The First Shot

CMP Announces Olympic Silver Medalist SGT Maddalena as 2025 First Shot Speaker
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Mark your calendars! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled...
Read More
CMP Auctions M1D Garand Sniper Rifle to Support USAMU Museum Exhibit
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a special auction of an M1D Garand sniper rifle – a...
Read More
Eddy Marks Dual Wins at 2024 Dixie Double Air Gun & Smallbore Event
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON; TALLADEGA, Ala. – At the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Dixie Double, SPC...
Read More
Feldmeyer Finds Multiple Pistol Records at 2024 Western CMP Games
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – Robert Feldmeyer, 46, of Queen Creek, AZ, made his mark at...
Read More
CMP Welcomes Four New State Directors
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors are representatives who help boost marksmanship programs...
Read More
Stunning ‘Sweatah Weather,’ Performances Highlight 2024 CMP New England Games
By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor CMP’s Highpower Manager, Brian Williams, won the Garand Match and poses for a photo with...
Read More
CMP Announces New eScore Upgrade at Talladega Marksmanship Park
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Staying at the forefront of technology within the shooting sports, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...
Read More
CMP Announces Advanced Maintenance Class Schedule for 2025
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to release upcoming dates for the 2025...
Read More
CEO Update: October 2024
CMP Competitors, Customers and Friends: I’ve just completed two years as the Chairman of the Board and CEO. It has...
Read More
Faxon Firearms to Showcase M1 Garand Barrel Project at CMP Premier Shooting Expo
Courtesy of Faxon Firearms Cincinnati, Ohio – Faxon Firearms is proud to announce its participation in the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)...
Read More
SHOOTING CELEBRATES ITS GREATEST DAYS DURING THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Author’s Personal Note: Starting in 1960, when I was a 20-year-old alternate on the U.S. Olympic...
Read More
Get Ready for CMP’s 2024 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Championships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship is now...
Read More