Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

06/01/2026

The CMP Tisas Sale is on! Own a museum-grade replica of the M1911A1 for only $399.99. This exceptional pistol is perfect for both collectors and competitors. Your purchase supports youth marksmanship and CMP programs. Don't miss this limited-time offer! ****ms
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Email from Civilian Marksmanship Program A Companion Piece to Surplus M1911A1 Pistol CMP TISAS SALE Sale runs through Sunday, June 7th SPECIAL PRICE: $399.99 Own a piece of history with the CMP-brande

06/01/2026

AIR GUN GAMES FOR FUN AND VARIETY

By Gary Anderson, DCME

The Air Rifle, Air Pistol and Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Shooting disciplines have their foundational 60-shot competition events, but Junior Shooting teams and clubs can make these already popular Shooting events even more attractive and exciting by augmenting them with Special Air Gun Shooting Games. Air Gun Games are events that were developed to fulfill specific Shooting Sports purposesThis On the Mark article describes five unique air gun games that Junior shooting teams or clubs could include in their programs to add variety and fun for their youth members and even help them appeal to broader community audiences.

Practice Finals, Best Center Shot contests, Target Sprint races and League shooting are games your team or club could use to enhance youth member experiences. Best Center Shot contests can be used to celebrate special occasions in the life of your team, club or community. Practice Finals, Target Sprint, Bench Rest Air Rifle and Target Sprint are excellent ways to engage local communities in your program. Conducting occasional Bench Rest Shooting events is an excellent way to promote public participation in the Shooting sports. Staging Target Sprint races can attract a new group of mostly young athletes to your program.

Read more: https://thecmp.org/air-gun-games-for-fun-and-variety/

05/31/2026

The 2026 National Rifle series is coming to Camp Perry, starting July 20. This event features a variety of competitions, including National Championship events and opportunities for juniors and beginners. Join us in promoting marksmanship and safety while encouraging participation at all skill levels. Learn more about the National Matches and how you can get involved.
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Email from Civilian Marksmanship Program   Calling all rifle competitors! The 2026 National Rifle series, part of the National Matches at Camp Perry in Ohio, is set to kick off July 20! Like last yea

05/30/2026

Reminder that our Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center remains closed now through July 14! Join us after that for our series of National Air Gun events, open to all experience levels!

We look forward to seeing you on the range in July! All ages & experience levels welcome! More information will be posted on the following link.
https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/national-matches-air-gun-events/

05/29/2026

Leupold Pro Team Member Doug Koenig Wins 21st Bianchi Cup Title

Leupold Pro Team Member Doug Koenig has won the 2026 Bianchi Cup National Action Pistol Championship, held May 21-24 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri. The win marks Koenig's unprecedented 21st Bianchi Cup title. He finished with a perfect score of 1920-182x.

"There is no room for error when competing for the Bianchi Cup," Koenig said. "The competition has gotten better each year over the course of my career, and you've got to fight to the last shot if you want to have a chance to win. When you're competing at that kind of level, against fellow shooters like that, you need equipment that will perform at the highest level. That's why Leupold has long been my go-to optic–it's the only brand I'll trust."

The Bianchi Cup is an action pistol-style championship that demands accuracy and precision. Action shooting consists of four stages: a practical stage, a barricade stage, a falling plate stage, and a moving target stage. The championship is recognized internationally and regularly brings the very best pistol shooters in the world to Missouri.

Read more: https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/2026/05/leupold-pro-team-member-doug-koenig-wins-21st-bianchi-cup-title/

05/29/2026

CEO Sends Update – Spring 2026

As I write this, I’m sitting on a plane returning from the CMP Bianchi Cup, and it happens to be on Memorial Day. With so many veterans in our customers and competitor group, I’d first like to thank you all for your commitment to our country, our way of life and freedom. Whether you served in combat or not, every one of you took the oath to support and defend our Constitution. It’s a legacy of service dating back over 250 years and is further exemplified again this year with our war with Iran. On Memorial Day, remembering service members who made the ultimate sacrifice is our solemn duty.

In terms of the CMP, we have much to share with you. Our programs on the training, education and competition side of the business continue to expand, all supported by strong sales of surplus fi****ms and other items. It is, for sure, a unique business model, but it is one that is thriving. We plan to continue to push toward our vision to lead the nation in marksmanship with, of course, our consistent push to the future – with youth/junior competitors. We do very much appreciate the loyal and passionate support we get from so many of you!

Read more: https://thecmp.org/ceo-sends-update-spring-2026/

05/28/2026

We'd like to shoutout sarsilmaz.us, who partnered with our Title Sponsor, SDS Arms, to sponsor the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup!

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05/28/2026

CMP Partner: Walther Arms, Inc.

Walther Arms is a familiar name at many CMP events throughout the year. From pistols to air guns and beyond, they’ve built a sterling reputation over their century-long existence within their products.

They’ve extended that excellence directly to today’s athletes, hoping to shape the next generation through support in each individual’s training, grassroot programs and on the range.

That’s something we know a little about, too.

With Walther’s remarkable donations to our causes, it’s a partnership that can truly grow the marksmanship community and provide even more opportunities now and into the future.

Learn more about Walther at https://waltherarms.com/.

05/28/2026

Here's what 1,000 yards looks like – 10 football fields.

That's where you'll sit on the firing line during our Long-Range events. And when you're here – the goal? Hitting that 10-inch diameter x-ring.

Easy enough, right?

It's a fun challenge for rifle enthusiasts and an impressive sight for those who just want to witness it from behind the firing line.

We host Long-Range events at many of our Travel Games events and, of course, during the annual National Matches at Camp Perry in Ohio.

The 2026 National Mid/Long-Range Matches series is set for Aug. 3-9 for adults and juniors of all experience levels. Learn more and register today at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/national-long-range-matches/!

05/27/2026

Register Now for CMP’s 2026 National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry

Registration for the CMP's 2026 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches is officially open!

This year’s National Matches is set for July 12 to Aug. 9. The National Rifle series with begin July 20 with the National Championship Rifle events and will continue through the remainder of the National Matches season.

Events include:
CMP National Championship Rifle
Highpower, Service and Vintage Rifle
Rimfire Sporter Rifle
Clinics

Read more: https://thecmp.org/register-now-for-cmps-2026-national-rifle-matches-at-camp-perry/