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Regional Air Rifle Championship Set for Camp Perry in March
Posted in The First Shot March 22, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to...
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Arizona Junior Feature: McKenna Beckham
Posted in The First Shot March 22, 2019by Jackie Slosnerick0 Comments
By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer McKenna Beckham started out shooting from an early age with her father. She fondly...
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CMP to Host Second Annual 5K & 1K Fun Run at Talladega Marksmanship Park
Posted in The First Shot March 22, 2019by Jackie Slosnerick0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor If you’re looking for a way to get some fresh air and exercise while supporting...
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JROTC National Air Rifle Athletes to Compete in Alabama in March
Posted in The First Shot March 13, 2019by Christine Elder1 Comment
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host the 2019 JROTC...
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Arizona Junior Feature: Madison Rovelli
Posted in The First Shot March 13, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Every high power competitor discovers the sport in a different way. Some get their first...
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New Achievement Awards Added to 2019 Travel Games Lineup
Posted in The First Shot March 12, 2019by Christine Elder1 Comment
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer As part of its mission, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is dedicated to recognizing the...
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Arizona Junior Feature: Kade Jackovich
Posted in The First Shot March 1, 2019by Christine Elder3 Comments
By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Nineteen-year-old Kade Jackovich of Arizona has won multiple national awards and earned his Distinguished Rifleman’s...
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CMP Releases Regional SAFS Course Schedule for 2019
Posted in The First Shot March 1, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Over the last year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has been working on developing even...
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Registration for 2019 CMP National Matches Beginning in March
Posted in The First Shot February 26, 2019by Christine Elder5 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2019 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches is...
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