By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Reserve your spot now at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Premier Shooting Expo! The tradeshow event, open to the public as well as to retailers, is set for Oct. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.

The Premier Shooting Expo will feature an assortment of vendor booths, food trucks and more extended throughout the rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery areas of the 500-acre Talladega facility. Consumers will have the chance to walk the grounds and engage in various interactive displays – free to test out products in a hands-on environment.

If you’re thinking of stopping out, don’t miss CMP’s discounted tickets and giveaways! Those who purchase a ticket before Sept. 1 ($75) and after Sept. 1 ($100) will receive a free range pass ($90 value) as well as a certificate for $200 off a pair of Hunters HD Gold glasses!

On the other side of the booth, participating vendors will not only have the opportunity to personally showcase their products to guests but will also be able to broaden their outreach through the numerous media outlets in attendance throughout the day!

Both marksmanship and non-marksmanship vendors are welcome and encouraged to attend the Expo. Vendor setup will be held Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses currently on the attendance list include GLOCK, Creedmoor, Crosman Corp, Volquartsen Firearms, SDS Imports and many more.

To learn more about the CMP Premier Shooting Expo or to reserve a booth, contact CMP marketing specialist Antonio Davis at (256) 835-8455, ext. 520 or email [email protected]. You may also register for the event through CMP’s Competition Tracker page at https://ct.thecmp.org/PremierShootingExpo23. We hope to see you there!

About the CMP and Talladega Marksmanship Park:

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a national organization dedicated to training and educating U.S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and air guns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions.

Talladega Marksmanship Park, “The Home of Marksmanship,” is a worthy destination for firearm supporters and guests looking for practice, competition and mindful learning opportunities. Featuring CMP electronic targets and scoring monitors that can only be found at the 500-acre facility, the park regularly hosts rifle, pistol and shotgun events all year long. The CMP’s Unknown Distance Range at Talladega also allows guests to practice their skills in the field of over 100 steel targets, out to 625 yards, while the 20-lane life-size 3D target Archery Range provides even more marksmanship fun at the Park.

The public is welcome all year long, to test out their firearms or to simply explore the grounds. Off the firing line, the Club House holds a fully stocked Pro Shop that includes an exclusive collection of rifles, ammunition, marksmanship accessories and CMP memorabilia that is always open during park hours. Learn more about Talladega Marksmanship Park at https://thecmp.org/ranges/talladega-marksmanship-park/.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

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