The First Shot

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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Gustin Leads CMP’s Rainy 2024 National Long Range Matches
The National Long Range series was held Aug. 5 through Aug. 10, featuring individual and team events on CMP’s electronic...
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Sign Up for the 2024-2025 JROTC Three-Position Air Rifle Postal Championship
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 JROTC Three-Position Postal competition – hosted by...
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NEW THREE-POSITION AIR RIFLE RULES RELEASED
By Gary Anderson, DCM Emeritus Three-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) is the most popular junior rifle program in the USA. Its...
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