Registration Opening Soon for the 2026 Advanced Maintenance Class

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce registration for the 2026 Advanced Maintenance Class (AMC) will be opening soon!

Designed for those who wish to take their passion for the venerable M1 Garand to the next level, the AMC, held in Anniston, Ala., on select dates from March through October, offers students a rare opportunity to receive unparalleled training from CMP’s knowledgeable Custom Shop staff while building their very own M1 Garand rifle.

After hand-picking parts from CMP’s inventory of reclaimed receivers and other M1 components, students will participate in one-on-one training from our experienced armorers on headspace, barrel installation, component function, maintenance and more. The AMC schedule includes timeslots for individuals as well as designated days for “Buddy” classes for those who wish to attend with a friend or relative.

The AMC is a three-day class that includes the following:

Day One: Classroom instruction, rifle assembly, and a facility tour
Day Two: Classroom instruction and final rifle assembly
Day Three: Test-firing at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park – participants may also bring other firearms and ammunition to make full use of the all-day range pass.

Each AMC is led by CMP’s knowledgeable and experienced armorers in a one-on-one setting.

**Participants may carefully choose each piece of their rifles from CMP’s inventory.**

Registration will be available from Oct. 17, 2025, through Dec. 19, 2025. Once the AMC registration period ends, those selected will receive official notification via email on Jan. 9, 2026. Please note, submitting a registration does not guarantee selection.

The AMC continues to be one of the most sought-after programs, combining expert instruction, hands-on experience and the tradition of one of America’s most iconic rifles. We hope you’ll join us for one of the most popular, rewarding and memorable programs offered throughout the year!

For more information about the AMC, including the 2026 dates and registration details, please visit https://thecmp.org/training-tech/advanced-maintenance-class/.

**The Advanced Maintenance Class allows participants to assemble his or her own M1 Garand rifle from scratch.**

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/.

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