Arizona Junior Kade Jackovich and the CMP

| March 3, 2019

By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Nineteen-year-old Kade Jackovich of Arizona has won multiple national awards and earned his Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge. Come the 2019 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, Kade will be on a different team, representing the United States as the newest member of the Army Marksmanship Unit’s (AMU) service rifle team. […]

Scholarship Opportunity Presented by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association

| June 19, 2018

  June 18, 2018:  Are you that young lady who looks forward to telling people what happened at the range?  Do you like to shoot video or snap photos to chronicle those things in the outdoors that interest you?  You might be the junior shooter we’re looking for.  If you’re at least 16 years of […]

James Payne, 16, Sets New Records at 2015 National Rimfire Sporter Match

| August 13, 2015

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On August 1, the National Rimfire Sporter Match was held on a hot, sunny day to a group of over 300 competitors. With last year’s event cancelled due to weather, competitors were eager this year to get on the firing line and take […]

CMP Hosts Annual National Trophy Rifle and Games Matches in July

| July 16, 2015

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM Camp Perry Training Site, Bldg. 3 P.O. Box 576, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Tel (419) 635-2141 Web site: www.TheCMP.orgOn-Line Newsletter: http://thecmp.org/communications/the-first-shot/ CMP Hosts Annual National Trophy Rifle and Games Matches in July By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio –The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to once again welcome eager […]

Eight Records Set By Osborn at CMP Championships 2014

| April 17, 2014

Eight Is Enough as Osborn Sets Records at CMP Regional Championships LAYTON, UT; ANNISTON, AL; CAMP PERRY, OH – Setting even one National Record is an accomplishment that many shooters strive to achieve, but few are able to grasp. Though many are satisfied when they finally have their names added to the record books, for […]

Civilian Marksmanship Program Newsletter July 19 2013

| July 22, 2013

Check it out at info@thecmp.org Morales and Osborn Set New Precedent at First-Ever CMP National 3P Air Rifle Championship ANNISTON, AL – The first-ever Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Air Rifle Championship for sporter and precision juniors brought the talents of individual, school, and club shooters to a realm of peak athleticism. With sweat, tears […]

Junior Shooters Back issues

| April 13, 2013

I have been remiss in keeping new issues updated under our ARTICLES section for FREE DOWNLOADS of our print magazine. Normally, these are supposed to be posted three months after the print publication has reached the news stands. Volumes 9 – 13 have just been posted! CHECK THEM OUT! Just click on the header ARTICLES […]

Creedmoor Sports Catalog 2012

| April 8, 2012

Yes, it’s here! The 2012 Creedmoor Sports Catalog has finally arrived. check it out at  www.creedmoorsports or click on the catalog graphic. With an emphasis on DCM,  precision shooting such as high power and air rifle, they also have tons of other shooting accessories at great prices. Check it all out. They also have special […]

Shooting News From CMP

| March 27, 2011

Five new articles are posted on The First Shot On-Line, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) electronic newsletter.  Check The First Shot front page at http://www.odcmp.org/0311/ default.asp to see summaries of all recent articles with links to the full articles.  The First Shot On-Line front page also displays upcoming events and a link to the popular […]

Swarovski Optik’s Z6i 1-6×24 Scope

| February 10, 2011

By: Terry Bowers Swarovski Optik is a name that makes any serious shooter or hunter sigh like an expectant mother looking at a new baby. (Right: Closeup of Swarovski Z61 1-6×24 scope mounted on a LAR Manufacturing upper with an ATI Stocks forearm, a WARNE mount, a Viking Tactics sling and lower parts kit from […]

Horus Vision 1-4×24 Talon Scope

| September 13, 2010

By: Cody Leeper (15) I recently had an opportunity to use and test a Horus Vision Talon during the MGM Ironman, the toughest 3-Gun match in the country. The Talon is an extremely effective optic for close to mid-range engagements from close quarter distances to approximately 500 yards and even beyond. The 1-4×24 Talon reticule […]

CMP & NRA 2010 National Matches Begin 12 July

| July 12, 2010

OHIO GOVERNOR TED STRICKLAND OPENED 2010 NATIONAL MATCHES By: Christine Elder, Communications Manager (CMP) Pictures by: (http://www.webphotography.net/) Web Wright Photos provided by Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) CAMP PERRY, OHIO – The 2010 National Matches once again feature traditional National Rifle Association Championships and Civilian Marksmanship Program National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches and CMP Games […]