The First Shot

CMP Accepting Applications for 2023 National Matches Support Team
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) needs you! The organization is currently seeking individuals who would like to become valued members...
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CMP COLLEGIATE RIFLE TEAM FEATURE: UT Martin
In order to increase awareness of the sport and to provide insight to juniors looking to continue their marksmanship careers...
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CMP Offers GSMM Master Instructor, Range Officer Training Courses in 2023
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its lineup of Master Instructor and Range Officer training courses for 2023! These...
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Engelmeier Memoire Part 1:
Inspired by the many adventures he experienced as a member of the Air Force Pistol Marksmanship Team back in the...
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Ken Blaedel Earns Distinguished Rifleman Badge at Age 75
Ken Blaedel, 76, of Dublin, Calif., doesn’t let age get in his way. In 2022, he reached an ambition that...
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CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park Offering Monthly Shotgun, Archery Events
TALLADEGA, Ala. – If you’re a seasoned Sporting Clays or 3D Archery athlete, or if you’ve ever been interested in...
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Smallbore, Air Matches Return to CMP’s 2023 Camp Perry Open
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open is set for May 19-22, ready to...
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Results Are In for 2022 Rifle and Pistol CMP League Matches
The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) first rifle and pistol League Matches. The CMP’s League Matches...
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CMP Board Member Highlights: Regina Chavis
The CMP Board of Directors is currently comprised of 9 individuals who share the same common interest: advancing marksmanship in...
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Utley Wins TSRA State Service Rifle Championship for Eleventh Time
By Justin Burns & Ariana Perry The annual Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) State Service Rifle Championship was held Oct....
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CMP Slates Quarterly Events at Talladega Marksmanship Park
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced a change to its regular matches held each month at the Talladega Marksmanship...
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CMP Announces Important Schedule Changes to 2023 Camp Perry National Matches
Those already planning to attend the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2023 National Matches should take note of considerable changes to...
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