The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to announce registration for the 2026 Superior Upkeep Class (AMC) will probably be opening quickly!
Designed for many who want to take their ardour for the venerable M1 Garand to the following stage, the AMC, held in Anniston, Ala., on choose dates from March via October, provides college students a uncommon alternative to obtain unparalleled coaching from CMP’s educated Customized Store workers whereas constructing their very personal M1 Garand rifle.
After hand-picking components from CMP’s stock of reclaimed receivers and different M1 elements, college students will take part in one-on-one coaching from our skilled armorers on headspace, barrel set up, part perform, upkeep and extra. The AMC schedule consists of timeslots for people in addition to designated days for “Buddy” lessons for many who want to attend with a pal or relative.
The AMC is a three-day class that features the next:
Day One: Classroom instruction, rifle meeting, and a facility tour
Day Two: Classroom instruction and last rifle meeting
Day Three: Check-firing on the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park – contributors may additionally deliver different firearms and ammunition to make full use of the all-day vary cross.

Registration will probably be obtainable from Oct. 17, 2025, via Dec. 19, 2025. As soon as the AMC registration interval ends, these chosen will obtain official notification through electronic mail on Jan. 9, 2026. Please word, submitting a registration doesn’t assure choice.
The AMC continues to be some of the sought-after applications, combining professional instruction, hands-on expertise and the custom of considered one of America’s most iconic rifles. We hope you’ll be a part of us for some of the in style, rewarding and memorable applications supplied all year long!
For extra details about the AMC, together with the 2026 dates and registration particulars, please go to https://thecmp.org/training-tech/advanced-maintenance-class/.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit company that locations its highest precedence on firearms security and marksmanship actions, with a concentrate on youth. CMP’s applications encourage private development and construct life abilities, with such initiatives as its junior coaching and competitors applications, Affiliated Membership program and scholarships offering assist to residents of all backgrounds throughout the nation. Study extra in regards to the CMP at https://thecmp.org/.