Want to join the CMP - Northwest Indiana.

[AngryFish]

So, I've been doing a lot of research on the CMP "Civilian Marksmenship Program" and would love to get involved with a local shooting club. I'm not particularly concerned with membership fees unless it is prohibitively expensive. I've done quite a bit of rimfire paper punching on my own but would love some friendly competition.


Can anyone recommend a good group in NW Indiana for me to join? The CMP website pointed me to a Dunes Shooting Club. I emailed the address listed but never heard back.

Thanks.

 

[mikea46996]

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[antsi]

I believe the appleseed shoots are CMP-affiliated.

NRA high power shoots generally are, and I know they shoot high power at Wildcat Valley which I believe is in the Lafayette area. Linky: WVRPC Home

 

[AngryFish]

Thanks for the link!

 

[SmileDocHill]

I believe the appleseed shoots are CMP-affiliated.

NRA high power shoots generally are, and I know they shoot high power at Wildcat Valley which I believe is in the Lafayette area. Linky: WVRPC Home

I am not a member of wvrpc but I have been there to attend their beginners high power rifle clinic. Very professional place. The clinic satisfies the "take a course" requirement for buying at the CMP also.

 

[Clay]

Probably the easiest method is to join the Garand Collectors for $25/year: Welcome!

 

[kedie]

Probably the easiest method is to join the Garand Collectors for $25/year: Welcome!

If that's not the kinda club you're looking for try the Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association. You need to be an NRA member to join ISRPA.

 

[SmileDocHill]

Eligibility Requirements

You have to join a CMP club (or like said above it is easier to join a virtual club like the Garand Collectors) but you also have to have done a marksmanship or other firearm related activity. That is the qualifier I was referring to when I mentioned the High power rifle clinic. Most of you guys have met this qualification, military, LEO, carry permit, been in a competition......Not a counter point to anyones post just a clarification of my earlier one.
Carry on.

 

[Indianajeff]

Warsaw pistol and rifle club has matches.

 

[turnandshoot4]

No need for the clinic. Just get your carry permit and become a member of the GCA.

 

[sloughfoot]

The CMP cannot be "joined" It is a corporation set up by Congress to promote civilian marksmanship and especially junior participation in shooting activities. They sell rifles and ammo to partially fund their activities.

Next Monday is the President's 100 rifle match, Tuesday is the National Trophy Individual match at Camp Perry, Ohio. Otherwise known as a "leg" match.

The significance of the Presidents 100 is a statement made by TR that with 100 of America's rifleman, he could...(I'm not sure of the rest) Every year, 1500 or so Americans vie to be one of the Presidents 100 riflemen. I have never made it, but I keep trying.

On Saturday the 8th will be the Garand match. You might consider showing up for that. It is designed for new or inexperienced shooters.

I am going up for the Leg match and maybe the Garand match. I will be shooting the Rumbold and the NRA Championships. Maybe Long range too..

If you want more info, PM me.

 

[Bill of Rights]

I believe the appleseed shoots are CMP-affiliated.

You are correct. Not only will joining the RWVA ($20) qualify you as a member of a CMP-affiliated club, the Appleseed shoot qualifies as your live-fire training.

Thanks for pointing this out, antsi!

Blessings,
Bill

 

[AngryFish]

Thanks for all of the replies and information. This has answered my questions!

 

[haldir]

No need for the clinic. Just get your carry permit and become a member of the GCA.

+1
I remember someone on here confirmed that with them that Indiana's permit did cover that requirement. So after joining a group, most of us would be good to go.