The First Shot

2026 National Matches Close with Significant Participation Gains
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus For the second year in a row, the National Matches that were conducted by the...
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CMP’s Monthly Matches Return for Fall Season
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the return of its Monthly Matches lineup to close out the 2026 air gun...
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Morales, Middletown Post 151 Earn Historic Wins During 2026 CMP Three-Position National Championships
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – In June, Bryan Morales, 17, of Middletown Post 151 from New York, recorded a historic win...
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CMP Announces Additional Camp Perry Long-Range Matches for 2026
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – For those wanting another chance to take the firing line before the year ends, the Civilian...
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ALLAN CORS — A REVERED SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER — 1936-2026
A founding member of the CMP Board of Directors, Allan D. Cors, passed away on the 9th of August. Allan Cors was...
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From Mentored to Mentors: Mariner Coaches Pay Championship Lessons Forward
Submitted by Bryan F. Williams, Coach, Mariner Leadership Academy (JROTC) A culture of mentorship helped build Mariner’s championship program. Now...
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CMP Breaks Ground on Facility to Strengthen Marksmanship Training and Athlete Development
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On Monday, Aug. 3, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony of a...
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A CALL FOR THREE-POSITION RIFLE RULE RECOMMENDATIONS
A New Three-Position Air Rifle Rulebook is Due for Release in September Three-Position Air Rifle shooting has become the most...
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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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