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I am thinking about buying a M1 from them but I don't know much about them! (Found them on the web!)
Anyone ever bought anything from them? Are they really a government sponsored agency? (They claimed to be?)
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Yes, its a government agency. Years ago, I believe under President T. Roosevelt, (not sure) the DCM, Division of Civilian Marksmanship was istablished for the purpose of instructing Civliilam marksmanship for the defense of our country. Hense the NATIONAL BOARD FOR CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP. They have, through the NRA sold surplus guns to citizens. The DCM was run by the Army. In the early 90s, it was contracted to civilian contractors. The name was changed to CMP, or Civilian Marksmanship Program. Basicly the same thing, but like I said, under civilian contractors.
Under the DCM, when the army ran it, they were always short handed, if you delt with buying guns or working on your leg matches, you'll know they were always behind. The Civilians at the CMP have a larger staff and are faster in providing the service both in sales and scores or leg points for your dist. badges.
This change came about because of the complaints of back logs. Both were outstanding programs, doing what the purpose of the program was set to do.
Besides sales, and managing the Dist. Programs they also support State Assns. with rifles and ammunition, plus are big supporters of jr. programs.
Give them a try, you'll be glad you did. Go to their website and check them out. There you can also chat with members of the Army Marksmanship Unit, the best shooters in the world.