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The First Shot – CMP Online Magazine

CMP’s Air Rifle Championship Travels to Sandy in April

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer SANDY, Utah – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the remarkable world of air rifle competition April 5-7, 2018, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Sandy area for the 2018 CMP 3P Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the Mountain America...

Gibson Reclaims Title, Sets National Record at 2018 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Taylor Gibson, 17, of the North Salem Vikings Army JROTC from Oregon, returned to the JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle National Championship with an abundance of aspirations in her mind – ready to defend the precision title she earned at last year’s event and to give a repeat...

Camp Perry Sees Major Improvements to Historical Buildings in 2018

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Camp Perry National Guard Training Base, home of the National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches since 1907, is currently undergoing significant upgrades to some of the most celebrated areas of the grounds. “There will be a different feel when people come onto post,” said MAJ Michael...

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Registration is now open for all of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2018 Travel Games – featuring a variety of rifle and pistol events held around the country throughout the year. The 2018 Travel Games include: 10-16 April – Oklahoma Games, Oklahoma City, OK 26 April-5 May – Eastern Games, Camp Butner,...

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