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Cooper, Walters Win Inaugural Simulator Matches During CMP’s National Air Events

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer This year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Air Gun events, part of the month-long National Matches, saw over 480 entries from both adult and junior competitors. The series was held entirely within the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located on Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. For the first time, the Air Gun series included bonus “Steel Challenge” competitions on CMP’s two Laser Shot Simulators, first installed at the Competition Center … [Read More...] about Cooper, Walters Win Inaugural Simulator Matches During CMP’s National Air Events

CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for Youth of All Skill Levels to Open in September

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – This fall, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its fun and informative Junior Rifle Club – a weekly group that introduces firearm safety, marksmanship fundamentals, air rifle competition experience and life … [Read More...] about CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for Youth of All Skill Levels to Open in September

Shiloh Hargrove: 3-Position Sporter Champion Profile

By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor Over 160 competitors ascended on the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in June to compete in the National Three-Position Air Rifle Sporter Championship. The two-day event was marked with fierce competition; the athletes were put to the test, calling on … [Read More...] about Shiloh Hargrove: 3-Position Sporter Champion Profile

Power Outage Interrupts 2024 CMP National Sporter Air Rifle Championship

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The 2024 National Three-Position Sporter Air Rifle Championship, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), was held June 20-22 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio. A group of nearly 200 juniors from 4-H, Scouts, … [Read More...] about Power Outage Interrupts 2024 CMP National Sporter Air Rifle Championship

CMP Announces Air Force Coach, Olympian Launi Meili as 2024 First Shot Speaker

Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) facilitates the ceremonial First Shot Ceremony – a formal opening to the annual National Matches at Camp Perry. To officially start the month-long series of rifle, pistol and air gun events, a traditional “first shot” is simulated on the historic … [Read More...] about CMP Announces Air Force Coach, Olympian Launi Meili as 2024 First Shot Speaker

Top of the Rock

By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer Twenty-three years ago, Buck Parson fell into an unintended, lifelong career. He was still in high school when his neighbor, Scott Pilkington, offered him a part-time job helping with a variety of projects. One of those projects, repairing airguns, developed … [Read More...] about Top of the Rock

Hefty Participation Marks CMP’s 2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Regional Matches

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The top athletes have been determined for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championship! The event was held in April at CMP’s own air gun competition centers in Ohio and Alabama as well as through the use of CMP’s mobile … [Read More...] about Hefty Participation Marks CMP’s 2024 Three-Position Air Rifle Regional Matches

Olympic Shooting Sports “In” Paris?

By Jim Shepherd I’ve decided I’m going to start referring to myself as a resident of Atlanta, Georgia. No, I don’t live in Atlanta, nor Georgia. But I’m using “Atlanta” by “International Olympic Committee” measurement standards. The IOC says the 2024 Olympic shooting competitions are being … [Read More...] about Olympic Shooting Sports “In” Paris?

Granbury, De Jesus Find Repeat Wins at 2024 JROTC Nationals

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The precision class at the 2024 JROTC National Three-Position Championship was a rinse and repeat version of last year’s competition – with both Granbury High School and Danjela (Jordan) De Jesus, 18, of the Camden County High School Navy JROTC … [Read More...] about Granbury, De Jesus Find Repeat Wins at 2024 JROTC Nationals

Garmin Shakes Up Chronography

What's not new: affordable chronographs capable of accurately measuring the velocity of a pellet or slug. What is new: a chronograph device that does all that, but is also the size of a pellet tin and weighs not much more than an empty one. The engineers at Garmin have expanded their horizons … [Read More...] about Garmin Shakes Up Chronography

Local Couple Finds Shared Hobby Through CMP’s Air Gun Center

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – You might say that Tom and Joan Kerbel met by “accident” – that is, a car accident. One fateful day, Tom got into a wreck so bad that it, unfortunately, destroyed his lunch – so, he was forced to walk into the local Subway to have … [Read More...] about Local Couple Finds Shared Hobby Through CMP’s Air Gun Center

Beard Tops Inaugural Smallbore Event at CMP’s Annual Dixie Double

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Over the Nov. 3 weekend, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) conducted its annual Dixie Double – an indoor air gun competition for adult and junior athletes held at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama. This year, … [Read More...] about Beard Tops Inaugural Smallbore Event at CMP’s Annual Dixie Double

CMP Competition Center Air Gun Range: FAQs

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Did you know there are accessible indoor air gun facilities open to the public? The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), a non-profit organization dedicated to the safe training of marksmanship to citizens of all ages, has two dedicated ranges in the north and … [Read More...] about CMP Competition Center Air Gun Range: FAQs

CMP Offers Junior Air Rifle Training to Youth, Taught by Former NCAA Athletes

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – After last year’s successful run, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will again host a youth club focused on introducing the shooting sports (three-position sporter air rifle) to local juniors – the Junior Rifle Club. The 2023 club will … [Read More...] about CMP Offers Junior Air Rifle Training to Youth, Taught by Former NCAA Athletes

CMP’s Gary Anderson Invitational Junior Air Rifle Event Returns in December

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) junior air rifle event, the Gary Anderson Invitational. The annual match is set for Dec. 1-2, 2023, at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama, … [Read More...] about CMP’s Gary Anderson Invitational Junior Air Rifle Event Returns in December

Club Feature: Ohio’s Pickaway Diabolos

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer For being a small patch of Ohio, Pickaway County has a lot to offer. Part of the Columbus metropolitan area, its home to a world-famous pumpkin show, beautiful state parks and, for young firearm enthusiasts, its own marksmanship club. The Pickaway Diabolos is … [Read More...] about Club Feature: Ohio’s Pickaway Diabolos

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