The First Shot

Own a Legendary Piece of Military History – The CMP M1C Sniper Rifle Auction!
Attention Collectors, Historians, and Firearms Enthusiasts! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to present a never-before-seen opportunity to own...
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Competition for the ‘Big Head’
Submitted by David Sparks As a former Police Officer and current firearms instructor, there is not a lot for someone...
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CMP Offers Condensed Schedule, More Mid-Range for 2025 National Mid/Long Range Series
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced a condensed schedule...
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CMP Set to Host National Matches Warm-Up Events in Ohio
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn real competition...
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Registration Now Open for the 2025 National Matches at Camp Perry
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches...
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Arkansas Holds Junior State CMP Three-Position Championship
Submitted by Gary Jobe, Match Director, Arkansas CMP State Director White Hall High School in White Hall, Ark., was the...
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BRRC Sets Club Records with February Rimfire Match
Submitted by David Chase, CMP Match Director We had a great day at Burbank Rifle and Revolver Club (BRRC) on...
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M1911 Order Processing
An Update from CMP CEO, Jerry O’Keefe: 1911 Ordering Information – Click Here – Accepting Orders! As most of you...
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Dardas Sets Multiple Records During 2025 JROTC Service Championships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Through the weekends of Feb. 6-8, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 16-18, a group of...
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Torrington Gun Club Pistol Division Hosts Indoor Bullseye Event
Submitted by David Hyatt, Torrington Gun Club Pistol Director This was our third year running the CMP 900 Bullseye Matches...
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ARKANSAS STATE BB GUN CHAMPIONSHIP
Submitted by Gary Jobe, Match Director & CMP Arkansas State Director The weather may have been cold outside, but inside...
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CMP Releases New Match Refund Policy for 2025
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced updates to its Refund Policy for the...
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