When it comes to marksmanship competition, skills can only go so far – having a strong mental game is also a key part of reaching success. In an effort to gain tips on better regulating the psychological aspects of competitive shooting, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) asked respected athletes to share their personal experiences from […]
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CMP Encourages Affiliated Clubs to Sanction Matches
One of the key functions for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is “to conduct competitions in the use of firearms and to award trophies, prizes, badges, and other insignia to competitors”. CMP Affiliated Clubs have the opportunity to host their own local CMP Sanctioned Matches, all year long.
Wells, Perrin Lead Round 1 of American Legion Postal Championship
Scores are in for Round 1 of the junior air rifle American Legion Postal Championship, fired from September 2020 to February 2021. A total of 348 athletes took to the firing line in the sporter competition, along with 248 precision athletes in their respective match. Leading in sporter was Ayden Wells, 17, of Des Moines […]
Sign Up Now for 2021 Camp Perry Open Event Now Featuring Smallbore
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open indoor air gun match is fast approaching! Celebrating its 15th season, the 2021 Camp Perry Open will boast an exciting new schedule, including a smallbore rifle match (featuring modern scoring technology) and an educational pistol clinic – led by one of the […]
CMP Highlights Top Scorers of 2020 Aces Postal Air Gun Event
One of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) competitive opportunities which allow competitors to participate remotely from their home range in 2020 was the annual Aces Postal air gun match which ran from January through December 2020. Open to both adult and junior competitors, the Aces Postal is a satellite air gun match offering a variety […]
Junior Shelby Carr Sweeps Sporter in CMP’s 2020 Aces Postal
Shelby Carr, 17, of Alliance, Nebraska, earned overall wins in all four quarters of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2020 Aces Postal event – competing in sporter air rifle. A senior at Alliance High School and a member of the Guns R Us 4-H Club, Carr began competing in the Aces Postal since Quarter 1 of […]
USA Shooting Wraps Up Winter Airgun Event at CMP’s Air Gun Ranges
By Kate Gest, USA Shooting Media, and Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer Port Clinton, Ohio– Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, USA Shooting, with the help of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), hosted the 2020 Winter Airgun Championships (WAG) in December. The event spanned three days at the CMP’s air gun ranges in Anniston, Alabama, and Port Clinton, Ohio, simultaneously. Members of the Tokyo Olympic team, USA Shooting National Team, NCAA athletes, youth […]
CMP Junior Rifle Camps Return to Ranges in 2021
After going virtual in 2020, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Junior Rifle Summer Camps are returning to an in-person format in 2021. Running from May to August, the 10-week schedule includes an assortment of camps and clinics for high-school age (9-12 grade) junior athletes and their adult leaders on intermediate and advanced marksmanship skills through […]
CMP Introduces New Informational Podcast Series
One of the most important responsibilities within the mission of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is to train and educate citizens across the United States. Since 1996, the CMP has consistently implemented new ways of fulfilling this purpose through additional programs, competitions and publications. In 2021, the CMP has introduced a more modern approach to […]
Kentucky’s Mary Tucker Chronicles Impressive 2020 Successes
Though 2020 was disruptive to many lives, it turned out to be an exceptional year for the career of Mary Tucker – a talented 19-year-old USA Shooting National Team rifle athlete. The year capped her freshman season as a collegiate competitor at the University of Kentucky, where she earned numerous awards and titles including Great […]