b'CHARITY OF THE MONTH150 YEARS OF MCSOM aricopa County Sheriffs Office is partnering with the Maricopa County Sheriffs Advisory Council in releasing a custom engraved, commemorative, lever-action Henry Repeating rifle chambered in .45 Long Colt. This Commemorative Rifle is available for $1581.56. Price includes rifle, custom engraving, sales tax, transfer fees, and delivery to their FFL partner. A donation to the MCSO Memorial Fund, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, is also included. The rifles are individually numbered and are a limited edition. A limited number of these commemorative rifles will be made during this one-time production.The artwork on the right side stock of the rifle represents the historical past, the proud present day, and the progressive future of the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office.From the 1870s to the present day, sheriffs and their deputies utilized horses for transportation and patrol.The deputy and his horse are seen in the foreground of the Four Peaks Wilderness. Wearing the timeless Stetson cowboy hat and holding his trusty Henry rifle, the rider looks up to the modern futurethe Bell 429 twin-engine rescue helicopter.With the most advanced avionics and rescue capabilities, it represents the forward-thinking of the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office.This helicopter will be put into service this year.Engraved on the right side of the rifles receiver is the current badge of theoffice.The individual number of each rifle will also be engraved on this side. The right side of the foregrip proudly displays the years of service with 1871-MCSO-2021 in bold lettering.The artwork on each side of the receiver is outlined by a chain.This represents the largest portion of the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office staff: the men and women that work as detention officers in the Maricopa County Detention Facilities.On the left side of the rifle, the stock shows the current office patch with banners overlaid showing the years of dedication and service to the community.The Arizona flag is in the background, and a rose, which is the insignia of the MCSO Memorial Fund, which honors fallen officers within the state and raises funds for their families, is displayed at the front of the stock.Engraved on the left side of the receiver is the original badge design, along with a heart bearing a 911 banner.The 911 banner represents the true first respondersthe dispatchers and call takers in the Communications Division who answer the tens of thousands of calls for assistance each year from the citizens of Maricopa County. The heart design recognizes the heart of the office, the many civilians who work in the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office.Recognizing the civilian employees that are working as administrative assistants at a district or division, or in the volunteer posse, in the records and AFIS division, Human Resources Bureau, property management, SIMS, scientific analysis, criminal intel, personnel, legal liaison, backgrounds and polygraph, Technology Management Bureau, and many more.On the left foregrip, we see what each of them has signed up to do every day and every night: To Protect and Serve. IMPORTANT MUST READ!All purchasers must complete form 4473 and pass the associated background check before completing the transfer of the rifles. The Memorial Fund will not be able to issue refunds to individuals who do not pass the background check, and it is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that they meet the requirements to pass the federal background checks required for firearms purchases. The rifles are being custom-built for MCSO, and delivery through our FFL partner is expected to take place in late summer 2021. Henry Repeating Arms, Big Boy, Lever Action Rifle, 45LC, 20" Barrel, Brass Receiver, Walnut Stock, Adjustable Sights, 10Rd. Made in the USA. Drilled and tapped for easy scope mounting. More information is available at mcsomemorialfund.com/mcso-150-year-celebrationArizonaRealCountry.com June 2021 65'