What Civilian Marksmanship Program does

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation established in 1903 and operating under 36 U.S.C. §40722, headquartered at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. Its statutory mission is to promote marksmanship training and competition among U.S. civilians, with a particular emphasis on youth, while administering the National Matches and stewarding the sale of surplus U.S. military firearms (M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, M1 Carbine, M1917 Enfield, Krag-Jorgensen, and 1911 pistols, the latter assumed from the U.S. Army in 2016). The organization operates a custom shop, mail-order surplus sales, an auction platform, and commercial ammunition and merchandise lines, alongside its replica CMP Tisas 1911 museum-grade pistols.

CMP serves a diverse constituency: individual civilian shooters and collectors (surplus firearms and replicas), over 250,000 youth annually through the National 3-Position Air Rifle Council and 1,500+ affiliated junior competitions, roughly 6,000 competitors at the National Matches each year, and approximately 6,000 U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard JROTC cadets. It disburses more than $1 million annually in marksmanship scholarships and certifies instructors nationwide through a State Director network covering all 50 states. Owned facilities include Camp Perry (since 1907), Anniston AL, Talladega Marksmanship Park (500 acres in Alabama), and a planned Wyoming State Shooting Complex funded in part by a $10 million challenge grant.

The business model combines multiple revenue streams — surplus firearms retail ($1,100–$1,300 per rifle), custom-shop gunsmithing and authentication, commercial ammunition, competition and training fees, merchandise, auctions, and range fees at Talladega and Camp Perry — with ecosystem-driven revenue from partnerships such as the Lockton Affinity Outdoor insurance program and Walther Arms. The technology stack supporting competitions consists of KTS (Kongsberg) and Megalink electronic target systems, Competition Tracker, and integration with Orion Scoring Systems, providing digital scoring rather than AI-driven capabilities. CMP's competitive position rests on its unique federal charter, a 120-year institutional brand, and an entrenched national network of affiliated clubs, schools, and military youth programs.

Name

Civilian Marksmanship Program

Legal name

Civilian Marksmanship Program

Website

https://thecmp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered nonprofit that promotes civilian marksmanship through surplus U.S. military firearm sales, custom shop services, youth and JROTC competitions, and the annual National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shooting Sports Services

akta.pro primary industry

Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB)

Keywords

• Firearms safety training
• Marksmanship competitions
• Surplus military rifles
• Youth shooting sports
• Air rifle programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Surplus Firearms Sales: Sales of U.S. military surplus rifles and pistols including M1 Garands, 1911 pistols, M1903 Springfields, M1917 Enfields, Krag-Jorgensen rifles, M1 Carbines, and .22 surplus rifles. Firearms are inspected, graded, and sold to eligible customers through online ordering, in-person sales, and auctions.
2. Custom Shop and Gunsmithing Services: CMP Custom Shop offers custom gunsmithing services, Custom Shop Special M1 rifles, and Tisas 1911 pistols (CMP-branded museum-grade replicas). Advanced maintenance classes and custom work provide additional revenue.
3. Ammunition Sales: CMP ammunition sales program offers surplus and commercial ammunition to affiliated organizations and individuals at special prices through the eStore.
4. Competition and Training Fees: Fees for participation in sanctioned matches, clinics, camps (Junior Rifle Camps at $430 each), range officer training, GSMM Master Instructor training, and small arms firing schools.
5. eStore Merchandise: Online sales of CMP-branded clothing, merchandise, rulebooks, targets, medals, achievement pins, and publications.
6. Auction Sales: Firearms and collectibles sold through GunBroker auctions with scheduled openings on Sunday evenings at 10PM.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a federally chartered nonprofit (36 USC §40722) that promotes firearms safety, marksmanship training, and competitive shooting among U.S. civilians. It sells authentic U.S. military surplus firearms (M1 Garand, 1911 pistols, M1903 Springfield, M1 Carbine, M1917 Enfield, Krag-Jorgensen) and museum-grade replicas, and operates the National Matches at Camp Perry plus a network of youth, JROTC, and adult competitive shooting programs under standardized rules.

Product overview

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a federal program that offers a diverse portfolio of vintage firearm sales, competitive shooting programs, and training services. The core product offerings include surplus military rifles (M1 Garand, M1903A3, M1 Carbine, M1917 Enfield, Krag-Jorgensen), pistols (M1911/A1 surplus and Tisas replicas), and air rifles. Supporting services include the Custom Shop for gunsmithing, ammunition sales, and electronic target scoring systems. The CMP operates competition programs including the Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) youth program, JROTC competitions, National Matches at Camp Perry, and League Matches. Training is provided through GSMM Master Instructor and Range Officer certification programs. Facilities include three competition centers (Gary Anderson, Judith Legerski, and Talladega Marksmanship Park). The portfolio is unified by the CMP's mission to promote marksmanship excellence through sales, competitions, and youth development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M1 Garand by CMP Newly crafted M1 Garand rifles built with precision using surplus and new commercial components, providing collectors with museum-grade replicas of the iconic American WWII service rifle.
• CMP Tisas M1911A1 Pistol CMP-branded, museum-grade replica of the M1911A1 pistol manufactured by Tisas, offered as an extraordinary collectible firearm to eligible purchasers.
• M1911/M1911A1 Surplus Pistol Program Genuine U.S. military-issued, field-tested M1911 and M1911A1 surplus pistols from military inventory, offered to qualified civilian purchasers in four graded tiers (Service $1,300, Field $1,200, Rack $1,100, Range $1,150).
• M1903/M1903A3 Springfield Rifle U.S. military-issued bolt-action rifles from the World War II era, offered as collectible surplus rifles to qualified purchasers.
• M1 Carbine Surplus M1 Carbines from U.S. military inventory offered for sale to qualified civilian purchasers.
• M1917 Enfield Rifle Historical M1917 Enfield bolt-action rifles from the World War I era offered as authentic surplus collectibles.
• Krag-Jorgensen Rifles Historical Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifles used by U.S. forces in the Spanish-American War and World War I, sold as surplus.
• .22 Caliber Surplus Rifles Assorted .22 caliber surplus rifles offered by CMP for purchase by eligible customers.
• .22 Target Commercial Rifles Commercial .22 caliber target rifles sold by CMP for competitive smallbore and rimfire shooting.
• Sporter Air Rifles Low-cost sporter-class air rifles intended for youth and beginners entering 3PAR competition.
• CMP Custom Shop Gunsmithing Services Custom gunsmithing services and CS Special competition-ready rifles offered by the CMP Custom Shop, including restoration work, Advanced Maintenance Class instruction, and custom builds.
• CMP Ammunition Sales Commercial and surplus ammunition offered through the CMP eStore to affiliated organizations and individuals at special prices.
• Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) Program Youth marksmanship competition program featuring Precision and Sporter Air Rifle events at 10 meters, with national standards, match sanctions, postal competitions, and championships serving over 250,000 youth annually.
• JROTC Competition Program Military cadet shooting competitions including postal competitions, Service Championships, and National Championship events with over 6,000 Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force JROTC cadets participating annually.
• CMP National Matches Annual national shooting-sports festival held at Camp Perry, Ohio since 1907, drawing over 6,000 participants each summer with rifle, pistol, and air gun competitions.
• Junior Rifle Camps and Clinics One-week intensive marksmanship training camps for youth shooters at $430 per participant, including instruction and competition preparation.
• CMP League Matches Weekly or monthly rifle, pistol, and CMP Games league matches held at affiliated clubs with national competition tracking through the CMP Competition Tracker.
• CMP Scholarship Program Scholarship program awarding up to $1 million in 2026 to deserving high school seniors excelling in marksmanship, including $10,000 renewable scholarships, $5,000 awards, and $1,000 local scholarships.
• GSMM Master Instructor Training and Certification Training and certification program for civilian marksmanship instructors delivering the GSMM (Garand, Springfield, M1 Carbine, M1903) curriculum.
• Range Officer Training Course Certification course preparing range officers to conduct 3PAR and other CMP-sanctioned competitions safely and in accordance with CMP rules.
• Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center 80-point air gun range with Megalink electronic targets at Camp Perry, Ohio, open to the public for competitions, training, and open marksmanship sessions.
• Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center State-of-the-art all-electronic-target air gun range in Anniston, Alabama, providing public-access competition and training opportunities.
• Talladega Marksmanship Park 500-acre outdoor range facility in Talladega, Alabama offering rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun ranges with electronic target systems, operated at tmp.thecmp.org.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 annual participants at National Matches
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Walther ArmsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium Sponsor and Awards Sponsor for the JROTC National Championship. Walther Arms provides sponsorship support and awards for junior shooting competitions, helping fund recognition programs for cadet competitors.
• U.S. Army JROTCflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium Sponsor of the JROTC National Championship. U.S. Army JROTC partners with CMP to support over 6,000 cadets annually in postal competitions, service championships, and national championship events.
• U.S. Coast Guard JROTCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium Sponsor of the JROTC National Championship. Coast Guard JROTC units participate in CMP competitions and receive support for cadet marksmanship programs.
• Lockton Affinity OutdoorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMP partnered with Lockton Affinity Outdoor to provide affordable insurance protection solutions for CMP Clubs and individuals, including tailored insurance for the CMP community.
• Garand Collectors AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerously provides four additional $5,000 John C. Garand Scholarships for deserving high school seniors who excel in marksmanship, supplementing CMP's scholarship program.
• National 3PAR Council MembersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfederation of national youth-serving organizations governing 3PAR competitions: American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Daisy Shooting Education Program, 4-H Shooting Sports, Orion Scoring Systems, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, USA Shooting, and Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTC Commands. Council produces National Standard Rules governing 1,500+ annual competitions.
• Orion Scoring SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides electronic scoring technology and results management for CMP competitions, including live target images, score posting, and competition results tracking across CMP events.
• U.S. Army Marksmanship UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary marksmanship experts partner with CMP to provide instruction at Small Arms Firing Schools, Junior Highpower Rifle Clinics, and Marksmanship 101 classes during National Matches.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SIG Sauer: Major U.S. firearms manufacturer operating its own academy, retail experiences, and competitive teams. Overlaps with CMP's commercial firearm sales channel and competes for the same competitive shooter customer.
• Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's: Largest U.S. outdoor retail chain selling firearms, ammunition, accessories, and outdoor experiences that compete with CMP's surplus firearm retail and at-scale range/event tourism at destinations like Big Cedar Lodge.
• National Rifle Association of America (NRA): Largest U.S. civilian firearms organization with overlapping missions in training, competitions, and youth programs (e.g., NRA Junior programs), though operating across a much broader political and recreational portfolio than CMP's focused marksmanship mission.

Emerging players

• Daisy Outdoor Products: Manufacturer and sponsor of youth air rifles and the Daisy Shooting Education Program, a National 3PAR Council member, with deep overlap in 3PAR air rifle product supply and youth-shooter training curriculum.

Direct peers

• Boy Scouts of America: National youth organization that participates in the National 3PAR Council and runs shooting-related merit badges and activities, overlapping CMP's youth marksmanship training and competition programming across an enormous youth membership base.
• Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF): National governing organization for Scholastic Clay Target and youth shooting sports programming, operating the same youth shooting pipeline CMP targets through 3PAR, with similar sanctioned competitions, state-by-state reach, and school-based programming.
• 4-H Shooting Sports: National youth shooting sports program under USDA/Cooperative Extension serving 3PAR competitions through the National 3PAR Council alongside CMP, with overlapping discipline coverage (air rifle, smallbore, shotgun) and a youth engagement model mirroring CMP's.
• USA Shooting: National governing body for Olympic shooting sports in the U.S., running competition pipelines, training, and athlete development that directly overlap with CMP's highpower, air rifle, and pistol programs and feed the same competitive shooting community.

Others

• Orion Scoring Systems: Electronic scoring and results-management technology provider integrated into CMP's Competition Tracker and 3PAR match infrastructure, illustrating the technology ecosystem in which CMP operates and on which competition offerings depend.
• U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit: Active-duty military marksmanship training and competition partner providing instructors and curriculum at CMP National Matches and Junior Highpower clinics, with strategic overlap in marksmanship training delivery and elite-shooter development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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