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SHOT 2025 Rifle Round Up - You can’t turn a corner at SHOT Show without tripping over yet another new AR, but they aren’t the only rifles at the show. SHOT 2025 still had plenty of other things to see, and especially if they were a little odd, I probably saw them. Here are 10 that caught my eye throughout the week. A few I arguably could have put in my AR round-up, but since they aren’t semi-autos I added them here. Let’s take a look, and you can see what I mean. Click here to read the complete article.
Local 4-H air rifle/pistol teams successful at match - The Ward County 4-H Air Rifle/Pistol Match took place on Feb. 8 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, hosting 36 youth from six counties, including 14 participants from Ward County. This year’s match had significant growth, increasing from 28 participants and five counties the previous year. Click here to read the complete article.
Carson NJROTC Cadet ‘Hits the Mark’ at regionals, competes in Navy’s National Air Rifle Championship - Carson High School (CHS) Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Cadet Anna Shane placed third at the regional, NJROTC Area .22 Air Rifle Championships at Lemoore High School in Lemoore, Calif., January 25. Click here to read the complete article.
Butler Honored by SoCon for Shooting in January - Georgia Southern sophomore student-athlete Bremen Butler has been honored as the SoCon Smallbore and Air Rifle Athlete of the Month for her performances in January, as announced Wednesday by the conference. These mark the first conference monthly honors for the Fort Wayne, Indiana, native. Click here to read the complete article.
‘Bulls eye’ for Brewster High School senior - When it comes to marksmanship and determination, Brewster High School Senior Sofia LaRocca is leader of the pack. The young woman received notice that she was invited to the nationals for the Air Rifle Marksmanship competition sponsored by the National Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The competition took place in Anniston, Alabama on February 16. Click here to read the complete article.
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Affiliate your club with the CMP | We look forward to working with you to assist your club in reaching its goals and in reaching the mission and vision of the CMP - to promote marksmanship training and firearms safety for all qualified U.S. citizens with a special emphasis on youth. | | |
Have an article to share or want to highlight your CMP Affiliated Club? Send us your photos, reports and articles to highlight in The First Shot - email adugan@thecmp.org. We look forward to hearing from you. | |
Since marksmanship education and training is a key component of the CMP’s mission, there are many opportunities for experienced shooters and instructors to receive advanced training in marksmanship so it may be passed on to beginners and aspiring competitors. Check out the upcoming affiliated club clinics.
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CMP Garand-Springfield-Modern/Vintage Military Master Instructor Training Workshops. Experienced rifle marksmanship instructors and shooters who would like to receive advanced training and be certified as "Master Instructors" to teach CMP-Sanctioned Garand, Springfield and Modern/Vintage Military Rifle or Rimfire Sporter Clinics are invited to apply to attend a CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop.
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Talladega Marksmanship Classes. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park invites you to participate in its weekly firearms safe handling and basic fundamentals classes. New and experienced shooters are welcome. These classes are taught by CMP certified instructors and will include both classroom training and live firing on the Talladega ranges. Materials will cover safety and firearms handling and hands on practical application.
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The CMP will be holding several Rifle and Pistol training classes. These classes will be held at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, the CMP Travel Games events and the National Matches at Camp Perry. The classes, consisting of classroom instruction, range training, and practice, fired on Kongsberg Electronic targets. The classes are structured toward teaching new shooters (both adults and youth alike), so no past firearm experience is required, though intermediate and advanced marksmen are also welcome to participate.
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The CMP Range Officer Training Course is a program developed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program to provide training and structured on-the-range work experiences to prepare interested persons to serve as qualified Range Officers in CMP sponsored and sanctioned competitions. There is a course fee of $75.00 for the Level I CMP Range Officer Training course. Applications for the CMP Range Officer Training Course are now available.
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Each week, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) posts new items on the CMP Auction Site. Many items are highly collectible pieces of American military history! View items on Auction at https://cmpauction.thecmp.org/. | |
The Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club in Woodland Park Colorado is looking for other air rifle and air pistol clubs that have young athletes (7-13 yrs old) who are shooting air rifles and/or air pistols off benches/tables in a ‘supported’ position and would like to participate in postal or virtual matches. They have young athletes shooting Progressive Position Air Pistol (formerly known as PPP which the NRA and USAS no longer support). The National Training Center Shooting Club (NTCSC) at USAS does host PPP competitions, as well as, Progressive Position Rifle (an idea originated from PPP). NTCSC is the only competition opportunity for our young Club athletes. We would like to find other clubs interested in supported air rifle and air pistol postal matches. If you have young athletes in your club and would like to participate in PPP and/or PPR postal matches, please contact Michael Theimer at 76olympian@gmail.com. | |
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2025 New Hampshire Precision Pistol Clinic and 1800 with National Pistol Champion Jonathan Shue - Jonathan Shue, past and current National Pistol Champion, will be at Pelham Fish & Game on Saturday, the 26th of April, 2025 to conduct a Precision Pistol Clinic with both classroom and live fire instruction. Following the clinic, a CMP Precision Pistol 1800 will be conducted (.22 and CF or .22 only). For more details, please visit https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Jonathan-Shue-NH-Precision-Pistol-Clinic.pdf.
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CROSMAN CHALLENGER PCP SPORTER AIR RIFLE
The CMP is happy to announce that CMP Affiliated Clubs may now purchase the all-new Crosman Challenger PCP through the delayed or direct payment programs. The Crosman Challenger PCP was redesigned with a new precision class style stock, swappable (Right to Left) side lever cocking handle, higher velocities, and much more. Outfitted with the Crosman Diopter Sight System, an adjustable precision sight, all competition shooters new and old, can be proficient with the Challenger PCP. Price is $650 each and $625 if ordering 5 or more rifles. Individuals that are members of a CMP Affiliated Club may also order. See https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/sporter-air-rifles/ for details and ordering information.
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CMP State Directors. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within his or her state. The CMP is currently taking applications for the following states: Nevada, Vermont and Washington. For more information on requirements on applying for a State Director position, visit http://thecmp.org/training-tech/state-director/ or contact Sylvia at (419) 635-2141, ext. 726 or email sschoewe@thecmp.org. | | |
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is the "THE HOME OF MARKSMANSHIP" (no membership required) where responsible firearm ownership, safety instruction, and accuracy training reside inside a beautiful 500 acre range facility. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park has something for all types of firearms and firearm owners. The Park prides itself on its friendly - accommodating staff and the time savings of electronic targets.
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The CMP's home range is open to the public and allows the visitor to focus on marksmanship instead of spending time hanging paper targets down range. Don't be a Stranger, Come see us at the CMP Range, "The Home of Marksmanship"!
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
MARCH EVENTS
FULL CALENDAR
For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/ranges/talladega-marksmanship-park/.
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The CMP "Aces" Postal satellite match offers all junior and adult air rifle and air pistol shooters a program designed to encourage participation in the sport and test marksmanship skills nationally with their peers. The program consists of Air Rifle, Air Pistol, and Para-Air Rifle/Air Pistol events. Click Here for more details.
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We're open to the public!
The CMP is happy to invite the public back to our North and South Competition Centers for air rifle and air pistol fun, with new protective practices in place for staff and guests.
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Not sure what to get that special someone? The CMP Gift Certificates may be used towards any purchase within the CMP.
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Target Shooting With Vintage Military Rifles
The 284-page, soft-bound, fully-illustrated first edition is likely the most comprehensive manuscript ever written about the methods of training and competing with popular American and foreign vintage military rifles.
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In addition to making a donation today, you can also show your support for CMP through planned giving.
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Restricted 18+ in CA in compliance with CA State Assembly Bill 2571
prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors in the State of CA.
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CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
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