CMP Auctions Switch to GunBroker.com Platform

A New Chapter in Marksmanship Program Accessibility

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has launched an exciting partnership with GunBroker.com, bringing its auction offerings to one of the most established online firearm marketplaces. GunBroker.com, which has been serving the firearms community since its founding in 1999, provides an experienced and robust platform for this collaboration.

Supporting Non-Profit Organizations Through Digital Innovation

The GunBroker.com Non-Profit Initiative

This partnership operates through GunBroker.com's dedicated non-profit initiative, a program specifically designed to support qualified charitable organizations. The initiative offers substantial benefits to participating organizations:

• Complimentary online store setup and hosting
• Free auction hosting services
• 100% of proceeds going directly to the organization

This structure ensures that every dollar raised through CMP auctions directly supports the organization's mission and programs.

Enthusiastic Response from the Community

Initial Results Exceed Expectations

Chris Hord, CMP Chief Product Officer, shared insights about the partnership's early success: "The CMP's intention in partnering with GunBroker.com was to reach a broader audience with our auction program, but we never could have anticipated just how popular our items would be on the site."

Hord continued, expressing optimism about the collaboration: "We're greatly encouraged with the interest in our first couple of auction events and are excited about the opportunities we'll be able to present to the firearms community through GunBroker.com's robust platform. We appreciate their acknowledgement and support of industry nonprofits across their platform. The message of the CMP being dedicated to training and educating U.S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions brings a new level of awareness to the GunBroker.com community."

Platform Benefits and Reach

The partnership leverages GunBroker.com's extensive user base and technical infrastructure, providing CMP with enhanced visibility and streamlined auction management capabilities. This digital expansion allows the organization to connect with collectors, competitive shooters, and firearm enthusiasts across a wider geographic area.

Investing in the Future of Competitive Shooting

Mission-Aligned Partnership

Allen Forkner, Vice President of Public Relations and Brand Management for GunBroker, emphasized the mutual goals driving this collaboration: "We were eager to work with the CMP to expand their reach and provide a seamless platform for their auctions. This partnership ensures that all of the proceeds go back to supporting programs that foster marksmanship skills and the next generation of competitive shooters."

The synergy between GunBroker.com's platform capabilities and CMP's educational mission creates opportunities for sustained growth in youth shooting programs, safety education, and competitive marksmanship development.

The Rich Heritage of the Civilian Marksmanship Program

Historical Foundation

The CMP's roots trace back over a century to 1903, when President Teddy Roosevelt established the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and the National Matches. This initiative recognized the importance of marksmanship skills and established a framework for organized shooting competitions.

Evolution and Modern Structure

For 93 years, the program operated under the management of the Department of War and later the Department of Army, serving as a government-sponsored initiative to promote rifle practice and firearm safety.

Key Milestone: In 1996, Congress took a transformative step by establishing the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearm Safety, which now governs the modern CMP. This restructuring created an independent organization while maintaining the program's core mission and values.

CMP's Core Mission

The Civilian Marksmanship Program continues its long-standing commitment to:

• Safety Education: Comprehensive gun safety training for citizens
• Marksmanship Development: Structured training programs to develop shooting skills
• Competitive Opportunities: Organizing and supporting shooting competitions at various levels
• Responsible Firearm Use: Promoting responsible ownership and use of firearms and airguns

Looking Ahead

This partnership between CMP and GunBroker.com represents a modern approach to sustaining traditional shooting sports and education programs. By combining CMP's century-long heritage with contemporary digital marketplace technology, the collaboration opens new pathways for supporting competitive shooting sports and firearm safety education.

The expanded reach through GunBroker.com's platform positions CMP to engage with a broader community while maintaining its dedication to training, education, and competitive excellence. Every auction supports the organization's ongoing mission to develop the next generation of skilled marksmen and promote responsible firearm ownership across the United States.