HOPE — The Hope Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) is launching a high-stakes fundraiser to bolster its lifesaving efforts, announcing a 20-gun raffle that will benefit equipment upgrades and firefighter training.
The department has partnered with Double G Guns & Archery of Flat Rock to provide a varied selection of firearms, including pistols, shotguns, and rifles.
Here is a list of the 20 items featured in the Hope Volunteer Fire Department gun raffle:
Rifles
- HENRY H009BG – .30-30 Lever Action
- MOSSBERG Patriot 27861 – .308 Bolt Action
- SAVAGE Axis 32174 – 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action
- ROSSI RB17H2 – .17 HMR Bolt Action
- RUGER American 8301-RUG – .22LR Bolt Action
- RUGER 10/22-RB – .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle
- HENRY HOO1TMLB – .22MAG Lever Action
Shotguns
- BERETTA J32KU14 – 12-Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun
- TRISTAR 33164 – 20-Gauge Over-Under Shotgun
- MOSSBERG International 75479 – .410 Over-Under Shotgun
- ARMSCOR SS12 12RSS24 – 12-Gauge Double-Barreled Shotgun
- CITADEL FRMN1220NKL – 12-Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun
- ROSSI SSPTKY – .410 Single-Shot Shotgun
- MAVERICK 32200 – 20-Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun
Handguns
- COLT Viper SP4WRR – .357 Six-Shot Revolver
- ARMSCOR 1911 51416 – .45 Semi-Auto Pistol
- RUGER Mark IV 40190 – .22 Semi-Auto Pistol
- RUGER Super Wrangler 2023-RUG – .22LR Revolver
- KEL TEC P17 P17BLK – .22LR Semi-Auto Pistol
- RUGER LCP 3701 – .380 Semi-Auto Pistol
Organizers are limiting the fundraiser to just 400 tickets, priced at $50 each. This exclusive number offers participants high odds of winning—a 1-in-20 chance for those who secure a ticket.
The drawing is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
All funds raised will stay local, supporting operational needs, specialized training, and the purchase of critical fire-rescue equipment.
Tickets are available now through several channels:
- Online: Visit the Hope Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page.
- In-Person: Contact any member of the volunteer department.
- Special Event: Tickets will be sold on-site during the department’s upcoming Breakfast at the Fire House on Saturday, February 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The breakfast features biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and eggs.
For more information or to purchase a ticket directly, the community is encouraged to contact department leadership before 8:00 p.m. daily:
- Fire Chief Adam Mathis 812-371-0808
- Treasurer Ed Cottrell 317-965-4848
- Captain Christopher Allen via Facebook
- Firefighter Brady McNealy 812-593-9184
