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http:\/\/www.ruger.com\/micros\/million\/contest.html<\/a><\/p>\n

PRIZES: There will be one (1) Grand Prize, seven (7) First Prizes, and twenty-five (25) Second Prizes awarded following the conclusion of the Contest Period. The Grand Prize Winner, upon proper verification, will receive a trip for two (2) people to the 141st NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibit at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO (April 13-15, 2012) (the “Event”). The prize package will include round-trip economy airfare, and three (3) night’s hotel accommodations (one double occupancy room) for the Grand Prize Winner and a guest. The Grand Prize Winner will also receive a 1 Million Gun Challenge Coin and Knife Kit and the opportunity to present the final 1 Million Gun Challenge check from Ruger to the NRA. Lastly, The Grand Prize Winner will receive a choice between the following two (2) prize options:
\n\u00a0A Ruger\u00ae SR1911\u2122
\n\u00a0A Ruger\u00ae Gunsite Scout Rifle
\n\u00a0The Grand Prize package has an Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of $3,000.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Each First Prize Winner, upon proper verification, will receive a choice between the following two (2) prize options:
\n\u00a0A Ruger\u00ae SR1911\u2122 (ARV – $799)
\n\u00a0A Ruger\u00ae Gunsite Scout Rifle (ARV – $999)
\n\u00a0In addition, each First Prize Winner will receive a 1 Million Gun Challenge Coin and Knife Kit. Each First Prize package has an ARV of $969-$1,169 (amount will vary depending on choice of firearm).<\/p>\n

\u00a0Each Second Prize Winner will receive a 1 Million Gun Challenge Coin and Knife Kit. Each Second Prize package has an ARV of $170.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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