Garand Collectors Association

rondog · 06-15-2009, 01:46 PM

Exactly what is the benefit of joining this Garand Collectors Association? All I can see that you get is just a magazine, I don't even see a discussion forum anywhere. I can get more info about M1's here than on their website. Am I missing something?

TheJoker · 06-15-2009, 03:04 PM

For me the magazine is enough. It always has great articles on history, identification, care of the M1 and spotlighting rare or unique models.

Not to mention it qualifies me for CMP purchases.

tbird430 · 06-15-2009, 06:20 PM

I agree with the gent above.

rl69 · 06-15-2009, 06:23 PM

that makes 2

JimBob · 06-15-2009, 06:25 PM

The GCA is for people who have a serious interest in the M1 rifle and its history,development,and technical aspects.It's not for everyone and the articles published are mostly the result of various members private research.It is a qualifying organization for CMP purchases.Their website is just an introduction to the GCA and its purpose with some general info on the M1.

Orlando · 06-15-2009, 09:47 PM

Magazine alone is worth price of membership

texnmidwest · 06-15-2009, 10:49 PM

When I joined I received two back issues of the magazine. I have read both cover to cover and re-read them both at least once. Plus, unless I understand wrong members of the GCA get together in their states and shoot. What could be more fun than getting together with a bunch of other Garand collectors and listening to those beautiful ladies roar!

rondog · 06-15-2009, 11:12 PM

Wellll, mebbe I should cough up the coin then. I just like these forums, where we can all babble at each other, and I was hoping they had something like that. At least the CMP has one.

JimBob · 06-16-2009, 12:09 AM

Be aware their membership year starts in September.If you send in membership dues now you will receive the back issues for the current membership year,but you will have to renew in September.They are currently sending out renewal forms for the next subscription year which runs from Sept.2009 to Aug.2010.

texnmidwest · 06-16-2009, 07:08 AM

That is true! I think they will let you subscribe for two years so you would not have to worry about it. Still makes the first year relatively expensive but then again, it is only relative.

rondog · 06-16-2009, 11:12 AM

Good to know, thanks!

Daffy · 06-16-2009, 10:43 PM

I like the mag too, but to be honest, my main reason is so I can buy from the CMP.

GlockMeister · 06-27-2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJoker

For me the magazine is enough. It always has great articles on history, identification, care of the M1 and spotlighting rare or unique models.

Not to mention it qualifies me for CMP purchases.

Wait a minute, if I join that will that be all I'll have to do to make CMP purchases? Or would there still be other criteria I'd have to do in order to place an order for even a friggin' muzzle gauge?

If that's all I gotta do, then I'm in and all for it. I'd see the magazine as a bonus. lol

rondog · 06-27-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Wait a minute, if I join that will that be all I'll have to do to make CMP purchases? Or would there still be other criteria I'd have to do in order to place an order for even a friggin' muzzle gauge?

If that's all I gotta do, then I'm in and all for it. I'd see the magazine as a bonus. lol

Membership in a member organization is only one requirement. There's still a few other proof's of citizenship they require. I know of an AR-15 forum kinda like this one that if you just join it like you do here, it will meet the member organization requirement. I sent 'em copies of everything I could find that said I was a red-blooded good ol' boy born in the USA. Still waiting for my ammo though.

GlockMeister · 06-27-2009, 02:41 AM

Well I started a thread about it but I'll ask it here also. Do I have to be a friggin' member to even get a muzzle gauge and gas plug wrench?

If so, what a PITA.

GlockMeister · 06-27-2009, 03:10 AM

With the help of Gunnerdave, in the thread mentioned above, got it all figured out...

GlockMeister · 06-27-2009, 03:18 AM

And for those interested, here's the link to the GCA...

Welcome!

Orlando · 06-27-2009, 07:00 AM

To buy ammo etc you only need club membership. To buy firearms you need club membership plus proof of firearms activity

06-15-2009, 01:46 PM	#1
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,220	Garand Collectors Association Exactly what is the benefit of joining this Garand Collectors Association? All I can see that you get is just a magazine, I don't even see a discussion forum anywhere. I can get more info about M1's here than on their website. Am I missing something? __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!

06-15-2009, 03:04 PM	#2
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,067	For me the magazine is enough. It always has great articles on history, identification, care of the M1 and spotlighting rare or unique models. Not to mention it qualifies me for CMP purchases. __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long

06-15-2009, 06:20 PM	#3
tbird430 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 119	I agree with the gent above. __________________ "I love the smell of napalm in the morning..."

06-15-2009, 06:23 PM	#4
rl69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brookeland tex Posts: 1,291	that makes 2 __________________ get your facts first and then you can distort them as much as you please IN GOD WE TRUST

06-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#7
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,895	When I joined I received two back issues of the magazine. I have read both cover to cover and re-read them both at least once. Plus, unless I understand wrong members of the GCA get together in their states and shoot. What could be more fun than getting together with a bunch of other Garand collectors and listening to those beautiful ladies roar! __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

06-15-2009, 06:25 PM	#5
JimBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 720	The GCA is for people who have a serious interest in the M1 rifle and its history,development,and technical aspects.It's not for everyone and the articles published are mostly the result of various members private research.It is a qualifying organization for CMP purchases.Their website is just an introduction to the GCA and its purpose with some general info on the M1.

06-15-2009, 09:47 PM	#6
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,162	Magazine alone is worth price of membership

06-15-2009, 11:12 PM	#8
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,220	Wellll, mebbe I should cough up the coin then. I just like these forums, where we can all babble at each other, and I was hoping they had something like that. At least the CMP has one. __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!

06-16-2009, 12:09 AM	#9
JimBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 720	Be aware their membership year starts in September.If you send in membership dues now you will receive the back issues for the current membership year,but you will have to renew in September.They are currently sending out renewal forms for the next subscription year which runs from Sept.2009 to Aug.2010.

06-16-2009, 07:08 AM	#10
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,895	That is true! I think they will let you subscribe for two years so you would not have to worry about it. Still makes the first year relatively expensive but then again, it is only relative. __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

06-16-2009, 11:12 AM	#11
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,220	Good to know, thanks! __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!

06-16-2009, 10:43 PM	#12
Daffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 117	I like the mag too, but to be honest, my main reason is so I can buy from the CMP.

06-27-2009, 02:41 AM	#15
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,578	Well I started a thread about it but I'll ask it here also. Do I have to be a friggin' member to even get a muzzle gauge and gas plug wrench? If so, what a PITA. __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke" Last edited by GlockMeister; 06-27-2009 at 02:46 AM.

06-27-2009, 03:10 AM	#16
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,578	With the help of Gunnerdave, in the thread mentioned above, got it all figured out... __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

06-27-2009, 03:18 AM	#17
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,578	And for those interested, here's the link to the GCA... Welcome! __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

06-27-2009, 07:00 AM	#18
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,162	To buy ammo etc you only need club membership. To buy firearms you need club membership plus proof of firearms activity