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With this being ARFCOM's 20th year, we wanted to do something special. Rather than simply celebrating our own existance, we wanted to give something back.

With training budgets nearly nonexistent for departments across the country, these groups do not have the funds for education and practice. Combined with the increased violence against officers everywhere, we wanted to do our part to help.

With the help of the fine folks at Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts (one of the best training groups I have ever come across) we decided to host a local LEO training weekend and also a fundraiser/raffle for the Dallas Police Association Assist The Officer Foundation.

So we have two components. First, we will be offering a 2-day carbine training curriculum for officers:



And also we will be running a raffle to raise funds for the foundation:



If you are an officer in any law enforcement department in the DFW/East Texas area, please register register by December 1, 2016. Slots will be awarded by lottery, and students will incur no costs.

Everyone else can help by buying raffle tickets for only $5. We will continue to update the prize list, and are actively looking for additional prize donations for the raffle. Winners will be announced (live?) during the training event December 10th.

This is just our small way of showing our appreciation and thanking the officers that put their lives on the line for us each and every day.


*** Dallas Police Benefit Raffle Update ***

Due to the overwhelming generosity of companies and law enforcement supporters in our community who continue to donate incredible prizes, we will be extending the window to buy tickets and enter this raffle.

The raffle drawing will now take place on January 19th during the PFC Loadout SHOT Show Party at the Venetian Casino Resort in Las Vegas.  

Join us at 7:00 PM Pacific Time to see all the winners announced live via the PFC Training Facebook page.  

More updates to come!  For a complete (and growing) list of prizes and to purchase raffle tickets, please visit: https://www.pfcloadout.com/collections/gear/products/dallas-police-benefit-event-raffle-tickets

Raffle Prizes (continuously being updated):

- PROGRESSIVE F.O.R.C.E. CONCEPTS BALLISTIC OFF-BODY BAG (B.O.B.B.) $349 Value  https://www.pfcloadout.com/collections/frontpage/products/progressive-f-o-r-c-e-concepts-ballistic-off-body-bag-b-o-b-b

- MAGPUL PMAGS GEN2 M2 - Three Pack! $39 Value https://www.pfcloadout.com/collections/gear/products/magpul-pmag-gen-m2

- VALKYRIE COMBAT WEAPON CERAKOTE AND CUSTOMIZATION PACKAGE   Valkyrie Combat specializes in weapons customization. They are the #1 ranked Cerakote applicator in the world, and produce the most combat effective and proven Glock modification in the industry. In total they have donated $1500 of custom services to be raffled off in to three separate services worth $500.00 each. Each winner can use that amount towards any of the services they offer.  For more details about their customization services, visit their website http://www.valkyriecombat.com/

- NRA TACTICAL 3-GUN CASE     3-Gun competitions are among the fastest growing shooting sports in the world. And shooters who compete with rifles, shotguns and pistols need a rugged, protective case to handle all that firepower. Our 36” solution boasts ample room for two rifles or shotguns, a pistol and an array of gear. An internal divider is ingeniously designed to double as a cushioned shooting mat, while the exterior features MOLLE webbing, a padded pistol case and multiple utility/magazine pouches. Includes heavy-duty, lockable YKK zippers, backpack straps and a standard shoulder strap. For long guns measuring 36” or less in length. Colors: Black, Coyote. Dimensions: 36" x 13½”.

- NRA Voodoo Tactical Padded Firearms Case        The NRAstore™ staff searched high and low for the ideal tactical firearms case. We tested, tested and tested some more. The end result is a case with the best features and value available today --- customized for the NRA by Voodoo. Our bag can handle two rifles, two handguns, magazines, ammo and more accessories than you can attach at once! Made of rugged ballistic pack cloth with closed-cell foam padding and heavy duty, silent zippers, it will get you and your gear from point A to point B safely, securely, and covertly. Three adjustable, covered MOLLE accessory pouches are located on the exterior, with room for more MOLLE accessories. You’ll find storage galore inside its roomy interior. The firearm compartments are heavily padded and equipped with Velcro® hold-down straps. All buckles are high impact plastic with quick-release closures. When it’s time to scramble, carry it with the reinforced wrap-around carry handle or with the unique, detachable shoulder harness that lets you transport your personal arsenal in backpack fashion. There’s even a dedicated interior pocket that’s specially designed to store the shoulder straps when they’re not in use! We think you’ll agree --- this is one terrific gun case. Length: 42” (fits AR-15, Mini 14, M-16, HK-91, HK-93 and other tactical firearms not over 42” in length). NRA seal is embroidered in subtle tone-on-tone threads on the center exterior compartment. Color: Black.

- NRA Extended Magazine Shooting Rest          Now you can finally break out those 30 round magazines and use them with a shooting rest. The NRA Extended Magazine Shooting Rest will steadily support rifles with pistol grips and full capacity magazines. You can use the NRA Extended Magazine Shooting Rest with lever and bolt action rifles too – it’s the most versatile shooting rest we’ve seen! Efficiently sight in your rifle without having to reload as often. Composed of durable welded, black powder coated steel, this rest includes a leather front rest bag for steady support, a tough nylon butt strap and a magnetic level. The three-point leveling system allows you to easily adjust the height at which you shoot with just the turn of a knob. Remove the rear strap and you have a perfect flat surface to add your own rear rest bag. Easy to assemble, the rest requires no tools and can easily be disassembled for compact storage or transport. This makes it easy to take to the range, in the field, or your favorite shooting spot. Dimensions: 7½”L x 7½”W x 22”D. Color: Black.

- NRA Tactical Gun Safe Conversion Kits        The NRAstore has teamed up with SecureIt Tactical to bring our members a gun storage system that works anywhere! With a few simple tools, the NRA Tactical Gun Safe Conversion Kits transform your safe, locker, cabinet or room into a customizable armory. With each kit, you get essential components including modular wall grids, barrel saddles and dual-rifle bases. The barrel saddles can be placed at varied heights allowing them to be utilized with any type of long gun, including rifles, shotguns and carbines. Each saddle features a bungee system to ensure rock-solid support and retention at all times. Each dual rifle base supports two long guns. They’re designed to allow extra room to accommodate lights, lasers, optics and other aftermarket accessories. Best of all, the modular design means all components may be combined to store as many (or as few) longs guns as you need. Choose the 2 Rifle Kit or the 6 Rifle Kit – or buy both to organize eight long guns in style! Hardware included. Color: Black. Made in USA

- 5 - IFAK kits -  Kit designed by Frank Grun, with BadFish Security. GraySun Tactical built. The kits includes: Proprietary, tri-fold system with MOLLE, Medium Trauma Shears (EMT Scissors), BSI (gloves, mask), Basic cut kit (gauze, tape etc), RED TQ Quick Clot, Israeli Bandage, Chest Seal, Info card (note card) and Sharpee

- Stealth - Covert Operations Rifle Backpack -  With its inconspicuous sports-pack styling and robust construction, the Stealth Backpack was designed for discreet storage and transport of a rifle and accessories. The pack is ideally sized to conceal a broken-down or short-barreled rifle with plenty of room for mission-critical gear. The modular, adjustable tie-down system allows the operator to configure the rifle for quick access or secure storage, while the low profile pistol compartment provides rapid access to a handgun. A large accessory compartment offers attachment options for velcro and/or MOLLE pouches and has ample room for magazines and accessories.  http://www.elitesurvival.com/concealment-bags-packs/stealth-covert-operations-rifle-backpack/

- Boxer Tactical: 7 Stryker Belts, 2 T-Shirts and a boatload of patches! You’ll hear a lot of companies claim that their products are “made in America,” when all they do is assemble their final product here. When Boxer Tactical says that they are Honestly American, they mean that their products are made here using American-made raw materials.  For them, Honestly American is both a business model and a cause. They choose to do business with suppliers and manufacturers that aspire to the same standards. Check them out at:  https://boxertactical.com/

- 2 tickets to the Run & Gun Biathlon (Sunday Sprint)  Value: $200  The Waco Tactical Fitness Run & Gun Biathlon follows the tradition of the Pecos Run 'n Gun and Zombie Destruction Biathlon, where body, mind, marksmanship and gear are tested in field conditions.  Participants must navigate the course while carrying rifle, pistol and ammo, overcome various obstacles and complete 5 to 7 shooting stations.  The terrain is challenging and includes hills, trails, woods and a river canyon.  The obstacles are physically demanding.  Shooting distances vary from up close and personal out to about 500 yards.  Much of the shooting is in unusual positions and at unknown distances.  Range estimation and other problem-solving skills definitely come into play.

- Deus Ex Machina Guns - Gunfighter Trigger & Gunfighter Magwell for Glocks. Value: $215  They create “refined tools for warriors that venture into harms way.”  Check out the rest of their great products at: https://www.customglockbarrels.com/

- Elzettta 3 Cell tactical flashlight Value: $210.00  The Elzettta Model C331 delivers a blistering 900 lumens with an aggressive Crenellated Bezel and a tactically correct Rotary Tailcap with non-latching push-button.  The field-replaceable 7/8?-thick solid acrylic optical lens provides unmatched beam quality and durability.  

- Troxyphen® ENGAGE and TROXYPHEN® EVOLVE Workout Supplements  ENGAGE is unlike any other pre workout powder. With legit doses of ultra premium and clinically studied ingredients - you can smash through the plateau and destroy your next training session. Getting noticeable results faster than ever is now easier with TROXYPHEN® ENGAGE.  TROXYPHEN® EVOLVE is a powerful intra-workout formula that was designed to “evolve” the category to new standards of effectiveness. After all, it’s what you are capable of in the gym that defines your results and to help you achieve new levels of intensity as well as jumpstart the recovery and growth processes, Evolve contains key ingredients that can help you train harder and longer while stimulating muscle growth and promoting recovery.

Greatly appreciated and we will continue to add prizes; just getting started.

Someone said the raffle link was not working...
It should be this: https://www.pfcloadout.com/collections/gear/products/dallas-police-benefit-event-raffle-tickets but it's working fine for me from OP.

If anyone has any problems, let me know. We appreciate all the support and the offers to help.
At this point I think we're GTG, but will definitely let you know if anything changes.

Odds are very good right now.

Didn't win what? Nothing has been awarded yet.

PM sent.

  In for $20.00.
 Thanks for spearheading this event, Ed.

Thank all of you in the raffle! I don't have insight into how many tickets have been sold, but I'm pretty sure odds are excellent. I'll get a status next week and post. Would be nice to be able to write a decent check for those guys.

*** Dallas Police Benefit Raffle Update ***

Due to the overwhelming generosity of companies and law enforcement supporters in our community who continue to donate incredible prizes, we will be extending the window to buy tickets and enter this raffle.

The raffle drawing will now take place on January 19th during the PFC Loadout SHOT Show Party at the Venetian Casino Resort in Las Vegas.  

Join us at 7:00 PM Pacific Time to see all the winners announced live via the PFC Training Facebook page.  

More updates to come!  For a complete (and growing) list of prizes and to purchase raffle tickets, please visit: https://www.pfcloadout.com/collections/gear/products/dallas-police-benefit-event-raffle-tickets

 Ed, I need a good thermal.  Please make sure I win one.
 Thank you.

You'll probably win all the thermals we have in the raffle!

@zegermanznew No problem there. Update is coming out in tomorrow's newsletter.
Also as stated above (in the OP as well as a post just a few above yours) the drawing took place at PFC's event on January 19th and was posted on their Facebook page.

Reminder:



But then you went there...

It's one thing to ask about the status, but it's another thing entirely to imply some sort of negative intent, particularly when it involves people who value their word and their principles above all else. I have pretty thick skin, so I don't mind you calling me out on anything, but when you start dragging others into "fake news" then you'll get my attention. PFC created and managed this fundraiser, and there was absolutely nothing 'shady' about it to warrant that comment.

If you were to actually visit the place where we said it would be announced, you'd see that the entire drawing was posted live (and actually started 20 min early).
Here is a link to the video of the drawing: PFC Facebook Page : Drawing Video

Appreciate all who participated in any capacity and all who were a part of this fundraiser. Over $7000 was raised for a great cause.

 Shady?  Edward Avila Jr?  The man is honorable.

No problem and thanks for your, and everyone else's, support!

I too apologize for the bite back, but these are all great people who go out of their way to help others, so I hate to see anyone try to in any way imply any wrong-doing on their behalf!

The reason the date got pushed back was because a number of companies wanted to pitch in and donate product near the end, and everyone thought all participants would benefit from the increased prize package. Doing it at SHOT also meant the president of the receiving organization could be present at the drawing (since he was attending SHOT and PFC is based out of Vegas). So for those reasons the date was chosen, and rather than have a party, PFC chose to offer another day of free training for LEOs at their facility, which is where the drawing was held. This afforded the opportunity to lay out all the prizes and have attendees donate one last time, as well as he chance to do the drawing live in a controlled environment.

Not posting an update since then in the thread is entirely my fault, and I apologize for that;