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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Ms Gina Johnson
General Manager
CMP South
Anniston, AL February 12, 2017
Dear Ms Johnson,
Please accept my sincere thanks for your support of the CMP Advanced Maintenance Class, and my commendations to the Custom Shop and all of the staff that supported the class held on January 27-29 of this year.
I had the good fortune to be selected for attendance in the class and I was rewarded with three days of concentrated and comprehensive instruction on the finer points of assembly and maintenance for my M1 Garand and an insight into the mission of the CMP. Please pass along my thanks for a job well-done to Relations Specialist Jeremy Coppock,, Supervisor Chris Hord and Armorers Ryan Lindell and Chris Knott for making the experience so very worthwhile. I was impressed with their knowledge and desire to impart that knowledge to each member of the class. Not having any previous armorer experience, I was a bit uneasy with my ability to build an M1. Their close attention to each student’s individual experience and needs gave me the confidence to proceed with each task. They are excellent teachers of their craft.
Thank you again for an incredible experience.
Sincerely,
- Thomas Strong
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