Luke Cuenco 12.20.24
Even if your entire world is hunting, competitions are a great way to continue to hone your skills in the off-season and that’s exactly what I think the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s newest Rimfire League aims to accomplish. This simple, .22lr rimfire competition is an indoor-only event and has a fairly generous equipment list meaning no matter what your favorite type of shooting is, you can build skills in that area in a more competitive and comfortable environment. Although this is currently only an event local to Ohio, I hope that this catches on and that more gun clubs across the country will start seeing similar competitions become available for shooters.
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CMP Rimfire League Launches at Ohio’s Lake Erie Arms
After completing a successful Bullseye Pistol League in the fall, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new competition series, partnered with Lake Erie Arms – the CMP Rimfire Rifle League, featuring electronic targets!
The CMP Rimfire Rifle League is an indoor .22 caliber sporter rifle target competition, held Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. at Lake Erie Arms and running from Jan. 14 to March 4, 2025. The league is suitable for those looking for an introduction into marksmanship competition as well as those looking for a fun challenge with friends or family. All experience levels are welcome, including juniors (ages 10 and up).
The Rimfire Rifle League matches will be fired at 25 yards from three positions: prone, sitting/kneeling and standing. Competitors may choose from T-Class (telescopic sights), O-Class (standard sights) and TU-Class (tactical/unlimited, any sights) categories.
What really stands out is that CMP is offering special classes tailored to this competition—a huge reassurance for anyone nervous about taking that first step into competitive shooting. On top of that, the gear requirements seem wide open, meaning just about any .22 LR rifle hiding in your gun safe should work fine. It’s a friendly, inclusive way to bring new shooters together, introduce them to competition, and help them build confidence in a laid-back setting. Hopefully, we’ll see more events like the CMP Rimfire Rifle League pop up around the country, giving even more folks the chance to hone their skills while having a blast. If you’d like to learn more, head over to the official Lake Erie Arms or CMP websites.
Firing will be completed on CMP’s line of electronic targets, complete with a scoring monitor located beside each participant. The electronic targets deliver fast, accurate shot scores – offering an enhanced experience for individuals and quicker competition times! The same targets will also be used during the National Rimfire Sporter Match, part of the annual National Matches at Camp Perry, for the first time on July 20, 2025.
Additionally, the CMP will host a Rimfire Rifle class prior to the start of the league for those wanting to learn more about the sport! Sign up for the CMP Rimfire Rifle League and find additional info at https://www.learms.net/current-leagues!
