The First Shot Archives - Civilian Marksmanship Program

CMP Club News: Michigan American Legion Post 65 Junior Air Rifle Team

Submitted by David Cloft The Alpena, Michigan American Legion Post 65 Junior Air Rifle Team, an affiliated CMP team, is especially grateful to Whitetails Unlimited for a significant donation to the new Junior Air Rifle Team. The new shooting sports program which began in March, 2019 is a gun safety education and marksmanship program that encompasses...

World War II Aircraft, Heavy & Light Equipment and History Displays to Dominate D-Day Event at CMP Talladega June 6-9

By Steve Cooper, Training, Education & Marketing Manager TALLADEGA, AL – Memories of the Allied Forces’ invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 will spring to life at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Talladega Marksmanship Park, starting with an M1 Rifle maintenance clinic, a New Shooter clinic and opening ceremony at 4 p.m., Thursday,...

CMP Resumes International Distinguished Badge Presentations

By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus [caption id="attachment_21927" align="alignright" width="243"] The U. S. Distinguished International Shooter Badge was established by the Department of Defense to provide official U. S. Government recognition of athletes who excel in international shooting competitions.[/caption] Gold Distinguished Marksman Badges are the highest and most prestigious marksmanship awards authorized by the U.S. Government. The Distinguished...

CMP Awards 157 Scholarships to Student Athletes for 2019-2020 School Year

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has awarded $157,000 towards outstanding junior marksmen through its CMP Scholarship Program to be used for the 2019-2020 term. A total of 234 applications were received, with 157 awarded to both junior males and females. The $1,000 CMP Scholarships are available to graduating...

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