Registration is Open for CMP’s 2018 Talladega 600 Marksmanship Event
October 11, 2018
By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Talladega 600, a marksmanship retreat, is set to begin Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, and will offer a variety of competitive and learning events through Sunday, Dec. 9, at CMP’s own Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
Known as “A Southern Classic,” matches to be fired at the Talladega 600 will include a mix of rifle and pistol competitions for enthusiasts of all ages, disciplines and experience levels. Shotgun opportunities are also available outside of the competition schedule, with a Sporting Clays Field and 5-Stand Shoot on the park’s own manicured shotgun areas.
During the 600, popular recreation-oriented rifle CMP Games matches, such as the Garand, Springfield and Vintage rifle events, will mingle with versions of prestigious National Trophy Rifle Matches, including a rifle Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) match and the retitled Congressional 30 and Dixie Double competitions, among other rifle matches. Additonally, Carbine, .22 Rimfire Sporter and Vintage Sniper events will add more nostalgic feel to the match schedule.
For an educational experience, a Small Arms Firing School (which features an M16 EIC Match) is also open to both new and advanced individuals looking to enhance their marksmanship knowledge. During this Rifle School, the CMP will provide ammunition and rifles for participants to use during the school. CMP Master Instructors will be on the firing line with students as they practice and shoot a Rifle EIC Match after the classroom portion.
Those eager for pistol events will be able to look forward to .22 Rimfire EIC and Service Pistol EIC matches, along with As-Issued 1911 and Military & Police matches.
About Talladega Marksmanship Park:
The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is a destination for firearm supporters and those intrigued by the sport, featuring exclusive CMP electronic targets and scoring monitors that can only be found at the 500-acre facility. The park is open to the public every week and regularly hosts rifle, pistol and shotgun events all year long.
Off of the firing line, the Club House holds a fully-stocked Pro Shop that includes an exclusive collection of rifles, ammunition, marksmanship accessories and CMP memorabilia.
This will be my first ever match, who can I talk to to figure out how to make the most of it.
Thanks
Glad you are joining us! Feel free to contact our Competitions Dept. at competitions@thecmp.org with any questions. Also, if you join our Forum – http://forums.thecmp.org – you can ask questions there as well. Many folks are willing to help you out and guide you through the match. Good luck!