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 their training and preparation to put up their best scores. Although there were some excellent scores posted, there can be only one champion. Shiloh Hargrove, 16, from Buda, Texas took … [Read More...] about Shiloh Hargrove: 3-Position Sporter Champion Profile
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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
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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
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CMP Offers Junior Air Rifle Training to Youth, Taught by Former NCAA Athletes
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CMP Announces Final Results of 2023 National Matches Air Gun Events
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Register Now for CMP’s Fall Monthly Air Gun Matches
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