Team Ranstad is an official 501(c)(3) non-profit and our annual raffle to raise funds to support those of ours serving in harm’s way kicks off October 1st, 2013 with GREAT PRIZES!! Being non-profit, any prize/monetary donation you make is tax deductible.
Contact "Petard" if you would like to take advantage of that option.


www.teamranstad.org

We are currently posting at:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=1075022&page=1

JOIN US - We Serve Those Who Serve!

SINCEREST THANKS to everyone who have joined us in the past and got involved - we hope that you will choose to do so again!!

A special THANKS to the AR15.com Staff for making the Store available for online ticket purchases, you guys make a HUGE difference!!



....to quote the Executive Officer of a Stryker platoon we supported throughout their tour in Iraq ...

"You all do more than just slapping a yellow ribbon on the back of a truck"



A brief history of how we came to be as described in a compilation of posts by GR8TWYT:

TEAM RANSTAD was so named by the troops of the 173rd Airborne, 1-91st Airborne Cavalry - Recon/Sniper Platoon “Hatchet”.  RetMAC and I served together aboard the USS Spruance (DD-963).  RetMAC was the ship’s Chief Master-Arms and
I was part of the team he trained for the ship’s self-defense when we were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1988 to confront Iranian aggression. Upon the ship’s return to the States I met RetMAC's son Nick (who was 9-years old at the time)
during a “Tiger Cruise” where sons of the ship’s crew were allowed onboard for a 3-day cruise.

I left the Navy shortly after; RetMAC continued his career until he retired after 20-years of service. In 2007 we reconnected on a Navy website and RetMAC told me that Nick was now grown up and had just deployed to Afghanistan to an extremely
remote Forward Operating Base in the Hindu Kush mountains of northeastern Afghanistan, right on the Pakistani border - only a river separated the two.  Being a member of ARFCOM I started a forum asking other members if they’d be interested in
sending boxes to the platoon - the response was overwhelming! The platoon started to receive boxes filled with good old American treats, movies, books, socks, heat packs, baby wipes, hibachi’s, field showers, etc., not only from ARFCOM members -
but also equipment and gear from industry partners like Battery Station; LaRue Tactical; Tactical Girls calendars; Tactical Night Vision; and the list goes on and on.  Christmas that year resulted in over 250 boxes!! A Chinook helicopter was once filled
with nothing but boxes for the platoon!! This resulted in the troops of the platoon saying if they needed anything…“Let Ranstad know … his Team will help!”

Thus, we became who we are and we wear that title proudly! We have continued to do the same since. It has become our calling, so to speak. We have continued to “adopt” frontline units as they rotate in and out of both Iraq, Afghanistan, or any overseas
frontline AO - for ALL branches of service.  And we do what we do - accepting that name as the ultimate compliment .

THIS is what we do...
(Nick "SnakeaterM24" – FOB Bostic – Afghanistan Christmas 2007)
Just SOME of the boxes they received!





Most ARFCOM types know by now that Nick currently holds the recognized US Army sniper record with a confirmed kill at 1.3 miles with his Barrett .50 rifle, making him #3 in the sniper world for distance.  Including two interviews
he did with Radio Free ARFCOM, you can now find all the other media coverage; his National Geographic segment in "Snipers, Inc."; #75 on History Channel's "101 Weapons That Changed the World", his Ghille suit from Afghanistan is now on permanent display
in the NRA Museum, etc., at www.lastrosehomeport.com/sniper.html thanks to a retired Navy Chief who met Nick on the same Tiger Cruise and who has followed his accomplishments since.



"Disclaimer"
The following of "Team Ranstad" are not allowed to participate in this raffle in any form other than coordinating the raffle and/or donating a prize.
The only involvement of the staff of "Team Ranstad" beyond that is when "GR8TWYT" will have his children draw the tickets and announce the winners.

SnakeaterM24
RetMAC
GR8TWYT
USMC_Dad
Petard
donne3
pjhog

All prize donations will be posted here on the Opening Page so that any who visit will be able to see what's being offered by the raffle without having to scroll through numerous pages.

Tickets are $10 each, or $50 for the "Sniper 6-Pack" (6-tickets). Ticket cut-off 2359, November 30th, 2013.
Drawing tentatively scheduled for evening of Monday, December 2nd, time to be determined by GR8TWYT.
If you want to get involved and take a shot at some great prizes - here are your options:

#1 - Purchase tickets at the AR15.com Store (easy and recommended)
https://store.ar15.com/product.html?cat=37&pr=534
(Enter your screen name in the comment section!!!)

#2 - Check or Money Order (IM RetMAC for address)

#3 - Paypal = [email protected]
LIST as a GIFT "For the Cause" if you use it and we'll keep the fingers crossed.  PP doesn't like anything that involves a raffle/prize, especially if it involves anything to do with your 2nd Amendment rights.  Just saying



Prizes to date valued at over $10,000!!

Tickets purchased 1646!!  THANKS!!
(Does not count the extra ticket you get with the Sniper 6-Pack)



To start ... these are the units that we are currently supporting - we are dedicated to
"Serving Those Who Serve"

US Army - Afghanistan
Derek F
Infantry

US Army - Afghanistan
Richard B
Infantry

US Army - Afghanistan
A L
PRG

US Air Force - Afghanistan
Brian H
Aviation

US Army - Afghanistan
Joseph E
Combat Engineers

US Army - Kuwait
James A
Explosive Ordinace Disposal

US Army - Afghanistan
Kari M
Supply

US Army - Afghanistan
Catherine H
PRG

US Army - Afghanistan
Preston D
Cavalry

US Army - Afghanistan
Hector M
Cavalry



If you'd prefer to just send a care package to one of our units contact one of the Team Ranstad staff with an IM and we'll be more than happy to provide the full address.



GRAND PRIZE

16" LaRue Tactical PredatAR 5.56 + $500 LaRue Gift Card

GRAND PRIZE GOES TO ...... 249179  !!!  CONGRATULATIONS !!!

The PredatAR 5.56 is designed for those who are searching for a lightweight, ultra-reliable and accurate 5.56 mm NATO rifle for home-defense, competition-shooting or hunting.
1 Prize
Value: $2200.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Use the gift card to dress it up.  )
(Winner contact RetMAC who will put you in touch with his LaRue contact)

FFL shipping required



Soldier of Fortune's "Sniper in Afghanistan" June 2010 issue; PLUS DVD's of "Snipers, Inc." & "101 Weapons That Changed the World" (not shown) - all autographed by our namesake.
248871 248923 245263 248903 249016
5 Prizes
Value:  $250.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "SnakeaterM24"


(Winners contact RetMAC)



LaRue Gift Card
245219
1 Prize
Value: $500.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winner contact RetMAC)



S.O.C. Bug Out Bag
249064
1 Prize
Value: $95.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "SnakeaterM24"


(Winner contact RetMAC)



Autographed print signed by "Wild Bill" Guarnere - one of the original "Band of Brothers"
246585
1 Prize
Value: $95.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "RetMAC"


(Winner contact RetMAC)



Navy SEALs Chris Kyle & Chad Littlefield commemorative LaRue Dillo
251092 248797 245209 247639
4 Prizes
Value: $200.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "RetMAC"


(Winners contact RetMAC)



ARFCOM Low Profile Range Bag
245231 249249
2 Prizes
Value: $190.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winners contact RetMAC)



ARFCOM Tactical Response Bailout Bag
246322 248030
2 Prizes
Value: $80.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winners contact RetMAC)



Team Ranstad Polo & T-Shirt
249803
1 Prize
Value: $45.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "RetMAC"


(Winner contact RetMAC with your size)



LaRue Tactical Range Bag - Black
249014
1 Prize
Value: $130.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winner contact RetMAC)



LaRue Tactical Hitch Cover (Use it to display your favorite bumper sticker!)
250852
1 Prize
Value: $50.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winner contact RetMAC)



LaRue Padded Pistol Case (w/ 4 magazine pouches) - Black
251777 249150
2 Prizes
Value: $80.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winners contact RetMAC)



LaRue Pelican Pistol Case - Black
249803 245206
2 Prizes
Value $80.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winners contact RetMAC)



LaRue Tactical AR Forward Universal Grip - Black
248307
1 Prize
Value: $95.00
Donated by: "an extraordinary bunch of "little birds" who are dedicated to supporting our Troops"


(Winner contact RetMAC)



American Tactical AR15 Collapsible Stock Cheek Riser (1.25")
246322
1 Prize
Value: $20.00
Donated by: Team Ransad member "RetMAC"


(Winner contact RetMAC)



The coveted "Tactical Girls" 2014 Calendar Set
246322 247555 248708 245776 248735 249109 251024 247099 249803 245336 249224 245269 245227 248005 248661
15 Prizes
Value: $600.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member and Industry Partner "TGC" from Tactical Girls
www.tacticalgirls.com


(One signed by some of the models, the other not - OR you can select to mix/match with a Tactical Girl calendar and an Exotic Weapons Calendar to keep Momma happy)
(Winners contact RetMAC, once all winners have checked in he will forward the list to "TGC")



Surprise Care Package
245480
1 Prize
Value: $100.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "USMC_Dad"

A box of goodies fer sure knowing him.  *lol*

(Winner contact USMC_Dad)



Brownells Signature Series Leather Range Bag
246060
1 Prize
Value: $180.00
Donated by:  Industry Partner Brownells
www.brownells.com


(Winner contact Petard)



Surefire X400 Weapon Light
245485 245463 246154
3 Prizes
Value: $1080.00
Donated by:  Industry Partner AIM Surplus
www.aimsurplus.com


(Winners contact Petard)



AIM Bolt Carrier Group & AIM Logo'd Ball Cap
250458 245206 251745 245923 245907
5 Prizes each
Value: $550.00
Donated by:  Industry Partner AIM Surplus
www.aimsurplus.com


(Winners contact Petard)



Custom Made Pens by our own "Covertness"
251681 251626 245417
3 Prizes
Value: $225.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "Covertness"


(Winners contact Covertness)



Custom Made Bottle Stoppers by our own "Covertness"
248286 245409 245280
3 Prizes
Value: $135.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "Covertness"


(Winners contact Covertness)



Autographed copy of "Lights Out" - Written by our own "HalfFast"
(Over 3-million hits on the original internet copy of the book AND now a best seller in the works for a 3-part movie!)
251392
1 Prize
Value: $30.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "HalfFast"

FANTASTIC READ!   TRUST ME! IF YOU DON'T WIN, IT'S ON AMAZON.COM - ORDER IT!


(Winner contact RetMAC)



ARFCOM Bronze Membership
245341
1 Prize
Value: $25.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "medic_man"


Winner's membership will be renewed and/or extended.
(Winner contact medic_man)



Ballistic.US "Pest Control AR15" T-Shirt
245351
1 Prize
Value: $25.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "subterfugeinc" and Industry Partner Ballistic.US
www.ballistic.us.com


(Winner contact subterfugeinc)



Ballistic.US "LaRue Costa AR15" T-Shirt
247639
1 Prize
Value: $25.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "subterfugeinc" and Industry Partner Ballistic.US


(Winner contact subterfugeinc)



AR15 Upper - Complete with BCG and Charging Handle (not shown)
248752
1 Prize
Value: $450.00
Donated by: Industry Partner DS Arms
www.dsarms.com


(Winner contact Petard)



LaserMax Kit - Each kit includes a Uni-Max Pro Laser Optic; Soft Pistol Case; LaserMax Ballcap & T-Shirt
248343 246681
2 Prizes
Value: $360.00
Donated by:  Industry Partner LaserMax
www.lasermax.com


(Uni-Max Laser features an ultra lightweight, durable design that is small and compact.  Fits virtually any firearm with an accessory rail)
(Winner contact Petard)



LaserLyte Mini Bore Sight (.22 - .50 cal)
248752
1 Prize
Value: $65.00
Donated by:  Industry Partner LaserLyte
www.laserlyte.com


(Winner contact RetMAC)



Otis 9mm -.45 Caliber Pistol Micro Cleaning Kit
249109
1 Prize
Value: $15.00
Donated by:  Industry Partner Otis
www.otis.com


The Micro Cleaning Kit cleans semi-autos and revolvers from 9mm through .45 caliber
(Winner contact Petard)



Otis Professional Rifle Cleaning System
249948
1 Prize
Value: $80.00
Donated by:  Industry Partner Otis
www.otis.com


Designed for .30 cal. variants including .308 cal., 30/30, 30-06, 7.62mm and 7mm rifles.
(Winner contact Petard)



Benchmade Pardue Design Axis Griptilian Drop-Point with Orange Handle
7821925651202353U (Paypal)
1 Prize
Value: $95.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad Member "riggins"


•Blade Length: 3.45"  •Overall Length/Closed Length: 8.07"/4.62"
(Winner contact riggins)



Troy "BattleMag 3-Pack"
245313
1 Prize
Value:  $45.00
Donated by:  Team Ranstad Member "riggins"


Troy BattleMags are engineered to function flawlessly with all M4, M16/AR15 & HK416®.  Cannot ship to restricted states.
(Winner contact riggins)



Surfire 6PX Tactical Light w/FREE 10 Pack CR123A batteries
249080
1 Prize
Value:  $115.00
Donated by Team Ranstad member & Industry Partner "ledlight" at The Battery Station
www.batterystation.com


The 6PX Tactical is just that - flashlight designed specifically for tactical use.
(Winner contact RetMAC and he'll put you in touch with "ledlight")



ARFCOM Bronze Memberships
249240 245342 249150 246304 251776
5 Prizes
Value: $125.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "coyote115"


Winner's membership will be renewed and/or extended.
(Winners contact RetMAC with your info, he will pass on to coyote115 who will make it happen)



EarPro Hanger - Your choice of TekLok belt attachment or Malice Clips for Molle
247015
1 Prize
Value: $25.00
Donated by:  Team Ranstad member and Industry Partner "Slipey76" at Peach State Concealment
www.psconealment.com


(Winner contact Slipey76)



Duty Holster
251645
1 Prize
Value: $55.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member and Industry Partner "Slipey76" at Peach State Concealment
www.psconealment.com


(Winner contact Slipey76 with your firearm make/model)



Peach State Concealment Carry Kit - Includes IWB holster and IWB Mag pouch
248808 245269 245417 247871 248903
5 Prizes
Value: $275.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member and Industry Partner "Slipey76" at Peach State Concealment
www.psconealment.com


(Winner contact Slipey76 with your firearm make/model)



LaRue Holiday Dillo Collection (2010-2013) + 2 Dillo Dust BBQ Rub
245696
1 Prize
Value: $40.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "OTTER1300"


(Winner contact OTTER1300)



LAPD B.O.B. (only items in left photo are included)  
245269
1 Prize
Value:  $20.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member "golfroot"


(Winner contact golfroot)



React-Gear Tactical Vest
248903
1 Prize
Value:  $110.00
Donated by: Industry Partner "React-Gear"
www.reactgear.com (Veteran owned & operated)


(Winner contact Petard)



New Rock River Arms Lower Parts Kit
250458
1 Prize
Value: $70.00
Donated by:  Team Ranstad member "golfroot"


(Winner contact golfroot)



Palmetto State Armory Lower Parts Kit
250254
1 Prize
Value: $80.00
Donated by:  Team Ranstad member "golfroot"


(Winner contact golfroot)



Lithograph signed by Lt Colonel Richard Cole - Jimmy Doolittle's Co-pilot
245190
1 Prize
Value:  $20.00
Donated by:  Team Ranstad member "2000Z3M"


He's one of the last 4 remaining Doolittle Raiders - yeah, the guys that bombed Japan in 1942!
(Winner contact 2000Z3M)



Peach State Concealment OWB Mag Carrier
245787 246541 245269 245736 Tx51210
5 Prizes
Value:  $125.00
Donated by:  Team Ranstad member and Industry Partner "Slipey76" at Peach State Concealment


(Winner contact Slipey76 with make/model of your firearm)



Peach State Concealment Sentinel Holster
245182 247141 245174 245463 251676
5 Prizes
Value: $175.00
Donated by: Team Ranstad member and Industry Partner "Slipey76" at Peach State Concealment


(Winner contact Slipey76 with make/model of your firearm)



Christmas 2013 LaRue Dillo
247870 247130 245923 249150 245264
5 Prizes
Value:  $50.00
Donated by:  Team Member "RetMAC"

Another Dillo for all the collectors out there.  :)

(Winners contact RetMAC)



LaRue Range Kit
Black MkII Covert Rifle Case; Black Tactical Pro Shooters Range Bag; Black Tactical Pistol Pouch; and Otis Tactical Cleaning System
249187
1 Prize
Value: $315.00
Donated by: That group of "Little Birds" who've once again stepped up to support our efforts.


(Winner contact m1awolf)



Leupold VX•R Patrol 1.25-4x20mm (30mm) with LaRue QD LT104-30 Mount
247797
1 Prize
Value:  $747.00
Donated by:  That group of "Little Birds" who've once again stepped up to support our efforts.


(Winner contact m1awolf)



SureFire LX2 HA-WH Lumamax, Dual Output LED and LT707-2 QD Mount with 0.915 Rings
245312
1 Prize
Value:  $258.60
Donated by:  That group of "Little Birds" who've once again stepped up to support our efforts.


(Winner contact m1awolf)



Mega Arms "Gator" Forged Lower (Stripped)
245667
1 Prize
Value:  $125.00
Donated by:  Team Ranstad member "Rotty"


(Winner contact Rotty)




ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS WHEN YOU SHOP!!

AR15 Store
AIM Surplus
Ballistic.US
Brownells
DS Arms
Gerber
LaRue Tactical
LaserLyte
LaserMax
Otis
Peach State Concealment
Rayovac
React-Gear
SGT Grit
Spec-Ops Brand
Stag Arms
Tactical Girls
The Battery Station

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