The Alpena, Michigan American Legion Post 65 Junior Air Rifle Team, an affiliated CMP team, is especially grateful to Whitetails Unlimited for a significant donation to the new Junior Air Rifle Team. The new shooting sports program which began in March, 2019 is a gun safety education and marksmanship program that encompasses the basic elements […]
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CMP Awards 157 Scholarships to Student Athletes for 2019-2020 School Year
CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has awarded $157,000 towards outstanding junior marksmen through its CMP Scholarship Program to be used for the 2019-2020 term. A total of 234 applications were received, with 157 awarded to both junior males and females. The $1,000 CMP Scholarships are available to graduating high school JROTC, […]
Bourgeois, Perkowski Lead CMP’s Regional Three-Position Air Rifle Events In April
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer During the month of April, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Three-Position Regional Air Rifle events were fired, with over 450 talented junior athletes aiming for a trip to Ohio for the Three-Position National Championship in June and July. Each Regional match is a 3×20 (three-position) air rifle competition, where […]
Juniors Encouraged to Participate in CMP’s National Matches
CAMP PERRY, PORT CLINTON, OH – Just the title of the “National Matches” can scare even the most seasoned shooters. For juniors (those younger than and through his/her 20th birthday), or those starting off in the shooting sports, attending the National Matches is something that some put off until they feel “ready” enough. In reality, […]
Young Marksman Competes for First Time During Three Generation Excursion
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Zachary Wehner, 11, of Valparaiso, Ind., took his first trip to the historic National Matches at Camp Perry last July, 2018. “It’s amazing,” he said of his experience. “It’s just nice to walk around and tour the place, and it has an air range.” During his self-tour of the grounds of […]
CMP’s Air Rifle Championship Returns to Anniston in April
ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the expanding world of air rifle competition, April 4-6, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Anniston area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the world-class South CMP Competition Center. The […]
CMP’S Air Rifle Regionals To Assemble In Sandy In April
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer SANDY, Utah – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the remarkable world of air rifle competition, April 4-6, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Sandy area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the Mountain […]
Granbury High School Recaptures Precision Title at 2019 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – Defending National Champions, the Granbury High School Marine Corps JROTC program athletes, arrived at the 2019 JROTC National Three-Position Championship, March 22-24, ready to reclaim their roles at the top of the podium. That’s exactly what they did, and more, as they brought home not only team […]
Regional Air Rifle Championship Set For Camp Perry In March
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the expanding world of air rifle competition, March 28-30, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Port Clinton area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at […]
JROTC National Air Rifle Athletes To Compete In Alabama In March
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host the 2019 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle National Championships, March 21-23 at the South CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Ala. Athletes from Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC units will compete shoulder-to-shoulder at this 3×20 scholastic match. […]