Results of the 2021 JROTC Virtual Championships are now available online! The postal-style event was hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and saw participation from over 670 sporter and precision air rifle athletes from Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy JROTC High School programs. In team competition, Granbury High School from Texas overtook… Continue reading Nation Ford and Granbury Athletes Lead 2021 JROTC Virtual Championships
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Talladega Marksmanship Park Features Several Shotgun, Other Events in May
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park is open and ready for the public, as several annual and monthly events resurface for fun on the range in May. Exciting news for shotgun enthusiasts, the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) matches are returning to the Talladega calendar, beginning May 28. The matches include 100… Continue reading Talladega Marksmanship Park Features Several Shotgun, Other Events in May
CMP Club News: Granbury High School MCJROTC Wins Marine Corps Championship and National Championship for Fourth Year in a Row!
Submitted by LtCol (Ret.) Scott Casey, Head Coach, Granbury Rifle Team Rifle team members of the Granbury Marine Corps JROTC precision air rifle team took top honors as both the Marine Corps Service Champions and National All Service Champions for the fourth year in a row at the JROTC Virtual Air Rifle Championships (this year’s… Continue reading CMP Club News: Granbury High School MCJROTC Wins Marine Corps Championship and National Championship for Fourth Year in a Row!
Junior Natalie Perrin Takes On The World and West Virginia University in 2021
Natalie Perrin, 18, of Coopersville, Michigan, has had one clear aspiration since she first got serious about marksmanship. “I’ve always wanted to compete in college,” she said. On her 18th birthday, in November 2020, Perrin reached her goal by signing a National Letter of Intent with West Virginia University (WVU) Rifle – one of the premier… Continue reading Junior Natalie Perrin Takes On The World and West Virginia University in 2021
Registration Open for 2021 Highpower Adult and Junior Clinics
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Registration is open for the 2021 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). For those looking to improve their skills, there are several options designed for competitors who already have their own equipment. For new marksman looking to get into the sport and may not have… Continue reading Registration Open for 2021 Highpower Adult and Junior Clinics
Top Marksman Athletes Awarded $187,000 in Scholarships in 2021
CAMP PERRY, OH – After careful review, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has presented 153 scholarships to outstanding junior marksmen through the Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship Program (formerly known as the CMP Scholarship Program) for the 2021-2022 school term. Along with generous contributions from the Garand Collectors Association (GCA), the CMP awarded $187,000 in scholarships… Continue reading Top Marksman Athletes Awarded $187,000 in Scholarships in 2021
CMP Club News: Baltimore County Game & Fish Celebrates 20 Years of CMP Affiliation
The Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association (BCGF) recently marked its 20th year as a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Affiliated Club. For their milestone and continued support, the CMP presented the club with a 20 Year banner to display at their home range. About the Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association: The BCGF was… Continue reading CMP Club News: Baltimore County Game & Fish Celebrates 20 Years of CMP Affiliation
CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Though the Alaska Nanook rifle team has been a part of the NCAA for over 40 years, its time as a sport at the university actually began in 1937 – one of the school’s oldest programs. Even before its admission into the NCAA in 1980, the team garnered several wins and noteworthy individual titles, such… Continue reading CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: University of Alaska Fairbanks
CMP Club News: Granbury MCJROTC Rifle Team is the American Legion JSSP National Tournament – Precision Champion
Submitted by LtCol (Ret.) Scott Casey, Head Coach, Granbury Rifle Team The Granbury MCJROTC Rifle team earned first place overall in the precision team competition for the Round 2 Qualifier during the 2020-2021 American Legion Postal Competition. Results were announced on April 7, 2021, with all individuals firing a 3×20 course of fire. Their combined… Continue reading CMP Club News: Granbury MCJROTC Rifle Team is the American Legion JSSP National Tournament – Precision Champion
Kaiserslautern JROTC Rifle Team Keeps Competitively Close Even From Overseas
The Kaiserslautern High School rifle team spends its time like most junior teams. Its members focus on the fundamentals and work hard on the firing line to improve their game, in the hopes of achieving victory amongst their peers. But unlike other teams whose rivals are right next door, their competition is a world away… Continue reading Kaiserslautern JROTC Rifle Team Keeps Competitively Close Even From Overseas