EVENTS

CCW Safe is hosting a live town hall on March 25 featuring "The Armed Defender's Dilemma" series with self-defense litigator Shawn Vincent, criminal defense attorney Don West, and firearms instructor Steve Moses. The interactive session will cover legal considerations, tactical decision-making, and psychological aspects of self-defense incidents for concealed carriers.

Beretta USA will participate as a Platinum Sponsor at The Gathering, Palmetto State Armory's annual range event on March 20-21 in Clinton, SC. The company will showcase pistols, shotguns, and sporting firearms alongside Langdon Tactical Technology, with instruction from Lead Faucet Tactical's Dan Brokos, a retired Army Special Forces Sergeant Major.

Shell Tech, the ammunition branch of Shell Shock Technologies, announced sponsors and raffle prizes for the 2nd Annual Legends & Heroes Shootout on March 20-21, 2026 at Markham Park Shooting Range in Florida. The free public range day will feature live-fire demonstrations, Steel Challenge competition, and raffles including firearms from Dark Storm Industries and KAK Industries, with all net proceeds benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation and K9 Heroes 4 Heroes.

Maxim Defense will participate in the 2026 Alamo Steel Challenge on March 21st at Louland Gun Club in Naples, Florida. Attendees can experience the SDX RFLX and PDX-SD integrated suppressor systems while competing on three professionally supervised steel stages.

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.

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.

Maxim Defense will exhibit at the first annual Sharkapalooza 2nd Amendment Festival & Range Day on March 13-14, 2026, at Gun Craft Range in Ruskin, Florida. Attendees can test fire the SDX RFLX and PDX-SD integrated suppressor systems at the Maxim shooting lane, with suppressors available for pickup once tax stamps are approved.

The National Friends of NRA fundraising celebration will be held April 17, 2026, in Houston during the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Premier Sponsor Henry Repeating Arms supports the event, which features auctions including a custom rifle package from ACME Machine, with proceeds benefiting firearm safety and youth shooting sports programs.

Primary Arms Optics will exhibit at Paraclete Consulting Group's live-fire range event on March 13th-14th, 2026, showcasing the PLx HTX-1 Enclosed Reflex Sight and PLxC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope at the Secure America Now Training Center in Texas.

The inaugural Grid Iron Defense Symposium will convene March 13 in Ft. Lauderdale as a private forum bringing together NFL athletes, military operators, and defense technology leaders including Darley, Chariot Defense, MVP Robotics, and others. Proceeds benefit the Boulder Crest Foundation, Navy SEAL Foundation, and Green Beret Foundation.

SLG2, Inc.'s Shoot Like A Girl experience will visit Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville, Florida on February 28-March 1, 2026, offering women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts a safe introduction to shooting sports with certified female instructors, FATS simulators, and archery activities.

Hornady will exhibit at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo February 12-15, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted by the Mule Deer Foundation, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, and Utah Office of Tourism, the event attracts over 55,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors raising millions for conservation.

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.

T4E (Training for Engagement), a brand of Umarex USA, will showcase force-on-force and scenario-based training equipment at the Arizona Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference on February 18–19. The company demonstrates how realistic training tools enhance officer readiness while reducing costs and logistical barriers compared to live-fire training.

Gun Owners of America announces Arizona Freedom Festival 2026 on March 28, 2026, at Glendale Civic Center East Parking Lot. The family-friendly event will feature vendors, Second Amendment advocacy organizations, speakers including Mark W. Smith and Andy Biggs, and an Overland Vehicle and Motorcycle Exhibit.

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.

Celerant Technology is sponsoring and exhibiting at ATA 2026, powering the pop-up shop with its Cumulus Retail software for the fifth consecutive year. The system integrates STAR Micronics' mPOP hardware and WorldPay's mobile payment processing to create a seamless checkout experience for archery dealers.

Avient Corporation will present its latest innovations for the shooting sports industry at the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase, January 19–20, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Among the highlights is Avient’s Composite Heat Release technology, a patent-pending solution developed to improve firearm barrel performance.

Camfour, Inc. announced the exhibitor lineup for the 2026 Camfour Dealer Show, taking place January 10–11 at the OMNI Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Taurus Holdings announced its participation in the 2026 Camfour Dealer Show, scheduled for January 10–11, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. As one of the company’s most significant distributor events of the year, this show provides a key opportunity for dealers to engage directly with factory representatives and gain early access to upcoming product innovations.