M1 Garand by CMP – Order Update 

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has a long tradition of preserving and sharing America’s historic service rifles—most notably the iconic M1 Garand, which armed a generation of Americans during World War II and beyond. For decades, CMP has...

IN MEMORIAM –LTC Robert W. Aylward, U.S. Army (Ret.)

By Gary Anderson, CMP Director Emeritus The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) mourns the death of LTC Bob Aylward, a revered and respected colleague, on 14 September 2025 at the age of 74.  I first met Bob in the late 1960s when he was a high school rifle...

CMP to Update Business Systems

Enhancing the Customer Experience for Firearms Enthusiasts and Competitors The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has long been a cornerstone for American firearms enthusiasts, history buffs, and competitive shooters. The CMP’s mission revolves around promoting...

CMP Auction Moves to GunBroker.com 

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new partnership with GunBroker.com that will serve our community by improving access and visibility to many of the items we sell. Beginning in September 2025, all CMP Auction and “Buy Now” items will be...

2025 GLOCK Annual Shoot and Gunny Challenge

The GLOCK Annual Shoot XXXII and Gunny Challenge XXI will be held September 19th – 21st at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama. Pre-registration: Pre-registration for this match will close on Thursday, September 18th at 9:00pm Central time,...