The First Shot
CMP Triples Attendance at 2026 Talladega Premier Expo Event
TALLADEGA, Ala. – On June 27, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its third Premier Expo, an outdoor tradeshow held...
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CMP Announces New Chief Competitions Officers
With the goal of applying more focus to our growing field of events, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled...
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CMP Welcomes Former Acting Secretary of the Army as New Board Member
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Averill to its Board of Directors. A...
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Civilian Marksmanship Program Announces Strategic Leadership Transition
Jerry O’Keefe to Serve as CMP Executive Chairman; Fabian Lobera Named Chief Executive Officer CAMP PERRY, OH — The Board of...
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CMP Awards Over $1 Million in Scholarships for 2026-2027 School Year
After months of reviewing hundreds of applications from an impressive community of juniors, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Scholarship Committee...
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CMP Releases National Match Highlight Videos
The annual National Matches at Camp Perry are underway, bringing several thousand competitors to northern Ohio to take part in...
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CMP Partners with Veterans Family Brigade, ACME Rifles for 2026 National Matches Junior Clinic
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to again team up with Veteran’s Family Brigade to...
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CMP’s Jim Henderson Headlines 2026 National Matches First Shot Ceremony
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On Monday, July 13, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the annual First Shot Ceremony, the...
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CMP Announces Major Expansion Project at Camp Perry
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a major expansion project at Camp Perry that will strengthen the...
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Questions on Pistol Rules for National Matches NTT/Gold Cup, Oglethorpe Trophy
There has been some confusion with the rules for the NTT/Gold Cup and Oglethorpe Trophy. Please see below. Referring to the...
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CMP’s Alabama Airgun & Smallbore Cup Returns in October
ANNISTON, Ala. – After a successful first year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to host the 2026 Alabama...
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Nebraska to Host Multiple CMP EIC “LEG” Matches at Weeping Water Gun Club on September 26
Competitive pistol and air gun athletes are invited to compete in a full day of Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Excellence-in-Competition...
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