The Columbus Clingstones and Realtree are hosting a special game on May 28 at Synovus Park featuring custom Realtree Advantage Classic jerseys to support The Plummer Home, a local organization assisting veterans. Game-worn jerseys will be auctioned with 100% of proceeds benefiting the nonprofit.
SLG2, Inc. renewed its partnership with the NSSF to support the +ONE® mentorship initiative, promoting shooting sports and hunting through education and peer-to-peer mentorship. The company will deliver +ONE messaging across its nationwide event platforms, including the Grand Safety Tour, having welcomed over 50,000 guests since 2009.
The Ultimate Hunting Experience announced an official partnership with Hornady Manufacturing to provide hunters with top-tier equipment and educational experiences. The collaboration integrates Hornady's Precision Hunter® and Outfitter® ammunition lines into UHE's expeditions and digital content, focusing on marksmanship improvement and ethical harvesting practices.
TAG Precision announced a collaboration with Kimber America to supply advanced sight and optics solutions. TAG Precision's patented FiberLok™ sights are now standard on Kimber's 2K11 and CDS9 models, with optic adapter plates also selected for the 2K11 platform.
Content King Media, led by Ralph, Vicki, RJ, and Aubrey Cianciarulo, announces a partnership with MTM Case-Gard, a storage solutions manufacturer. The collaboration will produce innovative campaigns and engaging content, combining Content King Media's creative expertise with MTM Case-Gard's trusted product line.
ALPS OutdoorZ announced a partnership with Michael Waddell and the Bone Collector brand, combining their shared values and expertise in hunting gear. The collaboration will produce content starting this spring during turkey season and expand through fall big game seasons, leveraging Waddell's reputation and ALPS OutdoorZ's development capabilities.
Guidefitter announced an expanded partnership with Rocky Brands, Inc., adding The Original Muck Boot Company and XTRATUF to its platform alongside Rocky Boots. The partnership provides direct access to over 194,000 verified outdoor professionals including guides, outfitters, and law enforcement.
Zanders, a national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, has added SHIELD Sights' innovative micro red dot optics to its product lineup. The partnership expands dealer access to SHIELD Sights' rugged, compact optics designed for concealed carry pistols, duty firearms, and competition platforms.
PRADCO Outdoor Brands announced a partnership between Knight & Hale Game Calls and Tag N Brag, a fast-growing hunting content team. The collaboration will feature Knight & Hale calls, vests, and accessories across Tag N Brag's digital platforms and hunt breakdowns throughout the season.
CZ announced a partnership with Ace Virtual Shooting (AceVR) to introduce a virtual reality controller modeled after the CZ Shadow 2 pistol. The controller replicates the feel and handling of the competition pistol for immersive digital training. CZ and AceVR will showcase the innovation at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits with prizes including an AceVR controller and CZ Shadow 2 pistol.
SHIELD Sights, a pioneer of compact red dot optics, announced new distribution partnerships with Sports South and Zanders Sporting Goods, expanding availability of their micro red dot optics through established dealer networks alongside their longstanding partner RSR Group.
The Boone and Crockett Club has partnered with the University of Wyoming to establish a Working Lands Wildlife Conservation Professorship in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. The program will focus on wildlife habitat conservation, ranch management, and wildlife disease research, including chronic wasting disease, while supporting Wyoming's ranching communities and big game populations.
Hawke® Optics announced a strategic partnership beginning in 2026 with the Chasing Giants Podcast, a premiere whitetail deer hunting show hosted by Don Higgins and Terry Peer. The partnership aligns the precision optics leader with a podcast that shares expert hunting advice and listener-driven content based on 40 years of trophy whitetail hunting experience.
The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) have become official partners of NSSF's First Shots program, an introductory target-shooting initiative. The partnership will offer First Shots Intro to Steel Challenge experiences at participating clubs, providing safe introductions to competition shooting for new participants.
FirstSpear has entered a ten-year exclusive licensing agreement with Recon K9 LLC to assume sales, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution of Recon K9's tactical gear for military and law enforcement working dogs. Recon K9 founder Jason Watson will join FirstSpear to continue driving the brand's vision and product development.
Kinsey's, a leading outdoor and shooting sports distributor, announced a partnership with Hodgdon Powder Company to distribute smokeless powder, with shipments beginning in Q2 2026. The expansion strengthens Kinsey's reloading category and provides independent retailers access to the industry-leading brand.
Otis Technology announced a private label partnership with Bud's Gun Shop featuring a specially branded line of gun cleaning kits by Shooter's Choice. The collaboration offers caliber-specific cleaning kits designed for everyday firearm maintenance, available through Bud's Gun Shop's online catalog.
Silent Steel USA announced a strategic partnership with Maschmedt & Associates, a sales agency with over 50 years of outdoor industry experience. The agreement expands Silent Steel USA's representation across 23 western states, strengthening dealer relationships and market presence for the suppressor manufacturer.
International Wildlife CrimeStoppers and Whitetails Unlimited announced a strategic partnership to combat poaching through advanced technology, community outreach, and enforcement support. The collaboration aims to protect whitetail deer populations across North America using specialized equipment and training for law enforcement agencies.
Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of The Choice and Content King Media announce the expansion of their 30-year partnership with Easton. Their children RJ and Aubrey Cianciarulo are stepping into larger roles as the family-led company continues delivering impactful bowhunting content.