Well, getting a garand from the CMP was always one of those things that I have been meaning to do, but never quite got around to. Now that they have (a presumably pretty limited number) 1903's available, it various details about the CMP suddenly have become very urgent...
The member of an affiliated club thing is pretty self explanatory. However, the marksmanship activity requirement is not so clear me. Do you have to take part in a "CMP approved/sponsored" match, i.e., only the ones listed at http://www.odcmp.com/calendar.asp ? Or does any match where you shot over 50 rounds of ammo count? I ask because the only matches listed in that calendar that are anywhere remotely in my area are the Garand matches, and well, I don't have a Garand nor do I know anyone in my area that does.
If those are the only ones that count towards the program, what is the legality and/or rules about having someone else (who is immediately eligable) purchasing it for you. I know my uncle would be able to get one, and I don't think he would have any interest in purchasing one for himself. The form states that it is for personal use only, and not for resale - I believe the spirit of this is so dealers don't purchase a bunch and sell them at a profit. However, say my uncle buys one, shoots it a few times and decides he doesn't like it... He would be able to gift it or sell it to me correct? Now before anyone gets bent out of shape, I would like to do this 100% legit, but time seems to be of the essense for the 1903's...
TIA,
Rocko