The First Shot
In Memoriam: Larry Pendergrass (1939-2023)
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is saddened to announce the passing of Major Larry Pendergrass, U. S. Army, Ret.,...
Read MoreRegister Today for CMP’s New England Games, Highpower Rifle and Pistol Matches
JERICHO, Vt. – Registration is now available for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual New England Games, Highpower Rifle...
Read MoreCMP Announces USAMU’s SFC Brandon Green as 2023 National Matches First Shot Speaker
PORT CLINTON, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is privileged to announce the 2023 National Matches First Shot...
Read MoreCMP Adds Action Pistol to List of Club Sanctioned Matches
If you are part of a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Affiliated Club, you may now sanction Action Pistol matches...
Read MoreTop Athletes Named in Round 2 of American Legion Junior Air Rifle Postal
Results are in for Round 2 of the American Legion’s Three-Position Postal event! The tournament offers those sporter and...
Read MoreMark Your Calendars: Another CMP Western Games Set for October 2023
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Those who may have missed the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Western CMP Games, CMP Pistol and...
Read MoreCMP Cancels Maryland Junior Rifle Camps, Adds Various New Ones In Place
Due to venue issues, two of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Junior Rifle Camps planned for Annapolis, Md., in...
Read MoreCMP Junior Rifle Camps Still Accepting Athletes
If you’re a junior interested in learning more about rifle marksmanship, there’s still room within the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...
Read MoreLarson Sets National Records at CMP’s Three-Position Air Rifle Regional Matches
The top athletes have been determined for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championship! The event...
Read MoreEvent Enhancements Coming to the 2023 National Matches at Camp Perry
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Throughout its century-long history, events within the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry National...
Read MoreCMP Assists with 2023 Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Trials
The 13th annual Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Trials were held at Camp Pendleton in California, Feb. 28 to March 12,...
Read MoreCMP Club News: A Blunder and Many Acts of Sportsmanship Seen at Down East Garand Club in March
Submitted by Mark Valletta, President, Down East Garand Shooters Down East Garand Shooters (DEGS) is a CMP Affiliated Club...
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