Surplus Rifle Order Form

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SURPLUS RIFLE ORDER FORM CHECKLIST

SURPLUS RIFLE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

TO PURCHASE SURPLUS RIFLES FROM THE CMP, A PURCHASER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF:

  1. U.S. Citizenship and Age: You must provide a copy of a U.S. birth certificate, passport, proof of naturalization, or any official government document that shows birth in the U.S. or otherwise states citizenship as U.S. A driver’s license is proof of age, but IS NOT proof of U.S. citizenship. A copy of a military ID (active, reserve, guard, retired) will serve as proof of U.S. citizenship (must be an E5 or above).
  2. Membership in CMP Affiliated Organization: You must provide a copy of your current membership card or other proof of membership. This requirement cannot be waived.  We can accept an emailed receipt, letter from the club or anything that shows they are in current and good standing with that club and when the membership expires.  The CMP currently has over 2,000 affiliated organizations located in many parts of the country. Membership in many of these organizations costs $25.00 or less and can be accomplished online. A listing of affiliated organizations can be found by clicking on our “CLUBS” tab on our web site at https://www.TheCMP.org. In addition to shooting clubs, the CMP also has several special affiliates. Membership in these organizations satisfies our requirement for purchase. These special affiliates include:
    1. Congressionally chartered veterans’ organizations such as the VFW, AL, DAV, MCL, etc.
    2. U.S. Military services (active or reserves), National Guard, to include retirees. Copy of ID required.
    3. Law Enforcement departments and agencies and Law Enforcement organizations and associations (to include LEO retirees). Copy of ID required.
    4. THE NRA IS NOT A CMP AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION.
  3. Marksmanship or other Firearms Related Activity: You must provide proof of participation in a marksmanship related activity or otherwise show familiarity with the safe handling of firearms and range procedures. Your marksmanship related activity can be with rifles, pistols, air guns or shotguns. Proof of marksmanship participation can be provided by documenting any of the following:
    1. Current or past military or law enforcement service.
    2. Participation in a rifle, pistol, air gun or shotgun competition (provide copy of results bulletin).
    3. Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a statement from the instructor).
    4. Distinguished, Instructor, or Coach status.
    5. Concealed Carry License.
    6. Firearms Owner Identification Card that includes live fire training.
    7. FFL or C&R license.
    8. Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included live fire training.
    9. Certification from range or club official or law enforcement officer witnessing shooting activity. A form for use in completing & certifying your range firing can be downloaded here.
  4. Legal Eligibility to Purchase a Firearm: The information you supply on your application will be submitted by the CMP to the FBI National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS) to verify you are not prohibited by Federal, State or Local law from acquiring or possessing a rifle. Your signature on the Purchaser Certification portion of the purchase application authorizes the CMP to initiate the NICS check and authorizes the FBI to inform CMP of the result. IMPORTANT: If your State or locality requires you to first obtain a license, permit, Firearms Owner ID card or Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in order to possess or receive a rifle, you must upload a photocopy of your license, permit, or card with the application for purchase.
  5. If you are in one of these restricted state’s: CA,CT,DC,NJ,NY,OR,WA, please Click Here to learn about your state’s requirements.

SHIPPING & HANDLING / PAYMENT / SALES TAX

  • Certain states require that rifle shipments must be made to a current 01, 02 or 07 FFL dealer.  Please check your state’s requirements.
  • Shipping and Handling of Surplus Rifles: $35.00
  • Method of Payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX are accepted.
  • Sales Tax: Ohio residents add 7% tax; Alabama residents add 10% tax.