The National Wild Turkey Federation's 50th anniversary celebration features a women-led Safety Social on February 14 at The Nashville Palace, hosted by Dianna Muller of Women for Gun Rights and Britt Winston of 2A Daddy. The event covers firearms fundamentals, personal safety, and Second Amendment education with networking opportunities.
Rack Madness on March 4 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters offers professional antler scoring for white-tailed and mule deer, elk, antelope, and bear. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation and Oklahoma State Game Warden Association are giving away lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, with hourly prize drawings throughout the event.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association will host its Sportsman's Ball on February 13 and Duck Shuck on February 14, 2026, in Mount Pleasant. Both events feature live music, auctions, and raffles, with proceeds supporting SCWA's wildlife conservation and youth education programs.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 12-15, 2026, as part of the 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free, family-friendly event features firearms training using FATS by InVeris simulators, archery instruction, and product demonstrations from partners including Beretta, GLOCK, Vortex Optics, and Springfield Armory.
T4E (Training for Engagement), a brand of Umarex USA, will showcase force-on-force and scenario-based training equipment at the Arizona Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference on February 18–19. The company demonstrates how realistic training tools enhance officer readiness while reducing costs and logistical barriers compared to live-fire training.
Gun Owners of America announces Arizona Freedom Festival 2026 on March 28, 2026, at Glendale Civic Center East Parking Lot. The family-friendly event will feature vendors, Second Amendment advocacy organizations, speakers including Mark W. Smith and Andy Biggs, and an Overland Vehicle and Motorcycle Exhibit.
The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee's Bend generated over $700,000 in visitor spending and drew approximately 2,500 attendees from 26 states and several countries. A survey commissioned by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, Souls Grown Deep, and the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy found that 97% of festivalgoers made purchases, with post-festival quilt sales totaling over $191,000.
The 2nd Battalion of North Dakota Waterfowl Brigade will be held July 7-11 at the 4-H Center in Washburn. This five-day immersive program for ages 13-17 covers wetland ecosystems, waterfowl biology, shooting skills, and leadership development. Applications are due by March 15.
Texas Trophy Hunters Association (TTHA) completed its 2026 Outdoors Extravaganza with strong attendance and exhibitor engagement. New exhibitor registration for the 2027 event opens February 3rd at OutdoorsExtravaganza.com.
The 36th annual Arkansas Big Buck Classic, rescheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, features the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation's Kids Zone sponsored by Thacha. The free area offers children hands-on activities including an indoor trout pond, BB gun range, and archery shoot, with instruction from the Bowfishers of Arkansas and Arkansas Bowhunters Association.
Registration is now open for the 2026 National R3 Symposium, taking place May 4-7 in Des Moines, Iowa. The event brings together professionals from state and federal agencies, NGOs, industry partners, and academia to collaborate on recruitment, retention, and reactivation strategies for hunters and recreational shooters. Early-bird registration is $525 through March 16.
SLG2, Inc. will launch its Grand Safety Tour with Shoot Like A Girl at Bass Pro Shops in Las Vegas on January 24-25, 2026. The interactive event introduces women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to shooting sports and archery through instructor-led training, FATS simulators, and product demonstrations from partner companies.
The 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference will be held September 25-27, 2026, in Dallas at the Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, the conference brings together Second Amendment attorneys, activists, and industry leaders for educational presentations and strategic discussions.
Gun Owners Foundation's Empowered 2A announces National Women's Range Day on June 6, 2026, hosted at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. The event features live-fire training, Stop the Bleed® training, self-defense instruction, and Second Amendment advocacy education led by instructors and 2A influencers. Participants receive complimentary annual Gun Owners of America memberships.
Bass Pro Shops announced a multi-year partnership with the SMX League, making Thunder Ridge at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, Missouri the host venue for the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final on September 26. The partnership marks Bass Pro Shops' first foray into offroad motorcycle racing and features elite racers from across the globe.
Shell Tech, the ammunition branch of Shell Shock Technologies, announced the second annual Legends & Heroes Shootout for March 20-21, 2026, in South Florida. The event now includes the Navy SEAL Foundation as a beneficiary alongside K9 Heroes 4 Heroes, with a $50,000 fundraising goal and participation from MLB legends including Adrian Beltre, Albert Pujols, and Max Scherzer.
Safari Club International, Safari Club International Foundation, and Texas Trophy Hunters Association partnered with Outdoor Tomorrow Foundation to present wildlife conservation and hunting education at the Outdoors Extravaganza on January 9th, bringing 200 youth participants to learn about sustainable hunting practices and conservation.
European American Armory will showcase its latest firearms at the Camfour 2026 Dealer Show in Fort Worth, Texas on January 10–11. EAA Corp. will feature new Witness2311 Series products and Balikli Firearms at Booth 18, with Chase Duffey, EAA Director of Sales, available to discuss upcoming initiatives.
Gearfire will showcase archery-focused solutions at the 2026 ATA Show in Indianapolis (January 7-8). The company is expanding capabilities to address long-standing technological gaps for archery retailers, offering turn-key eCommerce, a curated product catalog, and distributor integration services.
The DSC Convention & Sporting Expo will be held February 6-8, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Media members can pre-register for credentials and access a dedicated pressroom with amenities. The event features over 600 exhibitors and raises millions for conservation, education, and advocacy initiatives.