Annual Raffle - American Legion Post 86

Post Fund Initiative: Annual Patriot’s promise Raffle

The American Legion Post 86 Annual Patriot’s Promise Raffle is our primary Operational Support Mission. Proceeds from this drawing are deployed directly to the Post General Fund to ensure mission continuity. Your participation secures the critical infrastructure and resources required to sustain our facility and execute our standing orders: supporting our local veterans, funding student scholarships, and the local community.

Review Official Mission Briefing

I. Core Mission Objectives

Cadet Sustainment Initiative (Scholarships): Funding for the next generation of leadership through our annual high school scholarship program.
Local Veteran Support: Resources allocated to support community outreach events, direct veteran assistance, and sponsorships within East Texas.
Operational Assurance: Funding the essential infrastructure and facility costs required to maintain the Post as a dedicated headquarters for veteran service.

II. Directive to Participate

Your purchase continues this tradition of community support and fiscal commitment to our veterans and their families. Every raffle ticket sold is a resource secured for the Post’s operational readiness.

Secure your tickets now and aid the mission.

Final Transmission Countdown

The Command Post operates on strict mission timelines.
All personnel must ensure their participation is secured before the final designated event time.

The 2025 Raffle has ended!
The 2026 Raffle starts January 1st.

This timer marks the final moments before the Mission Fund Drawing is executed.

Please read the following rules carefully before purchasing your tickets. By proceeding, you agree to all terms and conditions of our Raffles:

Eligibility & Requirements

Drawing Date: The drawing will be held on December 7th (attendance at the Post is not required to win).
Winner Requirements: The winner must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally eligible to possess the prize firearm under all applicable federal, state, and local laws in the jurisdiction where they reside, as verified by the transferring FFL dealer.
Legal Compliance: All federal, state, and local laws, including those governing the transfer of firearms, must be strictly followed.
Multiple Prizes: There is no limit to the number of tickets a person may purchase, and each ticket represents an independent chance to win. A single individual is eligible to win multiple prizes.

Official Rules and Drawing Procedures

To comply with state regulations, the Official Award Date for the raffle is fixed as December 7th (Pearl Harbor Day), which is the date printed on all tickets. The actual drawing ceremony is performed live at our Christmas Dinner and Year-End Meeting.

Official Award Date	Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th
Actual Event Date	The drawing is planned for the evening of the dinner. The final date is subject to change but will be decided at the November meeting and will occur no later than 30 days after the official date.
Drawing Method	Performed live using RandomPicker.com to ensure fairness and transparency.
Live Drawing Link	The specific annual link to view the live drawing will be posted on the Post 86 website homepage and social media on the day of the ceremony.

Winner Notification & Compliance

The following strict deadlines and procedures apply to the winner:

Contact Deadline (7 Days): The winner will be contacted immediately following the drawing and must respond within 7 calendar days to confirm acceptance of the prize.
Compliance Deadline (30 Days): The winner must successfully complete the Federal Firearms License (FFL) background check and all necessary legal transfer processes within 30 days of the drawing date.
Consequence: Failure to meet either the 7-day response deadline or the 30-day compliance deadline will result in the original prize being voided.
Redraw: If the prize is voided, a new winner will be drawn from the remaining eligible ticket pool.
Privacy: For privacy reasons, the winner will be contacted directly and their identity will not be publicly posted.

Transfer, Shipping, and Fees

Fees: The winner is responsible for all associated fees, including FFL transfer fees, taxes, and all shipping and receiving FFL transfer fees for out-of-area prizes.
Designated FFL: All prize transfers will be facilitated by our designated FFL dealer, Meadow Ridge Outfitters in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Local Winners: Local winners must pick up the firearm at Meadow Ridge Outfitters.
Out-of-Area Winners: For winners residing outside the immediate area, the prize will be shipped from Meadow Ridge Outfitters to a licensed FFL dealer in the winner’s area.

Due to current policies of our payment processor, Square, your purchase will be processed using a generic description that complies with their terms.

Please be assured that by proceeding with the transaction:

You ARE purchasing tickets for the American Legion Post 86 Patriot’s Promise Raffle for the current year, as detailed above.
On the Square Checkout Screen, the item name will appear as “Annual Fundraiser Drawing Tickets.”
The transaction on your bank or credit card statement will appear as a generic business charge from American Legion Post 86 or a name associated with our organization.

Your purchase supports the mission and general operations of American Legion Post 86,

enabling us to fund programs such as scholarships and veteran assistance.

Please proceed with confidence.

Who is eligible to purchase a ticket?

Anyone who is 18 years of age or older and who is legally eligible to purchase and possess a firearm is welcome to buy a ticket. You do not need to be an American Legion member to participate.

Do I have to be present to win?

No. You do not need to be present at the Post during the drawing on December 7th to win. The winner will be contacted directly.

How will I be notified if I win?

You must be physically located in the East Texas area at the time of purchase. The online ticket system is provided for the convenience of our local community. By proceeding to payment, you must affirm that you are physically present in East Texas. Once purchased, winners residing outside of East Texas can arrange for shipment to their local FFL dealer.

Can I choose cash instead of the firearm prize?

The winner will be notified exclusively via phone call to the phone number provided during the Square checkout process. (Please ensure your contact number is correct, and review the Contact Deadline (7 Days) rule in the “Raffle Rules & Conditions” tab.)

If I win, can I take cash instead of the firearm?

No. The prize is awarded as the specific firearm (rifle/shotgun) listed on the raffle flyer. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

What costs am I responsible for if I win?

The winner is responsible for all associated fees to legally take possession of the firearm, including:

All costs related to shipping and insurance if the firearm is shipped out of the Nacogdoches area.
FFL transfer fees charged by the receiving dealer.
Any applicable sales or use taxes.