Looking to buy a Garand, what do I need to know?

[Cdnance]

I bought a Garand in December. It's an expert grade and is a beautiful rifle! I've just been shooting S&B ammo that is labeled "M1 Garand" ammo on the box, it's worked flawlessly so far.

It's a really cool piece of history and a ton of fun to shoot. I'd definitely recommend getting one. This one is a prized piece of my collection.

Where did you get your rifle?

 

[CMP70306]

What is “CMP”?

Civilian Marksmanship Program, here is their link but they are a good source for M1 Garands.

https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/

 

[RockAndSage]

What is “CMP”?

Civilian Marksmanship Program. It was set up during the Cold War to provide firearms training, and gave members excellent deals on surplus rifles, as well as giving them surplus ammo for training and competitions. It's evolved a bit, but still a great thing to look into: https://thecmp.org/

 

[Rotnguns]

What is “CMP”?

Civilian Marksmanship Program. Started under JFK, I believe. Provides classic surplus arms like M1 carbines, M1 Garands, and now, 1911s, to civilians. Well worth googling and checking them out.

 

[Poser]

It’s pretty wild that the federal government will sell you a semi auto 30-06 and ship it to your doorstep with a FFL transfer.
-do they still do it that way or has this changed?

 

[Rotnguns]

It’s pretty wild that the federal government will sell you a semi auto 30-06 and ship it to your doorstep with a FFL transfer.
-do they still do it that way or has this changed?

I think they will ship to your residence:

Military Surplus Rifle Order Form - Civilian Marksmanship Program

MILITARY SURPLUS RIFLE ORDER FORM CHECKLIST Go to Order Form MILITARY SURPLUS RIFLE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASE MILITARY SURPLUS RIFLES FROM THE CMP, A PURCHASER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF: (NOTE: The CMP 1911 is separate, and you must submit these documents with the Surplus Rifle program.)...

thecmp.org

I read a thread on Calguns that according to California state law, firearms must be shipped to an FFL. They also have a waiting period. But a poster on the same thread said that CMP ignores the state law. Pretty funny.

 

[aschuler]

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Where did you get your rifle?

From CMP

 

[Poser]

I think they will ship to your residence:

Military Surplus Rifle Order Form - Civilian Marksmanship Program

MILITARY SURPLUS RIFLE ORDER FORM CHECKLIST Go to Order Form MILITARY SURPLUS RIFLE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASE MILITARY SURPLUS RIFLES FROM THE CMP, A PURCHASER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF: (NOTE: The CMP 1911 is separate, and you must submit these documents with the Surplus Rifle program.)...

thecmp.org

I read a thread on Calguns that according to California state law, firearms must be shipped to an FFL. They also have a waiting period. But a poster on the same thread said that CMP ignores the state law. Pretty funny.

My recollection is that UPS left the box at my front door without so much as a signature, but that was probably 15 years ago so I could be wrong.