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CMP Announces M14 Prices, 1897 Trench Guns
Shooting Sports USA got the CMP on record about the new M14 sales program, as well as some updates on other sales opportunities. This episode of the National Matches Update Show has an interview with CMP Chairman and CEO Jerry O’Keefe, where he answers the questions so many of us have had. Keep reading for the details.
CMP To Being Selling Surplus M14 Rifles
It’s finally happening, boys. The CMP has just announced that it will begin selling surplus M14 rifles. This has been a hoped-for but unlikely step for many years; however, it seems like it is coming later this year.
CMP Contributes $10 Million For Wyoming Shooting Complex
We have previously covered the Wyoming State Shooting Complex, a major state-sponsored range facility coming to the Cody area. The site has now had an official groundbreaking, and the Civilian Marksmanship Program is stepping up to with a challenge grant to help fund the development. The CMP will match funding raised for the new complex up to $10 million. Their partnership in the site is far more than simple funding, though.
CMP Begins Selling Reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield Rifles
If you have always wanted a 1903A3 rifle to use as a shooter, you may be in luck! The Civilian Marksmanship Program is now selling reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield bolt-action rifles. These guns use receivers salvaged from guns that were, at one time, non-fireable, but now are back in action.
[SHOT 2026] CMP Shows Off New Old Guns
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is best known for selling surplus US military firearms like the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine, but supplies of many of those guns are running short. The CMP has been restoring previously nonfunctional guns to safe, usable condition and beginning to produce brand new copies of original guns. Many of these efforts were on display at SHOT Show 2026.
Silencer Saturday #411: The CMP Allows (Some) Suppressors
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) released the 2026 rulebooks, and there was a surprise in the highpower rifle rules. Suppressors are going to be allowed! But only in some events. Let’s go through the rules and take a look at which events are about to get quieter.
CMP Offers New Batch Of Surplus .22LR Target Rifles
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has a large batch of surplus .22LR target rifles available for purchase now. Classic models like the Winchester 52 and Remington 40X are in stock for what may be the last time. Keep reading for all the details.
Affordable Practice With The CMP Daisy 853 Air Rifle
The Civilian Marksmanship Program offers screaming deals on used, refurbished Daisy 853 competition air rifles. They are only $140 shipped! So I decided to pick one up for positional shooting practice in my basement during the highpower rifle winter off-season. Is this a worthwhile purchase for you too? Maybe, maybe not. Hopefully, this review will help you sort that out.
CMP Moves Auctions To Gunbroker
Vintage military rifle collectors now have yet another reason to spend time on GunBroker. The Civilian Marksmanship Program has moved its auction operations onto that platform. Keep reading for all the details.
CMP Puts Mk13 Mod 3 Sniper Rifle Up For Auction
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has yet another unique military sniper rifle up for auction. This Mark 13 Mod 3 was issued by the US Navy and is in completely authentic as-issued condition. It is not every day that you have the opportunity to bid on something like this!
New CMP Rimfire League Announced at Lake Erie Arms
Rimfire shooting has always been the go-to starting point for anyone curious about marksmanship. Whether you’re plinking cans in the backyard, working on precision shots at the range, or dipping your toes into competition shooting, the long-lived and affordable .22LR is easy to shoot, and just plain fun. Now, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), in partnership with Lake Erie Arms in Ohio, is looking to bring that same energy indoors with their new CMP Rimfire Rifle League. From what I can gather from the press release below, the new CMP Rimfire League will be perfect for beginners looking for a no-pressure way to try competitive shooting, or seasoned shooters itching for some winter practice. In that case, this new league might just hit the mark for you, and it's one that I hope we get to see spread rapidly to more shooting clubs across the nation.
CMP Auctioning M1D Sniper Rifle To Benefit Museum Exhibit
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is auctioning off an M1D Garand sniper rifle and accessories. The proceeds of the auction will go to benefit an exhibit about the Army Marksmanship Unit at the National Infantry Museum. It’s hard to find one of these rifles in this kind of condition, and this is a rare opportunity to snag one complete with the scope.
TFB Review: Nightforce 4.5x Competition Service Rifle Scope
For those who shoot in high power service rifle matches, the dedicated Nightforce scope for that game needs no introduction. It is a common sight on the rifles of people who can afford the best equipment. When Nightforce hit me up with the opportunity to try it out I enthusiastically said yes.