The First Shot

The CMP Drill Rifle Initiative
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce that we have successfully embarked on an initiative to reclaim original...
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CMP to Host Portion of 2025 World Police & Fire Games in Alabama
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA; ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is honored to announce it...
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Orr Sets New National Record at CMP’s 2025 Three-Position Air Rifle Regionals
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Top athletes have been confirmed for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Regional Air...
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Linse, Hitt Lead Aggregate Events at CMP’s 2025 Talladega Spring Classic
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – SPC Zevin Linse, 22, of Columbus, GA, claimed multiple service rifle...
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Friends, Family of Michael Randall Give Great Donation to CMP Scholarships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer This year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was honored to receive a tremendous charitable...
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Burrell, Wells Earn Overall Titles at 2025 JROTC National Championship
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – It’s fitting that the 2025 JROTC Three-Position National Championship was...
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Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2025 Talladega D-Day Event
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts the...
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FINALS AND HOW TO CONDUCT THEM
By Gary Anderson, DCME Finals are now a vital part of shooting—today’s Junior athletes need to learn about finals and...
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Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2025 Eastern Games in North Carolina
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer BUTNER, N.C. – Register today for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 Eastern CMP...
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Three USA Shooting Athletes Earned International Distinguished Badges in 2024
2024 awardees included a two-time Championship of the Americas gold medalist, an Olympic silver medalist and a Junior World Champion....
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Own a Legendary Piece of Military History – The CMP M1C Sniper Rifle Auction!
Attention Collectors, Historians, and Firearms Enthusiasts! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to present a never-before-seen opportunity to own...
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Competition for the ‘Big Head’
Submitted by David Sparks As a former Police Officer and current firearms instructor, there is not a lot for someone...
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