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Originally Posted by Michele
How about trying just a gift certificate for a major chain store that sells guns.
You wouldn't be raffling a gun per say, but that doesn't mean you can't buy one with a gift certificate. Something you can just send to anyone in any county.
I know most don't like the major chain stores (i don't either), but, at least you can send the gift certificate all over the state they are honored throughout the whole chain.
NO FLAMING PLEASE, but, who doesn't live near a Gander, Dicks, Cabelas. (just examples) I'm sure anyone here would be willing to travel a few miles for a gun they won. 
You also wouldn't have to make a choice on what gun is raffled. They can pick their own.
This is all not about the gun, its about raising money for a good cause.
By getting a gift certificate you avoid all the hassles of a "gun raffle" and the legalities.
Just my nickels worth  |
It's not the gun raffle that is an issue. It is the raffle. In Pa only a non profit and the state of course can hold a game chance. I could raffle a pack of gum and it still would be illegal. If a raffle can be held every county where a ticket could be sold must be informed and papers filed blaah, blaah, blaah.
I am in agreement that the prize in of no importance. A gun would be cool though due to the nature of the cause.
I'm thinking a give away may be legal with donations appreciated, but the crossing municipalities may still be an issue, and I'm not sure if such a thing needs to be advertised to allow others without a horse in the race to be legal. That is allow people who have no intention of donating a genuine chance to win. I'm OK with that provided it's legal and others are willing to donate knowing someone who does not may win.