The First Shot

CMP Welcomes Four New State Directors
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors are representatives who help boost marksmanship programs...
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Stunning ‘Sweatah Weather,’ Performances Highlight 2024 CMP New England Games
By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor CMP’s Highpower Manager, Brian Williams, won the Garand Match and poses for a photo with...
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CMP Announces New eScore Upgrade at Talladega Marksmanship Park
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Staying at the forefront of technology within the shooting sports, the Civilian Marksmanship Program...
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CMP Announces Advanced Maintenance Class Schedule for 2025
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to release upcoming dates for the 2025...
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CEO Update: October 2024
CMP Competitors, Customers and Friends: I’ve just completed two years as the Chairman of the Board and CEO. It has...
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Faxon Firearms to Showcase M1 Garand Barrel Project at CMP Premier Shooting Expo
Courtesy of Faxon Firearms Cincinnati, Ohio – Faxon Firearms is proud to announce its participation in the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)...
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SHOOTING CELEBRATES ITS GREATEST DAYS DURING THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Author’s Personal Note: Starting in 1960, when I was a 20-year-old alternate on the U.S. Olympic...
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Get Ready for CMP’s 2024 Junior Three-Position Air Rifle Championships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship is now...
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PINAL COUNTY SHOOTING SPORTS…COME ON OUT!
Submitted by Taylor Schroeder, Pinal County 4-H Shooting Sports Hi! My name is Taylor Schroeder. I am a 12-year-old from...
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CMP South Store Set to Host Outdoor Tent Sale in November
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer ANNISTON, Ala. – If you’re a marksmanship collector or enthusiast, mark your calendar! The...
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Reserve Your Spot at CMP’s Second Annual Premier Shooting Expo in Alabama
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – There’s still time to plan your visit to the Civilian Marksmanship...
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Extra Instructor Focus Adds Benefits to CMP’s 2024 National Rifle Training Courses
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – This summer, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Rifle and...
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