The First Shot

Register Now for the 2023 National Matches at Camp Perry
Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2023 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches is officially open! The annual event,...
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Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Air Rifle Team
CMP regularly receives letters and emails from our club leaders. Here’s a letter from a Girl Scout Program Officer which...
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Engelmeier Memoire Part 2:
Inspired by the many adventures he experienced as a member of the Air Force Pistol Marksmanship Team back in the...
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CMP’s Junior Rifle Club Welcomes Introductive Training and Fun
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Dedicated to marksmanship training, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) created a group at Camp Perry designed...
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CMP Currently Seeking Junior Rifle Camp Counselors for Summer 2023
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is in search of qualified individuals to fill counselor positions for its Junior Rifle Camps...
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CMP BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: JOHN CARSON
The CMP Board of Directors is currently comprised of 9 individuals who share the same common interest: advancing marksmanship in...
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JROTC Match Nearly Sees Largest All-Time Attendance
The JROTC Three-Position Service Championship series is one of the premier scholastic air rifle matches of the year for Junior...
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Six USA Shooting Athletes Earned
International Distinguished Badges in 2022
Six USA Shooting Athletes EarnedInternational Distinguished Badges in 2022 By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus The first U. S. Distinguished International...
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CMP to Host Special Air Range Events with Numerous Local Prizes
For those looking for an entertaining night out with friends, family or maybe even on your own, the Civilian Marksmanship...
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CMP Acquires Surplus Ammunition, with Plans of Sales in Coming Months
Please Note: A Sales Email Update was sent out to our email subscribers on April 11, 2023. You can view...
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Upcoming Marksmanship Events at Camp Perry
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Whether an experienced marksman or a beginner who has never fired before, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...
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Fort Smith JROTC Sweeps First Places at Arkansas State Air Rifle Championship
Submitted by Gary Jobe, CMP Arkansas State Director Fort Smith Arkansas Northside High School has a lot to be proud...
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