Gunsite Academy, founded by Jeff Cooper in 1976, announces its 50th Anniversary Alumni Shoot on October 3rd, 2026, at its Paulden, Arizona facility. The event will feature shooting stages, vendor exhibitions, and commemorative activities celebrating five decades of defensive firearms training excellence.
Salamonie Lake's interpretive center hosts an open house on June 27 featuring a ribbon cutting for a newly accessible family restroom with a motorized changing table donated by the Steve Berry family in honor of Elaine Berry. The event includes a Touch-a-Truck experience and showcases accessible features sponsored by Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services and Thrivent.
Brandon Herrera, Second Amendment advocate and Congressional candidate, will address the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), the event features leading 2A experts including Robert Cekada, Jared Yanis, and Cam Edwards.
Buckmasters and Realtree hosted their Second Annual Golf Tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Prattville, AL, raising $33,000 for Big Dreams Outdoors. The event featured approximately 100 players and support from sponsors including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Safari Club International, MB Ranch King, and Field & Stream TV.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Niles, Ohio on June 13-14 as part of its 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free event features hands-on firearm and archery experiences, product demonstrations, and outdoor education in a mobile range and gun bar setting for women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites residents and visitors to enjoy free fishing, ORV riding, and state park entry during 'Three Free' Weekend on June 13-14. DNR Director Scott Bowen encourages newcomers and experienced outdoor enthusiasts to explore Michigan's 103 state parks, 4,000 miles of ORV trails, and boating access sites without fees or licenses.
Women for Gun Rights announced its 2026 National Summit scheduled for September 12–14, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The event will feature educational sessions, Capitol Hill engagement, networking opportunities, and keynote presentations led by founder Dianna Muller, bringing together advocates and grassroots leaders for Second Amendment advocacy and civic engagement.
Landowners can attend a Deer and Wild Turkey Habitat Management Field Day on June 12, 2026, at Lexington Wildlife Management Area. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Oklahoma State University Extension Natural Resources will present on habitat requirements, food plots, forest management, and prescribed fire demonstrations.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation will celebrate the 2026 Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame inductees on August 29 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Sponsored by Banded and chaired by Eddie and Jenifer Rodgers, the banquet honors conservation icons including Mike Sullivan, Pat Fitts, Mark Hedrick, and the Arkansas Waterfowl Association.
The National Rifle Association of America will host its 2026 Range Development & Operations Conference in Fairfax, Virginia on September 24-25, 2026. The conference educates range owners and operators on business planning, EPA lead standards, construction, sound abatement, and safety. Registration is $525 with space limited to 70 attendees.
The Garden State Deer Classic, held June 6-7, 2026 at Griffin & Howe at Hudson Farm in Andover, NJ, features outstanding white-tailed deer from the Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program. The event, part of the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Sportsmen's Jamboree, offers archery competitions, youth programs, and vendor exhibits.
Registration is open for the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference, scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas at the Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel. Confirmed speakers include Jared Yanis, Joseph Greenlee, Kenyon Gleason, Shermichael Singleton, Jeff Folloder, Chris Boeck, and Fernando Nava. Attendees can also participate in AMM-Con, a Second Amendment media conference on Friday, September 25.
Meprolight will showcase its battle-proven optics at The Tactical Games at The Sawmill Training Complex this Memorial Day Weekend, offering hands-on demonstrations and exclusive event pricing on products including the MVO riflescope series, Tru-Vision SR, M22 PRO, MCO PRO, and MMX4 magnifiers.
Walther Arms is hosting the Walther Shop Stop on May 22, 2026, at FrogBones Family Shooting Center in Melbourne, Florida. The event features live product demonstrations, private instruction from professional shooters Santiago Lopez, Parker Patrick, and Jay Beal, a Walther drift car driven by Caleb Quanbeck, and exclusive deals and giveaways.
The Georgia Coastal Management Program, in partnership with Coca-Cola United, invites participants to a Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop on June 11th, 2026 at GA DNR Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick. The $45 registration includes a 50-gallon drum, instructions, and all supplies needed to construct a rain barrel that can save homeowners 2,000 gallons of water annually.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife is seeking volunteers for a spring cleanup at Green Mountain Conservation Camps at Lake Bomoseen and Buck Lake on Saturday, May 16. Education Specialist Hannah Lafont invites community members, scout groups, and clubs to help with repairs, construction, landscaping, and maintenance to prepare the camps for the 2026 season.
FWP will host a beginner paddlefish-snagging workshop June 6-7 in Miles City, covering biology, snagging techniques, gear selection, and catch-and-release handling. Participants must purchase a Yellowstone River paddlefish license and conservation license. Registration opens May 16 at www.register-ed.com/events/view/243426.
NorthWestern Energy and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are opening Cochrane Dam to the public on June 6, 2026, for National Trails Day, allowing hikers and bikers to cross the Missouri River and complete a loop on the River's Edge Trail in Great Falls. Participants should prepare for at least a five-mile strenuous trek with proper footwear, sunscreen, and water.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Chesterfield, Michigan on May 16-17, 2026. Led by all-women instructors, the free event features hands-on firearm and archery demonstrations, safety education, and product showcases from leading outdoor brands for participants of all experience levels.
Registration is now open for the 41st Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC), scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas and co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Confirmed speakers include Jared Yanis, Joseph Greenlee, Kenyon Gleason, Shermichael Singleton, Jeff Folloder, Chris Boeck, and Fernando Nava.