By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Dixie Double Air Rifle and Air Pistol Competition, set for Nov. 3-5, 2023, within the electronic air gun range of the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama. New for 2023, the Dixie Double will now include smallbore rifle! One […]
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Register Now for CMP’s Fall Monthly Air Gun Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Monthly Air Gun Matches schedule, a collection of air rifle and air pistol competitions for a variety of ages and experience levels, are open for registration. Remaining events for 2023 are set for Sept. 9 (this date includes a […]
CMP Offers New Laser Shot Simulator, Other Open Activities This Fall
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Those searching for unique activities during the fall months should look to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), headquartered on the grounds of Camp Perry near Port Clinton. Dedicated to firearm safety and training for all, the CMP has designed a variety of competitive and learning […]
Mowrer, Milev Claim Wins at Expanding National Air Gun Championships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer In only its second year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Air Gun Championships are growing, thanks in part to its new home on the National Matches schedule. The Air Gun Championships consist of two days of 60 shot competitions for Air Rifle and Air Pistol adult and junior […]
Makenzie Larson Nearly Reaches Perfection in CMP Three-Position Championships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Junior air rifle athlete Makenzie Larson, 15, of Wellington, Colo., strives for perfection – and has now almost achieved it on more than one occasion. During the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2023 National Three-Position Air Rifle Championship series, she remained unwavering in her performances and made a name for […]
CMP’s Top Pistol Junior: Nick Milev
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer This year’s High Pistol Junior, Nick Milev, traveled to the 2023 National Matches all the way from his home in Ossona, Italy, but he didn’t come to compete. He came to visit his uncle, Olympic sport shooter Emil Milev, and experience American life. Arriving in Ohio during the National […]
Junior Olympics Precision Air Rifle Champion: Jack Ogoreuc
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer Jack Ogoreuc, 16, of Grove City, Pennsylvania, was on top of his game at the CMP and Junior Olympics Precision Air Rifle Championships held in July at Camp Perry. He has been hard at work, preparing for Nationals at his junior club, the Oil City Shooting Club, in Pennsylvania. […]
2023 Smallbore and Air Rifle Champion: Cecelia Ossi
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer After years of training as a high-level gymnast, 21-year-old Cecelia Ossi of Annandale, New Jersey, transitioned to marksmanship competitions in her junior year of high school. She had little time to perfect the skills necessary to earn a spot on a collegiate team, but she applied the discipline she […]
Alaska Team Feature: Borealis Bullseyes
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer I caught up with the Borealis Bullseyes from Anchorage, Alaska, to talk with rising high school junior Henry Riffe, and rising high school seniors, Sophie Wilts, Bella Anderson, Cora Anderson (yes, twins) to discuss their journey as a team and future plans. Coach Marshel Reed started this club team […]
Larson, Lafayette Gun Club Claim Precision CMP Championships
By Claire O’Neel, CMP Feature Writer and Junior Camp Counselor The Precision Class National Championships was held on July 10-12 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Camp Perry, Ohio. Two matches were held, the CMP and Junior Olympic Three-Position Precision National Championships and saw over 250 athletes competing for the Championship titles. For […]