Sixteen American Legion Operation Comfort Warrior pistols are available for departments to purchase and raffle during fundraising events.
American Legion Past National Commander Jim Koutz not only delivered checks from the Legion family worth $66,000 for Operation Comfort Warriors during the Legion's Spring Meetings Thursday morning, he also announced the creation of a pistol to support the Legion's flagship wounded warrior support program.
A&A Engraving – who also created the Legion's Centennial Celebration pistol – has created 16 OCW pistols for departments to purchase and raffle off during fundraising events for the program. The OCW pistol is finished with 24-karat gold, antique gold, high polished nickel and black chrome. The Legion emblem is engraved in the custom metal grip, as well as a 50-star U.S. flag, the words "For God and Country," and the OCW logo.
Departments are limited to the purchase of one pistol. Cost is $2,895; a $1,000 deposit is required. Purchase price includes personalized engraving, a certificate of authenticity and a solid oak display case. It does not include sales tax or shipping and handling.
The OCW pistols can be ordered by calling Mark Smith with A&A Engraving at (605) 430-4238 or by email at auguns@hotmail.com Production time for the pistols is 12 weeks after receipt of deposit.
Koutz's home post, Post 200 in Boonville, Ind., will raffle off a pistol in support of OCW. During his year as national commander (2012-2013), Koutz raised more than $1 million for the program.
- Operation Comfort Warriors