The Civilian Marksmanship Program announced on November 9, 2026 a direct membership option so buyers can meet its affiliated-club rule without joining another shooting group. Bronze, Silver, and Gold annual plans start at an introductory $65, add priority handling for expected surplus M14 sales, raise rifle purchase caps, and include a commemorative hat and patch. Members still must meet age, citizenship, and proficiency rules and finish an online safety video plus quiz. CMP plans to sell U.S. military M14 rifles converted permanently to semiautomatic fire around January 2027, subject to inventory and eligibility. All membership fees go to the scholarship fund, which awards $1,000 to $40,000 and up to $1 million a year, with current college students eligible beginning in 2027.