Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

CMP was created*

Jan 28, 1903

The Civilian Marksmanship Program was created by the US Congress as part of the War Department Appropriations Act.
*Exact date not known.

First National Match*

Jan 31, 1903

The first National match is held at Sea Girt.
*Exact date not known.

Act of Congress

Mar 3, 1905

An ACt of Congress authorized The Secretary of the War to sell rifles used in war (now called Surplus rifles).

More National Matches*

Jan 31, 1907

The National matches are held at Camp Perry.Wikipedia- Camp Perry
*Exact date not known.

CMP is administered by the US Army*

Period: Jan 28, 1916 to Dec 28, 1996

The CMP is administered by the United States Army.
*Exact date not known.

Teams from Separate States compete*

Jan 31, 1916

The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized the participation of civilian teams from each state to compete in National Matches.
*Exact date not known.

Small Arms Firing School*

Jan 31, 1920

The first Small Arms Firing School is held at National Matches.
*Exact date not known.

Competition Tracker launched*

Jul 28, 2003

CMP launched the competition tracker, the first online results system for shooting sports. On average, it was a 45-second difference from the time the shooter fired a shot to the shot value showed up on the Competition Tracker.
*Exact date not known.