School gun raffle

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A school gun raffle is a fund-raising technique used by schools in the United States. In a typical arrangement, the booster club sells tickets to a series of drawings, for example ten guns in ten days, or fifty-two guns, one each week for a year. Winners must stipulate their eligibility to own a gun and take delivery from a participating gun shop.

A writer for a magazine for gun enthusiasts praised the concept. [1]

The practice, while widespread[ citation needed ], has been criticized. A proposed raffle at Comeaux High School was cancelled after complaints from parents. [2] Lucama Elementary School implemented a rule that students could not buy tickets. [3] Escambia Academy is one school that has continued to have the raffle. [4]

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References

  1. Shelton, Elwood (March 17, 2015). "Gun Raffle to Support a School?". Gun Digest. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. Hensley, Nicole (September 25, 2014). "Gun raffle at Louisiana high school canceled amid complaints". New York Daily News. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. Klein, Rebecca (August 30, 2013). "North Carolina Elementary School To Raffle Off Rifle For Fundraiser". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  4. "Escambia Academy Gun Raffle" Escambia Academy Website, 12 December 2019