Donation bow???

snag · March 22, 2011, 09:52:00 AM

A friend, who will remain anonymous, wants to donate a new bow to a veteran. He wants it to go to a man who would love to get into archery/bowhunting but right now just can't afford a bow. Is there a way to find such a man and to verify he is the real deal without being scammed?

GRINCH · March 22, 2011, 09:57:00 AM

Snag on the web I would say no,I would suggest he put the bow up for giveaway to someone he knows that can put it in the hands of a vet that needs it.

RM81 · March 22, 2011, 10:39:00 AM

I'm a vet and am currently looking for a bow for a beginner. PM on the way.

centaur · March 22, 2011, 11:10:00 AM

Check with your local veterans service officer, you may very well find someone close to home.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODVA/VSODIRECT/

GRINCH · March 22, 2011, 11:13:00 AM

Good suggestion centaur.

PEARL DRUMS · March 22, 2011, 11:16:00 AM

I have done it twice Sang and never doubted the individuals credentials. I figured if they were dishonest, they would have to live with it.

RM81 · March 22, 2011, 11:54:00 AM

I don't think the VA will give out info about veterans. If you tell them what you want to do, they may pass on your info to a veteran that is interested and then they could contact you. All veterans should have a DD214 given to them after discharge. If they save a copy at their local courthouse/county recorders office, it then becomes public record. Or you could try to contact your local VFW hall to see if there's anyone interested there.

snag · March 22, 2011, 12:21:00 PM

Centaur, great idea. I appreciate the lead.
David

Bow man · March 22, 2011, 04:17:00 PM

http://www.michiganlongbow.org/ccac.htm

This is what these guys do

Spectre · March 22, 2011, 04:21:00 PM

How about your local American Legion or VFW hall?