ALPS Mountaineering announces its third consecutive year partnering with Philmont Scout Ranch to promote the Wilderness Pledge Achievement Award for Boy Scouts of America. Proceeds from award sales support Philmont's sustainability initiatives, including recycling efforts and environmental education programs.
SoundGear, a hearing protection technology leader manufactured by Starkey, announced a national sponsorship of the USA Clay Target League to support youth shooting sports athletes' safety and hearing health. The partnership aims to provide advanced hearing protection to over 56,000 students across 2,000 school-approved teams nationwide.
Winchester AA shotshells and White Flyer targets will be featured on the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet during the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 3. Both brands are official partners of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, National Sporting Clays Association, and Scholastic Clay Target Program.
CCW Safe announced its Gold-level sponsorship of the 2026 A Girl & A Gun National Conference, taking place April 30 to May 3 in Palisade, Colorado. The event brings together hundreds of women from over 300 chapters for training, competitive shooting, and educational seminars. CCW Safe representatives including Steve Moses will be present to support the organization's mission of empowering women in firearms safety and self-defense.
Winchester Ammunition sponsors Richard Childress Racing's No. 3 Chevrolet driven by Austin Dillon at the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Super Speedway on April 26, featuring Winchester Long Beard® XR® turkey ammunition and National Wild Turkey Federation branding.
Pyramyd AIR announced that Hatsan Airguns has become the Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Pyramyd Cup, taking place August 5th-8th at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. The partnership supports the premier airgun competition featuring 100-Yard Benchrest, Field Target, and Gunslynger disciplines. Registration opens April 23rd at noon eastern.
Sons of Liberty Gun Works is the Title Sponsor of the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Conference, showcasing its MK1, L89, and EXO3 rifle platforms at Range Day and the Vendor Show. SOLGW will also co-sponsor an after-hours social event with Born Primitive Tactical and Silencer Shop.
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.
Content King Media Inc., led by Ralph, Vicki, RJ, and Aubrey Cianciarulo, announced a partnership with MTM Case-Gard, a storage solutions manufacturer. The collaboration will produce innovative campaigns and engaging content, combining Content King Media's creative direction with MTM Case-Gard's product line.
Gun Tote'n Mamas, a leading women's concealed carry handbag provider, returns as a diamond sponsor for the 2026 A Girl and A Gun National Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado, April 30–May 3. The company will showcase its latest products and provide exclusive merchandise to attendees.
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.
Rapid Air Worx has been named an official sponsor of the 6th Annual AirGun Oregon Extreme Air Gun Challenge, taking place May 14–17, 2026, at the Ashland Gun Club. Cameron Kerndt won last year's long-range event using a Rapid Air Worx rifle, demonstrating the company's competitive performance.
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.
VKTR Industries, a manufacturer of piston-driven AR-15 rifles and Double Stack 1911 pistols, announced sponsorship of the TTPOA Conference in Round Rock, TX from April 22-24, 2026. The company will showcase the VK-1 rifle and VKP Pro pistol, offering special program pricing for TTPOA members and attendees.
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.
Silencer Shop, the largest silencer distributor in the United States, has been named the Saturday night reception sponsor for the 41st annual Gun Right Policy Conference (GRPC), co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas.
Burris Optics will sponsor the NRL Hunter's Buffalo Bill's Revenge match scheduled for April 10–12, 2026 near Laramie, Wyoming at Logan Ranch. The high-difficulty, field-style competition features challenging terrain and targets ranging from 500 to 900 yards, designed to test shooter and equipment capabilities.
Powder Valley has partnered with NRL Hunter as the Official Reloading Retailer for the competitive shooting series. The partnership provides NRL Hunter competitors access to comprehensive reloading components and ammunition, with support from Powder Valley's inventory, pricing, and customer service.
Brigade Tactical Corp sponsors Operation Patriots FOB's Warrior Range Day on April 11, 2026, in Ridgeland, SC, showcasing its Monocore suppressor technology. Attendees can experience Brigade Tactical's innovative single-core suppressor design, which offers improved durability, consistent alignment, and simplified cleaning compared to traditional stacked-baffle suppressors.
SLG2, Inc. announced Streamlight Inc. as its latest corporate partner for 2026. Streamlight products will be featured on SLG2's 2026 Grand Safety Tour at retail locations and military installations nationwide, promoting responsible gun ownership and outdoor safety education.