The First Shot

Honoring My Grandad: Shooting the World War I Springfield with a Warner & Swasey Musket Sight
Submitted by Robert Cantrell (Edited by the CMP) Hello! My name is Robert Cantrell, and I am just a run-of-the-mill...
Read MoreGCA – CMP Master Marksman Program Update
Published by the Garand Collector’s Association, GCA Journal – Winter 2023 It has now been a year since the GCA...
Read MoreTalladega Marksmanship Park to Hold Steyr Academy Courses in April
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced it will be hosting...
Read MoreGranbury, de Jesus Find Repeat Wins at 2024 JROTC Nationals
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The precision class at the 2024 JROTC National Three-Position Championship...
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Joe DeCosta, National Matches Icon
By Matt Sandwisch, CMP Safety Officer/National Match Foreman On Thursday, March 21, Joseph M. DeCosta passed away. He was 91....
Read MoreO’Donnell Leads Pistol Events at 2024 Talladega Spring Classic
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – John O’Donnell, 66, of St. Louis, Mo., was a force at...
Read MoreCMP Offering Special Indoor March Madness Competition at Camp Perry
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Looking for an entertaining night out with friends, family or maybe even a unique...
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CMP Club News: Leominster Sportsmen’s Association Hosts First M1 Rifle Match
Submitted by Steve Brousseau, Member Garand Collectors Association (GCA) The Leominster Sportsmen’s Association (LSA) of Massachusetts recently held its first...
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CMP Welcomes Brig. Gen. Lalor as Guest Speaker at JROTC Awards Ceremony
On March 23, 2024, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will host the JROTC Three-Position National Championships awards ceremony – recognizing...
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CMP’s Petrarca Range at Camp Perry Opens for 2024 Season
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its outdoor electronic target line, located on...
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GLOCK Holding Multiple Instructional Courses at CMP’s Talladega
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will play host to two GLOCK...
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Junior Opportunities at the Annual National Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The month-long National Matches, an event fired at Camp Perry since 1907, is an...
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