CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park to Host Televised National Event

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. -(Ammoland.com)- The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce that its innovative Talladega Marksmanship Park will play host to the American Marksman National Championship Jan. 6-8, 2017.

This is the first year for the event, and the CMP is thrilled to be chosen as the site of its inaugural National Championship.

American Marksman is an amateur-only competition. Participants compete and advance through three levels: local, regional and national.

Adding an unprecedented excitement and uniqueness to the program, the American Marksman is set to be filmed and turned into a television show at its conclusion – with the CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park serving as the prominent backdrop.

Top competitors from the nine designated Regional Championships, including Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Rocky Mountain and Southwest, are eligible to compete in the National Championship.

Competitors are split into one of four divisions of their choosing: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Military/Law Enforcement and Juniors.

The Course of Fire for the National event at Talladega will not be released until competitors arrive at the venue. Eligible participants receive a sheet outlining a list of skills to practice during the fall …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand