CAMP PERRY, Ohio – In recognition of the heroism many soldiers displayed 70 years ago to the day, at the Battle of Saint Lo in Normandy, France, and the Battle of Saipan in the South Pacific, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will be bringing the sights and sounds of these great conflicts to the shores of Lake Erie at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014. Please join us at the ranges of Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio, as we merge the great sacrifices of veterans everywhere with the friendly rivalry of marksmanship competition.

Two-time Olympic Gold-Medalist Gary Anderson to Attend Range Dedication Ceremony of
Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites men, women and children of all ages to attend a Dedication Ceremony of its newly-expanded Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located in historic Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. Join us as we tour the modern architecture and flowing walkways, glass cases of authentic Olympic memorabilia and the advanced technology of our indoor air gun range within the multi-million dollar complex.

ANNISTON, AL – In only eight months of operation, the CMP Custom Shop has preserved, repaired and upgraded an impressive number of USGI-issue rifles.  Since it first began in October 2013, the shop has received 434 return authorizations (work orders) in total, with 345 rifles having been completed and returned to customers and over 40 sitting on the rack waiting to be serviced, not to mention over 40 currently on their way to the store.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Competitors looking for additional pistol or rifle opportunities during the National Rifle and Pistol Matches, as well as an escape from the heat of summer, are urged to consider the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) series of air rifle and air pistol events throughout the month of July in our air-conditioned, world-class Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Junior shooters looking for a challenging and prestigious team event during the National Trophy Rifle Matches at Camp Perry are encouraged to sign up for the National Trophy Junior Team Match (NTJT), to be fired July 18, 2014. Each year, the NTJT provides an environment for intense competition and comradery among some of the best junior shooters in the country.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Rifle marksmen looking for a challenging service rifle team match are encouraged to sign up for the Hearst Doubles Match, firing on July 18, 2014, at the National Trophy Rifle Matches. The Hearst Doubles began in 2006 and has become one of the most popular and prestigious events during the CMP National Matches. Two-person teams fire a 30-shot course of fire in standing and prone positions from 200, 300 and 600 yards, using service rifles. Match winners will receive their names on the William Randolph Hearst Trophy.

Popular CMP Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match Returns to Camp Perry

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – One of the newest and most exciting events at the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Games Matches that has quickly gained popularity among the shooting community is the Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match, being fired at this year’s event on July 18, 2014.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – After seven months of hard work and concentration, over 300 sporter and precision air rifle juniors will meet on the firing line for one final test to ultimately determine who are the best marksmen in the country. The 2014 CMP National Three Position Air Rifle Championships will be held June 23-25 and June 26-28 at the new Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Camp Perry, Ohio.

Enthusiast Dreams Become Reality at Highly Anticipated           CMP Advanced Maintenance Clinic

ANNISTON, AL – For 20 of the luckiest enthusiasts from around the country, June 4-6 was a dream come true. These rifle fanatics were the chosen ones – those who destiny selected to attend the highly sought after Advanced Maintenance Clinic, held in the new Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Custom Shop in Anniston.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The National Trophy Rifle Matches is not only a place where the most talented marksman in the world are named, it’s also where they are made.  Training clinics such as the CMP-USMC Junior Highpower Rifle Clinic, set to take place July 15-17, are plentiful during the Matches to further develop the already gifted shooters who visit Camp Perry.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Parallel to the CMP-USMC Junior Highpower Clinic, an advanced rifle course is also available during the National Matches for any competitive shooter interested in evolving his or her skills. The clinic will be held July 15-17, before the start of the highpower events.

CMP Board Announces Retirement of Orest and Nina Michaels

ANNISTON, ALABAMA – Following a comprehensive management succession plan, the board of directors of The Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, commonly known as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), has announced the upcoming retirement of Chief Operating Officer, Orest Michaels, effective 19 September, 2014.

TALLADEGA, AL – Construction continues at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park as Phase I has reached 95 percent completion. The first phase is expected to be complete in September 2014.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is offering a unique opportunity for all to become permanently a part of our expanding history at the Talladega Marksmanship Park by allowing interested persons to become imprinted into the ground of our groundbreaking park through our CMP Paver Project.

CAMP BUTNER, NC – For one Ohio family, the Eastern Games came a little sooner than expected – mainly since they didn’t even know that the event, or the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), for that matter, existed until a few days before it began. And so started a remarkable adventure for the Morrow family that they won’t soon forget.

CAMP BUTNER, NC – Mike Barletta needed a little push from his son to make it to the firing line at the Eastern CMP Games in May. It wasn’t nerves of competition or the fear of failure that made it hard for him to approach it, but rather, it was the grass. It’s tough to maneuver through when you’re in a wheelchair.

MONTROSE, CO – Recently, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) donated nearly 15,000 pieces of scrap brass to a project that resonates the solemn sound of loss and the triumphant ring of liberty within the air. The dedicatory project has guaranteed that our servicemen and women will be commemorated with each gust of wind – chime and chime again.

University of Akron Wins Ohio U.S. Army ROTC Postal Match

Four Army ROTC units from Ohio universities competed in the 2014 U.S. Army ROTC Postal Match, Dec. 1, 2013 through March 14, 2014. Competitors fired sporter rifles on CMP supplied targets and mailed in their results to Headquarters for scoring.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Learn how to fire a real M16 rifle in a safe and relaxed environment at the Civilan Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Rifle Small Arms Firing School (SAFS), held Wednesday, July 16-17, during the National Rifle and Pistol Matches at historic Camp Perry.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Spectators and competitors are invited to witness the excitement and fierce competition at the National Trophy Pistol Matches, being fired on July 13, 2014 at Camp Perry. A total of 24 National Trophies are earned by talented teams and individuals each year in such highly regarded events as the President’s Pistol Match, National Trophy Individual Match and the National Trophy Team Match.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Once again this year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will offer a Garand – Springfield - Military Rifle (G-S-M) Master Instructor Clinic at Camp Perry, July 15, 2014, during the National Matches. The course is designed to prepare experienced rifle enthusiasts and instructors to conduct CMP-sanctioned clinics and matches at their own home shooting clubs or ranges.

CMP Excited to be a Visible Participant at the 2014 Walleye Festival

CAMP PERRY, OHIO – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will once again offer free BB-Gun demonstrations at the 34th Annual Walleye Festival at Port Clinton’s Waterworks Park. Kids of all ages, including supervised kids under 18, are welcome to visit the CMP’s portable BB Gun range on the festival grounds and try their hand at some old-time marksmanship fun.

CMP Awards $160,000 in Scholarships for the 2014-2015 Term with Record Number of Applicants

CAMP PERRY, OH – In mid-April, Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) board members and staff sifted through a slew of CMP scholarship applications to determine which young scholar marksmen would receive CMP support for the coming academic year. After careful and considerate review, the CMP awarded monetary donations to over half of its scholarship applicants.