Restricted 18+ in CA in compliance with CA State Assembly Bill 2571 prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors in the State of CA.
Since marksmanship education and training is a key component of the CMP’s mission, there are many opportunities for experienced shooters and instructors to receive advanced training in marksmanship so it may be passed on to beginners and aspiring competitors.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program offers clinics at our events every year for new and experienced competitors. Find more information about the clinics that we offer.
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The CMP, along with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit and CMP Master Instructors, have expanded its outreach to other areas of the country through CMP’s Games matches and Marksmanship 101 classes held at CMP Affiliated Clubs.
The classes are structured toward teaching new shooters (both adults and youth alike), so no past firearm experience is required, though intermediate and advanced marksmen are also welcome to participate. During the course, students will learn basic instruction and firing practices, competition skills and live range firing, as well as compete in a real EIC Match.
Visit the Marksmanship 101 page
Want to learn more? Find technical and how-to articles here!
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I shot my first M1 Garand in 1958, and fell in love with it at that point. I purchased my first M1 Garand and M1 carbine when I got back from Vietnam for the outrageous price of $18.00. When I went to Vietnam in 1962, that is what I was issued. Since that time, I have collected a little over 15 M1 Garand’s. The reason that I am telling you this as I thought that I knew a lot about the M1’s, then I took this course and was amazed at how much I didn’t know, what an education on the M1 I got. I want to thank all of the staff of the AMC for a great and educational three days. I hope in the future they have a NM M1 Garand course.
Thanks again
I want to express my gratitude to the CMP Advanced Maintenance Class (AMC) instructors and staff that led and supported the February 2 – 4, 2018, class: Chris Hord, Ryan, Brent and others (I apologize for not remembering the other names). They all represented the CMP well with their knowledge, patience and professionalism.
I knew what to expect in the class by reading posts in the CMP Forum, but the actual class content and instruction exceeded my expectations. I especially liked the following about the class:
-Jordan B