CMP Shooting Scholarships!

| November 13, 2016

Marksmen Student-athletes Apply Now for 2017-2018 CMP Scholarships By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is delighted to again award exemplary student-athletes for the 2017-2018 school year in their future endeavors through its annual scholarship program. The CMP offers $1,000 one-year scholarships based on merit and rifle or […]

October Shotgun, Rifle Weekend Events Fill Talladega Marksmanship Park

| November 8, 2016

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama was a busy place – full of learning and competitive opportunities for marksmen of a variety of disciplines. Supporting a growing number of shotgun events over the last year, Talladega stood as […]

AiR 15 Challenge Grows Over 100 Entries at 2015 National Match Air Gun Events

| August 4, 2015

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio August 3, 2015 – The Top 20 competitors of the AiR 15 Challenge met on the firing line at the world-class facilities of the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center for a Shoulder-to-Shoulder shoot-off and a chance to earn prize money. With 100 more entries […]

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 […]

CMP 3PAR Regionals 2015

| May 7, 2015

Sutton, Hampton Top Performers at CMP 3PAR Regionals By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Sarah Sutton, 17, of Black Swamp Jr. Rifle, OH, remained the leader of the precision class during the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Air Rifle Regional Championship after all competitors finished firing at the three designated locations – Camp Perry, OH; Anniston, […]

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 […]

Katlyn Bass (16) Establishes Six New National Sporter Air Rifle records!

| December 21, 2011

By Steve Cooper, CMP Writer Republished courtesy of: Christine Elder CMP (Right: Katlyn Bass, of Daleville High School Army JROTC, Alabama, set six new national records at the Gary Anderson Invitational in the sporter air rifle class. She is one of several outstanding shooters who have represented Daleville over the years.)   Daleville’s Katlyn Bass […]

Pride of Scotland, McIntosh, Wins Junior Air Rifle Title at Dixie Double USA Shooting’s Morrill Wins Open Class

| November 18, 2011

By: Steve Cooper, CMP Writer Reprinted courtesy: Christine Elder, CMP Communications Manager ANNISTON, ALABAMA – Jennifer McIntosh, 20, of Aberdeen, Scotland, and member of the Great Britain air rifle shooting team, was the high aggregate junior competitor in the third annual Dixie Double. The 60-shot X2 international match was fired at the CMP South Marksmanship […]

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 […]

CMP College Scholarships 2011-2012

| January 31, 2011

2011-2012 CMP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JROTC AND ROTC RIFLE SHOOTERS Applications must be postmarked no later than 5 March 2011 The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will provide scholarship assistance to encourage and reward outstanding and deserving students in JROTC/ROTC programs who also excel in rifle team programs at their schools. The CMP seeks applications from […]