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Open Marksmanship at the CMP Competition Centers

Competitors, including aspiring new competitors, adult and youth, who live in the Camp Perry, Ohio, area or Anniston, Alabama, area are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to do practice shooting at the Marksmanship Center air gun ranges. Both 80-point, 10-meter air gun ranges are fully equipped with electronic targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting.

Laser Shot Simulator. CMP has purchased two Laser Shot Simulators. These systems are available for the public to use anytime the CMP Competition Center is open. The range is open to the public on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) and open by appointment only – Monday through Thursday (9am-3pm). We are closed on Fridays. For questions or to make an appointment, please call Catherine at (419) 635-2141, ext. 704. 

How to Participate and What to Bring

All shooters who use the range must complete a CMP Affidavit and Liability Agreement (one time only) and attend a short safety briefing.

Those under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form, or fill one out at check in. The CMP Parent Consent Form – 2024 is also available.

The cost is $10.00 per day for adults, $5.00 per day for juniors (high school aged), $5.00 for Seniors (65+) and $5.00 for Disabled.

Shooters may bring their own air rifles or air pistols as long as they are .177 cal. with muzzle velocities of 600 fps or less. Sporter class air rifles (Daisy M853) are available as loaners at the range at no cost. We also have National Match Air Rifles available to rent for $5.00.

Shooters should supply their own pellets or may purchase them at the range.

Competition Center Information

Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, Camp Perry, OH

Open Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (EST). The range will also be open by appointment only – Monday through Thursday (9am-3pm). We are closed on Fridays. For questions or to make an appointment, please call Catherine at (419) 635-2141, ext. 704.


CMP Marksmanship Center South, Anniston, AL

Open Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CST). The range will also be open by appointment only – Monday through Thursday (8am-2pm). We are closed on Fridays. To make an appointment, please call Catherine at (419) 635-2141, ext. 704. Please direct any questions you have to Renay Woodruff at rwoodruff@thecmp.org or (256) 835-8455 ext 415.