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Lady Athletes Lead At 2018 Gary Anderson Invitational Air Rifle Event
Posted in The First Shot December 6, 2018by Jackie Slosnerick0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – The firing line belonged to the girls during the...
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Maddalena, Battig Claim Overall Wins During 2018 Dixie Double Air Gun Match
Posted in The First Shot December 6, 2018by Jackie Slosnerick0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – At the 2018 Dixie Double air gun match in Alabama, Sagen Maddalena,...
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Four EIC Legs Awarded at CMP’s Small Arms Firing School at Camp Blanding, Florida
Posted in The First Shot November 20, 2018by Jackie Slosnerick1 Comment
By Steve Cooper, CMP Training & Education Manager STARKE, FL – Thanks to some great training assistance from the U.S....
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Competitors Set the Bar in 2018 at Evolving Western CMP Travel Games
Posted in The First Shot November 16, 2018by Jackie Slosnerick1 Comment
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – In October, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) loaded up its traveling targets...
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Petrotto Takes Home Armful of Awards from 2018 New England Travel Games
Posted in The First Shot November 16, 2018by Jackie Slosnerick1 Comment
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer JERICHO, Vt. – Hopefully PO1 Charlie Petrotto has a lot of free wall space. He’s...
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Williams Holds Overall Titles During 2018 New England Travel Games’ Record Turnout
Posted in The First Shot November 15, 2018by Jackie Slosnerick1 Comment
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer JERICHO, Vt. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a record-breaking attendance in Vermont for...
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Dates Announced for CMP’s 2019 Advanced Maintenance Rifle Class Schedule
Posted in The First Shot November 7, 2018by Christine Elder12 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Maintenance Clinics will return in 2019 for those firearm...
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Grab A Costume and Join the 2019 Camp Perry Open Air Gun Event
Posted in The First Shot November 6, 2018by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – For those looking for an air gun competition and an escape...
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Anticipated Long Range National Matches Return Met With Success in 2018
Posted in The First Shot November 1, 2018by Christine Elder1 Comment
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – At the 2018 National Matches at Camp Perry, the Civilian Marksmanship...
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