Episodes

  • 2025 National Match Highpower Matches Featuring Electronic Targets
    Mar 1 2025

    In this podcast, we highlight the upcoming National Match Highpower Matches which will feature electronic targets in 2025. Ashley talks with CMP Highpower Manager, Brian Williams, as he explains set up, how the targets work and answers a few questions from competitors. Mark your calendars for July 22 - August 3 and join us on the Camp Perry Ranges in Port Clinton, Ohio!

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    45 mins
  • CMP Custom Shop & Auction Room
    Jan 22 2025

    In this episode, we speak with Luke Tyus, supervisor for the CMP Custom Shop and Auction departments. He discusses what each entails and talks about a few exciting projects they've been working on within – including some new rifles and other unique items!

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    52 mins
  • Brian Williams, CMP Highpower Manager
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode, we talk with Brian Williams who discusses his journey from decorated competitor at CMP events to CMP's Highpower Manager. He also gives us some tips on how to compete with that tricky M1 Garand!

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    35 mins
  • SFC Amanda Elsenboss
    Nov 1 2023

    In this podcast, we talk with SFC Amanda Elsenboss a member of the Army National Guard's All Guard team. She talks all about her impressive career, from her history-making performances as a junior to becoming the first female to ever win the century-old National President's Rifle Match. She also gives us a look into long range rifle and how to get started in the exciting discipline.

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    56 mins
  • CMP's New Chair and CEO
    Apr 12 2023

    In this episode, we visit with CMP's current Chair and CEO, Gerald O'Keefe, who assumed the role in September 2022. We learn about his past, his extraordinary military career and his plans for the CMP within sales, competitions, training, safety and much more!

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    35 mins
  • CMP's Bianchi Cup Event
    Mar 7 2023

    In this podcast, we talk with CMP pistol coordinator Jim Henderson, who gives us a look into CMP's new Bianchi Cup action pistol event. The match is already established in the action pistol world, having been around since 1979, but, in 2023, the CMP takes over to enhance the event for experienced competitors as well as to expand its outreach to new ones. It's uncharted territory for the CMP and an exciting update to the competition lineup!

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    29 mins
  • CMP's Junior Rifle Camps
    Jan 30 2023

    In this episode, we talk to Ryan Hinson, CMP summer camp coordinator, who fills us in on all the history and current format of the popular Junior Rifle Camps. These are held each year, led by current collegiate athletes, and feature both air rifle and smallbore camps and clinics. Such a worthwhile opportunity for juniors and coaches alike!

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    38 mins
  • CMP Sales Department
    Aug 4 2022

    In this episode, we talk with Melissa Hille, CMP North Retail Store Manager. Melissa tells us all about the CMP Sales Department, including store locations, online sales, how we come to acquire the items we sell, what you need to buy from us and much more!

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    22 mins