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CMP Club News: Michigan American Legion Post 65 Junior Air Rifle Team
Posted in The First Shot May 17, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
Submitted by David Cloft The Alpena, Michigan American Legion Post 65 Junior Air Rifle Team, an affiliated CMP team, is...
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World War II Aircraft, Heavy & Light Equipment and History Displays to Dominate D-Day Event at CMP Talladega June 6-9
Posted in The First Shot May 16, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Steve Cooper, Training, Education & Marketing Manager TALLADEGA, AL – Memories of the Allied Forces’ invasion on the beaches of...
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CMP Resumes International Distinguished Badge Presentations
Posted in The First Shot May 7, 2019by Christine Elder6 Comments
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Gold Distinguished Marksman Badges are the highest and most prestigious marksmanship awards authorized by the...
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CMP Awards 157 Scholarships to Student Athletes for 2019-2020 School Year
Posted in The First Shot May 3, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has awarded $157,000 towards outstanding junior...
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Bourgeois, Perkowski Lead CMP’s Regional Three-Position Air Rifle Events in April
Posted in The First Shot April 20, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer During the month of April, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Three-Position Regional Air Rifle...
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Juniors Encouraged to participate in CMP’s National Matches
Posted in The First Shot April 20, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Just the title of the “National Matches” can scare even the most seasoned shooters....
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CMP Club News: Mother Lode Winter .22 Program Completed
Posted in The First Shot April 5, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
Submitted by Connie Taylor Photos courtesy of Maria Hines Special certificates from US Congressman Tom McClintock, California State Senator Andreas Borgeas and California...
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Young Marksman Competes for First Time During Three Generation Excursion
Posted in The First Shot April 4, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Zachary Wehner, 11, of Valparaiso, Ind., took his first trip to...
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CMP’s Air Rifle Championship Returns to Anniston in April
Posted in The First Shot April 3, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore...
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