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The First Shot – CMP Online Magazine

M1 Carbine Match Features Separate Class Overlooked By Competitors

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) M1 Carbine Match has become a favored event amongst competitors over the last decade. Featuring the Carbine rifle issued to soldiers during World War II as a lighter version of the M1 Garand, these delicate rifles have the reputation of being a distinctive and enjoyable...

GLOCK Offers Pistols Free for Use During Inaugural Match at Camp Perry in July

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Thanks to the generosity of GLOCK, Inc., truly ANYONE will now have the opportunity to compete in the inaugural GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Camp Perry National Challenge event, scheduled for July 1 at Camp Perry during the 2017 National Pistol Matches. In order to encourage even...

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Travel Games event season is now underway. CMP Travel Games, featuring a variety of rifle and pistol competitions and clinics, are scheduled throughout the year around the country to allow civilian and military enthusiasts of all ages and from all areas to take part in the...

White Oak Armament Teams Up With CMP to Recognize Honorary Elihu Root Members

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to announce an exciting arrangement between the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park and White Oak Armament to rightfully acknowledge the members of the Elihu Root Civilian Rifle Team by engaging them in real-life competition. The Elihu Root Civilian Rifle Team is an...

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