The First Shot

Where Learning Meets Legacy: The National Matches Clinics
By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor At this year’s First Shot Ceremony, the CEO & Chairman of the Civilian Marksmanship Program...
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CMP Set to Host Community Events at Judith Legerski Competition Center
ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama to...
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CMP Hosts Public Veterans Day, Holiday Events at Gary Anderson Competition Center
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to check out our upcoming community events for all...
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CMP Announces New Training and Education Manager, Hank Gray!
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to introduce our new Training and Education Manager, Hank Gray! Gray has been...
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CMP Welcomes Four New State Directors
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors are representatives who help boost marksmanship programs by providing leadership, resources, program information,...
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CMP Partnering With Lockton Affinity for Club and Member Insurance
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to provide clubs and community members with new access to a wide selection...
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CMP Hosts Holiday Open House at Indoor Marksmanship Facility, with Free Admission
ANNISTON, Ala. – On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) welcomes you to tour the Judith Legerski CMP...
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Eddy, Tobar Prado and Fiori Lead Inaugural Alabama Airgun and Smallbore Cup
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – Formerly known as the Dixie Double, the Alabama Airgun &...
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BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL FINALS COMPETITOR
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Finals start with the presentation of the eight finalists to spectators. Finals at major Junior...
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CMP’s Gary Anderson Invitational Returns, Featuring New Match Locations
Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Gary Anderson Invitational, featuring an expanded list of match...
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McGaffic Earns First Palma Overall Win During CMP’s 2025 National Long Range Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Claiming the Coats Brown Memorial Trophy and the overall aggregate...
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Lewis, Kirschenmann Reach New Records During 2025 National Games Rifle Matches
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The National Rifle Matches have been an institution at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Site...
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