Civilian Marksmanship Program Holiday Operating Schedule Announcement

November 21, 2025

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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced adjustments to its operating schedule in observance of the upcoming holidays. The following changes will be in effect to allow our staff, volunteers and partners additional time with their families while ensuring a smooth and transparent experience for our customers.

Holiday Shipping

HOLIDAY SHIPPING NOTICE: We will resume shipping on Monday, Jan. 5.

Competition Center Closings

CMP’s Competition Centers (the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio and the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama) will be closed the following additional days:

  • Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center – CLOSED Dec. 17-Jan. 5
    • Will reopen Jan. 6
  • Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center – CLOSED Dec. 22-Jan. 1
    • Will reopen Jan. 5

Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Closure

Thursday, Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026

In recognition of the Christmas and New Year holidays, CMP will suspend operations across all departments, including:

  • CMP Offices – will resume operation on Friday, Jan. 2.
  • Talladega Marksmanship Park – will resume operation on Saturday, Jan. 3 (updated 12/30/25).
  • CMP Stores (South) – will resume operation on Thursday, Jan. 8.
  • CMP Stores (North) – will resume operation on Saturday, Jan. 10.
    Please Note: The North Store will be open on Saturdays ONLY, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, through the end of February. We will resume normal business hours (Thursday-Saturday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM) on 03/05/26.
  • CMP Competition Centers
  • Custom Shop
  • CMP Auction & GunBroker Weekly Sales that close during this time will be verified on Jan. 5, 2026.

All facilities will reopen under normal operating hours beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, unless otherwise noted.

Customer & Stakeholder Guidance

  • Auction Customers:
    Weekly CMP Auction and “Buy Now” postings will pause during the holiday closure. Listings will resume on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.

  • Custom Shop Clients:
    Service inquiries, rifle intake and work updates will pause during the closure. Customers are encouraged to email questions, which will be answered in the order received once operations resume.

  • Store & Range Visitors:
    Please plan visits accordingly, as no sales, appointments or range access will be available during the listed closure dates.

CMP appreciates the continued support of our community and extends warm holiday wishes to all. These schedule adjustments help ensure that our staff is able to enjoy meaningful time with their families while maintaining the high-quality service our customers expect.

For additional updates, please visit https://thecmp.org/ or follow our official social media channels (Facebook, Instagram).

53 Replies to “Civilian Marksmanship Program Holiday Operating Schedule Announcement”

  1. In the distant past I ran a DCM/CMP youth shooting club.In about 1996 I think the CMP was short of money due to senator teddy kennedy trying to shut you down. I was offered to buy the club 22 target rifles that we had been loaned over the years: I did so . Do you know when that happened? Before that offer the DCM had never offered to sell us 22 target rifles, but they were very anxious so get us to buy them, I thought to get $ to keep operating?

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    2. Andrew,
      In 1996, legislation was approved to establish a new CMP (Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearm Safety) as a federally chartered, non-profit (501 c 3) corporation. The Army was authorized to transfer surplus rifles and ammunition to the new CMP, which it could sell to qualified U. S. citizens to fund the program. The Secretary of the Army appointed the CMP’s first Board of Directors, which since then has been self-sustaining. It was the newly privatized CMP Board that offered your club the opportunity to buy the 22 target rifles that had previously been loaned to them by the Army’s ODCM.
      Christine

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  2. I put an order for a garand in October, received confirmation, and then never heard anything after. How can I find out what the status of my order is? I hope to have it soon.

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    1. Isaac,
      I believe our sales staff was working on orders received in September before the Holiday break, so your order should be processing soon. With our new system, we’ve experienced a few delays and getting through the learning curve. Thank you for your patience,
      Christine

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  3. Hello,

    I submitted an order for a m1 garand and have tried emailing for updated information. I also wanted to ask some questions but can’t seem to get ahold of anyone. Is there anyone I would be able to get ahold of that would be able to help me?

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      1. Christine, I have had similar issue with 1911 order. I emailed several times over past few months and called and left VMs but so far no response. I just wanted to verify that I’m on the list still and so far no update aside from Jan 5-Feb 10th on the status page. I did get an email that my packet was received in early July but with the rounds being shifted right wanted to be sure all is still ok with my packet. I also wanted to ask if we can request more than 1 pistol towards our lifetime limit per this round?
        Any assistance is helpful.
        v/r,
        Wyatt Hughes

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  5. I’m a little frustrated with how my request was handled and want to clarify my original concern. I contacted CMP to ask whether allowing weekend delivery could help reduce shipping time. I understand now that your policy does not allow weekend delivery; however, that request was misunderstood, and FedEx was instructed to return the rifle to the CMP warehouse. This was not what I asked for and directly conflicted with my stated concern.

    My original concern was specifically to avoid the rifle spending extended time in FedEx’s possession, as I have had prior issues with FedEx shipments. Returning the package to the warehouse—knowing it would be closed for the holidays—resulted in the rifle remaining with FedEx even longer, which is exactly what I was trying to prevent.

    At this point, the rifle has been in FedEx’s possession for over two weeks and has likely been moved between facilities and trucks during that time. I understand mistakes happen and it’s no one’s fault. I respectfully ask that the package be inspected for any damage or signs of tampering before it is shipped back out to me, and I would appreciate any assistance in resolving this situation.

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  6. We showed up Friday the 2nd as it was said the range would be open along with 10 others. The gates were closed. The phone voicemail says they are closed through the 1st. Website says open Friday the 3rd which doesn’t exist. Frustrating.

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    1. Hayden,
      I’m sorry about the range being closed – we made a last minute change this week. I’ll have our Park Manager, Jeremy, reach out to you when he returns to the office.
      Thanks,
      Christine

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      1. Christine, I can’t get anyone to reply or answer emails. I have tried to order from the estore and I get a message that says my email is associated with multiple accounts which I don’t understand, have been a CMP customer since the early 1990’s. Can someone please get this fixed so I can log in?

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  7. Is there a way to find out if my order for a Tisas 1911A1 was received? I mailed it on, I believe, the week of 12/15. I’m hoping it was received to be able to get the $429.99 price.

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  8. I put an order for chrome M1917s back in November; in the mean time my drivers license needed to be renewed. Will I need to reorder with my new license? I tried using the contact email but got no response. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

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  9. Hello I need help getting my order authorized to be delivered on weekends. My ffl is closed Monday and I don’t want it sitting around in the system longer than it needs too.

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    1. Jorge,
      I have forwarded your question to our Surplus Rifle Sales supervisor, you should have a response soon. ( Our offices will be closed for the Holiday)
      Jackie

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  10. ? Received a message ….about the 1911 pistols. Filled out the info ?? then somewhere I thought I saw where we could order 3 ??? I did the 2 on the form..backed up and change to 3 …?? Bingo .. told to call in and fix it ?? Lots of time wasted. Could simply have had me change back to 2 ???

    ANYWAY …………. MERRY CHRISTMAS >>><<<>> Has been a marvelous -pleasure with the NRA for over 60 years !! In the 1950’s .. I was on a SHOOTING TEAM on Staten Island with possibly one of the rifles being sold now !!

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  11. Hello,

    I’ve been trying for 3-4 weeks to contact customer service about .22 surplus rifle orders. I’ve called at least 10 times and left at least 10 voicemails with ‘Tracy’ and not a single call or VM has been returned. I even resorted to calling the Anniston store on a Thursday but no one answered and no one returned my voicemail. Perhaps someone should make a welfare check on them to see if they’re OK. I’ve even used the primary CMP ‘contact us’ email form and no one replied to that either. My phone works fine, my voicemail works fine, and there is nothing in my spam. This is highly unusual. Joe

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    1. Joe,
      Thanks for your email – I’ll forward onto our Chief Operating Officer and Lead Sales Associate. Please know that our South staff is very busy processing orders and shipping as we tried to get as many orders out the door before the Christmas break.
      Thanks,
      Christine

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    2. Joe, I’ve had the same problem and put my order for a new “M1 Garand by CMP” in as ‘recent’ as 01 October 2025. Called many times, never any answers. Left voicemails, no returned calls. Sent emails, no reply. I understand it’s busy in the holiday season, but I’d have expected more than 0 contact since the automated email I received on 01 October. It’s rather frustrating.

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      1. William,
        I’m sorry you have had no communication from our Sales staff. I forwarded your inquiry to our Commercial M1 Department and hopefully you will hear from someone soon.
        Thanks,
        Christine

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  12. I am not sure of the departments there and can I come to CMP North on December 18th to look at the rack of 22’s? If not when would be the earliest.

    Thank you in advance,

    Joe

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  14. Is there a way we can check for a certain serial # on the .22 surplus target rifles?

    I would love to buy the .22 target rifle I had in high school JROTC.

    thanks.
    Pete Evans

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  15. Hey there, I placed my order for another m1 garand back in the end of August, is there a chance I will receive it by the end of the year? Thanks

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  17. Hi
    I’d like to order 3 of the (?) reclaimed receiver, barrel & bolt combo’s and a grade B receiver?

    Trying to get this order placed asap? before the holiday closures if at all possible?
    Thanks,
    Dick Conger

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      1. Hello, i submitted an order for a garand in September. I have no heard a word since. When can i get an update on the order????

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          1. I’m in the same boat, order submitted and confirmed received in mid-September and haven’t heard back yet – I just figured y’all are swamped and trust that you’ll get to me eventually, no rush.

            Cheers, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

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