For those looking for an air gun competition and an escape from the cold of the winter months, the CMP has begun registration for its annual Camp Perry Open air rifle and air pistol event
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Anticipated Long Range National Matches Return Met With Success in 2018
At the 2018 National Matches at Camp Perry, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) introduced its new series of Long Range events to competitors.
Registration for CMP 3P Air Rifle Postal Opens in November for 2018
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Postal Championship will officially open for registration on Nov. 1, 2018, for any junior air rifle marksman involved in 4-H, Scouts, American Legion, club or JROTC
Iron Women Compete in 2018 National Matches Rattle Battle
During the 2018 National Matches, New Jersey fielded what was the first all-female team to ever compete in the National Trophy Infantry Team match, more commonly known as the Rattle Battle.
Numerous Records Set During 2018 National Matches Games Events
A pack of record-setters emerged during the 2018 National Matches Games events in August. The John C. Garand Match alone saw new overall, junior and senior records, while the Vintage Military Match.
USAMU Beats Decade-Old Record Score During 2018 National Trophy Team Events
Firing a new record score, the USAMU Craig racked up a total of 2968-141x in the National Trophy Team (NTT) event in August – stripping the previous record that had stood for over a decade.
2018 Small Arms Firing School
Every year, the rifle Small Arms Firing School provides one of the greatest opportunities to learn a variety of marksmanship essentials for those new to the sport as well as those more experienced.
CMP Clinics Offer Top Notch Marksmanship Training
The National Matches schedule offers training clinics for all levels of shooters to receive personalized help and information.
Historic Vehicles, Amputee Skydiver Headlines CMP’s 2018 National Matches First Shots
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is proud to announce the lineup for the 2018 First Shot Ceremony, set to take place Monday, July 9 2018, at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility.
Competitor Pays Homage to Australian World War I Soldiers During CMP’s Eastern Games
Ari tried to get as close as he could to the proper Australian uniform of the time period, even making the “slouch hat” all on his own and using real emu feathers to top it off.
USAMU Sweeps Cup Events and New Records Hit the Books at 2018 Eastern Games
From April 27 through May 5, competitors took the firing line at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Eastern Travel Games.
Register Now for CMP’s June D-Day Rifle and Pistol Matches
The Annual John C. Garand D-Day Anniversary event will be held June 8-10, 2018, at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
CMP & ORPA Host Highpower Rifle Matches at Camp Perry in June
The Civilian Marksmanship Program, in collaboration with the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association, will be hosting a weekend of Highpower Rifle Matches in June.
Pricing and How to Buy a Military Surplus CMP 1911 Pistol
The Secretary of the Army allowed only 8,000 1911s to be transferred to the CMP for sale and distribution this fiscal year. Some of those are anticipated to be unusual and worthy of being auctioned.
CMP’s Air Rifle Championship Travels to Sandy in April
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the remarkable world of air rifle competition April 5-7, 2018.
Gibson Sets National Record at 2018 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship
Gibson and over 200 other juniors competed at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Gary Anderson Competition Center at Camp Perry, March 22-24, 2018.
Texas Junior Air Rifle Competitor Excels at First National-Level Event
High school freshman Anne White, from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, Texas, has established herself as one of the strongest junior marksman in the state and a rising star.
Junior Jadelynn Kendall Finds New Confidence Through Air Rifle Team
Jadelynn Kendall admits that the standing position has been difficult for her, especially with a recent knee surgery on her good leg…
107,000 Repatriated Garands and Milsurp 1911s on CMP Racks
The CMP said it has received a shipment of nearly 100,000 repatriated M1 Garand rifles to replenish nearly depleted stocks of U.S. military surplus rifles.
New Update on Status of CMP 1911s from United States Army
The CMP has been authorized to receive 8,000 1911 type pistols from the United States Army.
Military Funding Bill Mandatory Program to Sell Historic Pistols to the Public
President Trump signed into law H.R. 2810, that would require military surplus M1911/M1911A1 pistols to be made available for sale to the American public.
Eligibility Requirements to Purchase a U.S. Surplus 1911 Pistols
Response to a question from a Virginia Citizens Defense League member about eligibility for readers to purchase 1911 pistols…
Update On Civilian Marksmanship Program Getting New Rifles & Pistols
Democratic House members (led by Rep. Jim Langevin, D-RI) attempted to obtain a motion to essentially kill the proposed improvements to the surplus M1911 release program.
CMP Sets November Highpower Rifle Matches at Camp Perry
The CMP will be hosting an 800 Aggregate (80 shot) Rifle Match and an EIC Service Rifle Match on Viale Range of Camp Perry on Sunday, November 12.
Register Now for the 2017 Western CMP Games Rifle Events
The 14th annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches will head back to the desert sand Oct. 13-17, 2017.
Register Now for the 2017 New England Games Featuring CMP’s Electronic Targets
The New England CMP Games will return to Vermont – bringing a rousing round of rifle and pistol events to the Northeastern United States.
Unanticipated Crowd Fires at the Inaugural GLOCK Match at Camp Perry
The Inaugural GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Camp Perry National Challenge enormously exceeded all expectations.
Creedmoor Sports Heading to Camp Perry
Creedmoor Sports, a leader in serving the precision rifle community, is excited to return to Camp Perry for the 2017 CMP National Matches!
Custom Metal Products Introduces – The X-Ring Plate Rack Target
The X-Ring Plate Rack is available with manual reset, or fully automatic pneumatic reset with competition controller.
Registration Open for Upcoming GSM Rifle Matches at CMP’s New Petrarca Range
Register now for your chance to fire in one of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Garand-Springfield-Modern/Vintage Military (GSM) matches.