Before you sell a single ticket
Gun raffle laws by state
Firearm raffles follow your state’s general charitable-raffle rules — and often additional firearm-specific conditions on top of them. Because those conditions differ by state and even by locality, the responsible first step is to confirm your own rules with an authoritative source, not a summary. Here’s how to do that.
How to confirm your state’s rules
Start with general raffle law
Most firearm-raffle questions begin with your state’s charitable-gaming and raffle statutes. Our sister resource keeps a general, state-by-state raffle-law overview.
Check firearm-specific conditions
Some states add conditions specific to firearm prizes. These are separate from general raffle law and must be confirmed for your state and locality with an official source or counsel.
Confirm your drawing method
Certain states require a certified physical drawing rather than a digital one. Confirm which your state expects before you set your draw date.
Where Chance2Win doesn’t operate
Separate from firearm rules, Chance2Win does not build raffle sites for organizations in Alabama, Hawaii, Kansas, Utah, or Washington. Two states, Colorado and Kentucky, require a certified physical drawing. If you’re outside those, we can likely help — and we’ll confirm specifics with you before you start.
This overview isn’t legal advice.
Rules change, and firearm-raffle conditions can be local. Verify your requirements with your state’s charitable-gaming authority or qualified counsel before selling tickets. Chance2Win is the web developer for your raffle site; it does not set your rules or determine your eligibility.
Cleared to run in your state?
Once you’ve confirmed your rules, we’ll build the site on a firearm-friendly processor and get you selling.