By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) is the most popular junior rifle program in the USA. Its massive participation base includes more than 2,000 high school JROTC programs, hundreds of 4-H Shooting Sports clubs and several hundred junior rifle clubs. An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 American youths participate annually in 3PAR marksmanship […]
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Sign Up for the 2024-2025 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 JROTC Three-Position Postal competition – hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and open to precision and sporter athletes. This national-level event welcomes high school junior cadets in Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard and Air Force JROTC programs who […]
NEW This Week on Shooting USA – Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge
Precision air rifle competition continues to evolve as the guns and gear continue to improve. The largest annual event is the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge, or RMAC, hosted by Utah Airguns. Plus, the largest family-owned ammunition company in the world, Hornady, is celebrating seventy-five years of success. USA AIR TIMESWednesday, 9:00 PM Eastern and […]
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 […]
Former NCAA Coach, Athlete Brings Fresh Leadership to CMP South
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to welcome the new manager of the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama – JT Schnering! As manager, Schnering will oversee several functions of the competition center, like the coordination of events/competitions and weekly Open Public Marksmanship timeslots, […]
The 2024 Pyramyd Cup is Here!
Join airgunners from around the world as they participate in Field Target, 100-yard Bench Rest, and Gunslynger competitions held at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. Shooters will compete for top prizes, including cash and merchandise from the industry’s top brands. This world-class event provides an opportunity to shoot alongside some of the world’s […]
Register Now for CMP’s 2024 Dixie Double Air Gun and Smallbore Event
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Dixie Double air rifle and air pistol competition, set for Oct. 24-27, 2024, within the electronic air gun range of the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama! The event features two days of 60 Shot international competitions for […]
MidwayUSA Foundation Hosts Hometown Challenge
Throughout the entire month of September, donations to youth shooting teams and organizations through MidwayUSA Foundation will not only be matched but will also be sweepstakes entries. MidwayUSA Foundation’s 2024 Hometown Challenge is now live with over 100 prizes. Every $20 donation is an entry into the sweepstakes and benefits the youth shooting team or […]
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 skills through fun instruction on the range! Training […]
AirForce Airguns and Rapid Air Worx (R.A.W.) To Officially Sponsor the 2024 Pyramyd Cup
AirForce Airguns and Rapid Air Worx (R.A.W.) are proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2024 Pyramyd Cup, an event that has become a benchmark in the airgun industry. Taking place at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, from September 11th to 14th, 2024, this year’s competition is set to be one of the most […]