Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed its Gold-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). Taurus President and CEO Bret Vorhees stated the company's commitment aligns with SAF's mission to protect Second Amendment rights through education, research, and legal action.
Sponsorships
HuntStand has renewed its corporate sponsorship of Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, a nonprofit dedicated to providing mentored hunting and fishing opportunities to youth. The partnership leverages HuntStand's mapping technology and property information to empower mentors and young people with tools for safe, ethical outdoor experiences.
Wildlife Research Center has renewed its sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. The Ramsey, Minnesota-based company, founded by brothers John and Brian Burgeson in 1983, is recognized for developing innovative deer attractants, scent masking products, and Scent Killer Spray.
Winchester will sponsor Richard Childress Racing's No. 3 Chevrolet driven by Austin Dillon at the Straight Talk Wireless 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on March 8. The race airs on Fox Sports 1, HBO Max, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
The Second Amendment Foundation announced that Die Free Co., a Made-in-the-USA rifle parts manufacturer, has joined as a Silver-level corporate partner. CEO Adam Johnson and SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut emphasized their shared commitment to defending Second Amendment freedoms, with DFCO also collaborating on fundraising efforts.
SLG2, Inc. announced Aimpoint as its newest corporate partner for 2026. The partnership combines SLG2's firearms safety education with Aimpoint's premium red dot sighting solutions, with Aimpoint products featured on SLG2's 2026 Grand Safety Tour across the country.
Ranew's Outdoor Equipment, maker of the Firminator food plot implement, continues its sponsorship of Whitetails Unlimited. The USA-manufactured tool is designed for deer hunters to establish and plant food plots efficiently behind ATVs, UTVs, and tractors.
TrueTimber partnered with Honda HRC Progressive during Round 7 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Arlington, Texas, featuring custom SKDA dirt-bike graphics with Viper Snow camo pattern. The Military Appreciation activation included matching apparel for riders and team personnel, with veterans invited to meet riders and explore the race bikes. Hunter Lawrence secured his first career 450SX win during the event.
Capstone Precision Group, a distributor of premium ammunition brands including Berger, Lapua, SK, and Vihtavuori, has joined Retrieving Freedom's Business Alliance as a Gold Member. The partnership supports the training, care, and placement of service dogs for veterans and youth through a rigorous two-year program.
Zone Protects has joined Whitetails Unlimited as a national sponsor, announced by WTU President Jeff Schinkten. The faith-based company, founded by Brian Baer, offers insect repellents, pest control, and hunting-specific products designed for hunters' needs.
Evolution Outdoor, a leading fishing gear provider, announced a partnership with professional angler Matt Becker from Major League Fishing. Becker, a 2023 Bass Pro Tour rookie who won Bally Bet Angler of the Year, will provide expertise on product development and feedback for Evolution Outdoor's premium storage solutions.
Sticky Holsters reaffirms its partnership with Veteran News Network (VNN) since 2017, supporting veterans and local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts and American Legion chapters. The collaboration delivers news, resources, and community coverage benefiting veteran-led organizations nationwide.
Umarex Airguns is sponsoring the 2026 Black Bear Bonanza on March 7 at Benton County Fairgrounds in Bentonville, supporting the Arkansas chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. The event celebrates black bear reintroduction in Arkansas with raffles, exhibits, and meet-and-greets featuring podcasters Brent Reeves, Bear Newcomb, and BHA CEO Ryan Callaghan.
Shell Shock Technologies announced its continued sponsorship of competitive shooter John Vlieger for the 2026 season, supplying him with NAS3 cases and ammunition. Vlieger, a USPSA Single Stack National Champion and five-time USPSA Area Champion, has used Shell Shock's innovative cases since 2017 and fired over 200,000 rounds.
Wildgame Innovations has renewed its sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited, continuing to provide game cameras, feeders, and attractants. Founded in 2002 by Ryan and Matt Busbice, the company focuses on creating better, more effective hunting products through research and science.
Federal Ammunition renewed its sponsorship of Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, a Wichita-based program connecting children with outdoor mentors. The company received a Diamond Lifetime Sponsor award at SHOT Show, recognizing 13 years of support that has enabled expanded recruitment events and youth engagement across the Midwest.
Christensen Arms announces its sponsorship of Man Eats Wild, a global hunting and culinary television series hosted by chef and outdoorsman Mario Kalpou. The series follows Kalpou across remote landscapes as he hunts, harvests, and prepares wild game while emphasizing conservation and ethical hunting practices. Christensen Arms rifles are featured throughout the series airing on the Outdoor Channel.
Walker's, a leader in hearing protection and enhancement, has renewed its partnership as a national sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. The company, headquartered in Irving, Texas and part of GSM Outdoors, produces innovative hearing protection solutions for shooting and hunting applications.
Bowtech has renewed its partnership with Total Archery Challenge (TAC) for the 2026 series, continuing to host the Bowtech Mountain Festival. The Eugene, Oregon-based archery brand will showcase its expanded product line, including the recently acquired Black Gold Premium Accessories family, across 13 events spanning March through August.
Outdoor Life, in partnership with TrueTimber, Bass Pro Shops, and Winchester Ammunition, released a feature documenting Rob Keck's historic completion of the first Canadian Wild Turkey Super Slam across five provinces. Keck, former National Wild Turkey Federation CEO, harvested wild turkeys in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick as a nonresident, celebrating conservation success in Canada.
