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 […]
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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 […]
A Closer Look at CMP’s Sponsors: MidwayUSA Foundation
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The MidwayUSA Foundation and the Potterfield Family have been outstanding supporters of the Civilian Marksmanship Program since 2013, the first year of the CMP Three-Position Air Rifle National Championships. The MidwayUSA Foundation, and Larry and Brenda Potterfield, have provided substantial support towards CMP youth team endowments in air rifle, smallbore […]
CMP Welcomes New State Directors in Texas and North Dakota
In order to help ensure the cultivation of marksmanship at the ground level, the CMP appoints State Directors to oversee programs in each of the 50 states. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within his or her state. Found […]
The College Experience: Remembering TCU
By Catherine Green, CMP Program Staff CMP employee Catherine Green, a former college athlete, shares her experiences on and off the firing line. As a junior, Green was the 2009 Rhode Island Junior smallbore prone champion and was also the 2009 and 2010 Rhode Island Governor’s Cup smallbore champion. She also marked a National Record […]
CMP State Director Feature: Indiana State Directors Gregg and Diane Rice, Columbia City, Ind.
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer In order to help ensure the cultivation of marksmanship at the ground level, the CMP appoints State Directors to oversee programs in each of the 50 states. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within […]
Honoring Our 2020 High School Seniors
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer For most high school senior air rifle competitors, the spring means it’s time for the last few hurrahs with your teammates and coaches. It’s the culmination of all of your years of effort – the final opportunity to achieve all of your goals before life carries you on to new […]
CMP Awards 138 Scholarships to Student-Athletes for Upcoming 2020-2021 School Year
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has awarded $170,000 towards outstanding junior marksmen through the Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship (formerly known as the CMP Scholarship Program) for the 2020-2021 term. The $1,000 CMP Scholarships are available to graduating high school JROTC, 4-H and other junior shooting club […]