ANNISTON, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 12th annual Dixie Double Air Rifle and Air Pistol Competition, set to fire Nov. 4-6, 2021, at the South Competition Center in Alabama.

Hosting a variety of individuals from around the country, including some national-level athletes, the Dixie Double serves as a learning opportunity for new, upcoming competitors as well as a worthwhile challenge for experienced marksmen and women.

The event features two days of 60 Shot international air rifle and air pistol competitions for adults and juniors, along with a final to end each day. A two-person aggregate team event is also held concurrently with the open shooting competition. Overall competitors are awarded each individual day as well as from the combined, two-day aggregate scores.

Sign up now for one of the South’s most popular air gun competitions! The CMP South Competition Center is home to the CMP Store and 80, 10-meter air gun firing points. Each point is equipped with electronic targets, which allow instant shot displays to both competitors and spectators.

For more information about the Dixie Double and to register, visit https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/dixie-double/.

NOTE: Although it is CMP’s hope to hold our upcoming events, please keep in mind that we may have to cancel due to COVID-19 issues. For those events that we do conduct, we will follow the appropriate state’s guidelines and recommendations. We continue to monitor the venue states’ guidelines and adjust our procedures based on those guidelines and common sense. As always, the safety of our customers and employees is our priority.

-- By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer

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.