Interesting how many people are complaining about the prices before CMP has even set (let alone released) any prices.
We need to define what are acceptable "proof of citizenship" documents
I'd think a passport would be a safe bet.
Here's a rub - "proof of citizenship" would seem to be your driver's license, right? Well, not so fast, not every state is compliant with the Feds on your license being acceptable under The REAL ID act. IE MO residents are constantly threatened by the Feds they can't get on Gov't Property with theirs as the two governments work thru compliance.
Your Birth Certificate always seems to work....CMP has expressly stated they will look over a significant number of guns before they even attempt pricing, and that they will be priced per market. The market currently values GI 1911's about $500 more than a common police turn in like a Ruger P89 or S&W 3Gen. It's not going to be a firesale, the collectors have already jacked up asking prices and we aren't going to get around it.
BTW, new requirements are proof of citizenship, a notarized 2A, and no predated postmarks on the paper work. Early submissions will not be accepted. Along with that is the building of a completely separate and new web page - the CMP is creating a separate division to handle sales of FFL items compliant with ATF and Federal regulations. "CMP 1911" will be operating under it's own structure with no connection to the regular CMP's operations. Hence the requirement for completely new paperwork. They are specific there will be no crossover.
Here's a rub - "proof of citizenship" would seem to be your driver's license, right? Well, not so fast, not every state is compliant with the Feds on your license being acceptable under The REAL ID act. IE MO residents are constantly threatened by the Feds they can't get on Gov't Property with theirs as the two governments work thru compliance.
We need to define what are acceptable "proof of citizenship" documents and how authenticated they need to be. Some states issue drivers licenses to immigrants, and military ID is the same - you can be a foreign national and still serve. Neither is always bona fide ID of your citizenship, which is a major controversy when registering as a voter.
More questions . . .
How about $630 for one? That’s what I paid for a really excellent field grade Springfield last fall. I consider it quite a bargain.The $500 Garand days are long over, even at the CMP