Our next event is at Asymmetric Solutions Missouri Special Warfare Center!

JOIN US IN ST. LOUIS! 28 SEPT 2025

May 17, 2026 | Pinellas Outdoor Shooting Range | Tampa, FL

SAVE THE DATE! SOF WEEK 2026

Click to view items for bid from Weatherby, Aimpoint, Davidson's, Silencer Central, Mantis, and more!

VIEW ONLINE AUCTION!

Click to purchase raffle tickets for our happy hour giveaway sponsored by Magpul. Order t-shirts and pick up from the checkin table!

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS & LIMITED EDITION MERITORIOUS T-SHIRTS!

100% of your donation supports an action packed, full day of adventure networking and mentorship at Veterans, Guns & Cigars!

SPONSOR AN HONORED SHOOTER!

EVENT AGENDA | VG&C AT SOF WEEK

Meritorious builds secure, custom virtual communities for corporate ERGs, nonprofits, and government-affiliated organizations supporting military veterans. Each turnkey community enhances engagement, unlocks robust analytics data, and delivers a cost-effective upgrade over patchwork tools like Slack, Eventbrite, and Mailchimp.

MERITORIOUS™ | EVENT HOST

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Are you a government contractor working with or serving the veteran community? Join the Government Contractor Community on Meritorious, an on-demand virtual community designed for SDVOSBs, VOSBs, primes and subs engaged in federal, state, and local contracts.

JOIN OUR NEW COMMUNITY FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

We believe excellence should be within everyone’s reach. Whether you’re protecting your home, serving on duty, or picking up your first firearm – high quality isn’t a privilege, it’s your right.

SAR USA | PRESENTING SPONSOR

Exclusive Charter Service is a leader in the private air charters market and is responsible for thousands of non-scheduled flights annually. Exclusive Charter Service have operated with zero incidents and accidents over the past ten years, and holds the highest level of safety ratings, including Argus and Wyvern.

EXCLUSIVE CHARTER SERVICE | LUNCH & NETWORKING SPONSOR

QRC designs and develops a host of open architecture Radio Frequency (RF) products, and provides comprehensive integrated solutions primarily for government, military, and law enforcement.

QRC TECH, A PARSONS COMPANY | REGISTRATION SPONSOR

First Place Winner Receives a Ruger SR1911, 45 Auto | MSRP $1229 | Click for Specs

RUGER | 1911 COMPETITION SPONSOR

First Place Winner Receives a Ruger PC Carbine, 9mm Autoloading Rifle | MSRP $999 | Click for Specs

RUGER | RIFLE COMPETITION SPONSOR

First Place Winner Receives an Aimpoint ACRO® C-2 Red Dot Reflex Sight | MSRP $599 | Click for Specs

AIMPOINT | RIFLE OPTICS SPONSOR

Vortex continues to be longstanding supporter of Veterans, Guns & Cigars. The winning teams receives individual swag baskets including Banshee and Jackal eyewear.

MAGPUL | TEAM COMPETITION SPONSOR

For over 20 years, the USCCA has helped responsibly armed Americans avoid danger, save lives, and keep their loved ones safe through its education, training, and self-defense liability insurance. The USCCA has 800,000+ active members and now offers USCCA Membership as a Benefit for employees and your business.

US CONCEALED CARRY ASSOCIATION | SPONSOR

Prior to, or at the time of check-in, please complete this Assumption of Risk, Release & Indemnity Agreement, a requisite to participate in the Veterans Guns & Cigars event.

PRO GUN VEGAS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

With over 75 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC, as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Chicago, and West Palm Beach.

WEST STAR AVIATION | PRESENTING SPONSOR

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Asymmetric Solutions is a private Special Operations company that provides comprehensive, stress-induced training and security solutions for military, law enforcement and civilians with an additional commitment to product research and development. Their full-time operational cadre, DOD approved live fire mobility, breaching, MOUT and full mission profile capabilities are unrivaled.

ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS | VENUE SPONSOR

View Asymmetric Solutions MSWC Capabilities

Click to bid on the MIL-SPEC ATACR 1-8x24mm F1 S-VPS Kit from Nightforce's limited production run of 300 military contract scopes (MSRP $4535). Other items include a Garaysar Fear-105 Shotgun, Silencer Central Banish 30 Suppressor, Mantis X10 Elite, Mantis BlackbeardX, KelTec KSG410, and more.

BID IN OUR ONLINE AUCTION!

Click to purchase raffle tickets and enter to win a Magpul DAKA Hard Case, R44, which provides a stronger, easier-to-use, and more reliable transportation and storage system with an innovative DAKA GRID Organizer.

RAFFLE: WIN A MAGPUL DAKA HARD CASE, R44

Brave Lizard Tactical | 18 Nov 2023 | 10AM - 5PM MT

EVENT AGENDA | UTAH

66 Mountain Retreat | August 5, 2023 | 11AM - 6PM

EVENT AGENDA | CHEYENNE, WY

Founded by a special operations veteran, Range Werx is a membership only range with world class infrastructure. Membership is an annual fee of $1,000, and each new member goes through a thorough 4 hour class on safety, weapons handling and range procedures. Members have 24/7 access to include night time shooting.

RANGE WERX | VENUE SPONSOR

Looking for a mobile, remotely operated, battery-powered target system that can take your firearms training to the next level? Look no further than our 100% American made, patented system. Whether law enforcement or military professional, competitive shooter, or hobbyist, our system offers a durable, bulletproof, and weather-resistant housing with a range of up to 1 mile.

GRIZZLY TARGETS | TARGET SPONSOR

Headquartered in Perry, Florida, PACEM Defense provides state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, highly qualified personnel, and substantial financial resources to ensure high quality, reliable products are delivered on-time.

PACEM DEFENSE | VENUE SPONSOR

Brave Lizard Tactical operates a private 320-acre shooting range in Southern Utah. Brave Lizard provides tactical firearms training in precision rifles, handguns, carbine, close-quarter, and general firearm usage and safety to Civilians, Law Enforcement, and Military personnel.

BRAVE LIZARD TACTICAL | VENUE SPONSOR

66 Mountain Retreat is a private property in the heart of Southeastern Wyoming, with panoramic views, plus 1,000 yards of steel silhouettes and paper targets on rifle, pistol and three gun range complete with an indoor/outdoor shooting house. For long range shooters, 66 Mountain Retreat has up to 5,000 yards available. On site accommodations to support small and large groups.

66 MOUNTAIN RETREAT | VENUE SPONSOR

First Place Winner Receives a custom Black Rain Ordnance Chambered in 5.56 with 16" Chromoly Barrel, BRO Slim handguard, BRO Drop In Trigger, 3.5 pounds, MFT Minimalist stock, Magpul MOE grip, BRO-Tac Latch charge handle, Custom American flag add-on Cerakote,
Custom laser engraved, "IN GOD WE TRUST" | MSRP $2000 | Click for Base Model Specs

BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE | CARBINE COMPETITION SPONSOR

Click to view photos from our epic Veterans, Guns & Cigars St. Louis event! Join us this fall at Asymmetric Solutions, 28 SEPT 2025! Photos from SOF Week coming soon!

PHOTO GALLERY!

First Place Winner Receives a M&P®9 M2.0, Law Enforcement Optics Ready | MSRP $699 | Click for Specs

SMITH & WESSON | PISTOL COMPETITION SPONSOR

Located in central Ohio, House of Payne munitions strives to create the highest quality ammunition possible, by our team of skilled veterans while providing them purpose and stability in the workplace.

HOP MUNITIONS | AMMO SPONSOR

First Place Winner Receives an Aimpoint Duty RDS™ Red Dot Sight | MSRP $499 | Click for Specs

AIMPOINT | CARBINE OPTICS SPONSOR

Top 9 Shooters Win a Solo 22 Rimfire Suppressor | MSRP $345 | Value can be used toward any suppressor from Banish series.

SILENCER CENTRAL | 3-GUN COMPETITION SPONSOR

Armed Forces Brewing Company is a Military tribute craft brewing company that pays homage to our great American Military – both active duty and Veterans. Armed Forces Brewing Company is available in stores in a few states and in 38 states by online mail ordering and shipping. 

ARMED FORCES BREWING COMPANY | HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR

WIN A BERETTA A300 ULTIMA REALTREE MAX 7 12 GAUGE 28'' 3-RD SHOTGUN! The Beretta A300 Ultima 12 gauge has all new standard features and updated aesthetics that bring an attractive modern Beretta look to the A300 series. The new A300 Ultima Realtree Max7 stock adds a soft touch comb and included Kick-Off recoil reduction technology. Click to read more.

DAVIDSON'S | SHOTGUN CHALLENGE SPONSOR

Zach DeJesus shares how his experience in the Air Force and Reserves prepared him for a career at a firearms company, the necessity of networking for success, how Davidson's supports its military connected employees, and his current preferred carry.

Meritorious Q&A: Zach DeJesus, Davidson's

The Bowery Pack was designed and engineered to sustain our homeless veterans during their time on the streets or in a shelter. Every pack purchased equals one donated.

BACKPACKS FOR LIFE | SPONSOR

American Ballistics has operated for over 4 decades, producing  ammunition for paramilitary, military, police, defense security agencies, border patrol, and embassies globally.



AMERICAN BALLISTICS | AMMO SPONSOR

TheOfficeSquad combines the precision and discipline of the military with training in the administrative and bookkeeping fields, all while maintaining the understanding and urgency of owning a small business. 

THE OFFICE SQUAD | SPONSOR

Through the coordination of our volunteer Ambassadors, once a month members gather at local Veteran Owned Businesses and/or supportive establishments. The VSC's culture seeks to go beyond military service by creating a casual and friendly environment for Veterans to engage, laugh, and reflect on their service.

VETERAN SOCIAL CLUB | SPONSOR

The Mobile Cigar Lounge is a community of veterans, first-responders, and family with a passion for creating the ultimate cigar experience. Expert tobacconists nationwide roll on site, and a custom Airstream offers a luxury smoke lounge.

THE MOBILE CIGAR LOUNGE | SPONSOR

Hosted in Tampa, FL members of SOCOM and The 2A Boys (as trained by Delta veterans) dominated individual and team competitions!

CHECK OUT EVENT PHOTOS FROM SOFWEEK!

PolyFrang molded bullets disintegrate upon impact with hardened objects. This allows safer live fire training on steel targets without damaging the steel target, and significantly reduces the risk from ricochets to Operators.

POLYFRANG | AMMO SPONSOR

Creative Tent International is recognized globally as the premier choice for semi-custom, clear span, structures designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA!

Creative Tent International

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Dane Thomas shares how his experience in the Marine Corps instilled core leadership principles and aided in building the successful firearms company, Hyperion Munitions. He also provides a blueprint for pursuing a small business in the firearms industry and the importance of giving back to the military community.

Meritorious Q&A: Dane Thomas, Hyperion Munitions

Matthew Fehmel shares how his military experience prepared him for a leadership role in a firearms company, working in cross functional teams, the value of networking for referrals, how how Smith & Wesson gives back to veterans, and why the M&P9 Metal M2.0 is his current sidearm.

Meritorious Q&A: Matthew Fehmel, Smith & Wesson

Scott Steiert shares how his special operations experience prepared him for a leadership role in a firearms company, the importance of networking pre- and post- service for all veterans, how to pursue a small business in the firearms industry, and why the 3-Gun Stag 15 is his choice rifle.

Meritorious Q&A: Scott Steiert, Aero Precision / Stag Arms

If today made an impact, any donation helps sponsor veterans to attend our upcoming Veterans, Guns & Cigars events in St. Louis. Thank you!

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