Daisy has been a prominent name in the air gun industry for over 125 years. Its beginnings are rooted in time itself – that is, the company stemmed from the idea of Michigan watchmaker and inventor Clarence Hamilton. In 1888, shortly after introducing the Plymouth Air Rifle Company, featuring wooden air guns, Hamilton designed an […]
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Gold-Medalist Ginny Thrasher Thinking Back and Looking Ahead to Olympic Dreams
“When you’re in the midst of it, you don’t know that it’s this amazing thing that most people don’t get.” For those within the rifle community, her name may sound familiar, and it is certainly one penned within the history books. Reviewing Ginny Thrasher’s list of accolades features a marksmanship success story that has spanned […]
CMP Resumes Monthly Air Rifle and Air Pistol Matches in September
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Alabama – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Monthly Air Gun Matches are returning to the CMP schedule in September, with new safety procedures in place. Each of the Monthly Matches will be held at the South CMP Competition Center in Alabama and at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio, […]
CMP Proposes ‘Virtual Championships’ to Take Place of JROTC, CMP Air Rifle Championships
With the uncertainty of the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming months, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is looking ahead to the 2020-2021 three-position air rifle competition season. In an attempt to place a supplemental plan for allowing junior athletes to compete in air gun events in the coming months, the CMP has […]
Granbury’s Allison Henry Named Top Recipient of CMP’s Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship
Allison Henry, 18, of Granbury, Texas, has been selected as the top applicant for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2020 Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship. This highly selective honor brings with it the first $5,000 scholarship ever awarded by the CMP. CMP’s chairman and CEO, Judith Legerski applauds the high standards set by Allison as this […]
Two Quarters Remain in CMP’s Virtual Aces Postal Air Gun Competition
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Air gun enthusiasts searching for a place to compete on a national level should look no farther than their own home ranges. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has two quarters remaining in its Aces Postal remote event – open to air rifle and air pistol individuals of all ages. The […]
CMP Reopens Air Gun Competition Centers to Public, Featuring New Guidelines
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala.; CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to invite the public back to our North and South Competition Centers for air rifle and air pistol fun, with new protective practices in place for staff and guests. The South Competition Center in Alabama and the […]
CMP’s Third Annual 5K & 1K Fun Run at Talladega Marksmanship Park Set to be Held in September
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Alabama – Despite most area races cancelling for the year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce the continuation of its annual CMP 5K Range Run & 1K Fun Run as planned on Sept. 19, 2020, at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. Last year, over 100 participants […]
Training with Maryland Junior Shannon Moriarty
By Serena Juchnowski, Feature Writer A year and a half after her first ever highpower match, Shannon Moriarty of Maryland has made significant strides in her scores, experiences and level of competition. At only 11 years old, she is an inspiration for young marksmen. Shannon has gathered success from a combination of natural talent and […]
CMP Club News: Motivated Official Creates Variety of Firearm Safety and Education Events For Youth in Southern Alabama
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ORANGE BEACH, Alabama – “What better place to hold your firearms training than the beach?” That’s what Chris Litton said when the idea to create a series of firearm opportunities for kids in his area came to him over a decade ago. Located along the sugar-white, powdered sand beaches and […]