The Alabama State Parks Foundation held its first golf tournament at Oak Mountain State Park, raising $42,500 for the state parks system. The four-person scramble featured 17 teams and received support from major donors including the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Buffalo Rock, and the Daniel Foundation.
TrueTimber and Palmetto State Armory partnered with the South Carolina Waterfowl Association to expand Camp Woodie camperships through an in-store campaign from December to March. The initiative provided deserving youth access to SCWA's flagship summer camp program, which serves over 1,500 campers annually with outdoor education in firearm safety, wildlife conservation, and natural resource stewardship.
The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) announced the return of Angi McCarthy as Director of Administrative Services. With over 20 years of accounting and customer relations experience, McCarthy will support the organization's operations and strengthen its commitment to excellence in service and stewardship.
The Double D Foundation announced a significant financial commitment from Patriot Mobile, America's only Christian conservative wireless provider, at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston. As a Corporate Partner, Patriot Mobile's support strengthens the Foundation's capacity to protect the Second Amendment and expand youth shooting sports participation.
Safari Club International commends Zambia's achievement of CITES Category I designation, the highest compliance level under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The upgrade from Category II reflects Minister Rodney Sikumba's leadership in science-based wildlife management and sustainable conservation practices.
Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General investigate the ATF and DOJ's Civil Division for intentionally filing a GOA member's sensitive tax returns and National Firearms Act details on a public court docket in Silencer Shop Found. v. BATFE litigation.
Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring Midway USA Foundation's 2026 Days of Clays events with $5,000 contributions at Minnesota, Iowa, and South Carolina locations. The funds will support youth shooting teams and be matched by Midway USA Foundation, helping preserve the future of youth shooting sports.
TrueTimber and Palmetto State Armory partnered with the South Carolina Waterfowl Association to expand Camp Woodie camperships through an in-store campaign from December to March. The initiative provided deserving youth access to SCWA's flagship summer camp program, which serves over 1,500 campers annually with outdoor education focused on firearm safety, wildlife conservation, and natural resource stewardship.
The Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation has appointed Keith G. Tidball, Ph.D., as Executive Director. Tidball brings over 20 years of conservation and outdoor recreation leadership from Cornell University and will guide OTF's strategic direction, partnerships, and expansion of outdoor education and youth engagement initiatives.
Gun Owners of America Senior Vice President Erich Pratt testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs regarding Second Amendment infringements. Pratt called for eliminating the ATF's gun owner registry, enacting nationwide concealed carry reciprocity, and rejecting federal policies that undermine constitutional rights.
Colt's Manufacturing Company has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Gold-level corporate partner to support legal initiatives safeguarding constitutional rights. SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut praised Colt's commitment to ensuring Second Amendment freedoms through courtroom battles across the country.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has promoted attorney Bill Sack to Senior Director of Legal Operations. In this role, Sack will oversee SAF's legal program, including litigation management, case tracking, and public education. Executive Director Adam Kraut praised Sack's coordination of outside counsel and legal program management during his tenure with the organization.
Atrius Development Group has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Gold-level corporate partner. The firearm accessory manufacturer, known for its Forced Reset Selector for AR-15 platforms, supports SAF's legal advocacy work defending Second Amendment rights.
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has released 12 professionally produced videos to help agencies and conservation partners communicate modern regulated trapping. Developed through a Multistate Conservation Grant in collaboration with the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports, the series emphasizes science-based messaging, animal welfare advancements, and trapping's role in wildlife management.
The Mule Deer Foundation committed $2.4 million across 63 projects through the Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative, representing over one-third of the $6 million pledged collectively. MDF's support includes habitat work on 3,100 acres in Twelve Mile Canyon Watershed and a wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation study in southeast Utah.
The Kinetic Group's ammo brands—Federal Ammunition, Remington, CCI, Speer, and Fiocchi of America—have expanded their partnership with IHEA-USA to support hunter education through the EduTech Catalyst Fund, the 2026 Annual Meeting, and a PUP AI website assistant deployment for state agencies.
The Mule Deer Foundation applauds Utah's passage of H.B. 431, which establishes the Utah Wildlife Crossing Account to fund infrastructure reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and enhancing migration corridors for mule deer, elk, and pronghorn across the state.
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has released 12 professionally produced videos to help agencies and conservation partners communicate about modern regulated trapping. Developed through a Multistate Conservation Grant, the series emphasizes the role of trapping in wildlife management, animal welfare advancements, and science-based conservation outcomes across North America.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) criticized the Trump Administration for continuing to defend the Biden ATF's "Frame or Receiver" rule after the Supreme Court upheld it, despite FPC providing alternative regulatory proposals to protect Second Amendment rights.
Women for Gun Rights (WGR) Founder Dianna Muller and leaders Beth Walker, Terri Hasdorff, and Jade Warwick met with White House officials and Congressional representatives to advocate for Second Amendment protections and firearms education. The meetings highlighted women's growing influence in the firearms community and discussed initiatives including a proposed Second Amendment Council and Safety Socials programs.