The First Shot

Piatt Marks Eighth Win at 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Tournament
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Despite battling a prolonged cold the entire event, Bruce Piatt, 64, of...
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CMP Surplus Rifles – Revised Sales Policy and Procedures
An update from Gerald O’Keefe, Chairman and CEO, Civilian Marksmanship Program During our competitions, I frequently spend time on the...
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CMP Hosts First In-Person M1911 Sales Event, Spots Still Available for Remaining Ohio Events
ANNISTON, Ala. – On Friday, June 6, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted its first of three in-person sales events...
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McMullen County 4-H Shooting Sports Program Sees Rapid Growth
Submitted by Rebekah Adams, McMullen County Extension Intern and McMullen County 4-H Shooting Sports Alumni The McMullen County 4-H Shooting...
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Paris Olympic Silver Medalist Highlights CMP’s 2025 First Shot Ceremony
CAMP PERRY, Ohio –The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to announce all the exciting details of the First Shot...
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Texas Junior Rifle Team Makes History with a Sibling Success Story
Submitted by Dan Ramsey, Texas Junior Rifle Team, Inc. Texas Distinguished Riflemen and the Texas Junior Rifle Team celebrated a...
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NEW RECORDS AND DISTINGUISHED DREAMS AT THE 2025 EASTERN GAMES
By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor This year the CMP Eastern Games at Camp Butner had just under 450 competitors from...
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CMP Welcomes Decorated Veterans for Enhanced National Matches Junior Clinic
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to team up with Veteran’s Family Brigade to conduct...
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CMP, Lake Erie Arms Offer New Pistol Event During 2025 National Matches
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to continue its partnership with Lake Erie Arms by offering a new competition...
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Winds Test Competitors During Long Range Warm-Up Event at Camp Perry
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On the weekend of May 31, over 60 competitors participated...
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CMP Names 2025-2026 Scholarship Winners
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Scholarship Committee is pleased to present 127 scholarships to outstanding junior marksmen and women for...
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CMP Partners with Oak Harbor Conservation Club for State Rimfire Match
OAK HARBOR, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Oak Harbor Conservation...
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