Lone Survivor Foundation Major Pandemic Custom AR15 Auction Builds
Sometimes you have the realization that you can do more than just write a check to support a good cause. At last year's Mercury One God Guns and Giving charity event, I had the chance to meet and briefly talk with Marcus Luttrell about his Lone Survivor Foundation as well as Glenn Beck and Joe Kerry about the other efforts Mercury One was supporting. Although I am positive none of these folks would remember me, they all made a lasting impression and left me wanting to do more for their causes. What gave me the real nudge was seeing the generousity of my good friends at Black Rain Ordnance. Black Rain generously donated and auctioned off a beautiful AR15 which raised over $10K for Mercury One. It got me thinking... I wonder if I could work with all my awesome manufacturers and piece together a truly custom AR15 for auction. I dropped a quick email to the 300+ manufacturers I have an editorial relationship with highlighting my ideas - support the two foundations with a charity AR15s for auction. The response was amazing. The plan was solidified; a random set of donated parts organized to do something great. We started with the Lone Survivor Foundation builds.
The net result of that email will be two one-of-a-kind custom AR15s that no one will ever be able to replicate for Lone Survivor and soon a set for Mercury One. These rifles represent some of the best AR15 modern sporting rifle technology available paired with one off custom parts to deliver both a custom museum quality showpiece and ultimate performance AR15 for the auction winner(s) to use and shoot.
HOW TO WIN THESE GREAT RIFLES
No, these rifles are not for sale, they will be auctioned off by the Lone Survivor Foundation with 100% of the proceeds going to the charity. Once I build and function test the rifles, each rifle will be donated at no cost to the Lone Survivor Foundation to be auctioned off to the highest bidder at their Oklahoma and Houston charity events. If you are interested in either of these custom AR15 rifles, you must be a pre-registered bidder with Lone Survivor foundation's bidding software which from understanding even allows remote bidding via mobile device even if you are not actually at the event. My hope is that these two rifles can raise a lot of money for a great charity. The first rifle will be auctioned off at the May15th Rock for the Retreat even in Oklahoma City MNay 15th - more information here The second rifle will be auctioned off at a soon to be scheduled event.
ABOUT THE LONE SURVIVOR FOUNDATION - (Provided by Lone Survivor Foundation)
"Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor, the 2007 #1 New York Times best-selling book, tells the harrowing, emotionally raw account and motivational story of his survival and the deaths of his comrades-in-arms in Operation Redwing, a mission to gather intelligence on Taliban leadership in Afghanistan. Marcus’ NEVER QUIT attitude was key to his survival and his recovery at home.
"Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor, the 2007 #1 New York Times best-selling book, tells the harrowing, emotionally raw account and motivational story of his survival and the deaths of his comrades-in-arms in Operation Redwing, a mission to gather intelligence on Taliban leadership in Afghanistan. Marcus’ NEVER QUIT attitude was key to his survival and his recovery at home.
After surviving his operations in Afghanistan, Marcus returned home to his ranch in Texas, the center of his post-combat recovery and restoration. On the ranch, Marcus had time to recover, to think, and to feel the love and support of close friends and family as he healed his wounds. Based upon first hand experiences of what is needed to provide holistic healing beyond standard government programs, while honoring his lost comrades from Operation Redwing, Marcus established the Lone Survivor Foundation in 2010.The intent was to bring the wounded service members into the same type of environment that healed Marcus. A place of solitude and beauty, where there was a close-knit and understanding support system. A place where the service members and their families could heal together as they all worked through the consequences of war. The Foundation is dedicated to honoring and remembering American service members by providing unique educational, rehabilitation, recovery, and wellness opportunities to U.S. Armed Forces members and their families.
The Lone Survivor Foundation restores, empowers, and renews hope for our wounded service members and their families through health, wellness, and therapeutic support. Overseas deployments and combat action can take a serious toll on everyone involved - from the men and women on the front lines to the friends and families who wait patiently for their loved ones to return home.
In short, the normalcy of life prior to their service may have been lost forever. Therefore, the Lone Survivor Foundation is here to help America's wounded service members and their families adjust to the effects of their experiences and help them transition into what may be looked at as their 'new normal'– providing an understanding and acceptance of who they are as a person, a family, and a community. "
ABOUT THE CUSTOM LONE SURVIVOR RIFLESThere are off the rack rifles, AR15s which have had some cool parts added, heck there are even those that are hand assembled with ultra-cool custom looking parts with some fancy coatings which may look unique, however, all those rifles can be easily duplicated. These two Lone Survivor Rifles' major parts are custom in nearly every aspect or feature parts which are hand selected by company owners. No one will ever be able to duplicate either of these true one-of-a-kind AR15s.
Keep tuned to see what makes these rifles so very special.
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SOURCES
Product Manufacturer Donation Supporters
Barnes Precision Machine BPM - .300 Blackout & 5.56 Nato Match Stainelsss Barrels - http://www.usamade-ar15parts.com/
Fortis Defense - Muzzle Brake - https://fortismfg.com/
Houlding Precision - Irish Curse Muzzle Brake - http://www.houldingfirearms.com/
Houlding Precision - Irish Curse Muzzle Brake - http://www.houldingfirearms.com/
SLR Rifleworks - Sentry 9 Adjustable Steel & Titanium Gas Block - http://slrrifleworks.com/
Area53 - Custom Milled, Serialized, and Challange Coin Match Upper/Lower Billet AR15 receiver Set - http://area53.com/
CMC Triggers - Flat Blade Match Trigger - http://www.cmctriggers.com/
Precision Reflex PRI - Custom One-of-a-kind Gen III Carbon Fiber Handguard - http://www.precisionreflex.com/
Yankee Hill Machine YHM - Custom One-of-a-kind Logo’ed Billet Forend - https://yhm.net/
Young Manufacturing - Hand Selected “Super Spec” National Match Bolt Carrier Groups - http://www.youngmanufacturing.net/
Mission First Tactical - Tactical Light and Grip - http://www.missionfirsttactical.com/
Battle Arms Development- http://shop.battlearmsdevelopment.com/
Tango Down - Forend Support & AR15 Magazines - http://tangodown.com/
MyCaseBuilder.com - Custom Waterjet Cut Cases - http://MyCaseBuilder.com
Bill Rogers - AR15 Care Kit & Accessories - http://www.rogersshootingschool.com/products/
Leupold - CM-R2 Mark 4 1.5-5 Optic - http://www.leupold.com/
Tuff Products - Magazine Case - https://www.tuffproducts.com/
American Defense Manufacturing - Scope Mount - http://www.americandefensemfg.com
KNS Precision - Precision Turned Pins - http://www.knsprecisioninc.com/
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