On Nov. 18-19, 2022, 112 air rifle athletes from Anchorage, Mat-Su Valley and Fairbanks, Alaska, participated in the 2022 Jordyn Durr Memorial CMP Cup Match. Cadet Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordyn Durr was tragically killed by a drunk driver while walking home on Aug. 9, 2013. She was a member of Robert Service High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps and the school’s air rifle team. “Her smile was infectious, and she worked hard at looking her best as a cadet,” said … [Read More...] about Alaska JROTC Hosts Memorial Air Rifle Match for Former Athlete
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Junior Katrina Demerle Earns Historic Distinguished Air Rifle Badge #1
Katrina Demerle, 17, of Hamilton, Ohio, has earned the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Distinguished Air Rifle Badge #1. The latest addition to the CMP’s Distinguished Badge Program was introduced in early 2022. The Distinguished Badge Program awards marksmen and women who produce … [Read More...] about Junior Katrina Demerle Earns Historic Distinguished Air Rifle Badge #1
Get Ready for the 2022-2023 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is gearing up to host the 2022-2023 JROTC Three-Position Postal Competition, with registration beginning at the end of September. The national event is open to all high school junior cadets in Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC programs who are … [Read More...] about Get Ready for the 2022-2023 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship
CMP Summer Rifle Camps Host Over 460 Juniors Across the Country in 2022
Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) presents a series of hands-on, informative camps for junior air rifle and smallbore rifle athletes. Running from May to August, the CMP Junior Rifle Camps allow high-school age students to receive valuable lessons on intermediate and advanced … [Read More...] about CMP Summer Rifle Camps Host Over 460 Juniors Across the Country in 2022
CMP Sees Over 580 Entries During 2022 National Air Gun Events at Camp Perry
The 2022 National Air Gun events, held as part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Matches, welcomed over 580 air rifle and air pistol entries throughout July and August. The events are held within the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located on the grounds of the historic … [Read More...] about CMP Sees Over 580 Entries During 2022 National Air Gun Events at Camp Perry
Green Springs Youth Athlete Earns National Distinguished Marksmanship Honor
Claudia Muzik, 16, of Green Springs, Ohio, recently earned her Junior Distinguished Badge – a respected award in the youth air rifle community that only 1,600 others have earned in the badge’s 20-year history. “It's always been my goal to earn my Distinguished Badge,” said Claudia, who now holds … [Read More...] about Green Springs Youth Athlete Earns National Distinguished Marksmanship Honor
CMP Marks High Attendance at Inaugural Camp Perry National Air Gun Matches
Over the weekend of July 16-18, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) presented a brand new series of indoor events for juniors and adults, the National Air Gun Matches. Fired within the world-class range of the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, the fresh lineup will now be a fixture during … [Read More...] about CMP Marks High Attendance at Inaugural Camp Perry National Air Gun Matches
Texas Hill, Walrath Repeat Last Year’s Performances at 2022 National Three-Position Championships
Those in attendance at the 2022 National Three-Position Precision Championships might have been feeling some déjà vu. At last year’s event, which was held in two different locations to accommodate COVID restrictions, Texas Hill Country Shooters set a new Team 3x20 national record score in the … [Read More...] about Texas Hill, Walrath Repeat Last Year’s Performances at 2022 National Three-Position Championships
Civilian Marksmanship Program Provides Unique Activities for Local Fun
Ready to try something new? Planning your next family or friend group get-together? Look no further than the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s public events! With world-class facilities in the Anniston and Talladega areas, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) offers marksmanship prospects not only … [Read More...] about Civilian Marksmanship Program Provides Unique Activities for Local Fun
The Meaning of Bar
I feel like there’s a vast underground conspiracy in the great state of airgunning. I’m pretty sure it sources back to the same guy who decided .38 Special bullets should be .357 inches in diameter, invented the phrase “near miss,” and mandated those new environmentally-friendly gas cans guaranteed … [Read More...] about The Meaning of Bar
Civilian Marksmanship Program Offers First-Rate Facilities for Locals to Enjoy
Ready to try something new? Planning your next family or friend group get-together? Look no further than the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s public events! With its headquarters and facilities located on the grounds of the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility, the Civilian Marksmanship … [Read More...] about Civilian Marksmanship Program Offers First-Rate Facilities for Locals to Enjoy
Sanghera Claims Junior Air Pistol Match at 2022 Camp Perry Open
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Suman Sanghera, 16, of Great Falls, Virginia, was the leading junior air pistol athlete at the 2022 Camp Perry Open – held over the weekend of May 13-15. It was only her second time attending the annual event, but through her strategy of treating every match like a practice, she … [Read More...] about Sanghera Claims Junior Air Pistol Match at 2022 Camp Perry Open
CMP Announces New CMP Coordinators
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to introduce two new employee titles taking effect in 2022. Catherine Green, who has been with the CMP for over a decade, will be assuming the role of North Range Coordinator – overseeing all competitions and events held at the Gary Anderson CMP … [Read More...] about CMP Announces New CMP Coordinators
Shoot. Paint. Giggle.
My wife is slightly miffed. Strangely, this low-level frustration is a result of me painting the garage. And here, I thought proactive chore attacking was a good thing. I guess that shows how much I’ve learned after 34 years of wedded bliss. Maybe it’s my color choice? Admittedly, Bleu de … [Read More...] about Shoot. Paint. Giggle.
CMP’s Camp Perry National Matches Educational Clinics Offer Something for Every Competitor
Ready to learn more about marksmanship? The National Matches at Camp Perry, which attracts thousands of guests each year to the historic ranges of the Ohio National Guard Training Facility, is an oasis of rifle and pistol competitions designed for experienced marksmen and curious individuals who … [Read More...] about CMP’s Camp Perry National Matches Educational Clinics Offer Something for Every Competitor
Blurred Lines
What is the airgun market? Not that long ago, I might have characterized it in two primary segments: precision and recreational airgunners. There are lots of folks who appreciate the precision, mechanical attributes, and performance of high-end air machines. Think PCP or break-action rifles and … [Read More...] about Blurred Lines