CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park Announces Monthly Shotgun Events
Posted on: Feb 16, 2026
TALLADEGA, Ala. – If you’re searching for more Sporting Clays opportunities or want to get started within the discipline, here’s your chance! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has released its schedule of NSCA (National Sporting Clays Association) events for 2026!
Talladega’s Monthly NSCA Registered Target Sporting Shotgun Shoots are open to new or experienced competitors. The Sporting Clays Shoots are held on CMP’s own 15-station loop, located on the grounds of Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
The first event will be held Feb. 21-22, featuring two events: a Red Course Main Event (Alabama Trail) and a Blue Course. The Blue Course is an added event with an extra 100 NSCA Registered Targets.
Entry for the Main Trail Course (Main Event) is $100.00, while the extra Blue Course is $60.00. Both include a “Back to Class” payback for awards, based on the total number of entries.
Practice will also be available at Talladega’s 5-Stand area (25 targets for $12.50).
Monthly NSCA Shoots for 2026 include:
· Feb. 21-22 – Alabama Trail Shoot
· March 20-22
· April 18-19
· May 23-24
· June 3-6 – part of the local Triple Crown event
· July 18-19
· Aug. 22-23
· Sept. 19-20
· Oct. 17-18
Cost and course info varies for each event. Please review the full details of each date while registering on Score Chaser.
More info on Talladega’s Shotgun events may be found on the CMP website at https://tmp.thecmp.org/talladega-marksmanship-park-shotgun-events/!
Questions on either the Shotgun or Archery matches may be directed to William Chapman, Talladega Archery/Shotgun supervisor, at 256-474-4408 ext. 421 or wchapman@thecmp.org.
About the CMP and Talladega Marksmanship Park:
The CMP 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, located in Talladega, Ala., has been CMP’s premier “Home of Marksmanship” for the last decade. With 500 acres of public outdoor space facilitating rifle, pistol, archery, shotgun and even an unknown distance range, the park is suited for those experienced within the sport as well as those just beginning. Talladega is open daily, all year long, and hosts local, regional and national competitions along with safety and fundamental courses for individuals eager to learn more about firearms.
The CMP’s dedication to staying at the forefront of marksmanship advancements provides guests to Talladega’s 600-yard outdoor range the ability to enjoy a full line of outdoor eTargets, powered by Kongsberg Target Systems (KTS) technology. Bridging accuracy and convenience, the range includes personal tablets at each firing point that allows users to change yard lines with the push of a button while instantly displaying shot placement in real-time – all without ever having to leave the comfort of the covered firing line.
Inside the 13,000-square-foot Club House, visitors may browse Talladega’s Pro Shop featuring equipment essentials, memorabilia, on-site commercial firearm sales and vintage rifle sales.
Learn more about Talladega Marksmanship Park at https://tmp.thecmp.org/.