By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) junior air rifle event, the Gary Anderson Invitational. The annual match is set for Dec. 1-2, 2023, at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama, and Dec. 2 only at the Gary […]
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Club Feature: Ohio’s Pickaway Diabolos
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer For being a small patch of Ohio, Pickaway County has a lot to offer. Part of the Columbus metropolitan area, its home to a world-famous pumpkin show, beautiful state parks and, for young firearm enthusiasts, its own marksmanship club. The Pickaway Diabolos is a youth-orientated organization located in the […]
CMP Announces Final Results of 2023 National Matches Air Gun Events
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The 2023 National Air Gun events, part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Matches at Camp Perry, saw over 400 entries throughout its month-long run – with several winners emerging from the pack. Whether to beat the heat, to gain competition practice or to take a chance at […]
CMP’s Dixie Double Match Returns in 2023 with New Smallbore Addition
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 […]
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. […]