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Monday, August 17, 2026

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is confirmed as a speaker for the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) 2026, scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas. The event, co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, features numerous Second Amendment advocates, legal experts, and media personalities.

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Monday, August 10, 2026

The 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) will feature keynote speaker Judge Roger T. Benitez and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, along with speakers including Brandon Herrera, ATF Director Robert Cekada, and ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, GRPC 2026 is scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas.

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Friday, July 31, 2026

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) reminds industry members that registration deadlines are approaching for its 2026 Ballistics Conference, scheduled for September 15-17 in Baltimore at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court. The event features technical seminars, product demonstrations, and a facility tour of Element U.S. Space & Defense's testing laboratories, with key deadlines including August 28 for registration submission.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Dead Air Silencers will exhibit at the 3rd annual Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (G.O.A.L.S) on August 1-2, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. The company will showcase new products including the CT5P suppressor, Nomad Ti OTB, and RXD910Ti, along with proven models like the Wolfman and Nomad LTi XC.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Judge Roger T. Benitez (Ret.) will deliver the keynote address at the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference on September 25-27 in Dallas. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, the event features speakers including Brandon Herrera, Cam Edwards, and representatives from the ATF, NRA, and Silencer Shop.

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Friday, July 10, 2026

The Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) planning committee announced additional speakers for the 41st annual event scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas, including Brandon Herrera, ATF Director Robert Cekada, and ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, the conference features leading Second Amendment experts and advocates.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Cabela's in Hamburg, Pennsylvania on July 11-12, followed by Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg on July 18-19. The free event features hands-on firearm and archery experiences, product demonstrations, and outdoor education for women, families, and enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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Monday, June 22, 2026

The MidwayUSA Foundation is hosting its National Youth Shooting Sports Conference August 20-22 in Columbia, Missouri, featuring hands-on coaching from instructors like Don Currie and Olympian James Hall. The event includes range days sponsored by Walther Arms, Federal Ammunition, and Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, with equipment demonstrations from multiple firearms and outdoor brands.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Brandon Herrera, Second Amendment advocate and Congressional candidate, will address the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), the event features leading 2A experts including Robert Cekada, Jared Yanis, and Cam Edwards.

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