The First Shot

CMP to Host Part 3 of 2024 Olympic Trials in January
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is privileged to announce USA Shooting has selected the...
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Become Part of CMP’s Growing Network of Affiliated Clubs
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The CMP upholds an Affiliated Club program that provides special benefits to those involved. ...
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Hosts Alabama Best Warrior Event
On Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG) Best Warrior Mystery...
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CROSMAN CHALLENGER ARMORER COURSE
WHAT: Become a Certified Crosman Challenger Repair Center. Learn how to repair Challengers (repair bolt assemblies, replace gauges, hammer springs, trigger adjustments,...
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Nine USA Shooting Athletes Earned International Distinguished Badges in 2023
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus With all of the 2023 ISSF and WSPS international shooting competitions that count towards the...
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CMP Bianchi Cup Action Shooting Competition Set to Return in 2024
HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament!...
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Improve Skills, Work Toward College Opportunities at CMP’s 2024 Junior Rifle Camps
Each year, the CMP hosts a premier series of hands-on, informative Junior Rifle Camps for high school-age students and coaches...
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Brandon Evans Earns Three-Position Smallbore Badge #1
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Brandon Evans, 19, of Poquoson, Va., is the recipient of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...
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Shirley, Welter Claim Wins at 2023 Gary Anderson Invitational
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer A total of 330 junior sporter and precision air rifle athletes arrived in Ohio...
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CMP Installs New Megalink Air Gun Targets at Ohio, Alabama Ranges
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the installation of new electronic...
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Local Couple Finds Shared Hobby Through CMP’s Air Gun Center
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer You might say that Tom and Joan Kerbel met by “accident” – that is,...
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A Preview of 2024 CMP Competition Rules
By Gary Anderson, DCME The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) now sponsors a comprehensive rifle and pistol competition program that is...
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