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Perkowski, Peiser Lead Overall During 2019 CMP Three-Position Precision National Championships
Posted in The First Shot July 16, 2019by Christine Elder2 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Gavin Perkowski, 17, of the Great Trail Musketeers from Ohio, claimed...
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Leininger, Fraser Top the Podium at the 2019 CMP Three-Position Sporter Nationals
Posted in The First Shot July 16, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Sarah Leininger, 18, of Nation Ford Marine Corps JROTC in South...
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Shooters Converge on Camp Perry for CMP Matches and 2019 ORPA State Championship
Posted in The First Shot July 7, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Serena Juchnowski & CMP Staff Several service rifle competitors got a jump on the National Matches at Camp Perry...
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Inaugural Target Sprint Event Featured at CMP’s 2019 National Matches
Posted in The First Shot July 7, 2019by Christine Elder2 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Join us on July 16, 2019, as the Civilian Marksmanship Program...
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CMP & NRA Coordinate 2020 Calendars for the Benefit of Competitor Scheduling
Posted in The First Shot July 3, 2019by Christine Elder1 Comment
The Civilian Marksmanship Program and National Rifle Association have coordinated timing of training, pistol and rifle events of the 2020...
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Schachle Returns to Claim Overall Wins at 2019 Talladega D-Day Matches
Posted in The First Shot June 21, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Last year’s Garand Match winner at Talladega Marksmanship Park, Keith Schachle, 60,...
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Pyrotechnics, Amputee Skydiver Featured at CMP’s 2019 National Matches First Shot Ceremony
Posted in The First Shot June 21, 2019by Christine Elder2 Comments
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the lineup...
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GCA Offers New Awards
Posted in The First Shot June 21, 2019by Christine Elder2 Comments
The Garand Collectors Association’s Board of Directors has decided to advance our desire to recognize shooters who continue the legacy...
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Michigan Junior Feature: Anthony Wilder
Posted in The First Shot June 18, 2019by Christine Elder0 Comments
By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Rifle, pistol, shotgun – some themes are universal. What most appeals to Anthony Wilder of...
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