Events

Buckmasters and Realtree are partnering to host their second annual golf tournament on June 3, 2026, at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, expanding to 200 participants across two courses. All proceeds benefit Big Dreams Outdoors, a nonprofit providing outdoor experiences for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The inaugural event raised $25,000 with support from sponsors including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Yamaha, and others.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department will auction wildlife assets including antlers, hides, mounts, and hunting gear at its 2026 Outdoor Expo on March 28-29 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Proceeds support wildlife crime investigations and resource protection.

CCW Safe is hosting a live town hall on March 25 featuring "The Armed Defender's Dilemma" series with self-defense litigator Shawn Vincent, criminal defense attorney Don West, and firearms instructor Steve Moses. The interactive session will cover legal considerations, tactical decision-making, and psychological aspects of self-defense incidents for concealed carriers.

The inaugural Gee's Bend Spring Yard Show on April 25 in Wilcox County offers visitors an opportunity to experience the internationally renowned quilters' artistry and heritage. Organized by Visit Gee's Bend in partnership with local residents and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, the community-led event features quilts and handmade items available for purchase directly from quilters' yards.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department reduced 2026 Outdoor Expo hours to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 28-29 due to forecasted record-high temperatures. Admission and parking remain free, with activities continuing as planned. Gold sponsor Sig Sauer and silver sponsor Kimber support the event.

Maxim Defense will participate in the 2026 Alamo Steel Challenge on March 21st at Louland Gun Club in Naples, Florida. Attendees can experience the SDX RFLX and PDX-SD integrated suppressor systems while competing on three professionally supervised steel stages.

Beretta USA will participate as a Platinum Sponsor at The Gathering, Palmetto State Armory's annual range event on March 20-21 in Clinton, SC. The company will showcase pistols, shotguns, and sporting firearms alongside Langdon Tactical Technology, with instruction from Lead Faucet Tactical's Dan Brokos, a retired Army Special Forces Sergeant Major.

Shell Tech, the ammunition branch of Shell Shock Technologies, announced sponsors and raffle prizes for the 2nd Annual Legends & Heroes Shootout on March 20-21, 2026 at Markham Park Shooting Range in Florida. The free public range day will feature live-fire demonstrations, Steel Challenge competition, and raffles including firearms from Dark Storm Industries and KAK Industries, with all net proceeds benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation and K9 Heroes 4 Heroes.

Gun Owners Foundation's Empowered 2A announces registration is open for National Women's Range Day 2026 on June 6th 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 for women, with complimentary Gun Owners of America memberships included.

Maxim Defense, a premier manufacturer of precision firearms and suppressors based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, will exhibit at the 2026 "The Gathering" Firearm Range Day and Expo presented by Palmetto State Armory on March 20-21 in Clinton, SC, showcasing their latest firearms, suppressors, and accessories including the SDX RFLX and PDX-SD integrated suppressor systems.

Dallas Safari Club announced the 2026 Summer Expo & Foundation Gala will expand to four days (July 23-26, 2026) at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Following the inaugural event's success, the expanded format will feature hundreds of exhibitors, signature events including the Foundation Gala & Auction and Smoke & Spurs, with special pricing offering a free fourth day with three-day pass purchase.

Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) held a successful social meet and greet at the Metro Rod and Gun Club in Brooklyn, New York, where their Gotham Spurs flock is based. The event introduced people to TFT's wild turkey conservation mission and demonstrated how social gatherings keep members engaged year-round beyond annual conservation dinners.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announced special event add-ons for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), including the Activist Society Dinner, Women's Brunch, Hunters Brunch, Prayer Breakfast, Student Lunch, and Fueza Breakfast. Senior Vice President Erich Pratt stated the events strengthen relationships within the Second Amendment movement.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Muley Fanatic Foundation host Mule Deer Days March 13-15 at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. The free public event features seminars with Game and Fish Director Angi Bruce and Cody Robbins from the Live2Hunt show, plus raffles for KUIU gear and Wyoming lifetime licenses.

The National Friends of NRA fundraising celebration will be held April 17, 2026, in Houston during the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Premier Sponsor Henry Repeating Arms supports the event, which features auctions including a custom rifle package from ACME Machine, with proceeds benefiting firearm safety and youth shooting sports programs.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department hosts its annual free Outdoor Expo March 28-29 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, featuring over 120 exhibitors, live wildlife ambassadors, fishing activities, shooting sports, and prize drawings from Marsupial Gear, No Excuse Hunting and Outdoors, and Umarex USA.

Maxim Defense will exhibit at the first annual Sharkapalooza 2nd Amendment Festival & Range Day on March 13-14, 2026, at Gun Craft Range in Ruskin, Florida. Attendees can test fire the SDX RFLX and PDX-SD integrated suppressor systems at the Maxim shooting lane, with suppressors available for pickup once tax stamps are approved.

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing will participate in Gun Owners of America's inaugural GEAR event, hosting a 1,500-yard long-range shooting experience. The event brings together firearms enthusiasts and industry leaders for education and community engagement, with Barrett showcasing precision rifle platforms and providing hands-on instruction.

Michigan's DNR Outdoor Skills Academy offers walleye and steelhead fishing classes throughout March at various locations including the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit and Mitchell State Park. The Outdoor Adventure Center also hosts its annual Lumberjack Days celebration March 26-29, featuring educational programs, dining, ax throwing, and a pancake run.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman camp at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp offers women 18 and older the opportunity to learn fishing, backpacking, photography, and more. Two Beyond BOW sessions focus on fly fishing and backpacking for $150 per person, including meals and lodging. Applications close March 31.