Looking for CMP

[JustinR]

I checked the CMP websites, and all they list for membership options are high school ROTC and Shooting clubs. I'm a bit too old for that, so I figured I'd ask if anyone knows how to join CMP without going through a local affiliate, since there doesn't seem to be one.

 

[dantheman]

I'm not sure what you mean by " join the CMP " . Are you trying to satisfy the requirements so that you can buy a rifle from them ? Check here if you
haven't already . http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/eligibility_requirements.htm

 

[usmc-nav]

I joined through a group called South Louisiana High Power Shooters. They have a Garand match at the Ascension Sheriff's range in Gonzales every couple months. You should be able to google the information. Contact person is George Serrat(?)

Once you have your match participation you need to belong to a club recognized by CMP. I use American Legion but it can be something like the GCA (Garand Collectors Association).

It seems like a lot of hoops to jump thru but when you satisfy all the requirements you get a lot of benefits i.e., nice rifles for a good price, milsurp ammo for prices that cannot be beat, good forum, and helping maintain shooting programs.

Good Luck

 

[LACamper]

slAKers doesn't count?!?

 

[coonassplumber]

Click the Louisiana Shooting Association link at the top of the page and you're on your way...Scott

 

[Request Dust Off]

PM to you with Goerge Serret contact info

 

[CavalryJim]

You can join the Garand Collectors Association online to meet the membership requirement. Are you a member of any veteran groups such as the VFW or American Legion? Those count as an affiliated organization also.

 

[BKliebert]

You can join the Louisiana Shooting Association with is affiliated with the CMP or as mentioned in earlier posts join the South Louisiana Highpower Club Inc. (George Serette) with shoots monthly 200yard reduced course matches at the Ascension Parish Sheriffs range on the 4th Sunday of every month. The cost to join the LSA is $20 per year and I believe that SLHP Inc. is $15.

BK

 

[dzelenka]

Join LSA and show support for the state organization. You could also join the South Louisiana Highpower Association. There is a vintage rifle match at Honey Island range on Friday July 4th which could satisfy your shooting requirement.

I recommend that everyone get qualified to purchase from CMP. They greatly support shooting in the US, especially junior training. It is a worthy cause.

Dan

 

[JustinR]

I'll probably join the SLHA, and I already have a C&R to fulfill the requirement of "marksmanship or other related activity". Thanks a lot guys!!!

Basically, my only motivation in all of this is to get my hands on a Garand. I simply won't pay the $1300 asking price I keep seeing at gun shows and gun shops. That's a ridiculous amount of money for a military surplus rifle in my opinion, especially for a domestic one! But if I can benefit young shooters, or donate to a program that will expand shooting and bring in new shooters, then all the better!

 

[usmc-nav]

I think you will be glad you did what you had to do to purchase through them. A few years ago I got a very nice Winchester Garand that although a mixmaster it looks and shoots excellent. Good Luck