Kevin Coakley Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I just received my service grade Garand from CMP. It looks brand new. I would suggest anyone interested in one should get it now. Mine is an H&R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 would you list all the steps it takes to get one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Coakley Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 It's easy, but involves a lot of personal information. Everything is spelled out on the website. The "hardest" part is membership in a CMP approved club. For me it was the Illinois NRA. I think if you are looking for a "like new shooter" they are a great place to go. I've heard they segregate historic and collectable rifles to sell elsewhere, who knows? You do not need a FFL holder to get involved. I think that's why they require so much personal info. Good Luck, you won't be disappointed. KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 no CMP approved clubs in my area..one about 80 miles away but you must attend meets and donate time to club programs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Coakley Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 CMP is first and foremost an organization set up to promote marksmanship. They are not set up specifically to sell rifles. When I was looking through the clubs in my area they were typically shooting clubs, and they require participation. I'm not sure why the Illinois NRA is acceptable but not the National NRA. Why not just join the Illinois NRA. You'de still be money ahead when you compare Garand prices at gunshows and on the internet. My $0.02 worth of advice (and worth every penny). KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailormilan2 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Join the Garand Collectors Association. Cost is $25 a year, plus you get 4 color magazines each year about M1 Garands and other rifles. Well worth the money. When you send the form in, mark the box that tells them to notify the CMP. Then the CMP knows you are a GCA member. http://www.thegca.org/ http://www.thegca.org/pdfs/GCAMemApp.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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