The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced adjustments to its operating schedule in observance of the upcoming holidays. The following changes will be in effect to allow our staff, volunteers and partners additional time with their families while ensuring a smooth and transparent experience for our customers.
Holiday Shipping
- HOLIDAY SHIPPING NOTICE: The last day we will ship firearm orders will be Thursday, Dec. 18. For all other items, the last day to ship will be Dec. 19. We will resume shipping on Monday, Jan. 5.
Week of Dec. 1
- CMP Stores (Ohio, Alabama) will resume operation on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Competition Center Closings
CMP’s Competition Centers (the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio and the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Alabama) will be closed the following additional days:
- Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center – CLOSED Dec. 11; Dec. 17-Jan. 5
- Will reopen Jan. 6
- Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center – CLOSED Dec. 10-16; Dec. 22-Jan. 1
- Will reopen Jan. 5
Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Closure
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
In recognition of the Christmas and New Year holidays, CMP will suspend operations across all departments, including:
- CMP Stores (North & South) – will resume operation on Thursday, Jan. 8.
- Talladega Marksmanship Park – will resume operation on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
- CMP Competition Centers
- Custom Shop
- CMP Auction & GunBroker Weekly Sales that close during this time will be verified on Jan. 5, 2026.
All facilities will reopen under normal operating hours beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
Customer & Stakeholder Guidance
- Auction Customers:
Weekly CMP Auction and “Buy Now” postings will pause during the holiday closure. Listings will resume on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST.
- Custom Shop Clients:
Service inquiries, rifle intake and work updates will pause during the closure. Customers are encouraged to email questions, which will be answered in the order received once operations resume.
- Store & Range Visitors:
Please plan visits accordingly, as no sales, appointments or range access will be available during the listed closure dates.
CMP appreciates the continued support of our community and extends warm holiday wishes to all. These schedule adjustments help ensure that our staff is able to enjoy meaningful time with their families while maintaining the high-quality service our customers expect.
For additional updates, please visit https://thecmp.org/ or follow our official social media channels (Facebook, Instagram).
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that places its highest priority on firearms safety and marksmanship activities, with a focus on youth. CMP’s programs encourage personal growth and build life skills, with such initiatives as its junior training and competition programs, Affiliated Club program and scholarships providing support to citizens of all backgrounds across the nation. Learn more about the CMP at https://thecmp.org/.
