NES Forum Mega Raffle - Wish List

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Anybody interested in starting our own NES forum raffle for guns and stuff? The idea would be as follows: 1) Identify guns or gear we would be interested in acquiring; 2) get some bids from gun shops to provide the gear at discounts (publicity and advertising for their shops would be their benefit) - many local shops monitor this forum; 3) Do our own raffle based on the discounted prices; 4) Winner would pick up the gun from gun shop. Let's start a list then we can start floating it by some shops.

If you like this idea, what guns / gear would you like to see on the raffle?
 
If it's going to be non-profit then you might have to limit the amount of tickets sold per item, then roll over any additional monies towards another raffle. [shrug]

I'm a gambling man, so let me know how much! lol
 
I'm open to all these suggestions. The intent was not to necessarily generate revenue, but if there is a cause we want to sponsor, I think that is an excellent idea! My original intent was to secure a price on an item and them limit the raffle to a specific number of tickets based on the cost of the item. However, if folks are more inclined to participate in raffles that are backed by a cause, I'm game for that as well. I'll leave it up to the NES forum members and leadership to determine what is appropriate and how we want to organize this (if at all) so keep the suggestions coming.
 
I would prefer not limiting ticket sales and giving the surplus to GOAL/Comm2A/SAF.
 
However this happens I'd love to get some tickets for a chance to win a new Coonan Arms 1911 in .357 Magnum.
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...Or just about any Commander or Officers size 1911 for that matter. [smile]
 
We could do this next spring. The rule is 2 years in business for the NPO.

Not only that, but Comm2A would also have to obtain a "raffle permit", and file a return paying 5% protection money to the MA Lottery Commission (presumably to compensate them for the implied loss of lottery ticket revenue).

Although it is VERY common for organizations to hold raffles and ignore the NPO requirement; length of time in operation requirement; lottery permit requirement and lottery tax, Comm2A by its nature must avoid cutting any corners with regard to legal requirements, even in cases where ignoring the laws and regulations is the de-facto standard practice.
 
Not only that, but Comm2A would also have to obtain a "raffle permit", and file a return paying 5% protection money to the MA Lottery Commission (presumably to compensate them for the implied loss of lottery ticket revenue).

Although it is VERY common for organizations to hold raffles and ignore the NPO requirement; length of time in operation requirement; lottery permit requirement and lottery tax, Comm2A by its nature must avoid cutting any corners with regard to legal requirements, even in cases where ignoring the laws and regulations is the de-facto standard practice.

The amazing carnack predicts that when we file for the permit, we will be telling the relevant agencies how to apply the law and not the other way around... [grin]
 
Not only that, but Comm2A would also have to obtain a "raffle permit", and file a return paying 5% protection money to the MA Lottery Commission (presumably to compensate them for the implied loss of lottery ticket revenue).

Although it is VERY common for organizations to hold raffles and ignore the NPO requirement; length of time in operation requirement; lottery permit requirement and lottery tax, Comm2A by its nature must avoid cutting any corners with regard to legal requirements, even in cases where ignoring the laws and regulations is the de-facto standard practice.

Very well stated, Rob. I would love to see COMM2A benefit from something like this, but something tells me that we'd better make sure all of our ducks are in a row before going ahead with it. Of course, I'm not suggesting that Martha and her minions would hold a gun right's group up to more scrutiny than a more politically correct group. That would be wrong, and I'm sure it would never happen.

I also believe in unicorns.
 
I would definitely be in for this, especially at the chance of winning a 1911 of some kind, as well as maybe a second and third prize (nothing big, but I could go for a nice range bag or a few more boxes of 9mm)
 
I've already reached out to COMM2A to see if they are interested... let's see what they say about it. What I like about this approach (aside from getting some funds over to COMM2A) is that WE, the forum members, choose the guns & gear we want and then raffle it off. Much better than some random stuff from other sources.
 
I've already reached out to COMM2A to see if they are interested... let's see what they say about it. What I like about this approach (aside from getting some funds over to COMM2A) is that WE, the forum members, choose the guns & gear we want and then raffle it off. Much better than some random stuff from other sources.
First of all I would like to thank everyone who bought a raffle ticket for the November gun raffle. Second you do need to get the permits as stated earler in this thread. The thing is you also have to think about how much it will cost to buy these guns and how many tickets you will be selling to come up with a price for the raffle. The good thing with holbrook's raffle is that everyone can see for them selfs what the winning numbers/tickets are(no funny buisness picking the numbers not that I'm acusing anyone of that but they know for sure it's legit). The bad thing is that we limited on the number we can sell. Sure we would love to give away a whole bunch of 1911's but it would cut way into the profit. My intentions here are not to put anyone down I'm just letting you know what we went thru to put on our raffle. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me. Billy
 
As C-pher said, have you asked derek.

Equally important, have you considered the worldwide audiance that NES has. With many members in "free" states, would you hold raffles geared toward them or geared toward people in restricted states? Or would you hold two raffles for the same item with it stated it will be free or compliant depending on the winners address?
 
As C-pher said, have you asked derek.

Equally important, have you considered the worldwide audiance that NES has. With many members in "free" states, would you hold raffles geared toward them or geared toward people in restricted states? Or would you hold two raffles for the same item with it stated it will be free or compliant depending on the winners address?
I would say that Derek has had great success with the giveaways run between NES and the fine establishments that work with him (FS, yourself, etc.), even when the prizes are affected by MA gun laws. If anything, we could avoid any guns that are badly "crippled" in MA, such as the M&P, so as to appeal to a wider audience. The contest for the AR-15 lower assembly that you had here would be a great option, as would a basic model of 1911 from S&W or another manufacturer.
 
All good questions and debate. I'm trying to assess interest in such a thing first. If I get a resounding "yes" then we will look into all the details. If folks think this is a silly idea I will retract the question. IMO, I'd like to have some control over the raffle items thereby making the raffle more appealing to me (I'd rather buy a ticket for something I REALLY want vs. something I wouldn't mind having). Based on the enthusiasm or lack thereof of this thread will determine how strongly I pursue this with COMM2A, Derek, Jesus and the state of MA.
 
With many members in "free" states, would you hold raffles geared toward them or geared toward people in restricted states?

*Ding* Exactly.

Take a look at the top pf the page. It says "Northeastshooters.com" not "Massachusettsshooters.com". [thinking]
Comm2A may be great, but they don't help me here or the folks in Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut or New York.

Choice of firearm needs to be controlled by the person or persons actually running the event. Anything "off list" (read: Interesting) will be an issue for those in ban states despite all the [wink]'s. No FFL is going to risk his business to appease a contest winner.
 
*Ding* Exactly.

Take a look at the top pf the page. It says "Northeastshooters.com" not "Massachusettsshooters.com". [thinking]
Comm2A may be great, but they don't help me here or the folks in Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut or New York.

Let me start by saying that I agree with you in principal.........that being said, how much help do gun owners in NH, ME & VT really need?
 
Maine and New Hampshire need help. People in that state still need to ask permission from "big brother" to excise our second amendment rights along with some screwed up laws governing rifles, hunting and cars. Some may consider NH the promised land (and in some regards it is), but it is not perfect.
 
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