U.S. Citizenship and Age: 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 otherwise states citizenship as U.S. A drivers license
is proof of age, but IS NOT proof of U.S. citizenship.
A copy of a military ID (active, reserve, guard, retired) will
serve as proof of U.S. citizenship. A copy of Law Enforcement
ID (active or retired) will serve as proof of U.S. citizenship.
2. Membership in CMP Affiliated Organization: You must
provide a copy of your current membership card or other
proof of membership. This requirement cannot be
waived. The CMP currently has over 2,000 affiliated organizations located in many parts of the country. Membership
in many of these organizations costs $25.00 or
less and can be accomplished online. A listing of affiliated
organizations can be found by clicking on our “CLUB Info”
tab on our web site at
www.odcmp.com. If you have
any difficulty in locating a club, please contact the CMP
at 256-835-8455 or by emailing
[email protected].
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. Copy of ID required.
• Law Enforcement departments and agencies and Law
Enforcement organizations and associations (to include
LEO retirees). Copy of ID required. 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.
3. 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 or 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 Card that includes live
fire training.
• FFL or C&R license.
• Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included
live fi re 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 only required for
purchase of rifles.
4. Legal Eligibility to Purchase