Important notice from Orion National Air Rifle League… After a lot of time considering our options, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 National Air Rifle League season. Alternatively, we’ll be offering a series of bi-weekly matches to teams that are able to and would like to participate! As league administrators, we have […]
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CMP’s Third Annual 5K & 1K Fun Run at Talladega Marksmanship Park Set to be Held in September
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Alabama – Despite most area races cancelling for the year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce the continuation of its annual CMP 5K Range Run & 1K Fun Run as planned on Sept. 19, 2020, at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. Last year, over 100 participants […]
Training with Maryland Junior Shannon Moriarty
By Serena Juchnowski, Feature Writer A year and a half after her first ever highpower match, Shannon Moriarty of Maryland has made significant strides in her scores, experiences and level of competition. At only 11 years old, she is an inspiration for young marksmen. Shannon has gathered success from a combination of natural talent and […]
A Closer Look at CMP’s Sponsors: MidwayUSA Foundation
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The MidwayUSA Foundation and the Potterfield Family have been outstanding supporters of the Civilian Marksmanship Program since 2013, the first year of the CMP Three-Position Air Rifle National Championships. The MidwayUSA Foundation, and Larry and Brenda Potterfield, have provided substantial support towards CMP youth team endowments in air rifle, smallbore […]
Outdoor Channel Introduces New Sport Shooting Competition: “American Airgunner Challenge”
DENVER (July 8, 2020) – Outdoor Channel is mixing six expert airgun sport shooters with 10 challenges for a chance to win $15,000 in the American Airgunner Challenge. The show will air Wednesdays on Outdoor Channel beginning on July 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The reality-style series features an 11-episode programming run that will culminate with one shooter hailed […]
CMP Welcomes New State Directors in Texas and North Dakota
In order to help ensure the cultivation of marksmanship at the ground level, the CMP appoints State Directors to oversee programs in each of the 50 states. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within his or her state. Found […]
Ohio State Directors Russ and Vickie Evans, Hubbard, Ohio
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer In order to help ensure the cultivation of marksmanship at the ground level, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) appoints State Directors to oversee programs in each of the 50 states. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for […]
American Airgunner Challenge on Outdoor Channel
Reality-style Sport Shooting Competition Airs July 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET DENVER – Outdoor Channel is mixing six expert airgun sport shooters with 10 challenges for a chance to win $15,000 in the American Airgunner Challenge. The show will air Wednesdays on Outdoor Channel beginning on July 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The reality-style series features an 11-episode programming […]
Orion Scoring System Releases Athena, a Line of Affordable Electronic Scoring Targets
Shooter’s Technology LLC, makers of the Orion Scoring System, is proud to announce Athena, its new product line of affordable electronic scoring targets (EST). Models include: NC100: an electronic scoring target for 10m air rifle, 10m air pistol, and 5m BB Gun competitive shooting. DoW100: a touch screen athlete monitor for indoor shooting. MM100: a spectator display […]
A Token of Excellence: A Look at the Junior Distinguished Badge Program
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Junior air rifle competitions are where exceptional talent is always on full display. Young athletes train for countless hours, days, weeks, months to earn the chance to demonstrate their grit on the firing line, hoping for any tangible evidence of their hard work – a token of their efforts to […]
