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CMP Regional SAFS Training Coming to Florida in November
Posted in The First Shot October 15, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has extended its reach to those wanting to learn more...
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Registration is Open for CMP’s 2018 Talladega 600 Marksmanship Event
Posted in The First Shot October 11, 2018by Christine Elder2 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega 600, a marksmanship retreat, is set...
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Target Sprint Returns to 2018 Dixie Double Air Gun Event
Posted in The First Shot October 11, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Dixie...
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Inaugural CMP 5K Range Run
Posted in The First Shot October 10, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By CMP Staff TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park hosted its Inaugural CMP 5K Range...
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Orion’s National Air Rifle League Kicks off Its Fourth Season
Posted in The First Shot October 4, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Daniel Schekorra, Orion Scoring System The National Air Rifle League kicked off its fourth season last week with a record 167 teams...
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Marksmen Student-athletes Apply Now for 2019-2020 CMP Scholarships
Posted in The First Shot October 2, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is delighted to again award exemplary...
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JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Competition Now Open
Posted in The First Shot October 2, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The 2018-2019 JROTC Three-Position Postal Competition officially opened Sept. 25, 2018, for young cadets in...
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CMP Seeking Venues for Summer Camp Program
Posted in The First Shot September 20, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is currently opening its search around the United States for...
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Washtenaw Club Hosts First Remote Small Arms Firing School
Posted in The First Shot September 8, 2018by Christine Elder3 Comments
By Steve Cooper, CMP SAFS Instructor & Marketing Manager YPSILIANTI, MI – Despite unrelenting humidity and temperature hovering at 90 degrees,...
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