Ordering from the CMP
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:58 pm
Van: You need to visit the CMP homepage to see the requirements to purchase weapons and ammo and parts:
http://www.odcmp.com/
Once there, click on FAQs and the Sales link to get more info. As for shipping to MA the ordering info makes no statement about innelligible states. You might want to contact customer service for specifics:
custserve@odcmp.com
The CMP has a special setup and you do not need to be an FFL to receive a shipment from them. If you qualify to purchase the product will be shipped to your door. However, it must be signed for.
The NRA does not count as a club for ordering purposes. You must belong to a state organization, and some military organiations are accepted. I belong to the Virginia Shooting Sports Assn and the Marine Corps League, both of which are accepted. Acceptable clubs are listed in the links I provided.
My M1s and Carbines came to my door. FedEx air will allow you to pick up at the local depot. Ammo is shipped FedEx Ground and cannot be held and picked up at the depot.
At present, the CMP has millions of rounds of HXP so there is no extreme urgency. As it is well packed in 'spam' cans it will keep for decades though a few cans have had some interior corrosion. I plan to buy a few spam cans next winter as it is a great way to have long term storage and the spam can is neat! Get the can with ammo in bandoliers with clips and you will be ready for the huns.
CMP also has Aguilla .30 carbine but little is left of that. Not bad from what I hear.
The really good news is that the CMP recently received tens of thousands of M1 returns. They will be released as soon as they get the carbines cleaned and shipped. Watch the website and get on board! One is not enough!
The recent release of carbines and M1s has a downside... Parts are now at a premium. M14 parts are now worth their weight in gold.
Regarding loading an extra round in the M1 to fool the bad guys, putting in 9 rounds is no problem. Put one in the chamber by hand then ram in the clip. I have also topped off but beware of 'M1 thumb'. i have heard the rumor that 10 rounds will fit but I have never tried it.
At present, 7.62 NATO surplus has dried up. Ammo I purchased a few years ago for 15 to 18 cents a round is now over 50 cents. And that is if you can find any. Right now, surplus M2 30-06 is the way to go. Even 5.56mm NATO is expensive and somewhat scarce these days. Stock up if you find it.
Any more questions?
Rich
http://www.odcmp.com/
Once there, click on FAQs and the Sales link to get more info. As for shipping to MA the ordering info makes no statement about innelligible states. You might want to contact customer service for specifics:
custserve@odcmp.com
The CMP has a special setup and you do not need to be an FFL to receive a shipment from them. If you qualify to purchase the product will be shipped to your door. However, it must be signed for.
The NRA does not count as a club for ordering purposes. You must belong to a state organization, and some military organiations are accepted. I belong to the Virginia Shooting Sports Assn and the Marine Corps League, both of which are accepted. Acceptable clubs are listed in the links I provided.
My M1s and Carbines came to my door. FedEx air will allow you to pick up at the local depot. Ammo is shipped FedEx Ground and cannot be held and picked up at the depot.
At present, the CMP has millions of rounds of HXP so there is no extreme urgency. As it is well packed in 'spam' cans it will keep for decades though a few cans have had some interior corrosion. I plan to buy a few spam cans next winter as it is a great way to have long term storage and the spam can is neat! Get the can with ammo in bandoliers with clips and you will be ready for the huns.
CMP also has Aguilla .30 carbine but little is left of that. Not bad from what I hear.
The really good news is that the CMP recently received tens of thousands of M1 returns. They will be released as soon as they get the carbines cleaned and shipped. Watch the website and get on board! One is not enough!
The recent release of carbines and M1s has a downside... Parts are now at a premium. M14 parts are now worth their weight in gold.
Regarding loading an extra round in the M1 to fool the bad guys, putting in 9 rounds is no problem. Put one in the chamber by hand then ram in the clip. I have also topped off but beware of 'M1 thumb'. i have heard the rumor that 10 rounds will fit but I have never tried it.
At present, 7.62 NATO surplus has dried up. Ammo I purchased a few years ago for 15 to 18 cents a round is now over 50 cents. And that is if you can find any. Right now, surplus M2 30-06 is the way to go. Even 5.56mm NATO is expensive and somewhat scarce these days. Stock up if you find it.
Any more questions?
Rich