The GCA is proud to continue our partnership with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) for 2025. We are excited to announce that another match will be added to the 2025 schedule (Spring Classic). Below are the annual events featuring GCA-Master Marksman point competitions.

You can find the match programs, schedule of events and registration information by visiting https://thecmp.org/cmp-travel-games.

2025 Spring Classic (Alabama)

• March 18 – 23, 2025

2025 Eastern Games (North Carolina)

• April 25 – May 4, 2025

2025 Talladega D-Day Matches (Alabama)

• June 5 – 8, 2025

2025 National John C Garand Match (Ohio)

• July 31 – August 3, 2025

GCA Members Meeting Garand Match

• September 13, 2025

2025 New England Games (Vermont)

• September 20 – 28, 2025

2025 Western Games (Arizona)

• October 16 – 23, 2025

2025 Talladega 600 (Alabama)

• November 7 – 13, 2025

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Membership Meeting on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. The CMP will host a John C. Garand Match, which is eligible for GCA Master Marksman status. While we are still firming up details, we plan on a swap meet and hope for a CMP “special sales event.” Watch for more information in future GCA Journal issues.

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THE PURPOSES OF THE GCA

To exchange information and expand knowledge of the U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1; to preserve and publicize the history of the rifle and its inventor John C. Garand; to assist and encourage new collectors; to assist authors in writing new reference works; to assist members in their collecting; and to encourage competitive and recreational safe shooting of the rifle. Join Today at https://thegca.org.