I've been meaning to ask both of these questions for a while now, but I keep forgetting.

 

First one- Since my summer vacation is coming up, I was thinking about doing the CMP, but I'm not sure where I'd have to travel to (I live in Camden County), how much it is, WHEN it is, etc. I just think it would be a fun thing for me to do over the summer if I have the time.

 

Also, for Gunsmithing. I've considered getting into it in the event that I don't get into dental school, or can't get a job with my bio degree. What do you have to do to become one? Is there good money in it? Etc. Etc.

 

Oh, and while I'm thinking about it, shipping AR parts, if I were to put something on the marketplace looking for upper parts (barrel, action, etc. ) what is the legality of having those shipped?

 

Thanks for clarifying stuff for me.

First one- Since my summer vacation is coming up, I was thinking about doing the CMP, but I'm not sure where I'd have to travel to (I live in Camden County), how much it is, WHEN it is, etc. I just think it would be a fun thing for me to do over the summer if I have the time.

 

Do you mean going to Camp Perry, OH (or the other store in Alabama) to look at and buy surplus rifles, or do you mean travel to Camp Perry, OH for the CMP National shooting matches?

 

Camp Perry is around 8-9 hours from NJ, near Port Clinton, OH.

 

The calendar for the national matches is here: http://odcmp.com/NM/NMCalendars.pdf

 

Information about the "North Store" is here: http://odcmp.com/Sales/stores.htm

 

The forums often have weekly or even daily reports from shoppers telling you what they have in stock, etc.

Do you mean going to Camp Perry, OH (or the other store in Alabama) to look at and buy surplus rifles, or do you mean travel to Camp Perry, OH for the CMP National shooting matches?

 

Camp Perry is around 8-9 hours from NJ, near Port Clinton, OH.

 

The calendar for the national matches is here: http://odcmp.com/NM/NMCalendars.pdf

 

Information about the "North Store" is here: http://odcmp.com/Sales/stores.htm

 

The forums often have weekly or even daily reports from shoppers telling you what they have in stock, etc.

 

I was under the impression that the CMP was a program to teach civilians how to shoot better. Once you completed the training, then you could purchase an M1. I figured I'd use it as an opportunity to work on my marksmanship. Guess I was wrong haha.

There are aspects of that with the CMP. They sponsor the major national shooting matches, and also are charged with providing surplus M1 (and other) rifles to citizens. If you have proof of membership of an affiliated shooting club, evidence of training or competition, and proof of citizenship they'll sell you an M1 at a reasonable price:

 

http://www.odcmp.com/Sales/m1garand.htm

 

They will either ship it to you (used to be to your home; now NJ is the only state in the county where you have to ship to an FFL, thanks Gov Christie), or you can buy (an unlimited number) at the store.

 

Here's the good FAQ: http://www.odcmp.com/Sales/faq.htm

With regard to shipping AR parts, ONLY the lower requires a firearms ID card (buy online, transfer from an FFL, FTF etc) any other parts, uppers-barrels-stocks-triggers are fine to order online, or in person without an ID

bear in mind, however that certain parts like barrels, may need modification to be NJ compliant

A couple of examples are: a barrel that has a bayonet lug and/or threaded muzzle is not illegal unto itself, but in the presence of a lower, would be a BIG no-no

-an adjustable stock is legal to purchase, but again, cannot be "in the vicinity" of a lower, then you possess an "assault weapon" even if it's not assembled

any item that is questionable can be shipped to an FFL for compliance work directly from the manufacturer and then sent to you once "jersey-fied" Paul at Arms-n-Ammo, (PK90)and Mastodon ammo and camo (Nickjc)are two forum vendors I've dealt with and had a great experience

 

 

Dave T

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With regard to shipping AR parts, ONLY the lower requires a firearms ID card (buy online, transfer from an FFL, FTF etc) any other parts, uppers-barrels-stocks-triggers are fine to order online, or in person without an ID

bear in mind, however that certain parts like barrels, may need modification to be NJ compliant

A couple of examples are: a barrel that has a bayonet lug and/or threaded muzzle is not illegal unto itself, but in the presence of a lower, would be a BIG no-no

-an adjustable stock is legal to purchase, but again, cannot be "in the vicinity" of a lower, then you possess an "assault weapon" even if it's not assembled

any item that is questionable can be shipped to an FFL for compliance work directly from the manufacturer and then sent to you once "jersey-fied" Paul at Arms-n-Ammo, (PK90)and Mastodon ammo and camo (Nickjc)are two forum vendors I've dealt with and had a great experience

 

 

Dave T

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That's more or less why I'm trying to build my upper first. I've been slowed down a bit trying to find out if particular barrels (and other parts) are 1) Jersey legal, and 2) compatible with one another.

There are aspects of that with the CMP. They sponsor the major national shooting matches, and also are charged with providing surplus M1 (and other) rifles to citizens. If you have proof of membership of an affiliated shooting club, evidence of training or competition, and proof of citizenship they'll sell you an M1 at a reasonable price:

 

http://www.odcmp.com...es/m1garand.htm

 

They will either ship it to you (used to be to your home; now NJ is the only state in the county where you have to ship to an FFL, thanks Gov Christie), or you can buy (an unlimited number) at the store.

 

Here's the good FAQ: http://www.odcmp.com/Sales/faq.htm

 

You're limited to 10 or 12 a year, I forget which.

You're limited to 10 or 12 a year, I forget which.

 

HahaI think for those purposes 10-12 M1s a year is essentially unlimited. I mean, I think most people's wallets are too limited to make that many purchases haha.

drag along on the trip on the 20th with us. it's a friday night and we are leaving my place around 10pm and heading out to the cmp shopping on saturday morning and driving right back. It's greuling but you have the added benefit of picking out your rifle in person rather than taking a chance on a random luck mail order.

drag along on the trip on the 20th with us. it's a friday night and we are leaving my place around 10pm and heading out to the cmp shopping on saturday morning and driving right back. It's greuling but you have the added benefit of picking out your rifle in person rather than taking a chance on a random luck mail order.

 

Thanks for the offer, but I don't have the cash for an M1. All my extra cash is going into my AR build. When my neighbor told me about the CMP, he made it sound like they basically teach people how to shoot. That's what I thought it was.

HahaI think for those purposes 10-12 M1s a year is essentially unlimited. I mean, I think most people's wallets are too limited to make that many purchases haha.

You'd be surprised how many people max out at CMP in a year - not that I have come close.