Organizations

Safari Club International (SCI) expressed disappointment with a Los Angeles County Superior Court ruling dismissing its challenge to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Catalina Island Conservancy's permit authorizing eradication of Catalina Island's mule deer population. SCI, alongside HOWL For Wildlife and the Coalition to Save Catalina Island Deer, argued the project lacked adequate environmental review and public scrutiny.

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action announced Winchester Ammunition as an official partner of the 2026 NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour, which will visit 13 states with over 60 planned stops through Election Day 2026. Winchester Ammunition, known as "The American Legend," is the leading small-caliber ammunition brand and largest supplier to the U.S. military.

Mule Deer Foundation President and CEO Greg Sheehan has been appointed to the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, representing big game hunting interests. Sheehan brings extensive wildlife conservation experience from his previous roles with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Bureau of Land Management.

Women for Gun Rights held its inaugural 2026 National Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together more than 120 attendees for three days of advocacy and education. The event featured a Gala, Capitol rally, White House briefing, and public recitations of the Second Amendment, with participation from ATF Director Robert Cekada and Representatives Andrew Clyde, Pat Harrigan, and Mark Haridopolos.

Outdoor Mentors announces the retirement of founder Mike Christensen, who established the organization in 2002 and expanded it to ten states. CEO Dr. Scott Petrie and Board Chair Eric Dinger praised Christensen's two decades of youth mentorship, hunting advocacy, and conservation education. Christensen will remain involved as an Emeritus Advisor.

Whitetails Unlimited offers complimentary Whitetail Watch signs and decals as part of an anti-poaching initiative to improve hunter/landowner relations. PVC signs measure 11.25 inches and feature red and black printing, with matching 3.5-inch decals also available for nationwide use.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. has contributed over $1 million to MidwayUSA Foundation, supporting youth shooting sports programs nationwide. Every dollar raised has been matched by MidwayUSA Foundation, creating endowed funds for teams to receive sustainable annual grants for generations to come.

Savage Arms donated five limited-production Axis 2 Pro 250th Edition rifles to the International Hunter Education Association–USA to support hunter education nationwide. The first rifle will be offered through a raffle beginning October 1, with proceeds supporting programs, instructors, and educational initiatives across the country.

The National Bowhunter Education Foundation appointed Aaron Nickson as Arkansas State Chairman, Richard English for California, and Alan Jones for Washington state. These State Chairmen will work with local game and fish professionals to provide IBEP/ICEP bowhunter education courses and serve as liaisons with local bowhunters.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation President and CEO Kyle Weaver accepted a nomination to serve on the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, continuing RMEF's distinction on the federal advisory group dating back five presidential administrations. The council provides recommendations to President Trump on wildlife conservation, hunting, and public access.

Safari Club International applauds the reestablishment of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, with Chris Tymeson and Mark Moore representing SCI as council and alternate members. The federal advisory council provides recommendations to the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife conservation, hunting, shooting sports, and public access.

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Diamond-level corporate partner. The partnership combines SAF's legal action protecting Second Amendment rights with USCCA's education, training, and legal defense services for its 860,000 members nationwide.

Hunter Nation celebrated President Trump's executive order "Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage" at a White House Rose Garden event. The order directs federal agencies to expand public land access, support lead ammunition use, and enhance hunting and fishing opportunities nationwide, representing a major policy victory for the American hunting community.

The Second Amendment Foundation submitted formal comments to the California Department of Justice on proposed regulations for Senate Bill 704's barrel background check requirement. SAF Director of Legal Research and Education Kostas Moros and Executive Director Adam Kraut warned the system could wrongly reject law-abiding citizens, citing data showing 412 false rejections for every prohibited person stopped in the ammunition check system.

The Boone and Crockett Club welcomes the "Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage" Executive Order announced at a White House dinner. Club President Mary Webster and CEO Tony Schoonen participated, with the order focusing on expanding hunting access to federal lands, growing new hunters, promoting game species populations, and increasing wild game donation.

Safari Club International applauds President Donald Trump's executive orders expanding hunting and fishing access on federal and state lands. SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin stated the orders demonstrate the Administration's dedication to America's sportsmen and anglers while respecting state authority and protecting hunting traditions.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation President and CEO Kyle Weaver praised President Trump's Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage Executive Order, stating it aligns with RMEF's mission to sustain wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage through public access expansion, habitat management, and science-based wildlife management.

President Trump hosted a Great American Outdoorsmen dinner at the White House with approximately 100 leaders from the hunting, fishing, and shooting sports community. He signed two Executive Orders: "Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage" and "Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation." The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation praised the President's commitment to America's outdoor heritage and conservation efforts.

Women for Gun Rights held its inaugural National Summit Gala in Washington, D.C., featuring founder Dianna Muller, ATF Director Robert Cekada, retired MMA fighter Michelle Waterson-Gomez, and social media personality Vanessa Rosa. The event celebrated a decade of advocacy for Second Amendment rights and women's leadership in the firearms community.

Second Amendment Foundation attorney Konstadinos T. Moros published his second law review article arguing that special taxes targeting common firearms and ammunition violate the Second Amendment under the Bruen standard. The paper examines California's 11% firearms tax, Colorado's 6.5% tax, and federal excise taxes, concluding they lack historical precedent in American firearm regulation.