ORGANIZATIONS

Friends of NRA has reached a historic milestone, welcoming more than 5 million attendees to its volunteer-led fundraising events since 1992. The organization has hosted over 27,000 events across all 50 states, generating more than $1.2 billion in gross revenue and funding over 66,000 state grants supporting firearm safety, education, youth development, and shooting sports programs.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hosted its inaugural Big Game Days in Missoula, Montana, attracting thousands of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The four-day event, presented by onX Hunt and Montana Knife Company, featured hunting gear displays, shooting competitions, archery challenges, and the 35th World Elk Calling Championships. RMEF recognized conservation partners including the late Daryle Singletary and the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) submitted formal comment letters to the ATF on multiple proposed rules, with Executive Director Adam Kraut and Director of Legal Research Kostas Moros urging modernization of regulations to better respect Second Amendment rights, gun-owner privacy, and interstate firearm travel.

Credova, a fintech company serving the firearms and outdoor recreation industries, has renewed its Gold-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). Credova will also sponsor SAF's annual Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas, September 25-27.

Walk the Talk America partnered with Pot of Gold Auctions to host a fundraiser auction opening October 13, inviting firearms industry leaders to donate items. Proceeds support WTTA's mental health initiatives addressing firearm suicide prevention.

Gun Owners of America has appointed Quinn Cassidy as Managing Director of Advancement to build strategic corporate partnerships and cultivate major donors. Cassidy brings nearly a decade of industry experience, including his recent role as Manager of Exhibition and Sponsorships for the SHOT Show at the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Atrius Development Group's "Together We Win" campaign in June raised over $17,000 for the Second Amendment Foundation's legal and educational efforts. The veteran-owned company, which specializes in AR-15 platform innovations, donated a portion of proceeds from each sale to support SAF's ongoing work defending constitutional rights.

Luth-AR has renewed its Silver-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). President Randy E. Luth expressed continued support for SAF's constitutional advocacy work, while SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut praised the partnership as essential to their ongoing litigation efforts.

SilencerCo, an American-made suppressor manufacturer based in Utah, has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Gold-level corporate partner. SilencerCo President Scott Clinger and SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut emphasized the partnership's importance as SAF pursues Supreme Court cases challenging assault weapons bans.

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) filed comments with the ATF on proposed revisions to the definition of "unlawful user of or addicted to controlled substance," arguing the changes don't go far enough to align with the Supreme Court's Hemani decision and constitutional protections under the Second Amendment.

Megan Plete Postol, Lead Editor of Athlon Untamed, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). She will begin her three-year term following the organization's August 2026 board meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, during OWAA's 100th anniversary celebration.

The Second Amendment Foundation announced that One Horse, an American firearms manufacturer based in Brownstown, Indiana, has joined as a Silver-level corporate partner. CEO Jeremy Hammons emphasized the company's commitment to Second Amendment rights. One Horse recently collaborated with SAF corporate partner Atrius Development Group to build the One Horse Express Rifle.

SLG2, Inc., parent company of Shoot Like A Girl and Safe LivinG, has partnered with Walk The Talk America, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and responsible firearm ownership. The collaboration will integrate educational messaging and community outreach initiatives across nationwide events to promote safe firearm handling, secure storage, and suicide prevention awareness.

The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms praised the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in United States v. Hemani, which struck down a federal prohibition on firearms ownership for marijuana users. CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb stated the ruling correctly rejected a categorical approach to law enforcement, noting the government cannot broadly designate groups as dangerous without individual assessment.

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) criticized Senator John Cornyn's SHOT Act (S. 4775), stating it fails to adequately strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. FPC has proposed alternative PLCAA amendments to better protect Second Amendment rights and prevent frivolous litigation against the firearms industry.

Gun Owners of America endorses U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida Governor, citing his perfect pro-Second Amendment record. Donalds pledged support for Constitutional Carry expansion, repealing Florida's Red Flag law and bump stock ban, and strengthening preemption laws.

SLG2, Inc. announced Work Sharp as its newest corporate partner for 2026, joining the Grand Safety Tour beginning June 13-14 at Bass Pro Shops in Niles, Ohio. Work Sharp will provide knife sharpening services and educational demonstrations at Shoot Like A Girl and Safe LivinG events throughout the nationwide tour.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) issued a joint letter warning Virginia law enforcement and officials that the state's universal background check law remains subject to a permanent injunction in Wilson v. Hanley and cannot be enforced. GOA and allies will defend the injunction in court today before Judge Frank Patrick Yeatts as Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones seeks to dissolve it.

Dead Air Silencers has renewed its Silver-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation. The suppressor manufacturer, founded in 2014, also provides products for SAF's monthly sweepstakes and event giveaways to support Second Amendment advocacy efforts.

Atrius Development Group announced a "Together We Win" initiative for June, donating a portion of sales proceeds to the Second Amendment Foundation. The veteran-owned company, known for its Atrius Forced Reset Selector for AR-15 platforms, joins SAF as a corporate partner to support legal and educational efforts.