Civilian Marksmanship Program Holiday Operating Schedule Announcement
November 21, 2025
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.
Thanksgiving Closure
Thru Thursday, Nov. 27
The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park will suspend operations through Thursday, Nov. 27.
Regular business hours for Talladega Marksmanship Park will resume on Friday, Nov. 28.
Thursday, Nov. 27 – Friday, Nov. 28
All CMP facilities—including our North and South Stores, the CMP Gary Anderson Competition Center, the CMP Custom Shop and the CMP Auction Department—will suspend operations during these two days.
- CMP Auction & GunBroker Weekly Sales will be verified on Dec. 1.
- CMP Stores:
- CMP North Store in Port Clinton, Ohio, will be CLOSED Thursday-Saturday.
- CMP Stores (North and South) will resume operation on Thursday, Dec. 4.
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. 11; Dec. 17-Jan. 5
- Will reopen Jan. 6
- Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center – CLOSED Dec. 10-16; Dec. 22-Jan. 1
- Will reopen Jan. 5
Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Closure
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
In recognition of the Christmas and New Year holidays, CMP will suspend operations across all departments, including:
- CMP Stores (North & South) – will resume operation on Thursday, Jan. 8.
- Talladega Marksmanship Park – will resume operation on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
- 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).