In the last 4 years, I've only been to 4 gun stores in Ohio:

1) New Albany Shooting Range
2) Olde English
3) Vandalia Tactical
4) Target World


So far, none of them have decent prices on M1's and M1A's.  In fact, some of the prices are downright laughable.  Is there ANY gun store in Ohio that has good prices on M1's and M1A's?

And no...I'm not going to Camp Perry!

Could I join on the spot if I just bring my police ID or OPOTA certification?

I really want an M1.  But, I really, really, really want an M1A.  And, since I'm a newlywed, I see my gun buying future as somewhat diminished.  I guess my biggest source of hesitation is the quality of what I might get.  I don't give a crap about matching serial numbers, and I can always get a new stock (if it was necessary).  I just want to know if what I buy will last more than 2 trips to the range!

Quoted: Good Lord man why not?  I had no idea what I was missing.  Racks upon racks of garands.  Its a virtual welfare program for gun nuts and you are not going to take advantage of it?  Bring your CHL and join the ORPA on the spot and you are in.  Call ahead about the ORPA thing, but from what I understand it can be done there.  Of course, I might be persuaded to cell my CMP Greek garand for oh, maybe $600.  Then again, maybe not as I'd just have to trot on over there and get another when its just as easy for you to do so yourself.

+1.  I hope the non-Ohio guys do not see this.  I consider us pretty damn lucky to be so close to Camp Perry.  Yeah, it might take a few hours out of your day to get there, but hell you will basically get your rifle at almost half price.  

As far as gun shops selling Garands.  Good luck, as you mentioned they are way over-priced and as far as I'm concerned the new production Garands are not the genuine article.

Thing is, my brother is getting married also- On the Sunday before Labor Day to boot.  If memory serves correctly, its about 30 miles East of Toledo.  So, I'll be up in the area anyway...  I just want to make sure I can get myself a good shooter without breaking the bank.  I'm afraid if I wait too long, there will be nothing left.

Whatever you do, don't challenege Glimmerman to a Garand match.




I had something in my eye and the wind was blowing really hard....

Quoted: Whatever you do, don't challenege Glimmerman to a Garand match. I had something in my eye and the wind was blowing really hard....

and hot

You just need to break it in still

Are there only certain days and times when you can go to Camp Perry and buy these M1s?

Quoted: Are there only certain days and times when you can go to Camp Perry and buy these M1s?

If you go to www.odcmp.com/ - there's a link for the North store on either the front page or on the sales page and it will list the days and hours they are open.

You have no excuse not to go to Perry to get a Garand ... look at it this way, you can get a nice USGI Garand for $3-400 or a Century Garand at one of the local shops for $600 ... don't ask me how I know, but it still hurts to sit down.

If you need brand new Shooters Supply usually has decent prices, they are sure to be at the dayton show this weekend.

I have a SA M1A Loaded Walnut/Carbon that I am thinking about getting rid of. Only about 250 rounds through it.  PM me for more details.

Clark

wow....after lookin at that site....i would LOVE to go get me a M1A....i have always loved those guns and it sux i dont have 2 of the things to be able to go get one

Quoted: Are there only certain days and times when you can go to Camp Perry and buy these M1s?

CMP NORTH STORE

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has opened a store in Port Clinton, Ohio at Camp Perry, Bldg 2500.

The CMP store operating hours will be Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

CLOSING:  The store will be closed for inventory 28 Aug thru 5 Sep and will reopen on 6 Sept after Labor Day.


Physical Address:  2000 Lawrence Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452

What is the requirements for buying a Rifle from them? I have read about several guys going there before, but alas I did not have the time.

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.


Age
You must provide proof of age. Usually proof of citizenship also provides proof of age. In those cases where it may not, a driver’s license is sufficient.


Membership in CMP Affiliated Organization
You must provide a copy of your current membership card or other proof of membership, if your club does not issue cards. This requirement cannot be waived. The CMP currently has over 1,800 affiliated organizations located in every part of the country. Membership in many of these organizations costs $25.00 or less and can be accomplished online. A listing of affiliated clubs is available at on our web site.  If you have any difficulty in locating a club, please contact the CMP at 256-835-8455. We will find one for you.

Note: Club membership IS required for purchase of rifles, parts, and ammunition. Club membership is NOT required for instructional publications or videos or  CMP memorabilia.


Marksmanship or other Firearms Related Activity
You must provide proof of participation in a marksmanship related activity or otherwise show familiarity with the safe handling of firearms and range procedures. Your marksmanship related activity does not have to be with highpower rifles; it can be with smallbore rifles, pistols, air guns or shotguns. Proof of marksmanship participation can be provided by documenting any of the following:

   * Current or past military service.
   * Current or past law enforcement service
   * Participation in a rifle, pistol, air gun or shotgun competition (provide copy of results bulletin).
   * Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a statement from the instructor).
   * Distinguished, Instructor, or Coach status.
   * Concealed Carry License.
   * Firearms Owner Identification Cards that included live fire training.
   * FFL or C&R license.
   * Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included live fire training.
   * Certification from range or club official or law enforcement officer witnessing shooting activity. A form for use in completing and certifying your range firing can be downloaded from the CMP web site at http://www.odcmp.com/forms/marksmanship.pdf
   * No proof of marksmanship required if over age 60.  proof of club membership and citizenship required for all ages.

NOTE: Proof of marksmanship activity is not required for purchase of ammunition, parts, publications or memorabilia.


Be Legally Eligible to Purchase a Firearm
The information you supply on your application will be submitted by the CMP to the FBI National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS) to verify you are not prohibited by Federal, State or Local law from acquiring or possessing a rifle. Your signature on the Purchaser Certification portion of the purchase application authorizes the CMP to initiate the NICS check and authorizes the FBI to inform CMP of the result. IMPORTANT: If your State or locality requires you to first obtain a license, permit, or Firearms Owner ID card  in order to possess or receive a rifle, you must enclose a photocopy of your license, permit, or card with the application for purchase.


Order Form and Purchaser Certification and Agreement
Order forms and other required documents may be downloaded from http://www.odcmp.com/Forms/1orderform.pdf. For those customers who receive our hard-copy catalog, we recommend they make several copies of the blank form for use in placing future orders. Customers should complete both the Order Form and the Purchaser Certification and Agreement and sign it before a notary. Orders received without notarized signature will not be processed.


Repeat Customers
In the summer of 2003, the CMP revised the purchase forms and streamlined procedures for repeat customers. If you complete a new Universal Purchaser Certification and Agreement to buy a rifle from the CMP, signed before a Notary Public on or after July 1, 2003, you may for a period of three (3) years thereafter submit an application to purchase additional rifles, parts or ammunition without having the Purchaser Certification and Agreement notarized - provided that the “SHIP TO” address on the order form remains exactly the same.

Although for repeat orders you will not have to have the forms notarized, hard copy liability/order/certification forms – pages 2a,3a,and 4a – must still be completed and sent to the CMP with original (wet) signatures. These orders may not be faxed or emailed.

After three years a new notarized Universal Purchaser Certification and Agreement will be required for any additional rifle purchase. Any change of address on the order form automatically will require a new notarized Universal Purchaser Certification and Agreement.

Please note that this streamlined procedure is available only to customers who have completed a notarized “Universal” Purchaser Certification and Agreement. An application submitted on an earlier form (dated before summer 2003) will still be processed by CMP, but for that transaction only; it will not be accepted for repeat sales.

Proof of citizenship, age, CMP-affiliated club membership and competitive shooting participation, and any copy of any license, permit, or Firearms Owner ID card required by your State or locality submitted with your initial “Universal” application will be kept on file by the CMP. If any item of proof above has expired, you must submit proof of current status with any subsequent application.

Thanks Slash, no problem in getting a Rifle with them

For those who are interested, I went back to Old English yesterday.


Same ridiculous prices on M1A's.  They have the same 3 they've had for the past 6 months.  

Anyway, the good news is, they have some pretty kick ass prices on Garands.  They had an HR and a Winchester.  One was 550 bucks, they other was around 650.  I didn't look much at the HR, but the Winchester had a bore that looked immaculate.  Nice wood also.  I thought long and hard about it...but figured I should stay the course and get an M1A first.

Still...anyone in the Dayton area might want to make a run at it.

If you are still looking for an M1A, I know a guy who has one for sale, the scout w/ 4 20 rnd mags and a case of Aussie 7.62X51 for $1000 IM me if you want his addy.