CMP’s Junior Rifle Club for All Skill Levels Offered in Ohio, Alabama in 2025
December 5, 2024
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to host another session of its popular Junior Rifle Club – a weekly group that introduces firearm safety, marksmanship fundamentals, air rifle competition experience and life skills through fun instruction on the range!
Not only will the next session be set at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio but also at the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama! Space is limited for this popular junior activity, so be sure to sign up early!
The 10-week Winter Session will begin Tuesday, Jan. 14, for Alabama and Tuesday, Jan. 28, for Ohio. An informational “Meet & Greet” meeting will also be held Jan. 7 (Alabama) and Jan. 21 (Ohio) for those interested in learning more before the session officially begins.
The Junior Rifle Club will be conducted every Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. EST and 4 to 6 p.m. CST. Fee to join is $50, with no prior experience necessary. The CMP will also loan equipment to those in need!
Participants in the club will not only learn about the sport of marksmanship but also character building proficiencies like discipline, self-control, goal setting and more – all with an emphasis on safety.
Each training session is led by former NCAA Division I rifle athletes. In Ohio, instructors include CMP Junior Rifle Camps manager Ryan Hinson, who was an athlete at Morehead State University, along with CMP program coordinator Alana Kelly, who was previously a member at the University of Mississippi.
If you’d like to become involved in the Junior Rifle Club or have questions and are unable to attend the Meet & Greet, please contact Ryan Hinson at rhinson@thecmp.org or call 419-635-2141 ext. 751 for Ohio or JT Schnering at jschnering@thecmp.org or (256) 835-8455 ext. 415 for Alabama.
Find more details and registration information on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-junior-rifle-club/.
Additional Open Marksmanship Times. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outside the range doors, the facility features two Laser Shot simulators with hundreds of virtual courses to enjoy, along with authentic Olympic and other memorabilia from the career of celebrated American marksman, Gary Anderson. The center also includes a retail center for equipment and memorabilia needs.
Likewise, the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The facility is also home to the CMP South Store, filled with firearms and equipment for purchase, along with its own Laser Shot simulators.
The CMP Competition Centers are available for rent to local groups for meetings, conferences and more. Learn more about the CMP’s air gun competition centers at https://thecmp.org/ranges/cmp-competition-centers/.
Do you offer something for Junior PIstol?
Robert,
Not at this time but we will look into hosting a Junior Pistol Clinic/Club in the future.
Thanks,
Christine
I have 2 boys would love to join
Samuel,
We look forward to meeting you and your boys! If you haven’t already, you can register on our website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-junior-rifle-club/ or reach out to JT Schnering at jschnering@thecmp.org or (256) 835-8455 ext. 415.
Thank you,
Christine
I have 2 boys that would love to sign up
Jim,
We look forward to meeting you and your boys! If you haven’t already, you can register on our website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-junior-rifle-club/ or reach out to Ryan Hinson at rhinson@thecmp.org or 419-635-2141 ext. 707.
Thank you,
Christine