The First Shot

CMP Sees Retirements of Longtime Employees in 2024
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer In 2024, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was proud to witness the retirements of two...
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CMP Hosting Nationwide Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition, Open Now
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the return of our Smallbore...
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2025 GCA – CMP Master Marksman Program
The GCA is proud to continue our partnership with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) for 2025. We are excited to...
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CMP Resumes Surplus M1911/M1911A1 Pistol Sales
1911 Frequently Asked Questions The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the immediate resumption of surplus U.S. Army...
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2025 CMP Competition Rulebooks Now Available
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Rules that will govern CMP competitions in the next competition year are now posted on...
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Boykin Leads Inaugural CMP/Lake Erie Arms Bullseye Pistol Beginner League
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Junior competitor Jenna Boykin, 16, of Port Clinton, OH, led the Beginner category of...
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Register Today for CMP’s 2025 Junior Rifle Camps
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 Junior Rifle Camps!...
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Sign Up Now for the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Competition
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s...
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A review of the 2024 Shooting Competition Year and How It Impacted junior Shooting
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus The CMP Three-Position Air Rifle Championship is one of the USA’s premier junior three-position air...
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Ogoreuc Leads Two Events During CMP’s 2024 Monthly Match Air Gun League
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – With the Monthly Air Gun Matches season complete for...
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Juniors: Learn Skills from Collegiate Athletes at CMP’s 2025 Junior Rifle Camps
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts a premier series of hands-on, informative...
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CMP Announces Full Use of Electronics at 2025 National Rifle Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – After years of testing, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is...
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