To better reflect its Nationwide responsibility for marksmanship excellence, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has updated its mission and vision. While the previous mission and vision have served the CMP well, the recent change in corporate leadership led by new Board Chair and CEO Jerry O’Keefe, provided an opportunity to renew the direction of the […]
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CMP Hosts October Monthly Air Gun Matches in Ohio and Alabama
On Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted another round of Monthly Matches. The event featured three-position sporter/precision air rifle and 60 Shot ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation) air rifle and air pistol competitions for adult and junior athletes, fired at CMP’s indoor air gun ranges in Ohio and Alabama. Each match […]
CMP’s Gary Anderson Invitational Junior Air Rifle Event Returns in December
Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) junior air rifle event, the Gary Anderson Invitational. The annual match is set to be held Dec. 2-3, 2022, at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama, and Dec. 3 only at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio. The Gary Anderson Invitational […]
CMP Holds Special Public Air Range Events
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to host holiday-themed parties for the public to enjoy within our indoor air gun range – the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center – with fun prizes available for participants! Located on the grounds of Camp Perry near Port Clinton, Ohio, the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center features authentic […]
CMP Announces New Rhode Island Marksmanship State Director
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to welcome new Rhode Island State Director, COL David Wood. The CMP appoints State Directors to oversee marksmanship 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 […]
CMP Assists with Ottawa County Career Showcase
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On Friday, Oct. 7, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the Ottawa County Career Showcase – an event that uncovers professional opportunities throughout Ottawa County for freshman high school students planning their future careers. Marking its eighth year at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, the Ottawa County […]
CMP Hosts GSMM Rifle, Air Gun Matches in Ohio and Alabama in September
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) stayed busy on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, as it hosted three special events between its facilities at Camp Perry, Ohio, and Anniston, Ala. The first was a Garand, Springfield, Vintage and Modern Military (GSMM) rifle match on Camp Perry’s outdoor electronic target line at Petrarca Range. The event was open […]
CMP Offering Free Junior Air Rifle Training, Led By Former NCAA Athletes at Camp Perry
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new weekly marksmanship training opportunity for young individuals local to Camp Perry – the Junior Rifle Club! Marksmanship sports, such as air rifle or air pistol, can be a positive choice for those looking to involve their youth in a rewarding, fun activity. With air […]
Get Ready for the 2022-2023 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is gearing up to host the 2022-2023 JROTC Three-Position Postal Competition, with registration beginning at the end of September. The national event is open to all high school junior cadets in Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC programs who are interested in competing with other young athletes from […]
CMP Summer Rifle Camps Host Over 460 Juniors Across the Country in 2022
Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) presents a series of hands-on, informative camps for junior air rifle and smallbore rifle athletes. Running from May to August, the CMP Junior Rifle Camps allow high-school age students to receive valuable lessons on intermediate and advanced marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations. This summer, the CMP […]