CMP Rifle Stores to Open June 4th By Appointment Only
May 21, 2020
By Steve Cooper, CMP Training & Education Manager
Update 08/11/20 – The CMP South store is open for walk-ins (no appointment needed). The CMP North Store is open by appointment only. Please call (419) 635-2111 to schedule your appointment.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s North and South rifle stores will open June 4 by limited-visitation appointments. On Tuesday, May 26th, rifle buyers can begin scheduling appointments to shop at either the Ohio and or the Alabama store. In compliance with government COVID-19 restrictions, the CMP will be controlling the number of customers in each store.
Those wanting to make shopping appointments will need to call the CMP’s national hotline for store reservations at 419-635-2111. Operators will be available to make appointments at the CMP North store between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT, and at the CMP South store between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. CDT.
Both stores will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Appointment hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the relevant time zone.
If appointments are not filled, the CMP may allow a limited number of walk-ins, who will be assigned a number and will be called from their cars when time allows. The only guaranteed visits will be those reserved by appointment
| Each shopper MUST complete sales application paperwork IN ADVANCE. Here is the sales link: https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/ordering-information. If you do not have access to the internet, please request that paperwork be mailed to you when you make your appointment. |
Rifle buyers will be allowed 30 minutes in the store to make their selections. Once the rifle is selected and order is submitted, the customer will exit the store and remain in his/her car until called for rifle pickup and payment.
If you are not able to make your appointment, please do other shoppers the courtesy of calling and cancelling your appointment. Only eligible shoppers will be admitted. Each person admitted to the store must have an appointment. You will be asked to remain in your vehicle until your appointment time.
Customers will be required to wear a mask and will be issued rubber gloves which must be worn while in the store.
New CMP North Store Location
The new CMP North rifle store has been relocated from the Bldg. 2500 warehouse to the CMP Programs HQ at Building 3 (the V-shaped office building with twin white rockets in front). The new rifle store is truly a retail store with multiple rifle racks, merchandise displays and plenty of counter space. It is located next to the PX and south of the National Matches Welcome Center.
CMP Rifle Sales Now Open at Talladega Marksmanship Park
Talladega, AL – In addition to the recent announcement of rifle sales resuming at CMP stores in Anniston, Alabama and Camp Perry, Ohio, the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Pro Shop will also have rifles for sale during park hours. Customers will have limited access controlled by park management (no call-ahead appointments).
All park rules, social distancing rules, capacity limits, and shopping time limits will apply.
Is the North Store going to open again, or is it going to be only for people shooting in matches at Perry? If it is going to open, any idea when? Thanks!
At this time, the CMP North Store will remain closed. We will announce a re-opening date 2 weeks prior to opening once that date has been set. Our staff is still working on the backlog of orders.
Thanks,
Christine
Hey, I’ve been calling for 3 days now during the hours stated trying to schedule an appt for the North Store and have yet to get an answer or even the chance to leave a message. Is there a new number or?…
Please give Catherine a call at (419) 635-2111 to schedule an appointment. If you cannot make an appointment, please let us know.
Thanks,
Christine
How long does it take to ship items from the e-store? I purchased items 22 July, 23 July the charge was applied to my CC. 4 Aug still not shipped. What’s going on?
I will have our shipping department manager reach out to you via email with an update.
Thanks,
Christine
I forgot to ask…does Talladega have anything other than Field Grade? If not, what about the South Store?
Larry,
You can find contact information for our stores on our website at . Please reach out to them to find out their current inventory, as it changes often.
Thanks,
Christine
What are the hours at Talladega in this very strange COVID world? Any restrictions or appointments necessary? While I’m waiting for CMP to process the order for my first M1 Garand, I thought I would drive down there and get a 2nd (or is it a 1st??).
Thank you.
Larry,
Currently, the park is open to the public. We will continue with our pre closing hours of operation which are: Wednesday and Thursday 11am to 5pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
*NOTE: Social distancing will be enforced inside the Clubhouse and the range. Per Alabama guidelines, masks must be worn inside the Clubhouse and outside while at the range. We have masks available for visitors if needed. If you are sick or have been around someone that has been sick, please refrain from visiting the range until you feel better.
If you have further questions, please feel free to contact the range directly at (256) 474-4408.
Thanks,
Christine
My application to purchase was received on Jul 6. I know you are behind but once I get the email that it has been processed, can I go to the Talladega store and purchase another or will I have to bring another completed application?
Thank you
Olive Branch MS
Larry,
You should have all your documentation on file but you can reach out to our Customer Service Department at [email protected] to verify it has been uploaded into our sales system.
Thanks,
Christine
Thank you. I know it’s not on file yet as they are behind and said I would get an email when everything is put in to the system. Guess I will wait a little longer for them to get it input.
Are there any Service Grade Rifles available in the store if you stop by in person? I noticed only field grades were available by mail but didn’t know if there were other options in store.
Our North Store does have service rifles available. You can contact our South store staff at (256) 835-8455 ext 338.
Thanks,
Christine
Does the South store have any CMP Special grade M1’s in stock ?
You can contact our Store staff directly at (256) 835-8455 ext 338 and they can let you know the inventory they have.
Thanks,
Christine
I purchased rifles last year through mail order. Are my credentials still on file and are they sufficient for an in person purchase in a few weeks?
You can check the information on file with our Store staff and they can let you know what paperwork is needed. They can be contacted at Phone: (419) 635-2141, ext 615/617 or Email: [email protected].
Thanks,
Christine
Mike, What city and state do you live in and I can look up your account. It may be easier to email me directly. [email protected]
Thank You, Melissa Hille
By sales application forms are you referring to the order forms?
Yes, our sales order forms which can be downloaded from our site at .
i sent a compleatd mail in order, on the ( 8 th ) of may for an m1-garand. have not recieved a reply as of today. ( 06/07/2020 ) would like to know what i have to do to track the order.?????
pls. reply
thanks don v. atkinson
Mr. Atkinson,
I’ve forwarded your inquiry to our Customer Service Department and they will check the status of your order and reply back to you.
Thanks,
Christine
Hello, As a NY resident, can I make a purchase of an M1 in person and take possession that day? Or does it have to ship to an FFL in NYS?
You can purchase here and take with you. NY residents have to have it go to an FFL if they were doing a mail order.
Outstanding. Thank you!
My mail-in order was placed on March 18th, before the shutdown. Will I need to replace my order once stores re-open?
We started processing orders again when we returned back to work on May 14th. Once your order is inputted into our sales system, you will receive an email or you can check with our Customer Service Department at [email protected].
Thanks,
Christine
Hi I am interested in purchasing an Mi carbine in service grade condition
Due to limited quantities we may come across, M1 Carbines, M1Carbine barreled Receivers, Bavaria-Marked M1 Carbines and M1A1 Paratrooper Carbines will be offered on the CMP Auction Site at .
Is any person able to purchase an M1 at the store? Also does one fill out paper work prior to setting up an appt.
Yes, you must fill out paperwork prior to your appointment at the store. For eligibility requirements for ordering through the CMP, please visit our website at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/eligibility-requirements/.
As of May 28 are you still processing the orders of guns via mail?
Yes, Sir. We started processing orders again when we returned back to work on May 14th.
Thanks,
Christine
Hi
I sent an order for a M1. Forgot to add ammo to the order. Am I able to go through E-store?
Reach out to our Customer Service Department at [email protected] and they can add that to your order.
Hello
Are the stores only open to CMP members?
Thank You
Our stores are open to the public, currently by appointment only. You can call (419) 635-2111 to schedule an appointment.
For eligibility requirements to purchase, please visit our website at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/eligibility-requirements/.
I am wanted to submit my order for an M1, is the CMP still accepting orders? If so, what grades are available? Looking at the website, am I correct in assuming only Field Grade M1 are available?
Yes, at this time we are only accepting orders for the Field Grand. Once we get caught up on our backorders from our COVID shutdown, then we will open up additional options to purchase.
Thanks,
Christine
Been trying to call for an appointment but the line has been busy all morning. Will keep trying.
Catherine’s been very busy on the phone. Please be patient and hopefully you will get through soon!
Christine
I just received a CMP Club & Competition Tracker, are the 2020 Matches back on, orr is this for the year 2021?
Charles E. Carroll
GySgt USMC, Retired
CMP# 57842
Charles,
The 2020 National Matches were cancelled. I believe an email may have been sent out accidentally as our staff process the registration list and begin to issue refunds.
Thanks,
Christine
Will the same rules apply on t
he opening on Thursday,can I buy more than one or the 2020 purchase of 8 Thank you!
You can buy 8 M1s, 1 1903, 1 1903A3, 1 Krag and 1 1917.
May I purchase a 1903-A3 by mail?
Mr. Ward,
We do not accept mail orders for the 1903-A3 due to the very small inventory. That is why we have them listed on our Auction site and sometimes available in our stores.
Thank you,
Christine
How many customers will be allowed in an appointment time slot….or how many customers at any one time will be allowed in the stores?
Thank you!
We are trying to limit the store to less then 10 at a time. Our store is a new layout to us so we are learning along with the rest of the world on what will work and not work. If we have to decrease that number we will. (but hoping for normalcy soon)