CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM MATCHES AND EVENTS
2026 CMP High Power Service Rifle Match Schedule
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Saturday
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Apr25
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CMP “Practice” session
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0900 to1230
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Saturday
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May2
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National Match Course*
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0830 to1300
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Saturday
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June13
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National Match Course*
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0830 to1300
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Saturday
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Sept.19
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National Match Course*
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0830 to1300
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Saturday
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Oct.17
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Garand /M-1 Carbine Match*
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0830 / Carbine Match to follow
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*Distance of the match will be one hundred yards using standard NRA Approved targets
Acceptable Rifles: U.S Rifles cal. 30, 7.62, and 5.56, M1, M1A, AR15 or equivalent. Any service bolt action that has not been sporterized. Civilian Target High power Rifles with iron sights may be shot in a separate classification. M-1 carbine only may be used for the Carbine Match.
Note: Rules regarding Optical Sights. The rifle may have an optical sight (reflective sights are considered optical sights) with a maximum power of 4.5X installed on the receiver. Variable scopes with a maximum of 4.5X are permitted.
Only commercially manufactured scopes that were produced with a maximum magnification of 4.5X and have a maximum objective lens diameter of 34 mm may be used. If an optical sight is used, the same optical sight configuration must be used in all stages of a course of fire (changing sights or sight mount configurations is not permitted). The centerline of an optical sight shall be no higher than 3.5 inches above the centerline of the bore
Course of fire: CMP National Match format fired at one hundred yards on reduced scale targets.
Squadding: All relays will be squadded before the match. You must register to pick up your squad assignment.
You will be required to score, patch targets, and retrieve targets for other relays. The match will be limited to three relays.
Registration time is 0830; the first relay will start at 0900.
Equipment: Rifle, appropriate magazines or clips (min. 2 each), ear & eye protection, ammunition and open-bolt indicators (available at the match for $1) are required; a spotting scope would be desirable as well as a shooting pad.
A limited number of Club AR-15 rifles and equipment may be used with prior request . Contact John Orr below.
Match Fees: Fee will be $10.00
Disabled Veterans: We are interested in getting Disabled Veterans involved in shooting sports.
If there is anybody interested let us know. We will need advanced notification in order to accommodate the interested people. The individuals must be capable of handling the above-mentioned firearms safely in order to compete. At least a week advanced notice would be required, including the level of disability. Rifles and ammo can be provided for at least the initial participation.
Information: For any questions, please contact: the CMP Chairman - John Orr at
12john49@gmail.com