CMP Offers GSMM Master Instructor, Range Officer Training Courses in 2024
December 26, 2023
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced its lineup of Master Instructor and Range Officer training courses for 2024! These courses allow learning opportunities on how to train others in marksmanship as well as to ensure safety and proper regulations at local competitive events. The training schedule has expanded in 2024 to reach even more individuals around the country – offering dates in the winter, spring, summer and fall months.
Those seeking certification in teaching marksmanship basics and match details as “Master Instructors” of CMP’s sanctioned Garand, Springfield and Modern/Vintage Military (GSMM) rifle or Rimfire Sporter rifle events should look to the GSMM Master Instructor Training Workshops. Registration fee for the class is $135 and includes a notebook, thumb drive, sling, 20 dummy rounds and a CMP Rifle Scorebook.
Upcoming 2024 GSMM Master Instructor Training Workshops:
- Feb. 24 – CMP North, Camp Perry, Ohio
- March 12 – TMP Spring Classic, Talladega, Ala.
- April 27 – Eastern Games, Camp Butner, N.C.
- July 26 – National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio
- Oct. 12 – Western Games, Phoenix, Ariz.
- Nov. 10 – Talladega 600, Talladega, Ala.
For more on CMP Master Instructors, visit https://thecmp.org/training-tech/gsmm-master-instructor/.
Likewise, those wishing to be trained on facilitating athletes and safety on the range at CMP sanctioned competitions should enroll in the CMP Range Officer Training Courses. The training is currently offered at Level I and Level II stages.
Level I promotes training suitable for all shooting disciplines, showcasing basic Range Officer information. The online course includes instruction, followed by a short quiz. Participants must pass the quiz before being permitted to move on to Level II training. A class fee of $75 is required for the Level I class.
Level II provides instruction specialized to a certain shooting discipline, including Highpower Rifle (and As-Issued Military Rifle), Bulls-Eye Pistol and Rimfire Sporter/Smallbore Rifle. The course covers guns and equipment used, courses of fire, event rules and how to handle issues and violations, along with other match-specific details. The one-day Level II course is $50 to attend.
Level II Range Officer Training Courses scheduled in 2024 for Highpower (HP) Rifle and Pistol:
- Feb. 25 – CMP North, Camp Perry, Ohio (HP Rifle and Pistol)
- March 13 – Talladega Spring Classic, Talladega, Ala. (HP Rifle and Pistol)
- April 26 – Eastern Games, Camp Butner, N.C. (HP Rifle and Pistol)
- July 11 – National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio (Smallbore/Rimfire)
- July 14 – National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio (Pistol)
- July 27 – National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio (HP Rifle)
- Sept. 24 – New England Games, Jericho, Vt. (HP Rifle and Pistol)
- Oct. 8 – Western Games, Phoenix, Ariz. (HP Rifle and Pistol)
- Nov. 9 – Talladega 600, Talladega, Ala. (HP Rifle and Pistol)
For more information on each Range Officer Training Course and to register, visit https://thecmp.org/training-tech/range-officer-training-course/.
Questions on either the GSMM Master Instructor Workshop or the Range Officer Training Courses may be directed to CMP’s Kim Filipiak at kfilipiak@thecmp.org or 419-635-2141 ext. 706. We hope to see you at these valuable training events!