Category Archive for "The First Shot" | Civilian Marksmanship Program

New Rifle Events Added to the 2018 Western CMP Games Schedule

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – The 15th annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Travel Games is set to bring another round of marksmanship events to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Oct. 16-22, 2018, with a fresh lineup of challenging competitions. The week-long series of vintage and service rifle recreational matches is open to competitors of...

Lowe Claims Win in AiR 15 Challenge at 2018 National Matches Air Gun Events

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Winning this year’s AiR 15 Challenge during the National Matches Air Gun series of events was SPC Daniel Lowe, 25, of the U.S. Army Reserve team. The match was fired on August 4 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located at the Camp Perry National...

Spots Still Available for CMP’s Extended 2018 New England Travel Games

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer JERICHO, Vt. – Join us below the beautiful Vermont mountainside for another series of rifle and pistol matchups during the annual Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) New England Travel Games, Sept. 18-24, 2018. The event is held at the Camp Ethan Allen National Guard Training Site and is hosted by the Vermont...

Grizzlies Fire New Record Score in Junior Competition at 2018 National Trophy Rifle Matches

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Junior athletes raised the competitive bar during the 2018 National Trophy Rifle Matches, as one team’s members collectively registered a new National Record score with their noteworthy performances. [caption id="attachment_19593" align="aligncenter" width="604"] The California Grizzlies Shilen set a new National Record in the NTT event.[/caption] California Grizzlies Shilen earned...

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