Advise needed, where to get started.

[Redtractors]

So I need some advise.

I'd like to get a Garand from the CMP, maybe two.

The extent of my lifetime shooting experience consists of plinking cans and groundhogs around the farm. I've never shot around people (I do understand safety precautions)

As I understand it, I need an organized shooting event to qualify to buy from the CMP. Where is a good place to start? I've never shot socially, and I have to admit I'm not great at it (Eyesight).

Any laid back events in southern MI willing to put up with a 40 year old newby?

[Roundballer]

Just go to the CMP site and read what the eligibility requirements are. CMP sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements (http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements/)

I assume that you are a citizen, and I can see that you are a member of an affiliated org (MGO is an affiliate).

Then you just have to meet one of the following:



Current or past military service.
Current or past law enforcement service
Participation in a rifle, pistol, air gun or shotgun competition (provide copy of results bulletin).
Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a statement from the instructor). Visit https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=search to find an upcoming CMP sanctioned clinic or match.
Distinguished, Instructor, or Coach status.
Concealed Carry License.
Firearms Owner Identification Cards that included live fire training. - FFL or C&R license.
Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included live fire training.
Certification from range or club official or law enforcement officer witnessing shooting activity. Complete the CMP Marksmanship Form to certify your range firing and the required marksmanship related activity for an individual to purchase from the CMP.


Attending an Appleseed event (https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?qstate=OH&state=Ohio) will meet the requirement, so will having a concealed pistol license from your home state.

[Galeforcerm]

I took an M1 clinic at the Detroit Sportsmen's congress when I did mine. It was a great class and I learned alot about shooting in general. They also taught a bunch on info specific to he M1's history, cleaning and operation. I would look into that one if they still offer it.

[Rootsy]

Come to one of my CMP Matches at Monroe. Just show up and bring $10. Let me know you are coming and I will have everything for you to shoot and will coach you through the 30 shot match. I will provide you with a signed CMP participation certificate and your score will be sent to the CMP which will get you a competitor #. First match is Saturday March 17th. Range setup and then squadding begins @ 8 am and we begin firing @ 10 am. Done by 3.

[Redtractors]

Come to one of my CMP Matches at Monroe. Just show up and bring $10. Let me know you are coming and I will have everything for you to shoot and will coach you through the 30 shot match. I will provide you with a signed CMP participation certificate and your score will be sent to the CMP which will get you a competitor #. First match is Saturday March 17th. Range setup and then squadding begins @ 8 am and we begin firing @ 10 am. Done by 3.

That sounds great, I will definitely be there on the 17th.

[cmr19xx]

An Appleseed event is also a great way to get shooting experience and learn marksmanship.

[Rootsy]

That sounds great, I will definitely be there on the 17th.

Want to shoot an AR (Nationals match w/ optic), M1 Garand or 1903A3 Springfield? Match program below, 2nd page has directions.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1deA7aBccdbKixG-leSXTxAxaU7rYNsfL

[historicfirearms]

The C&R license would be a way to get around going to a shooting event. Just fill out the paperwork and send the ATF $30. Easy peezy.

[Redtractors]

I'm looking forward to shooting, no reason to get around it.

LGS has a severely beautiful Smith-Corona ’03A3 I'm trying to resist dropping a thousand dollars on.

[Redtractors]

My main goal is to shoot better than I bowl, and that's a pretty low mark to set.

[Mr. Waverly]

Combine the two activities, and shoot bowling pins.

[Redtractors]

Combine the two activities, and shoot bowling pins.

My odds would certainly be better.

[Rootsy]

I'm looking forward to shooting, no reason to get around it.

LGS has a severely beautiful Smith-Corona ’03A3 I'm trying to resist dropping a thousand dollars on.

I assume by your username you are an IHC guy.

[Redtractors]

I assume by your username you are an IHC guy.

The contents of my barn would lend evidence to your assumption, yes.

[Rootsy]

The contents of my barn would lend evidence to your assumption, yes.

Mine too.

[Redtractors]

My "Fencerow" 706D I dragged home a couple years ago, it's apart now but won't get much work until I get the Farmall C back together.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4794/39667925775_177e2dd6f8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23rjujK)

[Rootsy]

My "Fencerow" 706D I dragged home a couple years ago, it's apart now but won't get much work until I get the Farmall C back together.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4794/39667925775_177e2dd6f8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23rjujK)

My 1949 Farmall M with original 2-71 GM (Detroit) Diesel conversion done by the now defunct Earle Equipment Co of Detroit.

65022

[Kaeto]

Here's my dad's tractors except for an H that he's working on, and a Cub and Ford 9N that he hasn't taken pics of.

https://i.imgur.com/mUYDsQX.jpg

He's got two of these.
https://i.imgur.com/MN12md9.jpg

[dirtmcgirt76239]

Ok city boy question, whats the deal with that allis chalmers ? Is that a speciality use why is it not like most other old tractors I have seen ?

[Redtractors]

My 1949 Farmall M with original 2-71 GM (Detroit) Diesel conversion done by the now defunct Earle Equipment Co of Detroit.

65022

That is a beautiful machine. I'm debating an eventual 4MT Farmall M conversion.

[Redtractors]

Ok city boy question, whats the deal with that allis chalmers ? Is that a speciality use why is it not like most other old tractors I have seen ?

It's an Allis "G" made for truck (Vegetable) farms, it's smaller than a regular tractor, and it's built so the operator could see what they are cultivating around.

[Kaeto]

My dad got one for himself and one for my mother. When I'm there and we take the tractors to the shows I usually drive the Johnny Popper in the parade while he drives a John Deere Model M and my mom drives her G.

He has the Farmall H because that's what his dad had when he was a kid.

[Redtractors]

My thread has wondered wildly off track.


Here is my '51 Farmall H, I don't believe in expensive paint jobs personally, although I do like to see other people's tractors nicely restored.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4702/26731776588_2d9ae59f3e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GJckRN)

I hope an IH Garand is in my future.

[Redtractors]

Can't say enough good things about Jim's event in Monroe, got to spend some quality time with a Garand. Everyone was incredibly friendly, and I got no end of good, and very much appreciated advise.

I'm not a good shot, but I put some holes in the plywood!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1deA7aBccdbKixG-leSXTxAxaU7rYNsfL

[Rootsy]

Can't say enough good things about Jim's event in Monroe, got to spend some quality time with a Garand. Everyone was incredibly friendly, and I got no end of good, and very much appreciated advise.

I'm not a good shot, but I put some holes in the plywood!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1deA7aBccdbKixG-leSXTxAxaU7rYNsfL

Thanks Aaron, glad you could make it and glad you enjoyed yourself. I hope to see you come back and bring some friends!