School gun raffle
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. The winner must stipulate that he or she is eligible to own a gun, then takes 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]
References
- ^ Shelton, Elwood (March 17, 2015). "Gun Raffle to Support a School?". Gun Digest. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ Hensley, Nicole (September 25, 2014). "Gun raffle at Louisiana high school canceled amid complaints". New York Daily News. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ Klein, Rebecca (August 30, 2013). "North Carolina Elementary School To Raffle Off Rifle For Fundraiser". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Escambia Academy Gun Raffle" Escambia Academy Website, 12 December 2019