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Features
Local Couple Finds Shared Hobby Through CMP’s Air Gun Center
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – You might say that Tom and Joan Kerbel met by “accident” – that is, a car accident. One fateful day, Tom got into a wreck so bad that it, unfortunately, destroyed his lunch – so, he was forced to walk into the local Subway to […]
Beard Tops Inaugural Smallbore Event at CMP’s Annual Dixie Double
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Over the Nov. 3 weekend, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) conducted its annual Dixie Double – an indoor air gun competition for adult and junior athletes held at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama. This year, to provide even more competitive opportunities, the […]
CMP Competition Center Air Gun Range: FAQs
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Did you know there are accessible indoor air gun facilities open to the public? The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), a non-profit organization dedicated to the safe training of marksmanship to citizens of all ages, has two dedicated ranges in the north and south that host open public timeslots each […]
CMP Offers Junior Air Rifle Training to Youth, Taught by Former NCAA Athletes
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – After last year’s successful run, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will again host a youth club focused on introducing the shooting sports (three-position sporter air rifle) to local juniors – the Junior Rifle Club. The 2023 club will present the same beneficial training sessions as […]
CMP’s Gary Anderson Invitational Junior Air Rifle Event Returns in December
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]