Safe LivinG, in collaboration with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), will bring its firearms safety and suicide prevention experience to Fort Bliss Main Exchange on October 23–24. The event features a mobile range with FATS by InVeris simulators, demonstrations from SABRE and Streamlight, and family-friendly firearm safety education.
The fifth annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, presented by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, returns October 24 featuring the Alabama Wildlife Fine Art Competition with over $30,000 in prizes, DockDogs competitions, live painting, casting lessons from the University of Montevallo bass fishing team, and demonstrations by the Alabama Wildlife Federation and Raptor's Ridge Wildlife Education.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host "Montana Bat Night" on October 30 at their Glasgow regional headquarters from 6-8 p.m. The family-friendly event features bat-themed activities including echolocation demonstrations, bat box building, and educational stations for all ages.
SLG2, Inc. is bringing its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Concord, North Carolina on October 17-18. The Grand Safety Tour features a mobile range with firearm safety training using FATS simulators, archery instruction, and demonstrations from brands including GTM Original and Black Rifle Coffee.
CCW Safe, a national leader in self-defense legal services, will participate as a featured panel speaker at The Great 2A Insurance Town Hall on October 17, 2026, in Petaluma, California. Director of Field Sales Jerome Vinet will represent CCW Safe alongside other firearm legal protection organizations to discuss coverage, legal preparedness, and responsible firearm ownership.
Michigan Archaeology Day 2026 takes place October 24 at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing, hosted by the Michigan History Center, Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, and Colonial Michilimackinac. The free event features hands-on activities, presentations by Mae Wright and John M. Chenoweth, and exhibitors from state, federal, and tribal agencies.
B&T USA, a named plaintiff in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, exhibits at the 2026 NASGW Expo in Phoenix as the ATF extends nationwide relief eliminating NFA registration and tax-stamp requirements for suppressors. The company has scaled production to 7,000 suppressors monthly at its Herriman facility.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Otium Brewing of Miles City will host Bats N Brews Trivia Night on October 31 at 7:30 p.m. The family-friendly event features bat-themed trivia, prizes, and a kids' costume contest, with $1 from each pint purchase supporting Bat Conservation International.
Sonicore Suppressors by Lyman will showcase its latest suppressor technology at Shark Coast Tactical's Sharkapalooza 2nd Amendment Festival & Range Day on Sunday, October 11, in Ruskin, FL. Kyle Potenziani, Product Manager from Lyman Products, will discuss Sonicore's performance and innovation, with attendees eligible to win a Sonicore suppressor in the event raffle.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Center are hosting a free family-friendly Bat-Stravaganza event on October 22 at the Montana Audubon Center in Billings, featuring educational activities, games, crafts, and information about Montana's 15 bat species.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a "Bat Blitz" game night on October 28 in Miles City from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The family-friendly event features bat-themed activities, costume contests, prizes, and treat bags for all ages.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department invites families to its Halloween Wildlife Festival & Jack-O-Lantern Lit Hike at Edward F. Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton on October 23. Vermont State University students will lead educational wildlife lessons and crafts, followed by a self-guided trail walk illuminated by hundreds of carved jack-o-lanterns. Admission is free and open to all ages.
SLG2, Inc. is bringing its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Fort Smith, Arkansas on October 10-11. The event features a mobile range with firearm safety simulators by FATS by InVeris, archery instruction, and demonstrations from brands including GTM Original and Black Rifle Coffee.
The NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) is accepting applications for its 2027 program, an all-expenses-paid six-day leadership initiative for exceptional high school students in Washington, D.C. Participants compete for up to $40,000 in college scholarships while engaging with national leaders and exploring American government and history. The application deadline is January 10, 2027.
B&T USA will participate in Sharkapalooza Fall Festival on Oct. 9–10 at Shark Coast Tactical in Sarasota, Florida, followed by a live-fire Range Day on Oct. 11 in Ruskin, Florida. Attendees can try and purchase B&T USA suppressors covered by the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF injunction without federal registration delays.
Donna Anthony, a nationally recognized firearms instructor and Alaska police chief, will lead three specialized training workshops for Lox & Loaded members October 17-18, featuring Gun Tote'n Mamas® concealed-carry products. The sessions cover off-body carry techniques and synagogue safety, with Lox & Loaded members receiving 20% off Gun Tote'n Mamas® Original collection bags.
The inaugural FFL Compliance Summit, "The Briefing," concluded a sold-out event in Dallas featuring direct dialogue between Federal Firearms Licensees and leadership from the ATF and FBI. ATF Director Robert Cekada delivered the keynote address on "The New Era of FFL Compliance," with sessions covering NFA transfers, Form 4473 processing, and regulatory updates. The event was supported by title sponsors FastBound, FFLGuard, Gearfire, and U.S. LawShield.
The annual Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee's Bend, Alabama on October 3 celebrates world-famous quilters including Doris Mosely and Mary Margaret Pettway. Visitors can purchase quilts directly from artisans, watch demonstrations, and enjoy live music from performers like the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church Choir, with proceeds supporting the quilting community and cultural preservation.
Traverse City will celebrate the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund's 50th anniversary on September 29, featuring projects including Discovery Pier, FishPass, TART Trails, and Brown Bridge Quiet Area. The event highlights community collaborations between the Michigan DNR, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, and local township officials.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to the Oaklawn Outdoor Show at the 2026 Black Bass World Championship in Hot Springs, Arkansas, October 1-3. The mobile range will offer firearms, archery, and outdoor product demonstrations led by certified instructors, welcoming women, men, and families of all skill levels.