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Faxon Talks New Projects and Products with Gun Talk Live at SHOT Show 2025 - At SHOT Show 2025, Dustin Wallace, Director of Sales & Marketing for Faxon Firearms, joined Gun Talk Live host KJ Jarnagin to discuss the latest news and innovations from Faxon Firearms. The interview provided an in-depth look at Faxon’s growing partnership with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), exciting product releases like the patent-pending adjustable gas blocks, advancements in 338 ARC offerings, and their new suppressor line. Click here to read the complete article and watch the video.
The CMP's M1 Garand Match - A federal law enacted in 1996 officially established the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, better known as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). In it, the law states that "... the corporation shall give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety, training, and competition for youth and that reach as many youth participants as possible." Today, one element of that mission is realized in the John C. Garand match held annually at Camp Perry. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" feature segment above, where we go into the details of the M1 Garand match and the background of the CMP. Click here to read the complete article and watch the video.
Indiana Tech to Introduce the Olympic Disciplines of Air Rifle and Pistol to Athletic Department - The Indiana Tech Athletic Department will launch the Olympic disciplines of rifle and pistol programs starting in the fall of 2025, announced the Director of Athletics, Jessie Biggs, on Tuesday. With the addition of the two programs, Indiana Tech will now have 32 varsity programs represented in the athletic department. "We are excited to add two sports that are widely viewed and participated in across the globe. The most recent Olympic games allowed the world to take a glimpse into the precision and focus that is needed within these sports" Biggs said. Click here to read the complete article.
USA Shooting 2025 National Trap Team Named - The USA Shooting Men’s, Women’s and Junior’s National Trap Teams have been named, bringing the 2025 Trap Spring Selection Match in West Palm Beach to a close. Click here to read the complete article.
4-H Shooting Sports Program teaches safety and responsibility - The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program gives young people an opportunity to learn safe and responsible use of firearms. “Jan. 23 was the beginning air rifle class, the prerequisite for the air pistol class and the advanced rifle class,” said 4-H Instructor Dan Bowden. “In the advanced rifle class students learn standing, kneeling, sitting, prone positions, use of a sling and we shoot from a little further back.” Click here to read the complete article.
2025 North Dakota Junior Olympic Shooting Championship Results - The North Dakota State Junior Olympic rifle selection matches were held over the weekend of January 18 & 19, 2025 at the Minot Rifle and Pistol Club range. Each year North Dakota Junior competitive shooters are offered a single opportunity to earn an invitation to compete in the USA Shooting Junior Olympic National Championships. The National Championships are by invitation only, based on the scores fired in the single selection matches held in each state across the United States. Click here to read the complete article.
Zaun Nearly Perfect as Frogs Fire 4,714 Aggregate - Katie Zaun led TCU rifle in both disciplines and paced the field, including a near perfect mark in air rifle, as the Frogs posted a 4,714 team score Saturday at the TCU Rifle Range. 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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The Board of Directors and Officers of the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, commonly known as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), hereby present our 2023 Annual Report. We are proudly celebrating our 28th year of growth and innovation – fulfilling our mission of promoting marksmanship through firearms training, safety, competition and youth programs for United States citizens. Download the 2024 CMP Annual Report.
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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
FEBRUARY 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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