For all information about Orion’s National Air Leagues, including full details on League structure, see the League Website. Register for the 2022 National Air Rifle New Shooter League Register for the 2022 National Air Pistol League Athlete Awards – New Shooter To help encourage the development of young athletes and recognize top performers, The League […]
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How To Form a Marksmanship Team, From Someone Who’s Done It
As part of its mission, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has been dedicated to the development and longevity of youth shooting sports around the country. With several junior programs currently established in each state, aspiring young marksmen are fortunate to have a number of venues available to continue their growth – yet, there’s always room […]
It’s Not Too Late to Support Giving Tuesday: Support a Youth Shooting Team of Your Choice
It’s here! Happy #GivingTuesday! Welcome to THE BIGGEST DAY of the year for MidwayUSA Foundation and the thousands of youth shooting programs we assist! Giving Tuesday is the official kickoff to the giving season and the perfect time to make a tax-deductible contribution to the youth shooting team or organization of your choice. On this […]
Vista Outdoor Foundation Awards Grant for SSSF Coach Training Initiatives
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has been awarded a multi-year grant by the Vista Outdoor Foundation, supporting its initiative of volunteer coach education specific to the shooting sports and youth development. The Vista Outdoor Foundation received over 100 requests for funding as part of the grant approval process. The SSSF was one of just ten […]
Maddalena Clinches Golden Target, Tucker Takes Silver and Bronze, and Kozeniesky Captures Mixed Team Silver at 2021 ISSF Rifle/Pistol President’s Cup
Colorado Springs, Colorado– In her World Cup Final debut, Sagen Maddalena (Groveland, California) wins her first “Golden Target” at 2021 ISSF Rifle/Pistol President’s Cup, earning her the title, “Best Athlete of the Year” in the Women’s Rifle 50m 3-Position discipline. Maddalena also won gold in the Mixed Team Rifle 50m 3-Position event with Hungarian shooter, Istvan […]
Second Place Athletes Return to Win at the CMP’s 2021 Dixie Doubles
ANNISTON, Ala. – Motivated runners-up from last year’s Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Dixie Doubles air rifle and air pistol competition came back in 2021 to emerge victorious, reaching the top of the podium in both categories. The two-day Dixie Doubles air gun event was held Nov. 5-6, at the CMP’s South Competition Center in Anniston, […]
Coaches’ Corner – Using Orion to Test Pellets and Match Them to Your Airgun
This feature story is brought to you courtesy of Orion Scoring Systems. Competition Air Rifle Pellets are all the same and interchangeable….right? Not exactly! This sport’s equipment (Precision and Sporter class air rifle) share the use of the same common diameter of soft lead pellets, but even among the same model of rifle from the […]
Breast Cancer Awareness: CMP’s Jackie Slosnerick Tells Her Story
As many know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a very important time to remember those who are battling or have been lost to the disease. It’s also a time to remind everyone of the importance of regular screenings. Early detection can save lives – just as it did for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s […]
Shaner, Tucker, Kozeniesky, Weisz, Maddalena, Lagan and Mowrer Seek Golden Targets from ISSF Rifle/Pistol President’s Cup
Colorado Springs, Colorado– Seven Tokyo 2020 Olympians depart this week to Poland to take their shot at ISSF President’s Cup (World Cup Finals) Rifle Pistol from November 3-10, 2021 in Wroclaw, Poland. The invites consist of five rifle athletes, Will Shaner (#1 Air Rifle Men), Lucas Kozeniesky (#3 Air Rifle Men), Mary Tucker (#1 Air Rifle Women and #7 50m Rifle 3-Positions Women), Ali Weisz […]
Junior Athletes: Apply Now to Receive Thousands Through CMP’s Scholarship Program
High school student-athletes involved in marksmanship programs have the opportunity to gain educational benefits for their commitment to hard work by applying for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. These scholarships may be used to pursue post-secondary education or vocational programs, continuing CMP’s mission of supporting youth marksmen. Since the […]