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Sponsorships

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Mark 7 Reloading is sponsoring the 2026 US IPSC Nationals, organized by the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), taking place October 1-4 at Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club in Pennsylvania. Tom Carlson and Conor Craig will represent Mark 7 at the event featuring 21 dynamic competitive shooting stages.

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Beretta will sponsor the Super Sporting competition and exhibit at the 2026 NSCA South Central Regional Championship at Providence Hill Farm in Jackson, Mississippi, September 29-October 4. Team Beretta athletes Desirae Edmunds, Zachary Kienbaum, Anthony Matarese, Jr., and Connor Daniel will compete, while attendees can experience Beretta shotguns including the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, and A400 Solo.

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Friday, September 18, 2026

CCW Safe announced its title sponsorship of the sixth annual Guardian Conference, hosted by concealedcarry.com at the Oklahoma City Gun Club, September 18-20, 2026. The 3-day live-fire defensive handgun training event features instruction from top trainers, with CCW Safe's National Trial Counsel Don West, Assistant Counsel Jennifer Chance, and Litigation Consultant Shawn Vincent leading a class on self-defense legal considerations.

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Federal Ammunition sponsored six athletes, led by four-time Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock, earned spots on USA National teams following the Fall Selection Match. The team includes Conner Prince, Amber English, Derrick Mein, Brian Burrows, and Kayle Browning, who will represent the U.S. at international competitions including the ISSF World Championships in Doha.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Lapua announced it will be a main sponsor for the 6th World Benchrest Shooting Federation World Championships in Portugal, September 7-12, 2026. The event, organized by the Portuguese Shooting Federation at Clube de Tiro de Fervença in Barcelos, will feature nearly 100 participants from fifteen nations competing in individual and team matches.

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Umarex Airguns is sponsoring the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off on September 12 at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale, Arkansas. The event features 40 teams competing with award-winning chefs preparing unique squirrel dishes, plus eating and cleaning competitions.

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Winchester Ammunition, Bass Pro Shops, and Richard Childress Racing will feature a Deer Season XP paint scheme on the No. 3 Chevrolet during the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29. Fans can meet Austin Dillon at Bass Pro Shops on August 28.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Federal Ammunition announced a historic partnership as the official ammunition of the Minnesota Wild for the 2026-27 season, marking Federal's first major league professional sports team sponsorship in its 104-year history. The agreement includes media placements, co-branded merchandise, and a sweepstakes offering fans the chance to win a hunt with a current Wild player.

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Monday, August 10, 2026

The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) announced that Tippmann Arms has been named an official IPSC Strategic Partner for Mini Rifle. Tippmann Arms manufactures premium .22 LR semi-automatic rifles designed for IPSC Mini Rifle competition, with Barry Giddings recognized for his instrumental role in developing the partnership.

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