by Christine Elder | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pistol athlete Henry Leverett, 21, reached an accomplishment only 538 others have earned before him – an International Distinguished Badge. Distinguished Badges are the highest individual awards authorized by the U. S. Government for excellence in marksmanship...
by Christine Elder | Jul 26, 2022 | Texas
Those in attendance at the 2022 National Three-Position Precision Championships might have been feeling some déjà vu. At last year’s event, which was held in two different locations to accommodate COVID restrictions, Texas Hill Country Shooters set a new Team...
by Christine Elder | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
In June, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) received a donation from the Garand Collectors Association to use toward programs and facilities. In total, $30,000 is earmarked for CMP Scholarships, an annual initiative for graduating marksmanship athletes, and the...
by Christine Elder | Jul 14, 2022 | Indiana
After only two years of rifle competition, Madelyn Schnelle, 15, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, has accomplished a feat that many spend a lifetime pursuing – claiming her own coveted Distinguished Rifleman Badge. Madelyn was 13 years old when she started in marksmanship,...
by Christine Elder | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On the weekend of June 25-26, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), with the help of the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association (ORPA), hosted a series of vintage and service rifle events on the grounds of Camp Perry – testing out the historic ranges...
