CMP items.

[eighteenninetytwo]

OK so I know that you sign something syaing that you're not going to resell a CMP item. However I'm sitting here as a (legal) immigrant and I cannot join the CMP even though I have a C&R license and it's killing me. Is there anyone who would be willing to buy a CMP M1 Garand / Springfield 03 / Model 1917 through the CMP and sell them to me as a C&R?? I'm in San Francisco so this area for face to face purchase would be good. PM me and I promise not to tell anyone.

[TRICKSTER]

If you want a Springfield 03 or Model 1917, you would be better off looking for one on the board. CMP is out and has been for a while.

[davfink]

I would also check the board, there are CMP rifles on there on occasion.

You might not want to go down that path of asking someone to buy it for you, as there are legal implications for that person. Its called a straw purchase, where someone says they are buying it for themselves, when they are really buying it for someone else.

[eighteenninetytwo]

Yes I considered that. Just super frustrating to be a C&R authorized yet can't get my paws on a CMP Garand.

[Mac Attack]

Why not just join the Grand collectors Association. The GCA electronically sends their members names to the CMP and it is all that is required to purchase a rifle.

[TRICKSTER]

Why not just join the Grand collectors Association. The GCA electronically sends their members names to the CMP and it is all that is required to purchase a rifle.

The OP has stated that he is not a US citizen. The CMP charter only allows them to sell to Citizens of the United States. His problem has nothing to do with not being a member of an affiliated club.

[raw24]

Why not just join the Grand collectors Association. The GCA electronically sends their members names to the CMP and it is all that is required to purchase a rifle.

http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/clubSearch.cgi. If you have any difficulty in locating a club, please contact the CMP at 256-835-8455 or by emailing CMP Customer Service. We will find one for you. In addition to shooting clubs, the CMP also has several special affiliates. Membership in these organizations satisfies our requirement for purchase. These special affiliates include: Congressionally chartered veterans' organizations such as the VFW, AL, DAV, MCL, etc. U.S. Military services (active or reserves), National Guard, to include retirees. Professional 501(c)3 law enforcement organizations and associations such as the FOP, NAPO, NSA, etc.

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

[ColdDeadHands1]

There are plenty of CMP Garands & Carbines in the "For Sale" section here. Many people even provide the CMP certificate with the sale. Browse through 5 or so pages of the Firearms Sale section and you will find several.

Also, try here:

http://www.thecmp.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11

This is the CMP forum. Members have private rifle sales there as well.

You can get your hands on a CMP rifle!