1^ST BATTALION 9^TH MARINES NETWORK INC.

GUN RAFFLE RULES

1. Raffle tickets are $10.00 each
2. A separate raffle will be held for the pistol and the rifle.  Tickets purchased are for the stated raffle only.
3. Pistol Raffle Prize New Colt Model 1918 (WWI version Colt 1911)
4. Rifle Raffle Prize New Colt Model 6700 (AR15 version)
5. There is no limit to the amount of tickets one may purchase, however only 2,500 tickets will be sold for the pistol raffle and 2500 tickets will be sold for the rifle raffle.
6. Tickets will be sold to 1/9 Members ONLY from the start of the raffle until December 31, 2009.  If less than 2000 tickets have been sold by this date for the pistol the sales of tickets will go public. If less than 2000 tickets have been sold by this date on the rifle the sales of tickets will go public. Each raffle is independent of the other.
7. YOU MUST BE 21 years old and a legal resident of the United States to purchase a ticket.
8. You need not be present to win.
9. The winner of each raffle has the option of accepting $1,000 in lieu of accepting the firearm.  If the cash is chosen the firearm remains the property of the 1st Battalion 9^th Marines Network Inc.  Once a prize is chosen the decision is final.  No further changes will be made.
10. The drawing will take place at the 2010 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Reunion Banquet scheduled to be held in August 2010.
11. Raffle is void where prohibited and ALL Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) rules apply.  NO exceptions.
12. By obtaining a raffle ticket you attest that you are a law abiding citizen of good moral character, may legally possess the firearm won, have intention of using the firearm only in a legal and safe manner, and will or already obtained instruction on the safe use and operation of the firearm won.
13. All proceeds of each raffle will be used to help lower the cost of the Reunion.  The 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Board of Directors will determine how the proceeds will be applied to best benefit the members attending.
14. The winner will be announced at the Reunion Banquet and the name of the winner will be published in the first Network newsletter following the reunion and posted on the official Network webpage.
15. All firearm transfers will be handled through a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer, and all applicable Federal and State laws will apply, including all local firearm laws for the legal residence of the winning ticket holder.
16. All firearms will be shipped to a local federally licensed dealer (FFL) for transfer to the winner. The 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Network Inc will pay for shipping costs only.  Any additional costs for insurance or other services requested by the winner will be the responsibility of the winner and paid by the winner. The winner is responsible to identify and contact the local dealer requesting their assistance in completing the transfer,  Once the winner has obtained commitment from the local FFL dealer to assist with the transfer, the winner is responsible for contacting the 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Network Inc. to supply the name and contact information of their local FFL dealer. The Winner is responsible for any and all transfer fees charged by his/her chosen FFL. The 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Network Inc will make arrangements to ship the firearm to the local FFL dealer as required by federal law.
17. The winner of each raffle will be responsible for any Federal, State, or Municipal expenses incurred for the registration of the weapon as applicable and is responsible for any Federal, State, or Municipal taxes.
18. Winners are responsible to verify that ownership of the firearm won is legal in their state, city or town prior to taking possession of the prize won.  This responsibility falls solely on the winner.
19. ALL PRIZES MUST BE CLAIMED AND TRANSFER COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DATE THE TICKET IS DRAWN.
20. The 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Network Inc., it’s officers, members and business affiliates makes no warranty, written or implied, on any of the firearms offered in this raffle.  All manufacturers’ warranties apply.  Winners are to deal directly with the manufacturer in the event of a warranty claim or if a problem arises with the firearm.
21. The 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Network Inc makes no claim of the firearm suitability of purpose of any firearm won.
22. The 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines Network Inc sole liability is limited only to the purchase price published on a valid ticket.
23. In the event of a dispute, all decisions by the Board of Directors of the 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines are absolute final.