ANNISTON, Ala. – Motivated runners-up from last year’s Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Dixie Doubles air rifle and air pistol competition came back in 2021 to emerge victorious, reaching the top of the podium in both categories. The two-day Dixie Doubles air gun event was held Nov. 5-6, at the CMP’s South Competition Center in Anniston, […]
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Coaches’ Corner – Using Orion to Test Pellets and Match Them to Your Airgun
This feature story is brought to you courtesy of Orion Scoring Systems. Competition Air Rifle Pellets are all the same and interchangeable….right? Not exactly! This sport’s equipment (Precision and Sporter class air rifle) share the use of the same common diameter of soft lead pellets, but even among the same model of rifle from the […]
Breast Cancer Awareness: CMP’s Jackie Slosnerick Tells Her Story
As many know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a very important time to remember those who are battling or have been lost to the disease. It’s also a time to remind everyone of the importance of regular screenings. Early detection can save lives – just as it did for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s […]
Shaner, Tucker, Kozeniesky, Weisz, Maddalena, Lagan and Mowrer Seek Golden Targets from ISSF Rifle/Pistol President’s Cup
Colorado Springs, Colorado– Seven Tokyo 2020 Olympians depart this week to Poland to take their shot at ISSF President’s Cup (World Cup Finals) Rifle Pistol from November 3-10, 2021 in Wroclaw, Poland. The invites consist of five rifle athletes, Will Shaner (#1 Air Rifle Men), Lucas Kozeniesky (#3 Air Rifle Men), Mary Tucker (#1 Air Rifle Women and #7 50m Rifle 3-Positions Women), Ali Weisz […]
Junior Athletes: Apply Now to Receive Thousands Through CMP’s Scholarship Program
High school student-athletes involved in marksmanship programs have the opportunity to gain educational benefits for their commitment to hard work by applying for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. These scholarships may be used to pursue post-secondary education or vocational programs, continuing CMP’s mission of supporting youth marksmen. Since the […]
USA Shooting Juniors Return Home with 21 Medals and Four New Junior World Champions
Colorado Springs, Colorado- USA Shooting juniors return stateside with 21 medals, including four new Junior World Champions from Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru held September 28-October 9, 2021. 47 juniors competed in 30 events bringing home 12 rifle medals, six shotgun medals and three pistol medals, resulting in the second highest country medal count only behind India. The field included over 400 athletes and 30 […]
CMP Introduces New Service for Aspiring Junior Athletes, College Coaches
If you are a junior or senior high school marksmanship athlete and are interested in moving on to the collegiate level, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has created a new online service with you in mind. College Connect, an addition to the CMP’s Competition Tracker software, is a venue for athletes to indirectly connect with […]
Walrath, Weisz Lead International Rifle at CMP’s October Monthly Air Gun Matches
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) latest round of Monthly Matches fired Oct. 9, 2021, at both of its indoor air gun range locations in Anniston, Alabama, and Camp Perry, Ohio. Though many regular athletes to CMP’s air rifle and pistol events were off competing in the ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation) Junior World Championships in […]
Register Now for CMP’s Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Competition
Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Postal Competition is officially open! The annual, national-level competition is designed for junior air rifle marksmen involved in 4-H, Scouts, American Legion, club or JROTC sporter and precision air rifle programs. Firing in the CMP’s Postal Competition not only allows the opportunity for growth and experience in […]
Rifle/Pistol Junior Olympic State Host Sites Selection and Competition Information
The Rifle and Pistol State Junior Olympic (JO) Host Site list is live NOW on the USA Shooting website (https://www.usashooting.org/7-events/njosc). A few JO competition reminders: -Please refer to the State JO host site list in order to find a suitable state JO to compete in. -Athletes are only eligible to win the State Champion title […]