The First Shot
CMP Set to Host New Public Premier Shooting Expo at Talladega in October
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites guests to Talladega Marksmanship...
Read MoreMakenzie Larson Nearly Reaches Perfection in CMP Three-Position Championships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Junior air rifle athlete Makenzie Larson, 15, of Wellington, Colo., strives for perfection...
Read MoreAdult, Junior Marksmen Find New Techniques at 2023 National Matches Clinics
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Each year, hundreds of visitors from all corners of...
Read MoreJunior Olympics Precision Air Rifle Champion: Jack Ogoreuc
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer Jack Ogoreuc, 16, of Grove City, Pennsylvania, was on top of his game...
Read MoreStudents Attend Rifle Small Arms Firing School at Camp Perry
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer The Rifle Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) kicked off with instruction from the...
Read MoreBrian Williams Earns 1st GCA Master Marksman Medal
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer In 2012, Brian Williams became the 2098th person to earn the Distinguished Rifleman Badge...
Read More2023 Smallbore and Air Rifle Champion: Cecelia Ossi
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer After years of training as a high-level gymnast, 21-year-old Cecelia Ossi of Annandale,...
Read MoreOssi Leads as CMP’s National Smallbore Sees Jump in Participation
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer With a newly configured National Matches calendar, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) may...
Read MoreAlaska Team Feature: Borealis Bullseyes
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer I caught up with the Borealis Bullseyes from Anchorage, Alaska, to talk with...
Read MoreBickar, Franks Claim Top Events During 2023 National Trophy Pistol Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Narrowly reaching the high score in the President’s Pistol Match at the 2023...
Read MoreShue, Others Mark Repeat Wins During 2023 National Matches Pistol Aggregates
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Though full of hundreds of gifted athletes, the Pistol Aggregate...
Read MoreNew Lasershot Simulator Offers Endless Fun, Now Available at CMP for National Matches
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer If you’ve always wanted to try something outside of your own discipline without...
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