GovernmentWWII M1911’s to Be Sold thru CMP

View · by **karlobag** on Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:04 am

It looks like things are a long way off!

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2015/08/18/wh ... time-soon/

View · by **xd ED** on Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:25 am

karlobag wrote:It looks like things are a long way off!

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2015/08/18/wh ... time-soon/

I'm a bit confused by your post; the linked article is more than 3 mos. old

However:
From http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/:

11/13/15 An update on the 1911’s…

The revised NDAA has passed the House and Senate. It is on its way to the President's desk for signature. We have no further information at this time.

Thank you,
Mark Johnson
Chief Operating Officer

and

BREAKING: Obama Signs Law Allowing Public Sale of Surplus U.S. Army 1911s - The Truth About Guns.com

November 25, 2015
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a program through which the U.S. Government has been selling off their stock of aging firearms to the American public in an effort to promote the shooting sports and marksmanship training. They are best known as the prime source for M1 Garand rifles and M1 Carbines, but thanks to a bill signed today by President Obama the CMP may shortly begin to sell off the U.S. Government’s huge stock of 1911 handguns. These firearms saw duty from WWI through Desert Storm, and you can bet your butt I’ll be waiting in line to snap one up.

View · by **karlobag** on Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:43 pm

You are right. The link I posted just popped up on a different site. I did not check the date. So, it looks like your information is the latest. sorry for the confusion.

View · by **Ghost** on Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:52 am

Erud wrote:Our very own MN Rifle and Revolver Association is a CMP affiliate, and satisfies the club requirements for purchases. $15/year or 5 years for $60.

http://mrra.org/membership.htm

So fill out the form, send out the money and that's it?

View · by **Erud** on Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:33 am

Ghost wrote:
Erud wrote:Our very own MN Rifle and Revolver Association is a CMP affiliate, and satisfies the club requirements for purchases. $15/year or 5 years for $60.

http://mrra.org/membership.htm

So fill out the form, send out the money and that's it?

Yep, that's it. Then this super-cool guy (who is also a really good rifle shooter) files your info and sends you out a membership card, window sticker, and info sheet on upcoming board and membership meetings. You send a photo copy of the card to CMP along with the other required documents when you want to buy something from them. Easy as that.

View · by **jdege** on Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:44 am

Saw this on the CMP website:

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/

11/30/15 An update on the 1911’s…

The NDAA 2016 has been signed into law, and we have no further information concerning the status of the 1911s at this time.

Thank you,
Mark Johnson
Chief Operating Officer

View · by **2in2out** on Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:01 pm

jdege wrote:Saw this on the CMP website:

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/

11/30/15 An update on the 1911’s…

The NDAA 2016 has been signed into law, and we have no further information concerning the status of the 1911s at this time.

Thank you,
Mark Johnson
Chief Operating Officer

They also say they're being overloaded with questions. Until the specifics are announced, you can sign up for e-mail updates and get signed up with an account to be eligible to purchase these pistols when they become available. It's not a difficult process, but can be a little time consuming. There's a lot of other great reasons to be a part of the CMP and to have an account. I highly recommend it, even if you're not interested in the 1911's.

View · by **gun_fan111v2** on Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:18 pm

Anybody knows an online affiliated club that one can join without military or LE background?

View · by **xd ED** on Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:31 pm

gun_fan111v2 wrote:Anybody knows an online affiliated club that one can join without military or LE background?

http://www.mnguntalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=54666&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=15#p547026

View · by **Holland&Holland** on Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:34 pm

Correct me if I am wrong but IF the CMP ever receives an allotment of 1911s they will have to ship to an FFL unlike their current m1 program. I believe this is how the law obama signed reads. So really not much different than an online retailer who just got a hold of some cool historical inventory.

View · by **gun_fan111v2** on Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:07 am

xd ED wrote:
gun_fan111v2 wrote:Anybody knows an online affiliated club that one can join without military or LE background?

http://www.mnguntalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=54666&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=15#p547026

Thanks. Feeling a bit dumb at the moment...

View · by **Rip Van Winkle** on Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:54 am

Holland&Holland wrote:Correct me if I am wrong but IF the CMP ever receives an allotment of 1911s they will have to ship to an FFL unlike their current m1 program. I believe this is how the law obama signed reads. So really not much different than an online retailer who just got a hold of some cool historical inventory.

It looks like the CMP will be granted an FFL in this new law, but smarter minds than mine will have to figure out if that means they'll have to transfer through another FFL now.

View · by **Holland&Holland** on Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:03 am

Rip Van Winkle wrote:
Holland&Holland wrote:Correct me if I am wrong but IF the CMP ever receives an allotment of 1911s they will have to ship to an FFL unlike their current m1 program. I believe this is how the law obama signed reads. So really not much different than an online retailer who just got a hold of some cool historical inventory.

It looks like the CMP will be granted an FFL in this new law, but smarter minds than mine will have to figure out if that means they'll have to transfer through another FFL now.

I read it as they have to obtain an FFS not necessarily will be granted one. Call it the conspiracy theorist in me.

View · by **photogpat** on Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:16 am

In light of the most recent tragedy, watch for this to get walked back...you know....for the children.

View · by **Rip Van Winkle** on Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:22 am

Holland&Holland wrote:
Rip Van Winkle wrote:
Holland&Holland wrote:Correct me if I am wrong but IF the CMP ever receives an allotment of 1911s they will have to ship to an FFL unlike their current m1 program. I believe this is how the law obama signed reads. So really not much different than an online retailer who just got a hold of some cool historical inventory.

It looks like the CMP will be granted an FFL in this new law, but smarter minds than mine will have to figure out if that means they'll have to transfer through another FFL now.

I read it as they have to obtain an FFS not necessarily will be granted one. Call it the conspiracy theorist in me.

Good point. The law also says the Army may, not must, transfer up to 10,000 pistols a year.