The First Shot

Record Attendance Marks the 2025 New England CMP Games
JERICHO, Vt. – Over 250 individuals traveled to the foothills of the Green Mountains to attend the 2025 New England...
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CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for All Skill Levels Offered in Ohio, Alabama in 2026
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; Anniston, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its popular...
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CMP’s Talladega Spring Classic Returns in 2026
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars for the 2026 Talladega Spring Classic – featuring...
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CMP Announces the Early Release of Four 2026 Competition Rulebooks
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Four rulebooks that will govern CMP Highpower Rifle, CMP Games, Bullseye Pistol and Action Pistol...
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CMP’s Camp Perry Open Event Returns in January 2026
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open air gun competition is set for Jan....
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CMP Announces 2025 Monthly Matches Air Gun League Results
CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – With the Monthly Air Gun Matches season complete for 2025, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...
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Civilian Marksmanship Program Holiday Operating Schedule Announcement
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced adjustments to its operating schedule in observance of the upcoming holidays. The following...
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Merson Earns EIC Points, Multiple Wins in First CMP Western Games Appearance
PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of Oct. 16-23, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the 2025 Western CMP Games...
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Young Morgan Duo Tops CMP’s 2025 Talladega 5K Range Run
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The 2025 Talladega 5K Range Run & 1K Fun Run, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP),...
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CMP Custom Shop’s 2026 Advanced Maintenance Class — A Legacy of Learning and Craftsmanship Continues
Anniston, Ala. — The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Custom Shop is proud to announce registration is now open for the...
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Where Learning Meets Legacy: The National Matches Clinics
By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor At this year’s First Shot Ceremony, the CEO & Chairman of the Civilian Marksmanship Program...
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CMP Set to Host Community Events at Judith Legerski Competition Center
ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama to...
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