Terry and Patty Ehrhardt of Great Falls Chapter SCI traveled to Namibia with the Steinburg family to hunt with Jan Oelefse Safaris. Through the SCI Foundation's Bell Family Blue Bag Program, the group donated school supplies and gifts to the safari company's private school serving 45 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Walk the Talk America leaders Mike Sodini and Kevin Berry participated in a webinar hosted by the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative discussing firearm suicide prevention, stigma reduction, and community engagement. The panel also featured Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, and Chris Knoepke, PhD, exploring collaboration and prevention strategies within firearm-owning communities.
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) will attend the 116th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, September 14-18, 2026. Executive Director Jim Curcuruto will participate in multiple working groups and present research on increasing participation in hunting, fishing, trapping, and target shooting.
The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund announced nationwide candidate grades and endorsements for federal, state, and local races based on Second Amendment voting records and questionnaire responses. The NRA-PVF is launching a fall get-out-the-vote program including the Gun Bus Battleground Tour across 13 states, orange endorsement cards, and grassroots activism to mobilize gun owners before Election Day.
The Boone and Crockett Club verified the Sam Aiuppa/James Martin typical whitetail deer at 207 7/8 inches, making it the largest typical whitetail ever taken in the United States. The buck, killed in Illinois in 1991, surpasses the famous Jordan buck by 1 6/8 inches and ranks second worldwide behind Milo Hanson's record.
GrabAGun has renewed its corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and upgraded to Platinum level sponsorship. The firearms eCommerce retailer is also a badge sponsor of SAF's 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas, September 25-27.
Safari Club International launched the Patriot Package for its 2027 Convention in San Antonio, TX, honoring military members and veterans. For each $3,599 package purchased, two active-duty military members or veterans receive complimentary four-day convention passes, with only 220 packages available.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) announced a new Corporate Membership program enabling pro-Second Amendment businesses to formally join GOA's fight to defend the Second Amendment. The tiered program offers annual memberships at $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 based on company size, with complimentary individual memberships for eligible employees.
President Donald Trump issued a pardon for Patrick "Tate" Adamiak, who was wrongfully convicted of illegally possessing inert RPGs by Biden-era ATF agents. The Second Amendment Foundation's Lee Williams extensively covered the case, writing over 60 articles documenting the lack of evidence and flawed expert testimony that led to Adamiak's conviction.
IHEA-USA and Guidefitter announced Alabama as the second state to launch IHEA PathPerks, providing newly certified hunters with pro-level gear pricing from over 200 outdoor brands at no cost to states or students. The program, which Iowa launched in February 2026, helps bridge the gap between hunter education completion and field experience.
Safari Club International applauds an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of the Interior to evaluate gray wolf and Mexican wolf Endangered Species Act listings. SCI President Jeff Meyerl states that recovered wolf populations demonstrate biological success and should be managed by states rather than under federal protection.
Hunter Nation, led by Founder and CEO Keith Mark, celebrated President Trump's Executive Order directing the Department of the Interior to begin delisting gray and Mexican wolves from the Endangered Species Act. The order recognizes that wolf populations have exceeded recovery thresholds and directs updates to rancher compensation standards and lethal removal authorization.
Savage Arms donated five Axis 2 Pro 250th Edition rifles chambered in .308 Winchester to Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors to support fundraising for youth mentoring programs. The donation continues Savage's multi-year partnership with the nonprofit, which connects youth ages 10 to 22 with volunteer adult mentors through hunting, fishing, trapping, and sport shooting.
The NRA-ILA announced Smith & Wesson as an official partner of the 2026 NRA Battle Bus Tour to mobilize voters ahead of midterm elections. The tour will highlight Second Amendment fights and showcase Smith & Wesson's participation through events and photo opportunities nationwide.
Jeff Rawlinson has been named President of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®), succeeding Dr. Thomas G. Floyd, who is retiring December 31, 2026. Rawlinson, who previously spent 26 years with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, becomes NASP®'s third president in its 24-year history.
The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action announced Patriot Mobile as the official wireless connectivity partner for the 2026 NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour. Patriot Mobile, America's only Christian conservative wireless provider, will support the tour as it travels nationwide promoting Second Amendment advocacy and hosting grassroots events.
Whitetails Unlimited partners with the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation to promote Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month throughout September. WTU President Jeff Schinkten encourages hunters to review safety guidelines before bowhunting season begins.
Safari Club International (SCI) congratulates the Government of South Africa and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for publishing final export quotas for elephant, leopard, and black rhinoceros hunting trophies for 2026 and 2027. SCI President Jeff Meyerl praised the science-based quotas for supporting conservation funding and benefiting rural communities.
Brownells, a leading provider of gunsmithing tools, parts, and ammunition, has renewed its Silver-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation. CEO Pete Brownell emphasized SAF's important legal work protecting Second Amendment rights, while SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut praised Brownells' 80-year commitment to supporting gun owners and their support of SAF's 55 active legal cases.
The Houston Safari Club Foundation partnered with DEA Ranch to host its first Summer Wildlife and Ranch Management Camp in Mathis, Texas, providing high school students hands-on experience in conservation, wildlife management, and ranch operations led by DEA Ranch Manager Leo Martinez and other professionals.