Yep, CMP bump.
Those guys are great. It is a none of a kind organization.
Hard to believe, but an M1 Carbine is on the list of no-no’s on the NJ banned firearms list. Makes zero sense at all. I can buy an AR 10 chambered in .308, but not that? Sheer insanity. Typical, though, when the people in power have absolutely no clue about firearms, apart from what they see on MSNBC, NPR, and PBS.
Until you have lovingly caressed and fired a Garand you really don’t have much of a feel for US History. 8 rounds enbloc. Engage at 800 yds confidently. Patton knew what he was talking about. No “spray and pray”.
I haven’t had much luck with the CMP. I tried to get a weapon through them about ten years ago. One of the requirements was that I belong to a sanctioned shooting club and the only one in my area was run by the local police department. They wouldn’t let non-police officers join. I would really love to get a Garand and the local stores are all overpriced.