Ridgell wins raffle drawing

By Staff, 08/9/17 3:01 PM

PRESCOTT – A drawing was held for one of nine weapons Wednesday afternoon at the Wolf Den by the Piney Woods Friends of the NRA Chapter.

Robin Ridgell was the winner and can choose from a Glock 43 9mm, Smith and Wesson model 642 .38-cal revolver, a S&W H&P Shield 9 mm, Savage Arms .243 with scope, FMK 9C1 Gen. 2 9mm with engraving, a Henry Golden Boy .22, Mossberg 500 combo .12 ga., Century Armas 9 mm or a Remington 783 30-06 with scope. The weapons may be shipped to any licensed FFL dealer for transfer. The winner can also choose a Yeti cooler with the NRA logo.

More drawings will be held for the remaining weapons. A total of 40 chances will be sold each time, with tickets $20 each.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Brandon Stewart at 870-331-9975.

This is part of the annual Piney Woods Friends of the NRA fundraiser. This year’s banquet will be held in the Potlatch Building at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Sept. 30, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Brandon Stewart at 870-331-9975; Brenda Williams at 870-703-0271; or Haskell Morse at 870-703-2403.

All proceeds will go to support shooting sports in the area and ensuring the survival of  Second Amendment traditions.