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.
Project ChildSafe will exhibit at Celerant Technology's 22nd Annual FFL Client Conference in Dallas, May 4–5. The firearm safety education program of NSSF will strengthen partnerships with retailers and industry leaders including SIG SAUER, RSR Group, and Silencer Shop.
The Summer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop runs July 31-August 2 at Lubrecht Forest in Helena, Montana. This three-day immersive experience includes hands-on instructional sessions, lodging, meals, and evening activities designed to help women build outdoor skills in a supportive environment. Contact Kylie Kembel at 406-444-5280 for more information.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is hosting American Wetlands Month events in May, including a wetlands bike ride from Pioneers Park Nature Center to Wilderness Park on May 4, and a soil exploration workshop at Spring Creek Prairie on May 20 presented with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association hosted the inaugural South Carolina Duck Summit on April 27, 2026, bringing together SCDNR, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl & Wetlands Center, and Nemours Wildlife Foundation to address waterfowl conservation and hunting challenges through collaborative discussions and habitat management strategies.
The 2026 IHEA-USA Annual Meeting & Training will convene in Glendale, Arizona (June 1–4) with hands-on experiences, peer discussions, and technology sessions. Highlights include a new Admin Academy, Ranges & Shooting Sports Community Meeting, Range Day at Ben Avery, and an AI in Hunter Education Workshop. Participants can attend in person or virtually, with free online access for IHEA-USA volunteer members.
Michigan DNR offers diverse May events including birding workshops at Belle Isle Park and Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area, beekeeping and mushroom clinics at Mitchell State Park, turkey hunting workshops through the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, fishing and hunting activities at the Outdoor Adventure Center, and historical museum days featuring Cambridge Junction Historic State Park and the Mann House.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Center are hosting a free amphibian education night on May 8 at the Montana Audubon Center in Billings. The family-friendly event features educational activities, games, crafts, and ZooMontana's amphibian ambassadors, celebrating Montana's 15 amphibian species during Amphibian Week.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, Texas on May 2–3 as part of its 2026 Grand Safety Tour. Led by all-women instructors, the free event features hands-on shooting and archery demonstrations with industry partners, designed to introduce women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to shooting sports safely.
Registration is open for Crofton's Dam Race on July 25 at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area. The ninth-year event offers sprint triathlon, half marathon, and bike race options with electric bike additions. Race director Heidi Marsh and competitors including Amber Jansen, TeiJai Clausen, and Ken Kopestky share training tips.
The Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival on May 3 in Rockingham, Vermont, is presented by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society, and Great River Hydro. The family-friendly event features live animals, nature walks, kids' activities, Vermont Game Warden Canine Units, and local vendors.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Albuquerque on April 25–26, 2026. The free event features instruction from all-women instructors, a mobile range with FATS military-grade simulators, archery coaching, and product demonstrations from industry brands including firearms, optics, and outdoor accessories.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and North American Lead-Free Partnership will host a free lead-free ammunition demonstration on April 25 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, featuring expert presentations on ecological impacts of lead ammunition and firearm ballistics performance.
RSR Group announces its 2026 Spring E-Show running April 21-24 as a virtual trade event featuring manufacturer booths, exclusive dealer specials, new products, and daily prize giveaways on www.rsrgroup.com.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in partnership with Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Sportsmen's Group, will host the 2026 Sportsperson's Conservation Forum June 26 at CAM-PLEX in Gillette. The full-day event features panels on mule deer conservation, public engagement, policy making, landowner partnerships, public access, and wildland fire recovery, with tickets available for $25.
Liberty Ammunition has been selected as the featured ammunition at the NYC Anti-Terrorism Council event. CEO Gary Ramey highlighted the company's solid copper projectiles, which offer lighter weight, more stopping power, and no over-penetration compared to competitors, while emphasizing Liberty Ammunition's American ownership.
Shell Tech concluded its 2nd Annual Legends & Heroes Shootout on March 20-21, 2026, in Miami, Florida, raising funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation and K9 Heroes 4 Heroes. The two-day event featured a free public range day at Markham Park Shooting Range, steel challenge competitions, and an exclusive celebrity golf tournament at Trump National Doral.
Dead Air Silencers will return to Kalash Bash TX 2026 as a Bronze Sponsor, showcasing suppressors including the Wolverine AK suppressor, Ruger RXD910Ti, CT5P, Nomad Ti OTB, Sandman X, and Mojave 45 at The Ranch TX Club in Eagle Lake, Texas, April 10-12.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Glendale, Arizona on April 11-12, 2026. The free interactive event introduces women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to shooting sports with firearms education using FATS simulators, archery instruction, and product demonstrations from industry brands.
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is opening registration for its 2026 Field Trip season on April 8 at noon, offering a record 280 trips across the state to celebrate the organization's 40th anniversary. NRF encourages members to register early as trips fill quickly.