CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to welcome Fiocchi because the official sponsor of the 2025 First Shot Ceremony!
Fiocchi, an Italian producer of top quality shotshell, centerfire and rimfire ammunition since 1876, has had roots set in the USA for over 40 years. Its Ozark, Mo., facility produces 80 p.c of Fiocchi model merchandise offered within the U.S. and employs practically 200 hardworking staff. With its success, the corporate has expanded to a second facility in Little Rock, Ark.
By means of craftsmanship, innovation and unparalleled customer support, Fiocchi stays true to its Italian and American heritage whereas offering a protracted listing of superior merchandise to its shoppers – making certain optimum efficiency in a wide range of functions. Be taught extra and consider Fiocchi’s present stock at https://fiocchiusa.com/.
The First Shot Ceremony serves as the standard opening to the month-long Nationwide Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches at Camp Perry. Since 1907, the Nationwide Matches has welcomed proficient marksmen and ladies from across the nation in addition to these hoping to study extra in regards to the sport.
The 2025 First Shot Ceremony is ready to happen July 14 at 4:30 p.m. on the Camp Perry Nationwide Guard Coaching Facility’s historic Rodriguez Vary in Port Clinton, Ohio. We hope to see you there!
Extra In regards to the 2025 First Shot Ceremony:
The First Shot Ceremony is open to the general public, with free admission and loads of on-site parking.
This yr’s First Shot Ceremony will start at 4:00 p.m., with prelude music by the Ohio Nationwide Guard’s 122nd Military Band. Scheduled actions embrace a flyover by a pair of WWII plane, just like the U.S. Military Air Corps Mitchell B-25 bomber Georgie’s Gal and a U.S. Navy Grumman TBM Avenger fighter-bomber, in addition to pyrotechnic shows. (These delicate to loud noises are inspired to deliver listening to safety, although listening to safety may even be obtainable from CMP employees.)
Moreover, static army car shows shall be obtainable for viewing on the grounds, and a particular shade guard presentation by the cadets of Zion Benton Excessive Faculty Navy JROTC from Illinois may even make an look throughout the ceremony – adopted by notes from a lineup of distinguished company together with 2025 First Shot Speaker, Paris Olympic silver medalist Employees Sgt. Sagen Maddalena of the U.S. Military Marksmanship Unit.
Whereas on the grounds of Camp Perry, guests are inspired to take a look at the digital targets of Petrarca Vary and the Gary Anderson CMP Competitors Heart, solely a brief stroll away from the ceremony web site. The Gary Anderson CMP Competitors Heart additionally options genuine Olympic memorabilia from the careers of celebrated marksmen Gary Anderson and Launi Meili.
View a full schedule of the 2025 Nationwide Matches occasions at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit company that locations its highest precedence on firearms security and marksmanship actions, with a deal with youth. CMP’s applications encourage private progress and construct life expertise, with such initiatives as its junior coaching and competitors applications, Affiliated Membership program and scholarships offering assist to residents of all backgrounds throughout the nation. Be taught extra in regards to the CMP at https://thecmp.org/.
