The First Shot

Students 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 Army...
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Brian 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 since...
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2023 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, New...
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Ossi 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 have...
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Alaska Team Feature: Borealis Bullseyes
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer I caught up with the Borealis Bullseyes from Anchorage, Alaska, to talk with rising...
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Bickar, 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 National...
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Shue, 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 series...
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New 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 the...
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Larson, Lafayette Gun Club Claim Precision CMP Championships
By Claire O’Neel, CMP Feature Writer and Junior Camp Counselor The Precision Class National Championships was held on July 10-12...
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Talladega Marksmanship Park Holding GLOCK Armorer Course in September
By Ashely Dugan, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host a GLOCK Armorer...
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Clinic Provides Tune-Up for Max Soviak Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match
By Steve Cooper, CMP Training, Education & Marketing Manager In preparation for the Max Soviak National CMP Rimfire Sporter Match...
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Biathlon Athlete Participates in Max Soviak National Rimfire Sporter Match
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer Mike Desch, of Englewood, Ohio, was sporting his biathlon gear during the Rimfire Sporter...
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