The Outdoor Wire

PARTNERSHIPS

Wildlife Forever and Major League Fishing announced a partnership to expand the Getting Families Fishing and Boating Initiative. MLF anglers will receive product grants for fishing equipment and conservation education materials distributed through youth clinics and community events nationwide, with support from the National Professional Anglers Association.

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MidwayUSA announced a partnership with SCI TV Networks, becoming the official retail partner for Safari Club International's new global hunting television platform. MidwayUSA customers receive an exclusive subscription discount with code MIDW26 on the streaming service featuring live hunting channels, video-on-demand content, and an outfitters marketplace.

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Guidefitter announced an expanded partnership with Rocky Brands, Inc., adding The Original Muck Boot Company and XTRATUF to its platform alongside Rocky Boots. The partnership provides these brands direct access to over 194,000 verified outdoor professionals including guides, outfitters, and law enforcement through Guidefitter's network.

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CZ announced a partnership with Ace Virtual Shooting (AceVR) to introduce a virtual reality controller modeled after the CZ Shadow 2 pistol. The innovative controller replicates the feel and handling of the competition pistol for immersive digital training. CZ and AceVR will showcase the new controller at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.

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CCW Safe and Gun Talk Media launched a new video series featuring eight media professionals in real-life self-defense scenarios at Gun Talk's Range Ready training facility. The series, with the third episode debuting February 17, highlights the importance of legal protection for concealed carriers and is available on CCW Safe's YouTube channel.

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Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. joined VAULT as a founding member and strategic partner, committing all Ruger firearms SKUs and brands to the NASGW's centralized product data platform. The initiative aims to eliminate redundant data entry, reduce errors, and establish standardized product information across manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

CCW Safe, founded by Mike Darter, Stan Campbell, and Kyle Sweet, is showcasing its Certified Partner Program at SHOT Show 2026. The program empowers firearms instructors, training facilities, and industry professionals with exclusive training, marketing resources, and commission opportunities to offer self-defense legal coverage to their customers.

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