#2418078 - 06/15/11 12:21 PM
Civilian Marksmanship Program
|
Poser
14 Point
Registered: 07/28/10
Posts: 8172
Loc: Tennessee
|
Offline
|
|
Not many people seem to be aware of it, but this program exists:
http://www.odcmp.co/
I believe it was set up during the Cold War as a way to have a armed population. These days, they sort of disguise it from the antis/liberals as a "pro veterans" organization.
CMP RIFLE SALES. The federal law that established the CMP authorizes it to sell surplus military .22 rimfire and .30 cal. rifles and ammunition to qualified U. S. citizens who are members of gun clubs affiliated with the CMP. All purchasers must provide proof of having received gun safety or marksmanship training and pass an FBI NICS check. The principal rifles sold through this program have been WWII era M1 Garand rifles and WWI era M1903 rifles. The law mandates that proceeds from these sales may be used only to support the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Each year since its establishment in 1996, the CMP has produced an excess of revenues over expenses to fund its firearm safety, marksmanship training and competition programs and an endowment that will support future programs.
What does this mean for you? If you belong to a gun range which is affiliated ( List of them here) with the CMP, you show competency with a firearm (which a HCP achieves) and your application/background check is approved, you can purchase a WWII surplus M1 Garand from the government for $400 and they will ship it direct to your door step, no FFL transfer. Or, you can drive to their warehouse in Anniston AL and select your own M1 Garand. How cool is that? Those things usually go for $1100 at guns shows.
_________________________
It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. Wild & crazy, can't be stopped. Only the strong will survive. Keep your knife sharp and your skillet greasy. http://www.GoCarnivore.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2418109 - 06/15/11 12:58 PM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: Poser]
|
MUP
Non-Typical
Registered: 08/01/07
Posts: 36199
Loc: Just North of Chatt-town
|
|
Offline
|
|
Cool!
_________________________
MUP
Amateurs: Built the Ark
Professionals: Built the Titanic
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2418135 - 06/15/11 01:32 PM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: MUP]
|
Baxter83
Good ol' Boys
12 Point
Registered: 09/03/08
Posts: 7243
Loc: Winchester, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2418195 - 06/15/11 02:35 PM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: rabbit hunter]
|
Mossy Oak
8 Point
Registered: 01/03/05
Posts: 2179
Loc: Montgomery Co.
|
|
Offline
|
|
Yep, I have bought a lot of surplus 30-06 from them.
_________________________
Mossy Oak ProStaff
Team Release and Catch Bowfishing
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2418219 - 06/15/11 02:51 PM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: Mossy Oak]
|
Poser
14 Point
Registered: 07/28/10
Posts: 8172
Loc: Tennessee
|
|
Offline
|
|
Yep, I have bought a lot of surplus 30-06 from them.
Are you a member?
_________________________
It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. Wild & crazy, can't be stopped. Only the strong will survive. Keep your knife sharp and your skillet greasy. http://www.GoCarnivore.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2418220 - 06/15/11 02:53 PM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: Poser]
|
Poser
14 Point
Registered: 07/28/10
Posts: 8172
Loc: Tennessee
|
|
Offline
|
|
BTW, anyone ever used a M1 Garand aka "Kraut Killer" for deer hunting?
_________________________
It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. Wild & crazy, can't be stopped. Only the strong will survive. Keep your knife sharp and your skillet greasy. http://www.GoCarnivore.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2418224 - 06/15/11 02:59 PM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: Poser]
|
Mossy Oak
8 Point
Registered: 01/03/05
Posts: 2179
Loc: Montgomery Co.
|
|
Offline
|
|
Yep, I have bought a lot of surplus 30-06 from them. Are you a member?
I am. I qualified by being a vet.
_________________________
Mossy Oak ProStaff
Team Release and Catch Bowfishing
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2418989 - 06/16/11 09:22 AM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: Mossy Oak]
|
Poser
14 Point
Registered: 07/28/10
Posts: 8172
Loc: Tennessee
|
|
Offline
|
|
BTW, found this cool website featuring parts for M1 Garands: http://fulton-armory.com/index.aspx
They are selling the rifles starting at $1500.
Anyway, I did the math, and I could join SSA shooting range in Lakeland for $600 (1 year membership) and then purchase a M1 Grand from the CMP for $400 and still spend less than buying one for a excellent deal at a gun show.
_________________________
It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. Wild & crazy, can't be stopped. Only the strong will survive. Keep your knife sharp and your skillet greasy. http://www.GoCarnivore.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#2419046 - 06/16/11 10:44 AM
Re: Civilian Marksmanship Program
[Re: Poser]
|
whatnoise
6 Point
Registered: 12/01/07
Posts: 647
Loc: Bartlett, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
BTW, found this cool website featuring parts for M1 Garands: http://fulton-armory.com/index.aspx They are selling the rifles starting at $1500. Anyway, I did the math, and I could join SSA shooting range in Lakeland for $600 (1 year membership) and then purchase a M1 Grand from the CMP for $400 and still spend less than buying one for a excellent deal at a gun show.
It appears you could join The Garand Collectors Association (http://www.thegca.org/) for $25 and that would satisfy the affiliation requirements.
_________________________
THE UNREALISTIC REALIST
IAFF Local 3583
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
Moderator: RUGER, Unicam, gtk, Tennessee Todd, Lakeland Charlie, Cuttin Caller, CBU93, stretch, Outdoor Lady, TurkeyBurd, MAN, Bobby G
|
12110 Members
38 Forums
115921 Topics
1411850 Posts
Max Online: 756 @ 11/20/12 09:10 AM
|
|
|
The TnDeer.Com Deer Talk Forum is for Tennessee Deer Hunters by Tennessee Deer Hunters. If you enjoy using our Talk Forum and would like to contribute to help in it's up-keep. Just submit your contribution by clicking on the DONATE button below and paying with PayPal or a major credit card. Any amount is much appreciated. Thanks for your support!
|
|
|
