The First Shot

Appel, Lewis Mark Record-Setting Wins at 2024 National Games Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – At the 2024 National Matches, Brian Appel, 35, of Holyoke,...
Read More
Former NCAA Coach, Athlete Brings Fresh Leadership to CMP South
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to welcome the new...
Read More
Cooper, Walters Win Inaugural Simulator Matches During CMP’s National Air Events
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – This year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Air Gun events,...
Read More
Register Now for CMP’s 2024 Dixie Double Air Gun and Smallbore Event
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Dixie...
Read More
Butler Earns Memorable Win at the 2024 National Trophy Rifle Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – SSG Shane Butler, 33, of Fortson, GA, inched out the...
Read More
Exceptional Performances from the Wisconsin Junior Rifle Team
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Contributor Wisconsin’s junior team brought several athletes, coaches and supporters to the 2024 National Matches, where...
Read More
CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for Youth of All Skill Levels to Open in September
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – This fall, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to...
Read More
Colorado’s Merit Academy Holds Inaugural Club Championship
Submitted by Michael Theimer Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club completed its first ever Club Championship. After its first full school...
Read More
CMP Club News: Lafayette Gun Club Hosts 2024 Yorktown Cup Junior Air Rifle Match
Submitted by Kathleen Orr YORKTOWN, Virginia – For the second year, Lafayette Gun Club (LGC) of Virginia hosted the 2024...
Read More
Athletes invited to Gary Anderson Invitational in December
By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor The competition will take place in the CMP Competition Centers in Ohio and Alabama. The...
Read More
CMP Partners with Lake Erie Arms for Weekly Bullseye League
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer MILAN, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new...
Read More
Junior Feature: Anne Behnke
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Contributor Anna Behnke, 17, of the Wisconsin Junior Rifle Team, had a great experience at the...
Read More