The First Shot

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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How To Prepare for Pistol EIC Events
By Jim Henderson, CMP Pistol Manager Hello! To kick things off, this particular article will focus on Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) matches:...
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CMP Announces a Refresh of the CMP Website
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce a new layout for its...
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Wisconsin Juniors Make Record-Setting History at 2024 National Rifle Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – For just the second time in the existence of the...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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