This information bulletin provides information about the full range of program services that are now available to organizations that affiliate with the CMP. Certain eligibility restrictions apply to some CMP programs. To confirm the eligibility of your organization or members in your organizations for these programs, please see the chart on page 3 of this bulletin.

CMP Newsletter, The First Shot The official CMP newsletter titled The First Shot is an online publication that provides updates on new CMP programs and program changes as well as information about major events like the annual National Matches. To receive email updates when new issues are posted online, please fill out the CMP Email News and Updates Signup Form. 

ON THE MARK. Every CMP affiliate also receives a newsletter that is produced especially for junior shooting leaders and coaches. ON THE MARK, formerly JSCN News, provides tips on conducting junior programs and instruction as well as program brochures and announcements on a wide range of training and competition opportunities available to youth.  Visit http://www.odcmp.com/OTM.htm to view the latest issue along with past issues.  If you have any questions regarding this service, please contact the CMP Communications Department via email at onthemark@odcmp.com.

Issue and Sale of Ammunition. The former government program that issued surplus government smallbore ammunition to DCM-affiliated clubs free of charge ended in FY2000 when supplies of surplus government smallbore ammunition were exhausted.  The CMP replaced this program with volume-purchase commercial contracts that continue to make attractively priced ammunition that is especially suitable for junior marksmanship training available.  All CMP affiliates, regular and special, are eligible to buy unlimited quantities of this ammunition if they sponsor youth marksmanship training.  This .22 cal. rimfire ammo, air rifle pellets and BBs are sold at CMP costs that are kept as low as possible by making volume purchases.

CMP Affiliate Rifle Purchase Program. The CMP Affiliate Rifle Purchase Program is a CMP program in which CMP-affiliated schools, junior clubs, teams and camps can purchase .177 cal precision and sporter air rifles, and .22 cal smallbore rifles for target training and competition by beginning to intermediate level shooters.  These rifles also may be purchased through the CMP delayed payment plan that allows purchaser to distribute payments over a two-year span.  

AR-15-Type Competition Rifle Purchase Program. "DISCONTINUED"  The Board of Directors of the CMP has determined that the stated objectives of this program have been achieved and has decided to discontinue the program effective immediately. Inventory has been completely depleted.

CMP Position Air Rifle Camps. The CMP sponsors a series of one-week three-position junior air rifle camps at locations like the Army Marksmanship Unit and selected high schools and sites around the country. Junior participants are selected on the basis of their interest in shooting and a desire to improve, not on previous scores. The camps are for junior shooters of all skill levels, not just elite athletes.  

Marksmanship Clinic Program. In one of the CMP’s older programs, instructional clinics are offered by affiliated organizations so that individuals in their areas can fulfill the CMP marksmanship participation requirement to become eligible to purchase CMP rifles.  Many of these clinics, in fact, are called “Garand Clinics.”  These local clinics also provide firearm safety training and an introduction to target and range firing for large numbers of adult and junior shooters.  The CMP provides instructional materials and low-cost ammunition for the clinics.  Last year, 117 of these clinics were sanctioned by the CMP and provided instruction to over 1,800 individuals.  With the supplies of M1 Carbine ammunition exhausted, CMP clinic sponsors can still purchase .30-06 military ball ammunition for use in their clinic at the special price of 12 cents per round.  To help clinic sponsors promote their clinics, the CMP posts current lists of all sanctioned clinics on its web site at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchUpcomingSearch.cgi. When the clinic sponsor provides a report on how many people attended the clinic, the CMP will provide certificates of clinic completion that these individuals can then use to verify completion of the marksmanship participation requirement necessary to purchase a government surplus rifle from CMP. 

Sanctioned CMP Games Matches.  The CMP introduced the John C. Garand Match as a National Matches event in 1999.  This innovative competition is restricted to commonly available M1 Garand rifles in “as-issued” condition.  It features a course of fire that can be completed by shooting sports enthusiasts who do not have formal target shooting experience, but it is still challenging to experienced competitors.  The match was an instant success and demonstrated how rifle competitions that appeal to recreational target shooters have the potential to become very popular.  The Garand Match quickly grew from just over 300 competitors in its first year to become the National Matches biggest single event at nearly 1,400 plus competitors.  In 2002, the CMP introduced two new events that feature the same principles as the Garand Match.  A new Springfield Vintage/Military Rifle Match at Camp Perry attracted over 600 competitors in just its second year.  A new Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match now offers a national event at Camp Perry and a fast-growing series of club matches.  The CMP designated all three of these mass-appeal competitions as “CMP Games” events.  To make these matches available at the club level, the CMP sanctions Club Garand Matches as well as Club Springfield, Military Bolt Rifle and Rimfire Sporter Matches.  The CMP posts a list of all sanctioned matches on its web site at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchUpcomingSearch.cgi. 

Excellence-in-Competition (EIC) Pistol & EIC Rifle Matches. Two of the most prestigious and coveted marksmanship awards in the U. S. are the Distinguished Rifleman and Distinguished Pistol Shot Badges that are won in EIC competitions with service rifles or service pistols. The EIC Program establishes competition standards, maintains individual shooters’ records, award points toward the Distinguished designation and presents the badges and medals. Distinguished status requires earning 30 points in a series of "leg" competitions that could span several years of challenging competitive shooting. Only CMP-affiliated organizations may apply to conduct EIC matches.  A list of EIC Matches can be found at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchUpcomingSearch.cgi. 

M1 Garand Sales Program. Qualified U.S. citizens who are members of a CMP affiliated club may qualify for the purchase of an M1 Garand rifle. M1 rifles are graded and priced according to condition. The CMP also sells some types of .22 cal. target rifles that were procured by the military for training. For more information on the CMP government-surplus rifle sales program, call or write the CMP or CLICK HERE.

Club Rifle Sales Program. Certain government-surplus rifles are available for sale to affiliated clubs at special club prices. Rifles currently available include caliber .22LR bolt action target rifles, caliber .30 M1 Garand Service Grade, and M1903 Springfield Rifles. CMP Affiliated Clubs receive a 10% discount on government-surplus rifles.  Please use the Club Rifle Sales Order Form when placing a Club Rifle Order.

Repair Parts Price List and Order Form. Limited quantities of spare parts for certain government rifles are available for sale to individual members of CMP affiliated organizations. For more information visit the PARTS EStore or download the order form by CLICKING HERE.

For additional details on CMP program services, see the chart below. The CMP is growing rapidly and with that growth is developing many new and exciting programs that will benefit the shooting community and CMP affiliates. 

Thank you for your interest in the Civilian Marksmanship Program.