By Kate Gest, PR and Communications, USA Shooting USA Shooting is proud to host the Winter Airgun Championships in close partnership with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) in two locations at once. Athletes may choose from either Anniston, Alabama, or Camp Perry, Ohio, capacity permitting. The competition will take place December 17-20, 2020, and registration is limited to 225 competitors per location. The Winter Airgun Championships are open to all […]
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CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: West Virginia University
The West Virginia University (WVU) rifle team is in its 71st year of existence – beginning in 1951. During that time, the team has won 19 of its 33 NCAA Championship appearances (the most recent in 2017) and has cultivated 32 Olympic athletes, including 2016 gold medal winner, Ginny Thrasher. Last year, team members produced […]
CMP’s Annual Camp Perry Open Air Gun Match Moves to May, Adds Smallbore Event
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Typically held during the gusty chill of January, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Camp Perry Open indoor air gun match at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio has been moved to warmer times, now scheduled for May 21-23, 2021. Due to social distancing protocols, the match is subject to […]
Air Rifle Grants Available for Missouri Schools
Imperial, MO – The Student Air Rifle Program (SAR) is excited to announce a three-way partnership providing equipment grants for Missouri schools. “We are thrilled to be working with three different partners in Missouri to provide a nearly 50% reduction off the purchase of a full SAR equipment kit”, noted Pam Rowe, Missouri SAR Coordinator. […]
JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Competition Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 JROTC Three-Position Postal Competition for cadets in Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC programs who are interested in competing in a nation-wide air rifle match with other motivated high school junior athletes. The U.S. Army Cadet Command, TECOM (Training & Education Command), the Naval Service Training […]
The CMP Gary Anderson Invitational Junior Air Rifle Event is almost sold out
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Alabama – Registration is now open, though nearly filled, for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Gary Anderson Invitational, set to be held Dec. 5-6, 2020, at the electronic air gun ranges located within the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio and the South Competition Center in Alabama. Very few […]
Alaska State Director Bruce Bowler Keeps Youth Programs Operating Through Uncharted Territory
As the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) State Director of Alaska, Bruce Bowler isn’t afraid of a challenge. A resident of Juneau, a place folded between the base of a 3,500-tall mountain and the Gastineau Channel in the Alaskan panhandle, overcoming barriers is a daily encounter for him. “Even getting around has its challenges in Alaska!”, […]
CMP Presents Home Range Appreciation Series Rifle, Pistol and Air Rifle Results and Recognitions
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has wrapped up its Home Range Appreciation Series – a set of postal-style rifle, pistol, smallbore and air rifle events that began in June and ran throughout the summer months. The event was created to supplement the cancelled 2020 National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches. Open to both adult and […]
CMP Welcomes Back Air Gun Monthly Matches
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Alabama – After a four-month hiatus, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) welcomed competitors back to the firing line in Alabama and Ohio as matches resumed Sept. 12, 2020. The Monthly Air Gun Matches, held at the CMP South Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama, and the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at […]
Getting to know the University of Kentucky Rifle Team
CMP plans to feature each of our countries great Rifle Teams and learn a little bit more about collegiate rifle marksmanship. This month, we are featuring the University of Kentucky Rifle Team! Read along and let’s explore what makes the UK program special. Go Big Blue! #bbn (big blue nation). College Coach Questions Name: Harry […]