Events

Duck Commander invites fans to celebrate Veterans Day with Uncle Si Robertson on November 11 at their West Monroe, Louisiana store. The first 100 in-store customers spending over $100 receive a VIP meet and greet and signed cup, while online customers spending over $75 get a free signed cup. Duck Commander will donate 10% of proceeds to LifeCampUSA, a veterans' organization.

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) announces its 2027 Summit in Branson, Missouri, May 24–26, offering outdoor media professionals and industry partners three days of experiences, education and networking. Registration opens January 2027, with membership providing added value for attendees.

Liberty Ammunition will participate in the upcoming SWAT Roundup event in Orlando, FL. CEO Gary Ramey noted that several departments already carry their patented Pro Series ammunition, and the company will support the event with raffle prizes and ammunition for the winning team.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announced tickets are on sale for GEAR (Gun Owners Empowerment & Adventure Recreation), taking place May 21-23, 2027, at Merus Adventure Park near Amarillo, TX. The event features outdoor exhibitors, hands-on experiences, family activities, and industry connections celebrating adventure and freedom.

UNIT Solutions will exhibit at SWAT Roundup International 2026 in Orlando, Florida, November 8-13, showcasing the UNIT9 Compact Training Pistol and UNIT4 Training Rifle. The Florida SWAT Association recently partnered with UNIT Solutions to support non-lethal training needs, offering special discounts to FSA member agencies.

Staccato 2011 announced Range Week 2027, a four-day public live-fire event January 18–21, 2027, at Staccato Ranch Vegas in Pahrump, Nevada, featuring new product debuts, hands-on demonstrations from 35+ partner brands including Trijicon, Daniel Defense, and SilencerCo, and rare public access to signature HAVOC shooting courses led by Staccato Training Group.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announced tickets are on sale for GEAR (Gun Owners Empowerment & Adventure Recreation), taking place May 21-23, 2027 at Merus Adventure Park near Amarillo, TX. The event features outdoor exhibitors, hands-on experiences, family activities, and industry connections celebrating adventure and freedom.

Safe LivinG, in collaboration with AAFES, concludes its 2026 Grand Safety Tour at Fort Hood Main Exchange on October 30-31, offering free hands-on firearms safety training, responsible gun ownership education, and suicide prevention awareness. The mobile range features FATS by InVeris simulators, product demonstrations from SABRE and Streamlight, and family-focused safety discussions.

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.