The First Shot

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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Shirley Claims Second Win at 2024 Gary Anderson Invitational
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer A total of 397 junior sporter and precision air rifle athletes arrived in Ohio...
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Bill Fairless Earns Distinguished Rifleman Badge with M1 Garand
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Bill Fairless, 71, of Vienna, Ill., finally earned his Distinguished Rifleman Badge after decades...
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Sonti Finds Multiple Pistol Titles During 2024 CMP Talladega 600
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Pistol competitor Jared Sonti, 25, of Kempner, TX, made his name known...
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CMP, Lake Erie Arms Introduce New Indoor Rimfire Rifle League
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer MILAN, Ohio – After completing a successful Bullseye Pistol League in the fall, the...
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Marksmanship Enthusiast Donates Nearly $80,000 in Firearms to the CMP
By Kaylee Hayden, CMP Auction Sales Associate Roger Jarmon has been a valued and dedicated customer of the Civilian Marksmanship...
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