CMP Class Teaches Advanced M1 Garand Rifle Maintenance

CMP announces Advanced Maintenance Class schedule for 2025.

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posted on November 3, 2024
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The Advanced Maintenance Class is led by expert CMP Custom Shop armorers. Attendees will choose the parts for their constructed M1 Garand. At the conclusion of the course, they will take their new M1 Garand rifles to nearby Talladega Marksmanship Park for test firing.
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Want to take your passion for the classic M1 Garand rifle to the next level?

The Advanced Maintenance Class is a three-day course conducted in Anniston, Alabama, set within CMP’s Custom Shop. Participants receive one-on-one training from experienced armorers on topics like head space, barrel installation, component function, maintenance and more. Not only that, students construct personal rifles from authentic M1 Garand parts.

Additionally, students will receive a guided visit to the CMP South Store and Talladega Marksmanship Park to fire their newly crafted rifles.

CMP recently announced the dates for 2025 classes.

  • Mar. 4-9, 2025
  • Apr. 8-13, 2025
  • May 13-18, 2025
  • Jun. 17-22, 2025
  • Aug. 19-24, 2025
  • Sept. 9-14, 2025
  • Oct. 7-12, 2025

Overwhelming popularity has led CMP to conduct a random drawing for those interested in registering for Advanced Maintenance classes in 2025. The registration for the random drawing commenced on Friday, November 1, and will end on Tuesday, December 31. While registering for multiple classes is permitted, no applicant will be selected for more than one slot.

The first three days of each Advanced Maintenance Class week are for individuals taking the course. The last three are “buddy” course days, which are reserved for applicants that want to attend with a designated partner.

One previous student gave the class a glowing review.

“The instructors and instruction exceeded my expectations,” Mark Deddens of Missouri said. “There was a great mix of competitive shooters, Garand collectors, experienced M1 owners and new gun enthusiasts. Everyone learned something new and were appreciative of the breadth of knowledge contained in this invaluable class.”

Deddens wasn’t the only one to say great things about this course.

“The instructors obviously love what they do and did whatever was asked by the students to ensure that they left with all questions answered and a new set of skills and information,” Andrew McCormack of Minnesota said.

Robert Mudzinski of New York said he “had an absolute blast” in the Advanced Maintenance class. “The knowledge of all instructors was impressive. I feel confident in taking apart and repairing and cleaning any other M1 Garand I own.”

Those interested in the Advanced Maintenance Class can find more information or enter the random drawing at the CMP website

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