CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park

Great range. Very safety conscious. Expect training before you begin, so account for half an hour extra in your scheduled time. They use acoustic targets so you can see your shot placement from a terminal beside you. I didn't realize how great this experience would be. Go train here some time. Great people, and a great experience.

2 weeks ago

Place is awesome. David, the range officer on the pistol range, is the man. Super helpful and a great teacher.

2 weeks ago

This place is amazing. Love the ranges and everyone is so nice.

2 weeks ago

Great facility. They have two courses for Sporting Clays. Beginner and advanced. The advanced is very challenging.

2 weeks ago

If you want to experience the best way to purchase a genuine M-1 Garand rifle. This is the finest place on Earth.

3 weeks ago

Very friendly and professional people. Clean and up dates equipment. Will be back

a month ago

100 yard targets need to be replaced

a month ago

I came to CMP to test a new pistol I've been modifying. After running into some issues, the range officer David Sparks came to assist me. He showed me how to safely diagnose the issue, even letting me use his own personal mags and ammo to correct trouble shoot the issue. Very nice man. I really appreciate his knowledge and insight. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get into shooting or experienced shooters. Thanks again David!

a month ago

Took my rifle out to sight it in and the cop range is nice staff was great and all. But my problem was im going at a 12inch (or how ever big if a target it is down range) black dot with not point of aim in the middle..more less im guessing where I was holding to hope im in the middle of the target. Great place to go shoot but I cant sight in my rifle there.

a month ago

Excellent facility and safety. This is a great place to learn how to safely shoot firearms of all types. The facility is world-class.

a month ago

Very clean and professional range. Computerized targeting system allows the shooter to stay at the bench. No going down range to check paper targets.

2 months ago

New scope was way off but CMP young man, I think his name is Steven Barrett, helped me get my scope dead on at 100 yards. This young man is a tribute to CMP personnel. CMP is a great organization with good people.

2 months ago

2 months ago

Drive 59 miles to shoot Dec 18th Ckosed. Guy said as he was coming out it was on web site that they would be closed , but it wasnΓÇÖt. No message on phone either. Great customer service. Others lined up behind us werenΓÇÖt happy either.

2 months ago

My buddy and I drove an hour to come sight our rifles in today, 12/18, checked their website and it said they were open, but once we got here the gates were closed. No one answered the phone we both left voicemails, no one answered the gate, and five other customers pulled up trying to get in as well so we werenΓÇÖt the only ones who thought it was open today. If you guys are closed for a day around the holidays thatΓÇÖs fine but at least put it on your website so we donΓÇÖt waste our time.

2 months ago

Do you THINK you are a good marksman? Come here and find out definitively, for better or worse. This place is GREAT. It's a completely different experience from an inside-gun-store type range in that it is HUGE, has good, helpful employees, and is simply top-notch. To use the whole course, you must demonstrate SOME skill by putting 3 rounds in the black at 100 yards. THEN you can go on the 200, 300 and 600 range. Each station has a sturdy shooting bench with a rifle rest and a screen that records your performance. Smooth concrete floor, nice awning/roof above. It's simply what one needs to relax and test the limits of you and your rifle/optics/ammo. The Range Officers are super kind and helpful. ASK for pointers and they can help you to X, or to understand the scoring system. I took a friend, and we had a great first time visit. There is an obligatory safety video, then you pay ($30 for all day/all access) and set out to qualify. House carts are provided to haul all your gear to the ranges, or you can rent one and keep it all day. We most enjoyed the 'unknown distance' range. This is how I have usually had a fun day with a rifle. Random steel targets are scattered all over a hilly field. One hit-one CLANG....There are some shotgun ranges with multiple stations. There are two pistol courses: one with paper targets, one with reactive steel targets. The day we went the crowd was as diverse as an old Benneton ad. A (I'm guessing) 12 year old Indian girl was banging X with an AR next to us, quite a few Asian folks, and probably a third of the crowd was families with more than two kids. Some good old boys and a smattering of super serious people with dedicated target rifles made up the rest. AR and various .30 were most popular, but some overkill was evident with a crazy report now and then and some big brass on the floor like a 300 Winchester.....guess they hunt out West. ANYWAY- this is a top-notch facility with good people and an intelligent setup. If you have a friend that is anti-gun but has an open mind, bring them here. They will probably join the NRA. IF YOU GO- Have a range bag, it's a long way to the parking area. All guns have to be cased. Pistol caliber carbines or rimfire are not allowed on the long ranges. A spotting scope isn't necessary as the target is shown and recorded at each rifle station. Eat before you come if spending all day. If there is a meal available here, I didn't see it. DO keep in mind it's outdoors. Cold, heat, wind, are just like....outdoors, so dress appropriately. SOME calibers are not allowed (you know who you are, so don't bring your cannon, or at least look at the website).

2 months ago

110/10 would recommend. My husband and I had a wonderful time and we cannot wait to come back! Staff was amazing, knowledgeable, and helpful! Will possibly come back for a class! Thank you David Sparks for helping me!

2 months ago

Ranges were well equiped and organized. David Sparks, our instructor and range safety was extremely professional and kind. Sign up was a breeze and the prices were fair. I had a great experience and I will definetly return again.

2 months ago

David Sparks was an awesome instructor and very friendly. He made our first experience great at Talladega CMP.

2 months ago

This was my first time at a range. David Sparks was incredibly patient with me. He not only helped me with firing my gun but helped with my confidence. I'll will be back.

2 months ago

One day in the future I will get to visit this CMP Place too.

3 months ago

Traveled to alabama this weekend to check out CMP. We were hoping to be able to shoot our long guns but the range was busy with competitions. After watching a short safety video we were directed to the handgun range. It was a blast. We met David Sparks our range officer. He was so nice. Very helpful and such a sweet and kind personality. CMP is lucky to have him.

3 months ago

Had a great experience. David was top notch as a range officer and helper. Cannot wait to come back and sling more lead.

3 months ago

It's a really amazing place for practicing and competitions. I will be back!

3 months ago

3 months ago

Keeps my husband busy for hours! Wonderful staff.

3 months ago

3 months ago

Awesome range. Electronic scoring pack a lunch and enjoy shooting.

4 months ago

Great state of the art range for all firearm disciplines as well as archery!

4 months ago

This place is actually fantastic. If you're in the South, just come here and avoid the actual "CMP South" Anniston store. In the pro store the selection was plentiful on a Saturday, unless you're a reseller or some sort of hardcore collector, but even so, there were easily 30+ surplus M1's and several (10+) of their expert grade M1's, and this was around 1pm. They even had an M1c. The staff was very helpful and informative, she was able to answer all the questions I had. So needless to say, the inventory and service at this location is more than enough. I highly recommend this location over the Anniston one.

4 months ago

A friend and I drove about three hours to visit this facility and the great motorcycle museum at Barber Motorsports Park. The whole CMP facility is first class. We only had handguns to shoot but were pleased to find the range had steel targets which are fun to shoot. Wished I could come here more often.

4 months ago

Excellent facility and very good staff!

4 months ago

The nicest shooting range i have ever been to.

4 months ago

Extremely well organized , very very good on safety and a real great place to sight your rifle in even with the long drive

4 months ago

Staff was great and provided great information about the park. We were told the essentials and sat down to watch a quick informative video before we headed out. The range officer that watched over us was very perceptive and made sure everyone had a great time. Would love to go again with some friends or family.

4 months ago

Clean place and the guys knew what they were doing. Thanks for the great prices.

4 months ago

It's the holy grail of shooting sports.

4 months ago

4 months ago

4 months ago

Reasonable day rates and a phenomenal facility and staff. The best range experience ever. The staff, from the front desk check in to the RSOΓÇÖs at the range, are all very professional, knowledgeable, but most of all make you feel like family.

5 months ago