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23XI Racing announced a partnership with Field & Stream as an Official Partner for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, kicking off with a Nashville race weekend takeover at Chief's on Broadway. Driver Corey Heim's No. 67 Toyota Camry will feature Chief's and Field & Stream branding, with Field & Stream serving as primary partner at Indianapolis and Charlotte Motor Speedway later in the season.

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HEVI sponsored the Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt (April 16-18, 2026) in El Dorado, Kansas, which paired youth hunters with celebrities and dignitaries to promote wildlife conservation and hunting heritage. The event raised funds for turkey habitat restoration, Kansas State University research, and conservation education while allowing attendees to field-test HEVI's turkey loads including HEVI-13, HEVI-18, Magnum Blend, and HEVI-Bismuth.

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XTech Tactical has become title sponsor of the Firearms Action Shooting Trial (F.A.S.T.) 2026 series, featuring four marquee events combining time-based 2-Gun and rifle competitions with natural terrain and realistic physical challenges. Founded by Russell Phagan, F.A.S.T. matches test shooter skills with targets extending to 500 yards for rifles and 100 yards for pistols.

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TrueTimber will serve as the official camouflage sponsor for the 2026 Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt in El Dorado, Kansas on April 16-18. Event attendees, including TrueTimber team members and ambassador Rob Keck, will receive TrueTimber turkey hunting apparel. The hunt honors the vision of former Governor Mike Hayden and former El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Marv McCown.

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AirForce Airguns has been named Title Sponsor of the Big Bore Slug Challenge at the 2026 Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge (RMAC), hosted by Utah Airguns at Garth Killpack Shooting Range in Springville, Utah, June 23–28, 2026. The event will feature steel targets out to 600 yards showcasing AirForce's Texan® and Tex-Rex® platforms, with Rapid Air Worx also participating as a Gold Sponsor.

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Sturm, Ruger & Company continues its longstanding support of the Kids & Clays Foundation, which has hosted 46 events in 2025 and raised five million dollars for Ronald McDonald Houses. Ruger donates firearms to the foundation's annual sporting clays, skeet, and trap fundraising events benefiting critically ill children and their families.

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Havalon Knives renewed its national sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited, supporting the organization's conservation and education initiatives. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised Havalon's sharp blades and innovative designs as essential tools for hunters. Havalon, originating from the medical industry, has become the iconic brand in replaceable blade knives for hunting and outdoor use.

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Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors announced a sponsorship from RCBS, a precision reloading equipment manufacturer, to expand youth hunting and shooting sports programs. The partnership will help the organization reach young people across at least 40 states and Canada within four years, with support from Joel Hodgdon of RCBS and Dr. Scott Petrie.

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