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Friday, March 13, 2026

Maxim Defense, a premier manufacturer of precision firearms and suppressors based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, will exhibit at the 2026 "The Gathering" Firearm Range Day and Expo presented by Palmetto State Armory on March 20-21 in Clinton, SC, showcasing their latest firearms, suppressors, and accessories including the SDX RFLX and PDX-SD integrated suppressor systems.

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Dallas Safari Club announced the 2026 Summer Expo & Foundation Gala will expand to four days (July 23-26, 2026) at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Following the inaugural event's success, the expanded format will feature hundreds of exhibitors, signature events including the Foundation Gala & Auction and Smoke & Spurs, with special pricing offering a free fourth day with three-day pass purchase.

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announced special event add-ons for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), including the Activist Society Dinner, Women's Brunch, Hunters Brunch, Prayer Breakfast, Student Lunch, and Fueza Breakfast. Senior Vice President Erich Pratt stated the events strengthen relationships within the Second Amendment movement.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in League City, Texas on March 14-15, 2026. The free event features firearms training with FATS simulators, archery instruction, and product demonstrations from partners including Beretta, GLOCK, Taurus, and Vortex Optics, welcoming women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Dallas Safari Club's 2026 Convention & Sporting Expo in Atlanta drew attendees from 43 countries and all 50 U.S. states, featuring nearly 700 exhibitors and keynote speaker Shane Mahoney. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Walter Rabon received the DSC Conservation Trailblazer Award, while newly installed CEO Russell Stacy highlighted the event's success and announced future conventions in Atlanta and Texas.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announces GEAR, a two-day outdoor summit combining firearms training and overlanding experiences at Merus Adventure Park in Texas on April 25–26, 2026. The event features live-fire training, guided trail runs, and family activities across 5,500 acres, designed for freedom-minded Americans seeking hands-on skill-building and community connection.

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Beretta celebrates its 500th anniversary at Safari Club International 2026 in Nashville, featuring live demonstrations by Pietro Beretta Selection artisans, an exclusive One-of-One collection, and the SO10 EELL USA 250th Anniversary Edition. The company showcases its conservation leadership and American manufacturing heritage from its Gallatin, Tennessee facility.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 12-15, 2026, as part of the 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free, family-friendly event features firearms training using FATS by InVeris simulators, archery instruction, and product demonstrations from partners including Beretta, GLOCK, Vortex Optics, and Springfield Armory.

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 National R3 Symposium, taking place May 4-7 at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown in Iowa. The event brings together professionals from state and federal agencies, NGOs, industry partners, and academia to collaborate on recruitment, retention, and reactivation strategies for hunters and recreational shooters. Early-bird registration is $525 through March 16.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Gun Owners Foundation's Empowered 2A announces National Women's Range Day on June 6, 2026, hosted at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. The event features live-fire training, Stop the Bleed® training, self-defense instruction, and Second Amendment advocacy education led by instructors and 2A influencers. Participants receive complimentary annual Gun Owners of America memberships.

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Bass Pro Shops announced a multi-year partnership with the SMX League, making Thunder Ridge at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, Missouri the host venue for the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final on September 26. The partnership marks Bass Pro Shops' first foray into offroad motorcycle racing and features elite racers from across the globe.

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Shell Tech, the ammunition branch of Shell Shock Technologies, announced the second annual Legends & Heroes Shootout for March 20-21, 2026, in South Florida. The event now includes the Navy SEAL Foundation as a beneficiary alongside K9 Heroes 4 Heroes, with a $50,000 fundraising goal and participation from MLB legends including Adrian Beltre, Albert Pujols, and Max Scherzer.

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