The National NRA Foundation Banquet will feature a unique item this year: a custom AR-15 produced in honor of Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska.

Called the Alaskan Hunter, the all-white AR made by Templar Consulting (www.templarconsultingllc.com) is chambered in .50 Beowulf, and includes 50 rounds of custom solids, a custom sling and Starlight case. To assemble the gun, Templar owner, gunsmith and NRA member Bob Reynolds used custom components. Custom engraving on the gun includes the Big Dipper-the constellation that graces the flag of the Last Frontier-on the magazine well; an outline of Alaska on the stock; and a moose, the NRA logo and the inscription, "In Honor of Governor Sarah Palin," on the upper receiver.

During the presidential campaign last year, "Gov. Palin stood up and announced she was a supporter of the Second Amendment," says Reynolds. "I was really excited about that. I feel like the NRA has done a lot for my rights. And I feel the governor has, too. I just wanted to do something to give back. And since the governor lives in Alaska, I thought .50 Beowulf was appropriate."

Reynolds produced two of these magnificent guns; one is to be presented to the governor, the other will be auctioned at the NRA Foundation Banquet May 14. To order your banquet tickets, call Jeremy Greene at (800) 672-3888, ext 1369.