Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

06/08/2026

Local 4-H shooters take aim at state .22 rimfire match

The Emanuel County 4-H .22 sporter rimfire teams traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton on Saturday, May 2, to compete in the annual State 4-H .22 Rimfire Match.

Georgia 4-H offers the .22 Rimfire Sporter program as a premier competitive shooting discipline for youth. Designed to teach marksmanship and responsible firearm handling, the program follows Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) rules.

The Emanuel County 4-H .22 sporter rimfire teams traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton on Saturday, May 2, to compete in the annual State 4-H .22 Rimfire Match. Georgia 4-H offers the .22 …

06/07/2026

Congratulations to these new Distinguished Badge recipients!

⭐ Distinguished Pistol Badges: ⭐
- Scott Godwin, Auburn, AL
- CW3 Matt Downing USA, Enterprise, AL
- CW3 Jacob Freeman USAR, Newton, AL
- SFC Jeffrey Heier ARNG, Yankton, SD
- SGT Cody Holley ARNG, Vinton, OH
- 1LT Ryan Staats ARNG, Streetsboro, OH
- SFC Christopher Swank USAR, Hardinsburg, KY
- 1LT Nathan Villemain USA, Boerne, TX
- MSG Robert Yeager USAR, Woodford, VA

Distinguished Badges are the highest honor presented by the CMP, awarded to those dedicated individuals who earn EIC points at designated events.

Learn more about CMP's Distinguished Badge Program, including all the current badge types, at https://thecmp.org/competitions/distinguishedbadges/!

06/06/2026

We were honored to take part in a special ceremony during today's D-Day event at our CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama, where we were able to reunite Chad Cassady (retired U.S. Marine Corps Major) with his M40 sniper rifle and read his Silver Star Citation.

Originally from Central Texas, Cassady signed up for the Marine Corps in 2001 before earning a Silver Star for his actions in combat in the Battle of Fallujah in 2004 – using the same M40 rifle.

CMP Board Member Ed Newell, with the help of Cary Murray (a Small Arms Logistics Management Specialist at the Marine Corp Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia), helped track down Cassady's rifle. Both were in attendance during the ceremony, along with CMP Board Member Mark Averill (former Acting Secretary of the Army) and CMP's Board Chair & CEO, Jerry O'Keefe.

Thank you, MAJ Cassady, for your dedication to our country 🇺🇸

06/06/2026

Join us next Saturday at the Erie County Conservation League as we help host the 2026 Ohio State Rimfire Sporter Championship!

The event will be held at the facility on June 13, using CMP's electronic targets for scoring!

Open to the public, registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by four relays:
- Relay 1: 8:00 a.m
- Relay 2: 9:30 a.m.
- Relay 3: 11:30 a.m.
- Relay 4: 1:00 p.m.

Adults: $40 ($10 Re-Entry Fee)
Juniors: $20 ($5 Re-Entry Fee)

Learn more at https://www.eriecountycl.org/rimfire_sporter_matches.php!

06/06/2026

Another look into the CMP Bianchi Cup!

The Civilian Marksmanship Program just concluded the Bianchi Cup at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club. Located in Hallsville, Missouri—as it has been for over the last 40 years—the Bianchi Cup draws competitors from all over the world.

Bianchi Cup 2026. Where precision and speed meet to push competitors to their max.

06/05/2026

In the final installment of our series with Jim Scoutten's Shooting USA, we hear from our our Chief Programs Officer, Christie Sewell, who talks about the excellent partnership with host venue, Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, and the many wonderful volunteers who help make the CMP Bianchi Cup possible!

She also discusses some exciting future enhancements in the works for the world-class action pistol event!

See this video in its entirety on the CMP’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/2AFh3XkilDE?si=fs_LeYfCKM7VcUCc!

06/05/2026

Due to cancellations for the June Advanced Maintenance Classes (AMC), we have a few limited openings!

Held in Anniston, Alabama, we currently have limited openings available for the following dates:
- June 16-18, 2026: 5 spots remaining
- June 19-21, 2026: 4 spots remaining

This is a great opportunity for those looking to deepen their knowledge and to gain hands-on experience! Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't hesitate to get signed up!

Cost breakdown (before sales tax):
Tuition: $1,250.00
Rifle: $1,150.00
Total: $2,400.00

Please note:
Tuition payment is required to secure your seat in the class.
The rifle purchase will not be processed until day one of the class.

Eligibility Requirements:
Participants must be eligible to purchase from The CMP. Please review the requirements here: https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/eligibility-requirements/.

To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, please contact Kaylee Hayden at [email protected]!

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

More from Jim Scoutten's Shooting USA at the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup in Missouri!

Here, our Board Chair and CEO, Jerry O’Keefe, talks the significance of the four-decade-old event, the importance of partnerships in the joint effort to grow youth marksmanship and some exciting upcoming projects from the CMP!

View this video in its entirety on the CMP’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/jWv4gRdOh84?si=DBcBtB0i3lE01A03!

06/04/2026

We're excited to see everyone today through June 7 at our CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama for the 2026 Talladega D-Day event!

We'd like to welcome everyone to the start of the 2026 Talladega D-Day event!

This outdoor marksmanship event honors the anniversary of the Allied Forces landing at Normandy Beach in France in 1944 through diverse rifle, pistol and shotgun competitions and other activities scattered throughout the 500 acres of the park.

All experience levels and spectators welcome!

See the full schedule and keep up with scores in real time through our Live Targets at https://tmp.thecmp.org/talladega-d-day-matches/!