CMP Introduces International Team Event for 2026 National Mid/Long Range Matches
Posted on: Feb 20, 2026
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce the addition of an International Team Match during the 2026 National Mid/Long Range events at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio!
The National Mid/Long Range series will be fired Aug. 3-9, as part of the CMP’s annual National Matches. Open to competitors of any experience level, the schedule of events features individual and team competitions on Camp Perry’s Viale Range, fired completely on outdoor eTargets from 600 to 1,000 yards.
The International 12-Person Team Match will be held Sunday, Aug. 9, featuring a Palma team course of fire: record shots at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards. The event is currently set to include competitors from the United States, Great Britain and Canada.
“We’re excited to host teams from Canada and Great Britain for the first time at a CMP Long Range event,” said Sara Rozanski, CMP Highpower Rifle Coordinator. “It offers us an opportunity to showcase our targets and facilities to top international competitors while making our own mark in the global Long Range community.”
After Camp Perry, the teams will travel to Ontario for the Canadian Fullbore Championships.
About the CMP’s National Mid/Long Range Matches:
Each competition includes Match Rifle, Service Rifle, Palma, F-Open, F T/R, F-Practical, or AR Tactical categories.
Events and courses of fire:
· Mid-Range 3x600 – three strings of 20 shots slow prone for record at 600 yards in 22-minute block times at 600 yards
· Viale, Critchfield, Henry, Kerr, McMaken & Speaks, Baesel Memorial individual matches – 20 record slow prone shots in 30 minutes at 1,000 yards
· Bataan Memorial 4-Man Team Match – 20 shots slow prone by each member at 1,000 yards
· Winder Memorial Iron 4 Man Team Match – 20 record shots per team member in 47 minutes from 1,000 yards
· Camp Perry Palma Match – 15 record shots at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards, in a block time of 22 minutes at each firing line
· 600-Yard Two-Person Team Match – 20 shots per team member
· Willis Lee, Jr. Memorial Two-Person Team Match – 20 record shots per team member in 47 minutes from 1,000 yards
· General Edward S. Bryant Memorial Two-Person Team Match – 20 record shots per team member in 47 minutes from 1,000 yards
Exclusive to 2026: The National Long Range series will include a social Meet & Greet event for competitors and guests (including international competitors) and a four-person Palma team match for those who would like to participate!
Registration for the 2026 National Matches opens March 1! For additional information on the CMP’s National Long Range Matches, visit https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/national-long-range-matches/!
About the Camp Perry National Matches:
Held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Ohio since 1907, the National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches are comprised of celebrated traditional competitions along with modern day enhancements. The event’s popular Small Arms Firing Schools lead new and experienced individuals on safety and fundamentals within Pistol, Rifle and Smallbore Rifle disciplines, while other beginner and advanced courses train countless others on marksmanship materials.
The National Matches schedule includes CMP’s National Air Gun Matches, National Rifle Matches, National Pistol Matches, National Smallbore Matches and the National Mid/Long Range Matches. Additionally, Commercial Row hosts several industry vendors who provide a variety of supplies and other necessities for purchase throughout the duration of the event. Competitors and guests of all ages and experience levels are welcome to view all the festivities – free of charge!
The National Matches are conducted by a partnership between the CMP and Ohio National Guard. Learn more by visiting the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.