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Old 02-19-2009, 10:05 AM   #1
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Fund Raising - Gun Range / stores Finder

I would like to provide a USA map gun range / gun stores finder.

Example:
Say you are in NC, you can see all the gun ranges in North Carolina. But then you can refine your search for gun ranges / gun stores that offer FFL transfers, or offer appointments for the gun ranges.

I know this tool would be well used for helping local drive local business to the local business, as well as just being convenient for the user to find a local shop.

The total cost of the rights to the maps, as well as the custom coding will run $700. Out of 23,000 people, I'm hoping I can find 70 people that can help out with $10.

I am unable to do this alone, and would like to raise the funds.

I am unable to seek sponsorship due to a failed ad agency campaign.

I thank the others that have contributed in the past, as you have make it possible for this site to stay up. I will be attempting to make my own contributions as well.

This is the first time I've ever pursued contributions to fund a part of the website.

I'm willing to listen to all ideas to make this a reality.


Please include your username from the forums.



Update:

We have raised: $245 out of the $700 needed!

Thanks guys!
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Old 02-19-2009, 10:08 AM   #2
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Hey Chris. Looks like you and I were typing at the same time. Great minds think alike.

Idea to raise money for G&G
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Old 02-19-2009, 10:48 AM   #3
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Just tell me where to send the money Chris.
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:33 PM   #4
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Chris, can I send it the same way I paid for my membership? And you can put my little shop on there, if you want!
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Old 02-19-2009, 03:15 PM   #5
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Chris,

Let me know where to mail the money order and I'll make a contribution. Your idea here will be a great service to us.

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Old 02-19-2009, 07:26 PM   #6
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Thanks guys, I will be making a permanent page for the contributions for those that try money orders.
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:10 PM   #7
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Chris can this be done by doing another membership?
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Old 02-20-2009, 12:56 AM   #8
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Great idea Chris. We are slowly becoming a band of brothers and sisters. Put up an address, I'm a MO type.
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Old 02-21-2009, 08:10 AM   #9
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Can you put an option button of the website that leads the user right to a donation page?
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Old 02-21-2009, 08:17 AM   #10
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The address I have to send my membership doesn't work. The envelope gets returned by the US mail. Twice !

I will mail today if I can have an address to send it to and I'll add 10 dollars to it.

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Old 02-21-2009, 10:35 AM   #11
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The members that slept in this morning need to read this.
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Old 02-21-2009, 12:01 PM   #12
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I'm game as well.
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Old 02-21-2009, 03:06 PM   #13
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I've updated the first post with the address if you would like to send checks / money orders.

Please include your username!

thanks guys! I'm really happy to say we've already received $30 so far.
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:40 PM   #14
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Dear members lets show Chris what we can do, so send him some money !!!
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Old 02-22-2009, 03:08 PM   #15
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as soon as i can swing i to will donate
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Old 02-23-2009, 12:03 AM   #16
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My $10 will be in the mail this week.


P.S....Chris, my $10 money order was sent in the mail yesterday...You should receive it Wednesday or thursday.
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Old 02-23-2009, 10:14 AM   #17
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The money is on the way, Chris! That works pretty easy, going to the payment page, for anyone that wants to contribute that way! Thanks for the instructions, Chris, me and CGO want to see this project become a success for you!
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Old 03-30-2009, 03:43 PM   #18
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Here is a beta sample of what I've been working on.

There is a lot of automation that needs to be put in, but so far, I like what I'm seeing.

Personal Defense & Handgun Safety Center, Inc. - Store Locator
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Looks good so far.Your doing a great job Chris..!!
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Chris- Thanks for all you do !! I sent $20 via PayPal.
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