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 […]
Civilian Marksmanship Program
CMP Provides Variety of Donation Opportunities to Supporters
For over 20 years, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has received immense encouragement from countless individuals who have allowed the organization’s efforts to reach through to the generations. Whether within competition or sales, continuous participation in CMP activities not only broadens marksmanship education but also provides the funding necessary to continue program operations. As a […]
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 Announces Photography Contest
Welcome youth photographers! The CMP would like to announce a contest for all junior athletes, to define the shooting sports through their lenses. The shooting sports mean something different to all of us, but we can all agree that they certainly have some sort of impact on our lives. We would like to see how […]
CMP Sponsor Feature: ELEY Ammunition
Since 2018, ELEY has served as a consistent award sponsor for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), especially at the CMP Smallbore Matches held at Camp Perry. This year, ELEY generously donated its ammunition to be distributed to smallbore competitors in the CMP’s Home Range Appreciation Series of events, fired from June to September. ELEY has […]
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 […]
Arkansas CMP State Director Gary Jobe Continues Building Youth Marksmanship Programs
Gary Jobe has been essential in building youth marksmanship programs in the south. Serving as CMP’s Arkansas State Director for over 15 years, Jobe uses his title to learn new strategies for implementing an assortment of programs for youth who are only beginning to recognize their passions – constantly evolving to the budding needs of […]