Tim the student
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Yes, you need proof of marksmanship period. IIRC, this is waived at age 65. You need to be a member of a club to order a rifle from them. Not sure about coffee mugs and shirts, but I doubt it.
What to look for in a M1 Garand
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You need to meet the requirements to order the gun. It does not matter where it is shipped, within the laws of your location.
The marksmanship requirement is easier these days, a carry permit qualifies, as well as other things.
Lots of clubs are on the list of approved clubs. If you do not belong to one or one is not handy, the Garand Collectors Association qualifies. They are easy to join and have a great quarterly magazine. There is no "membership" in CMP itself.
Go to the CMP Sales site for all the "gory" details.
For ordering non-rifles off the e-store, I believe all the requirements still apply except the need for a notarized form that says you are you. A year or so ago, I could not order from the CMP e-store because my club membership on record was out of date. I just sent them my new membership card and I was back in business.
Reloadron
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As to proof of marksmanship it is much easier now than years ago. Years ago you had to shoot in two DCM (the old CMP) matches.
Anyway:
There is no shortage of ways to get through proof of marksmanship.
Ron
I don't like calling it "proof of markshmanship". It's proof of training, you don't actually have to get a particular score or result or anything, which sounds like the requirement when you just say marksmanship.
As listed above there are multiple exceptions.
I had a LEO buddy I've shot with before fill out the form saying he observed me meeting the requirements. I've received training but I never got a physical certificate or anything I could show for it because I was there to learn...never bothered to ask for a piece of paper.
As listed above there are multiple exceptions.
I had a LEO buddy I've shot with before fill out the form saying he observed me meeting the requirements. I've received training but I never got a physical certificate or anything I could show for it because I was there to learn...never bothered to ask for a piece of paper.
Welding Rod
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Miliary service qualifies.
Right, but the term is probably a carry over from the good old days when there may have been a shooting score requirement, or a need to qualify at some proficiency level.
Devonai
Member
As Welding Rod mentioned, definitely check to make sure the barrel is indexed properly. My latest M1 and I managed to get all the way home before I noticed that the gas cylinder/front sight assembly was not true, due to an improperly indexed barrel. I was pretty upset, but the shop's gunsmith fixed it for me at no charge.
Reloadron
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Yes! That is covered above.
I also agree as to training. Years ago you had to shoot in two DCM matches but score meant nothing. The first day was training then in the afternoon you shot. The second time all you needed to do was shoot. It was fun and a nice time. The idea behind the old DCM and now CMP is to promote marksmanship training in the civilian world.
Ron
HarcyPervin
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I wonder if a copy of a Driver's License would suffice - it does show "Firearm Safety" on the back...
Reloadron
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Call or Email and ask them. They are a collection of some of the most helpful and nice people you will ever find. You have nothing to lose.
Ron
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What to look for in a M1 Garand
Ignition Override
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My friends who are very astute about guns recommend buying only from the CMP.
For me, their excellent advice is golden and is never ignored.
A friend (former record-setting marksman on the Navy R. Team) bought an extra Service Grade at Camp Perry in '09, sold it to me, and he knew that the bore condition was my only high priority. You might need dark sunglasses to look through the bore. The wood is dinged and a bit dark, but so what...
He won over a dozen Garands as prizes in AR-15 etc matches, but asked me to sell this Garand back to him if for any reason I were ever to sell it.
For me, their excellent advice is golden and is never ignored.
A friend (former record-setting marksman on the Navy R. Team) bought an extra Service Grade at Camp Perry in '09, sold it to me, and he knew that the bore condition was my only high priority. You might need dark sunglasses to look through the bore. The wood is dinged and a bit dark, but so what...
He won over a dozen Garands as prizes in AR-15 etc matches, but asked me to sell this Garand back to him if for any reason I were ever to sell it.
Only three M1's?
You're right; I do NEED another. I tell my wife we need one to give to each of the kids (when they're old enough of course), and we got another one on the way (kid, not an M1).
The baby's due just after Thanksgiving. The problem is we're shutting the plant down and I'm scheduled to be laid off the day before.
No M1 for me for a while.- Status
