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
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Dear Customer Service,
I participated in the Feb 26 to 28 AMC class and wanted to send along a few post-course comments. Thank you to Chris, Ryan, Brent, and Jeremy who were positive and knowledgeable throughout and represent the CMP very well. Thank you to CMP for offering and supporting the concept of the AMC so people can gain valuable technical knowledge and professionally guided, hands-on experience. I am not over-stating the experience by saying I learned more concerning function and operation of M1s in 2 1/2 days than I have in many years of listening to “experts” and fumbling on my own. Everyone at the workbench thought the course was satisfying, well thought out and presented, results excellent, and the money well spent.
Cheers,
-Mark D'Aversa
Thank you CMP, Amy and Kim for all your hard work this weekend putting on the SAFS at Douglas Ridge Rifle Club. I and everyone else had a great time we all hope you and your team will be back next year. The electronic targets where a great hit.
-Barry Mogus