Civilian Marksmanship Program Holiday Operating Schedule Announcement

November 21, 2025

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸Civilian Marksmanship Program Holiday Operating Schedule Announcement

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.

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Holiday Shipping

HOLIDAY SHIPPING NOTICE: The last day we will ship firearm orders will be Thursday, Dec. 18. For all other items, the last day to ship will be Dec. 19. We will resume shipping on Monday, Jan. 5.

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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
  • NOTE: The range will be OPEN Dec. 16 from 5-8 p.m. for the Holiday Party!
  • Will reopen Jan. 6
• Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center – CLOSED Dec. 10-16; Dec. 22-Jan. 1
  • Will reopen Jan. 5

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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:

• Talladega Marksmanship Park – will resume operation on Friday, Jan. 2.
• CMP Stores (South) – will resume operation on Thursday, Jan. 8.
• CMP Stores (North) – will resume operation on Saturday, Jan. 10.
  Please Note: Effective 12/08/25: 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.

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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).