David Reeder, a author/editor within the firearm/gear/tactical space (and a someday Soldier Techniques Each day contributor), just lately reached out to let me know of a fundraiser he’s serving to run. His web site, Breach-Bang-Clear, is working with a few of our beneficiant associates within the business to conduct an on-line raffle. All of the proceeds profit an equine rescue in NE Oklahoma. Dave himself is one among their staff of volunteers.
BLUF: Anti-fun social media/tech platforms have all however throttled the fundraiser. They’d admire you serving to by sharing this hyperlink with associates and associates who may be :
https://swingindhorserescue.com/2024-raffle/
You should purchase a raffle ticket on the hyperlink above, however he and they’re largely all in favour of getting the phrase out with a purpose to make up time misplaced to a collection of setbacks defined beneath.
Sadly, and in no small half as a result of there are weapons concerned, their efforts have been strangled by various setbacks. First, Meta crushed engagement. Then, it throttled again all posts, whether or not associated to the raffle or not, and later locked up the Fb accounts of people that shared the unique announcement.
Shortly after that, PayPal locked the account and froze the cash they’d raised, refusing to course of any transactions of any variety till after an “investigation” by a third social gathering. Fortunately, the funds had been launched, however they’ve needed to transfer to a brand new processing platform – they usually misplaced a number of days of potential ticket gross sales attempting to get their account freed up.
If this fella seems tough it’s as a result of he’s one among our latest arrivals. Eddie was trailered within the morning this image was taken. He was underweight, ungroomed, and lined in bites and sores, and had important points along with his hooves and enamel. His touring companion, a mare not seen on this picture was in even worse form and wasn’t notably all in favour of having her image taken.
The AR right here being watched over by Chappie options an optic courtesy of Vortex, is jocked up in furnishings donated by B5 Techniques, and is constructed on a Franklin Armory binary set off decrease.
David’s Authentic Description
The Swingin’ D is a horse rescue in Wagoner County, OK, a methods out east of Tulsa. Sure, that actually is the title of the place, and no, it’s not what you assume.
They (we) rescue, rehabilitate, and retrain abused horses from the slaughter pipeline and, different occasions, once they’ve been deserted. All of the appreciable prices related to these efforts are paid out of volunteers’ pockets or with the proceeds of an annual fundraiser.
This yr, that fundraiser is an internet, nationwide raffle.
Swingin’ D’s Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) charity that’s completely volunteer-run and administered.
At any given time, between 12 and 16 horses are being ministered to, cared for, and/or skilled. There are a number of methods you possibly can assist them (us) out!
This folding AR pistol construct relies on a Defend Arms folding decrease (with an optic donated by Major Arms) and is among the raffle prizes.
Oklahoma Horse Rescue Raffle
Oklahoma’s Swingin’ D Ranch is conducting a fundraising raffle on-line. Prizes embrace various firearms, a number of good bourbons, various glorious instruments, some knives, and various different prizes.
A few of the prizes within the 2024 Oklahoma Horse Rescue Raffle embrace…
- An AR15 with binary set off and optic
- A folding AR pistol with optic
- A Ruger Safety 9 pistol
- A Taurus Decide .410 Revolver
- A case (1,000 rounds) of 9mm ammunition
World Ordnance contributed a case of 9mm ammunition…and a pistol to shoot it, too.
This AR sports activities an optic courtesy of Vortex, is bedecked in furnishings donated by B5 Techniques, and is constructed on a Franklin Armory binary set off decrease.
- A number of completely different bottles of bourbon
- Fastened blade and folding knives
- A truck field
- And a complete lot extra!
Prizes have been donated by the likes of the next:
With extra being added just about day-after-day!
Did we point out bourbon prizes, together with a rising variety of manufacturers and bottles, together with a number of upcycled whiskey lamps? That’s Bo on the left and Winston on the proper. You may watch them inflicting hassle right here.
- Buy raffle tickets: https://swingindhorserescue.com/2024-raffle/.
- Share this Fb publish (social media has been crushing them; as a result of firearms are part of the prize lineup they’ve suppressed the hell out of the information).
- Make your personal social media publish. You should use any of the images on this article, the raffle web page, or any Swingin’ D social media channels.
- Donate a prize (contact data@swingindhorserescue.com for those who’d like to do this; the listing of prizes is increasing each couple of days, we’ll take all the assistance we are able to get).
Go to the Swingin’ D Oklahoma Horse Rescue. Be taught extra concerning the equine rescue bourbon, knife, instrument, and gun raffle on-line.
And please test again steadily!
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