[T-Bird45]

Those requirements are the rub as none of the approved clubs in this area are accepting new members.

[MileHi]

I don’t know why a state issued CCW wouldn’t be enough.

[FirstFlaBn]

Those requirements are the rub as none of the approved clubs in this area are accepting new members.

Your assumption that you have to belong to a local club is mistaken. Here's a link to the requirements:

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements/

So, even if you're not a vet or L/E, you can go to a range once as a day shooter and have the rangemaster signoff on your safe handling and shooting activity, then join the Garand Collectors Association by mail ($25). Except for getting your signature notorized and digging up proof of citizenship, you're all done. If you're over 60, the shooting activity requirement is waived.

Good luck.

[ebshumidors]

Go to appleseedusa.org and join the RWVA. It counts. You can also go to a clinic if you don’t have a dd-214 or ccw