The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - New Executive Order to ban the re-import of surplus rifles. Will this kill the CMP?

kraigwy · September 3, 2013, 01:01 AM

The CMP gets it rifles from the Army, the Army (or any other government agency) is exempt from the EO.

As too the CMP being history after they run out of guns is also false. The CMP Sales funds its shooting programs, per the Congressional Charter.

The CMP doesn't only sell surplus arms, parts, and ammo. It sells commercial supplies also. They also get donations from estates, returning ex-DCM/CMP rifles back to be sold again.

They still have crates of M1s that need to be inspected and graded before they put them up for sale. The Current backlog has affected the CMP also. When things slow down, they will pick up.

Anyway the CMP now has funds to continue their shooting programs long after the surplus rifles are gone.

As to Mr. Orest, I wouldn't go so far as to say he's out of the loop, the CMP has lawyers on staff who keep Mr. Orest up on current gun laws.

Politicians come and go, the CMP (DCM) has been around since 1903 and will be around long after most of us have passed on.

September 3, 2013, 01:01 AM	#21
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	The CMP gets it rifles from the Army, the Army (or any other government agency) is exempt from the EO. As too the CMP being history after they run out of guns is also false. The CMP Sales funds its shooting programs, per the Congressional Charter. The CMP doesn't only sell surplus arms, parts, and ammo. It sells commercial supplies also. They also get donations from estates, returning ex-DCM/CMP rifles back to be sold again. They still have crates of M1s that need to be inspected and graded before they put them up for sale. The Current backlog has affected the CMP also. When things slow down, they will pick up. Anyway the CMP now has funds to continue their shooting programs long after the surplus rifles are gone. As to Mr. Orest, I wouldn't go so far as to say he's out of the loop, the CMP has lawyers on staff who keep Mr. Orest up on current gun laws. Politicians come and go, the CMP (DCM) has been around since 1903 and will be around long after most of us have passed on. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071