civilian marksmanship program

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Posted: 12/31/2006 10:50:46 AM EDT

I have heard alot about this but was just wanting to see what it takes to get a garand from them. I think that you have to be a member, is that correct? How does one become a member? Also do you have to purchase in person from the store or can you order online? Which garand that they offer is the best bang for the buck? Thanks

Posted: 12/31/2006 10:56:37 AM EDT

[#1]

www.odcmp.com

In a nut shell, You must provide proof of age and U.S. citizenship. You must provide proof of participation in CMP recognized shooting activity (Mil., LEO, CCW qualify). You must be a member of a CMP affiliated club. You can join the Garand Collectors Association for $25.00.
They sell Various grades of M1 rifles, M1903 rifles, target rifles and M1 carbines (soon). Ammunition, parts and accessories as well. Most importantly, the CMP promotes shooting sports and marksmanship.

You can order by mail or walk in to the CMP store.

Posted: 12/31/2006 10:56:58 AM EDT

[#2]

The requirements to buy a rifle from CMP have gotten easier in the past couple years. Past or current military service will do, having a concealed carry permit is enough too ("proof of marksmanship"), membership in a CMP affliated club, membership to the Garand Collectors Association (probably the easiest route to go), etc.

You can order online, but the best bet is to go to the store so you can pick one out yourself.

Posted: 12/31/2006 10:58:04 AM EDT

[#3]

I bought one years ago, but you said its easier now?

So if your mil or prior mil can you just buy it or do you still have to join a club?

NRA doesn't count right?

Posted: 12/31/2006 10:59:01 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I bought one years ago, but you said its easier now?

So if your mil or prior mil can you just buy it or do you still have to join a club?

NRA doesn't count right?

You have to join a club. NRA doesn't qualify, yet.

Posted: 12/31/2006 11:00:31 AM EDT

[#5]

I did not know that my Michigan CCW would count. Great news!!

Posted: 12/31/2006 11:02:03 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I bought one years ago, but you said its easier now?

So if your mil or prior mil can you just buy it or do you still have to join a club?

NRA doesn't count right?

I think a few years ago, a concealed carry permit/CCW qualification didn't count.

Posted: 12/31/2006 11:15:36 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
www.odcmp.com

In a nut shell, You must provide proof of age and U.S. citizenship. You must provide proof of participation in CMP recognized shooting activity (Mil., LEO, CCW qualify). You must be a member of a CMP affiliated club. You can join the Garand Collectors Association for $25.00.
They sell Various grades of M1 rifles, M1903 rifles, target rifles and M1 carbines (soon). Ammunition, parts and accessories as well. Most importantly, the CMP promotes shooting sports and marksmanship.

You can ordered by mail or walk in to the CMP store.

When I order my M1 Garand(back then it was the DCM, and it took them 1 year to deliver, but since Bill Clinton privatized the DCM/CMP, today they only only take a few weeks. The only good thing that came out of the Clinton Admin for gunners), you also need a set of fingerprints done by a professional fingerprint place(look in the local Yellow Pages phone book), or the local PD(if it is available). And all of the info has to be notarized by a licensed notary.

Sukebe: The DCM/CMP has various exemptions for ex-mil & LE. I would check the website for the most up to date requirements.

BTW: I've called the CMP on the phone once, they are really friendly people to deal with and they really try to be helpful, so please don't abuse them too much.

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:28:53 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
www.odcmp.com

In a nut shell, You must provide proof of age and U.S. citizenship. You must provide proof of participation in CMP recognized shooting activity (Mil., LEO, CCW qualify). You must be a member of a CMP affiliated club. You can join the Garand Collectors Association for $25.00.
They sell Various grades of M1 rifles, M1903 rifles, target rifles and M1 carbines (soon). Ammunition, parts and accessories as well. Most importantly, the CMP promotes shooting sports and marksmanship.

You can ordered by mail or walk in to the CMP store.

When I order my M1 Garand(back then it was the DCM, and it took them 1 year to deliver, but since Bill Clinton privatized the DCM/CMP, today they only only take a few weeks. The only good thing that came out of the Clinton Admin for gunners), you also need a set of fingerprints done by a professional fingerprint place(look in the local Yellow Pages phone book), or the local PD(if it is available). And all of the info has to be notarized by a licensed notary.

Sukebe: The DCM/CMP has various exemptions for ex-mil & LE. I would check the website for the most up to date requirements.

BTW: I've called the CMP on the phone once, they are really friendly people to deal with and they really try to be helpful, so please don't abuse them too much.

The CMP has no fingerprint requirement.

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:37:21 PM EDT

[#9]

that is correct there hasn't been a figerprint since i started our club back in 1999.

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:43:48 PM EDT

[#10]

A C&R FFL also satisfies the shooting requirement.

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:47:52 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
that is correct there hasn't been a figerprint since i started our club back in 1999.

Cool! The last time I bought a Garand, was when the DCM/CMP sent a letter saying that "congrads, your name has been selected for a M1D, please remit the amount of $x by y date." And "low and behold" 1 month later a M1D showed at my door step via Fed Ex. My first Garand was delivered by register mail USPS.

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:53:37 PM EDT

[#12]

You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:55:16 PM EDT

[#13]

No fingerprints were needed, but a rectal scan was.

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:58:23 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:58:58 PM EDT

[#15]

No fingerprints were needed, but a rectal scan was.
I meant RETINAL scan

Posted: 12/31/2006 3:59:02 PM EDT

[#16]

From the CMP Website some Garands in rack & field grade are available.

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:03:00 PM EDT

[#17]

Soon the CARBINES will be available.

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:07:51 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
No fingerprints were needed, but a rectal scan was.
I meant RETINAL scan

-whew- I wouldn't want to go the the local PD for one of those!

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:26:50 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

I've applied..................waiting

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:29:52 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

i think you gotta be a natural born citizen to qualify.

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:34:32 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

I've applied..................waiting

just cross through mexico and set up a taco stand like everybody else does, its the fastest/easiest way

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:36:09 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

i think you gotta be a natural born citizen to qualify.

IIRC its just US citizenship.

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:36:56 PM EDT

[#23]

I still call it the DCM.

I'm old.

But I did get my M1 for $165

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:38:39 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

i think you gotta be a natural born citizen to qualify.

IIRC its just US citizenship.

wheres dkprof when ya need him.

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:40:14 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

I've applied..................waiting

Not to hijack or anything, but why in the hell is it so hard for citizens of our greatest friend in the world to emigrate over here?

We have whole .gov departments to hand out goodies to illegal mexicans, but citizens of a country that has sent troopies to allmost every fight we have been in for the last century get the short end of the stick

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:41:41 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

i think you gotta be a natural born citizen to qualify.

IIRC its just US citizenship.

wheres dkprof when ya need him.

Is Dk a legal resident or a citizen

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:44:29 PM EDT

[#27]

From the odcmp

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
By law, the CMP can sell surplus military firearms, ammunition, parts and other items only to members of CMP affiliated clubs who are also U.S. citizens, over 18 years of age and who are legally eligible to purchase a firearm.

U.S. Citizenship:
You must provide a copy of a U.S. birth certificate, passport, proof of naturalization, or any official government document that shows birth in the U.S. or states citizenship as U.S.

Posted: 12/31/2006 4:51:33 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

I've applied..................waiting

Not to hijack or anything, but why in the hell is it so hard for citizens of our greatest friend in the world to emigrate over here?

We have whole .gov departments to hand out goodies to illegal mexicans, but citizens of a country that has sent troopies to allmost every fight we have been in for the last century get the short end of the stick

For the last hundred years the Brits have stuck with us through thick and thin. A British passport ought to be enough to come to America, either to live or visit.

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:00:26 PM EDT

[#29]

Knock up some chick and have the kid born here ,It works for the Mexicans.

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:05:38 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

I've applied..................waiting

Not to hijack or anything, but why in the hell is it so hard for citizens of our greatest friend in the world to emigrate over here?

We have whole .gov departments to hand out goodies to illegal mexicans, but citizens of a country that has sent troopies to allmost every fight we have been in for the last century get the short end of the stick

You know, I wonder that on an almost daily basis...

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:05:48 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

I've applied..................waiting

Not to hijack or anything, but why in the hell is it so hard for citizens of our greatest friend in the world to emigrate over here?

We have whole .gov departments to hand out goodies to illegal mexicans, but citizens of a country that has sent troopies to allmost every fight we have been in for the last century get the short end of the stick

For the last hundred years the Brits have stuck with us through thick and thin. A British passport ought to be enough to come to America, either to live or visit.

The main problem I see with that is that the libs in Britain are like our libs in that they want open borders, only they have made that legal, while ours just look the other way. What that means is that it's VERY easy to become a British ~~subject~~ sorry I mean "citizen", so while they may indeed legaly be "British" in actuality they may be from Yemen, Sudan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran wherever. So even though there "British" they may actually be from a terrorist country, or some other place not exactly on our Christmas Card list, the Brits need to be more discerning about what kind of riff-raff they make citizens. The only way we could make it easier for the British to come here would be "ratial profileing" and OH TEH NOES!!1 WE CANT DO THAT!!!!, because that would be politicly incorrect. Maybe we could try saying that you have to be a naturaly born British citizen, but then what about the children of those third world piss ants the Brits let in?, theyed be technicly naturaly born British citizens but yet they were raised all there lives to hate America, and there greatest ambition in life is to strap a bomb to there chest, walk into a daycare scream "alah akbar", and blow themselves up takeing as many inocent people with them as possible. So that won't work eighther, so were back to ratial/religouse profileing, and that is to politicly incorrect in this day of PC madness, so I guess the Brits will just have to suffer like everyone else in that long ass line. You can thank the British labour party, and our democratic party for that.

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:07:13 PM EDT

[#32]

I bought a Winchester M1 in 1985 for $118.00

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:10:25 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You guys are lucky to have a CMP

Wish we had one.
Make the most of it and join a club and do some competitive shooting

Dude get your arse over here. If nothing else a garand or M1 carbine at cost should be enough motivation

i think you gotta be a natural born citizen to qualify.

IIRC its just US citizenship.

wheres dkprof when ya need him.

Is Dk a legal resident or a citizen

dont know, but he's always bitching he cant get a garand from the cmp

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:10:41 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:
The main problem I see with that is that the libs in Britain are like our libs in that they want open borders, only they have made that legal, while ours just look the other way. What that means is that it's VERY easy to become a British ~~subject~~ sorry I mean "citizen", so while they may indeed legaly be "British" in actuality they may be from Yemen, Sudan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran wherever. So even though there "British" they may actually be from a terrorist country, or some other place not exactly on our Christmas Card list, the Brits need to be more discerning about what kind of riff-raff they make citizens. The only way we could make it easier for the British to come here would be "ratial profileing" and OH TEH NOES!!1 WE CANT DO THAT!!!!, because that would be politicly incorrect. Maybe we could try saying that you have to be a naturaly born British citizen, but then what about the children of those third world piss ants the Brits let in?, theyed be technicly naturaly born British citizens but yet they were raised all there lives to hate America, and there greatest ambition in life is to strap a bomb to there chest, walk into a daycare scream "alah akbar", and blow themselves up takeing as many inocent people with them as possible. So that won't work eighther, so were back to ratial/religouse profileing, and that is to politicly incorrect in this day of PC madness, so I guess the Brits will just have to suffer like everyone else in that long ass line. You can thank the British labour party, and our democratic party for that.

Golly jeeze Louise, but that was painful to read!

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:12:34 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
No fingerprints were needed, but a rectal scan was.

I thought that was only a requirement in Cali.

Posted: 12/31/2006 5:25:30 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
www.odcmp.com

In a nut shell, You must provide proof of age and U.S. citizenship. You must provide proof of participation in CMP recognized shooting activity (Mil., LEO, CCW qualify). You must be a member of a CMP affiliated club. You can join the Garand Collectors Association for $25.00.
They sell Various grades of M1 rifles, M1903 rifles, target rifles and M1 carbines (soon). Ammunition, parts and accessories as well. Most importantly, the CMP promotes shooting sports and marksmanship.

You can order by mail or walk in to the CMP store.

The club requirement is waived for active duty military, BTW...