CMP approved to sell more than 100,000 surplus M14 rifles

The Civilian Marksmanship Program, known as the CMP, has received official approval to sell more than 100,000 surplus M14 rifles. These firearms are modified surplus versions of the rifle originally used by the United States military during the Cold War era. According to reports, the public will be able to purchase these weapons starting next year. This large-scale release of military hardware represents a significant infusion of surplus weaponry into the civilian market, specifically targeting those interested in Cold War-era equipment. Coverage of the announcement has been widespread across military and firearms publications. Military Times explicitly reported on the approval to sell the 100,000-plus rifle inventory.

Similarly, Stripes emphasized that these are modified surplus versions of the Cold War-era rifle. Other outlets, including The Firearm Blog and Firearms News, have focused on the logistical details of the sale, specifically addressing the pricing structures for the M14s and the actual processes citizens must follow to acquire one. Shooting Sports USA, an NRA Shooting Sports Journal, also tracked the development. To understand the significance of this event, readers must note the nature of the M14 as a cornerstone of US military history. The rifles being sold are surplus, meaning they were previously owned by the government before being designated for civilian sale through the CMP. The Firearm Blog also linked this current activity to the announcement of 1897 Trench Guns, suggesting a broader effort by the CMP to move various types of historic military surplus into the hands of the public.

This allows collectors and shooters to acquire authentic, though modified, military-grade firearms. Future developments will center on the specific cost of the rifles and the formal purchase mechanism. Firearms News is currently highlighting the questions of how much the rifles will cost and the specific steps required to buy one. Because the sales are slated to begin next year, interested parties will be watching for the release of official price lists and the opening of the CMP's ordering portal. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date in the coming year when the first batch of the 100,000 rifles will become available for public shipment.