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NRA moves National High Power Rifle Championships from Camp Perry
by Chris EgerThe National Rifle Association announced Wednesday they will move the century-old event from its historic home to Camp Atterbury, Indiana next year.
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Marine smashes 31-year-old National Trophy Rifle Team Match individual record
by Chris Eger“I told myself, ‘You know, I just shot 19 10’s and a few x’s – just shoot another 10. It’s not that hard. Relax,’” said Marine Sgt. Antonio DiConza.
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New rule, new scope–Nightforce answers the call
by Eve FlaniganIdaho-based Nghtforce Optics announced this week the availability of a new competition riflescope, the Competition SR Fixed 4.5 x 24, and an accompanying mount.
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Surplus DoD guns could head to scrappers under pending bill
by Chris EgerThis week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act-- but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military's current stock of surplus rifles and pistols.
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CMP adds New England to Travel Match series
by Eve FlaniganThe New England CMP Games will be held Sept. 14-18 at the Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont.
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How long did it take CMP to sell out of M1 Carbines? (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerWhen the Civilian Marksmanship Program mentioned they would be selling a limited amount of surplus M1 Carbines from Army stocks via mail order and in their stores, gun enthusiasts jumped.
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The CMP has M1 Carbines available in limited supply
by Chris EgerThe federally-chartered Civilian Marksmanship Program will have a small amount of venerable USGI M1 Carbines up for grabs to the public at the first of February.
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Obama signs defense bill, civilians to get 10,000 M1911s for starters
by Chris EgerPresident Obama last week signed the NDAA into law, which, among other pro-gun reforms, will allow the Civilian Marksmanship Program to sell surplus Army .45s.
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President will veto ‘must pass’ military spending bill containing 1911 transfer language
by Chris EgerThe White House announced President Obama would officially veto the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several pro-gun measures, on Thursday afternoon.
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Plan to sell milsurp 1911s through CMP one step from White House
by Chris EgerAn add-on to the 2016 NDAA includes a plan to transfer the U.S. Army’s remaining stock of .45 ACP 1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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CMP begins annual National Matches at Camp Perry
by Chris EgerFirst authorized in 1903 by Congress, the Civilian Marksmanship Program kicked off the annual marksmanship event in Ohio this week.
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DOJ casting doubt on proposal to transfer surplus M1911s to marksmanship group
by Chris EgerAn Army whitepaper released Monday questions a plan sending as many as 100,000 "untraceable" 1911s to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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