shop is happy to announce that it will begin to accept new work orders beginning April 1, 2016.
East Coweta Recaptures Title at 2016 JROTC National Championship
In precision action during the 2016 JROTC National Championship, Marine Corps teams took first and third place, with East Coweta High School in Georgia earning top honors for the second year in a row.
CMP Mobile Range Aides Wounded Warrior Trials in March
At the beginning of March, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Mobile Range traveled the country to assist with Wounded Warrior Selection Camps in California, Florida and Nevada in…..
JROTC National Air Rifle Championship Set for March
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) proudly invites the top junior cadets from around the country to compete for the highest honors at the 2016 JROTC Three-Position National Championships…..
Air Rifle Jr. Distinguished Badge Cut Scores Changed for 2016
After careful consideration, the Air Rifle Junior Distinguished EIC cut scores have been raised for the 2016 season.
Overlooked Air Gun Activities for All Ages Available at Camp Perry
The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry (near Port Clinton, Ohio) is a $1.1 million expansion to an 80-point indoor range where only air guns are fired. The range contains…..
Camp Perry Plans Big Improvements in 2016 for National Match Goers
In 2015, Camp Perry took on more than 20 projects, totaling over $900,000. The renovations included chipping and sealing of the range roads to keep dust off of the ranges, as well as upgrading…..