CAMP PERRY, PORT CLINTON, OH – Just the title of the “National Matches” can scare even the most seasoned shooters. For juniors (those younger than and through his/her 20th birthday), or those starting off in the shooting sports, attending the National Matches is something that some put off until they feel “ready” enough. In reality, […]
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Young Marksman Competes for First Time During Three Generation Excursion
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Zachary Wehner, 11, of Valparaiso, Ind., took his first trip to the historic National Matches at Camp Perry last July, 2018. “It’s amazing,” he said of his experience. “It’s just nice to walk around and tour the place, and it has an air range.” During his self-tour of the grounds of […]
CMP’s Air Rifle Championship Returns to Anniston in April
ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the expanding world of air rifle competition, April 4-6, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Anniston area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the world-class South CMP Competition Center. The […]
CMP’S Air Rifle Regionals To Assemble In Sandy In April
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer SANDY, Utah – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the remarkable world of air rifle competition, April 4-6, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Sandy area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the Mountain […]
Granbury High School Recaptures Precision Title at 2019 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – Defending National Champions, the Granbury High School Marine Corps JROTC program athletes, arrived at the 2019 JROTC National Three-Position Championship, March 22-24, ready to reclaim their roles at the top of the podium. That’s exactly what they did, and more, as they brought home not only team […]
Regional Air Rifle Championship Set For Camp Perry In March
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the expanding world of air rifle competition, March 28-30, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Port Clinton area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at […]
JROTC National Air Rifle Athletes To Compete In Alabama In March
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host the 2019 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle National Championships, March 21-23 at the South CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Ala. Athletes from Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC units will compete shoulder-to-shoulder at this 3×20 scholastic match. […]
Sign Up Now for the CMP’s Monthly Air Rifle and Air Pistol Matches
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Monthly Matches, featuring a series of air rifle and air pistol events for all ages and experience levels, are scheduled to return in March for another season of safe, fun and thrilling competition. Each match will be held at the South CMP Competition Center […]
2019 CMP Junior Rifle Camps Counselor Announcement
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is seeking qualified individuals to fill counselor positions for its Junior Rifle Camps program. This premier program has a long established history of providing the highest quality three-position and international air rifle instruction in the country for high school athletes, and this year will add to the program in the […]
Winter Weather Cuts Airgun Matches Short at 2019 Camp Perry Open
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – A series of snow emergencies forced parts of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2019 Camp Perry Open to be cancelled during the weekend of Jan. 18-20. The annual event is designed to include 3×20 junior air rifle, 60 Shot air rifle and 60 Shot air pistol competitions over a span of […]