Events

Forensics Source, a brand of The Safariland Group and Cadre Holdings, Inc., will exhibit at the International Association for Identification Conference in St. Louis, Missouri from August 16-22, 2026. The company will showcase forensic supplies and equipment at Booth 131, including personal protective equipment, evidence packaging, and fingerprint supplies for crime scene professionals and forensic laboratories.

SLG2, Inc. brings its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Rapid City on August 15-16 during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The free event features a mobile range with firearm simulators, archery activities, and demonstrations from outdoor industry brands including Black Rifle Coffee.

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.

Sonicore Suppressors by Lyman will join White Birch Armory's 6th Anniversary Celebration on August 8-9 in Dover, NH, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on suppressor experiences, and raffles. Kyle Potenziani, Product Manager from Lyman Products, will discuss Sonicore's performance and innovation.

Beretta USA will participate in the REEDS Fall Classic & Range Days on August 7-8 in Walker, MN, hosted by REEDS Family Outdoor Outfitters. Attendees can experience Beretta's latest shotguns and tactical firearms, including the new A400 Solo, with product experts providing hands-on demonstrations and guidance.

NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites target shooters nationwide to participate in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month in August with the tagline "Let Freedom Plink." The celebration features the #RangeChallenge, participating ranges and retailers offering events and classes, and opportunities to win prizes throughout the month.

Beretta USA will exhibit at the 2026 Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring the new A400 Solo semi-automatic shotgun, the AX800 Suprema, and the Suprema Waterfowl Collection apparel in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camouflage. Visitors can enter to win a prize package valued over $4,000 at Booths 735 and 1311.

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.

SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee, July 31st through August 2nd as part of its 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free event features a mobile range with firearm simulators, archery activities, and product demonstrations from leading outdoor brands including Black Rifle Coffee.

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.

RCBS and Hodgdon Powder Company will host four reloading seminars at the 2026 US National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, from July 25-31. Sessions range from introductory-to-intermediate for team support personnel to advanced workshops for experienced handloaders, featuring expert staff, door prizes, and exclusive product offers.

CZ will exhibit at the inaugural Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) Big Game Days in Missoula, Montana, July 16-19, 2026. The company will showcase hunting-focused firearms at RMEF Basecamp and participate in Range Day activities, allowing attendees to experience CZ products firsthand.

SLG2, Inc. brings its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on July 18-19, 2026. The free event features a mobile range with firearm and archery experiences, product demonstrations from leading outdoor brands, and hands-on safety education for women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels.

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.

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.

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.

Winchester Safes achieved record-breaking attendance and a 15% increase in units sold at its Mansfield, Texas Warehouse Sale for the second consecutive year. The event featured food from Texas Grub Food Truck, product demonstrations, and exclusive inventory unavailable through traditional retail channels.

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.

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.

Gunsite Academy, founded by Jeff Cooper in 1976, announces its 50th Anniversary Alumni Shoot on October 3rd, 2026, at its Paulden, Arizona facility. The event will feature shooting stages, vendor exhibitions, and commemorative activities celebrating five decades of defensive firearms training excellence.