The Next VGOF AR-15 Prize Gun

[pedal_pusher]

there's been talk about the next forum milestone, and i don't have a clue what that would be. however, for the prize i was thinking we could build an AR-15 with member donated parts and have jakeiscrazy build it with a forum volunteer (sgt bill maybe?) to learn how it's done. i'm fairly impressed at the knowledge jake's acquired since joining the forum, so a hands-on project like this would be a great learning experience. this goes for anyone else wanting to learn as well.

the only requirement is that no pre-assembled parts be used. the AR has to be entirely built by jake and whomever else partakes in the project.

this type of project generates visibility for VGOF and creates a way to directly educate its members on something invaluable while teaching gun safety.

the project would also entail creating a special forum thread to post 'how-to" pictures as the build progresses, so there's a step by step build guide for the forum.

i'm officially putting the offer out that i'd donate some parts, and i have some unusual ones i'd consider to make it special, or a stag upper or lower receiver to get the project rolling.

what do you guys think?

[pedal_pusher]

maybe the AR could be auctioned or sold on the site and it's proceeds cover VGOF hosting fees.

[Jakeiscrazy]

Thanks for the compliment. You actually can't build a firearm to sell it w/o an FFL. Also I still have another year to wait until I can legally build one so I gonna have to bow out but it would be fun.

[pedal_pusher]

that's true, i meant the upper assembly (sorry, i thought that was apparent). i'm willing to donate a lower receiver (transferable via FFL to whomever buys it). you don't need an FFL to build the upper assembly.

[OakRidgeStars]

[allingeneral]

@pedal_pusher - I like the way you're thinking (outside the box), and I definitely appreciate the offer to donate some parts!

Unfortunately, I don't think I have time to work something like this right now. Maybe we could just go ahead and start a "VGOF AR-15 Build" thread - beginning with a parts list...

I will keep the idea in mind. Thanks for your thoughts!