Be sure to attend the 8th Annual Gelande Quaffing and Silent Auction in support of the All In All The Time Foundation on Wednesday 10 May at Harbor Island in front of Jackson’s Bistro during SOF Week in Tampa, FL.
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8th Annual Gelande Quaffing
Friday, April 21st, 2023The Valiant Foundation Selects Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos as Charitable Partners and Announces Second Annual Golf Tournament
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023HERNDON, Va., April 13, 2023 — Valiant and The Valiant Foundation announced today the selection of Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos as the Foundation’s core charitable partners. Valiant is also excited to announce the second annual Valiant Charity Golf Classic, which will be held on Sept. 7, 2023, at Lansdowne Golf Resort in Leesburg, Va., and benefit these and other charitable organizations.
Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Founded following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, the organization has grown to more than 150,000 volunteers across the United States and has launched over 1,100 operations domestically and internationally. Warriors Ethos is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance in the career planning, professional development, and placement of service members, veterans, and their spouses and caregivers, throughout their transition into civilian life. The ultimate goal of Warriors Ethos is to ensure that every service member participating in the program achieves a successful job placement.
“Valiant has a long-standing tradition of supporting the causes that our employees are passionate about, and we’re excited to partner with Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos and support the incredible work both of these organizations are doing every day,” John Hart, Valiant’s Chief Growth Officer and President of the Valiant Foundation, said. “The proceeds from this year’s event will support both of these charities and other well-deserving causes.”
The 2022 Golf Classic raised nearly $100,000 in proceeds, and all proceeds of this year’s event will benefit The Valiant Foundation, Team Rubicon, and Warriors Ethos. Individuals or companies interested in sponsoring or playing in the event can visit www.onevaliant.com/golf-classic or email golfclassic@onevaliant.com to learn more.
SilencerCo to Give Away TWO Suppressors Each Day at the 2023 NRAAM
Thursday, April 13th, 2023
SilencerCo is also offering the chance to enter the giveaway via Instagram through a link in their bio. This link will be available to access each day of the NRAAM. The list of giveaway suppressors includes:
• Salvo 12
• Switchback
• Sparrow
• Velos LBP
• Osprey 45 2.0
• Omega 9k
In order to register, attendees must visit SilencerCo’s booth or click the Instagram link and complete the registration form. Every participant must also follow SilencerCo on Instagram in order to be eligible. Those who do not follow SilencerCo won’t be able to participate in the giveaway. Winners will be contacted by both phone and email. Winners who don’t respond within 48 hours will forgo their prize and another winner will be chosen. Once all winners are confirmed, SilencerCo will make an official announcement in their weekly eblast.
For more information on the 2023 NRAAM click here. For more information on SilencerCo products visit silencerco.com/silencers.
Eligible winners must be 21 years or older and reside in one of the 42 states where silencers are legal. Non-silencer-friendly states are not eligible for full or partial winnings. The winner is also responsible for providing a transfer FFL/SOT within their state and must cover the cost of the $200 tax stamp and any other transfer fees. No purchase is necessary in order to enter. Void where prohibited. The winner is responsible for all Federal and State taxes incurred (where applicable).
Silencer Central Tops $1M in Conservation Donations
Sunday, April 9th, 2023Sioux Falls, South Dakota – April 5, 2023 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to announce an outstanding milestone of $1.3M in support of a wide range of organizations and programs dedicated to hunter and gun rights advocacy, education and conservation.
“This is a remarkable milestone for Silencer Central and a testament to the amazing partners that play a vital role in conservation efforts in our industry,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “We’re blown away by the impact we’ve seen, and it doesn’t stop here. We’re a company passionate about this mission and continue to work to reinforce hunting, firearm and conservation efforts through new and old partnerships.”
Silencer Central donates suppressors to conservation organizations to utilize at fundraising events. The suppressors serve as auction, raffle or door prize items. 100% of funds generated goes directly to the organizations, with event hosts helping educate their members about the benefits of suppressors.
Thanks to the tremendous dedication of organizations whose support remains vital in furthering conservation, the $1.3M mark represents Silencer Central’s financial contributions to the following organizations and beyond:
• Delta Waterfowl
• Ducks Unlimited
• Friends of NRA
• Mule Deer Foundation
• National Wild Turkey Federation
• Pheasants Forever / Quail Unlimited
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
• Safari Club International
• Wild Sheep Foundation
• Whitetails Unlimited
“The NWTF is thankful for its partnership with Silencer Central and their support of our mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage,” said NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter. “It is thanks to partners like Silencer Central that we are able to carry out landscape-level conservation efforts to ensure cleaner water and healthy habitats with robust wildlife populations, work to make communities more resilient to wildfire and ensure continued hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone.”
More than 18 years ago, Silencer Central began offering customers a more simplified process for safely and legally obtaining a firearm sound suppressor. Today, the industry leading company plays an important role in the firearms industry and remains committed to working tirelessly on behalf of silencer owners everywhere.
For more information, visit SilencerCentral.com or call 888-781-8778.
Sterling Promise Fundraiser – Sponsors & Silent Auction Items Needed
Friday, April 7th, 2023Industry Friends:
We are approaching the deadline to confirm sponsorship for the Sterling Promise Foundation fundraiser, taking place on Tuesday, May 9th during SOF Week 2023 at the Westin Channelside Terrace. We are still looking to secure more sponsors and silent auction items.
Sponsorship of this event has incredible benefits:
• Showcase brand to quality, tier 1 industry companies and customers
• Obtain a package of social content for posting
• Engage online with industry partners during a joint-force campaign leading up to and during SOF week
• Complimentary social feature from our media partners, announced below
Of greatest importance:
• Honor the life of Staff Sergeant Scott Sterling
• Provide funding to support the wellbeing of our nation’s veterans that include initiatives to provide early detection cancer screenings along with access and financial support for higher quality healthcare
We are proud to announce that TacGas and Soldier Systems Daily will once again be our official media partners for the 2023 fundraiser. We are honored to leverage their platforms to promote the event, feature our sponsors, build our silent auction offering, and promote the stars of the auction: Sig Sauer’s vaulted, highly collectible surplus M17 & M18 pistols.
Thank you to those companies who have committed to sponsorship and silent auction donations thus far. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to partnering with you over the next month, and to a memorable evening in Tampa.
Additional Information:
• Sponsorship agreement attached, to be completed and provided to Mary & Gabby, donation receipt provided
? Tier 1 Sponsorship: $2,000 minimum Donation + Silent Auction Item(s)
? Tier 2 Sponsorship: Silent Auction Item(s)
• We will be accepting silent auction items through May 5th
• The fundraiser is open to SOF week attendees, government customers and friends of Scott
• If you are unable to sponsor the event, we hope you will still join us for a special evening – Invitations to follow
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Ball Raises Over $500,000 for Sea Service Families In Need
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023Funds allow the nonprofit organization to continue providing emergency financial
assistance to active-duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families.
WASHINGTON (March 27, 2023) — After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society hosted their black-tie fundraising ball on Saturday, March 25, 2023 and raised over $500,000. Senior military leaders, NMCRS supporters, corporate executives and military families gathered in support of the organization’s mission of providing financial, educational and other assistance to active duty and retired members of the Sea Services of the United States, their family members and survivors.
The event, themed “Together Again,” included a reception, dinner, silent auction and dancing. General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps; The Honorable Russell Rumbaugh, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management & Comptroller); and Vice Admiral Rick Cheeseman, Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel and Training started the evening off by applauding NMCRS volunteers and employees for extending the special kind of care and compassion that assists clients when they need it the most.
Entertainment was provided by the United States Navy Band Cruisers, the Navy’s premier popular music group. Distinguished speakers included LtGen. Robert R. Ruark, president and CEO of NMCRS; Sergio Rodriguez, NMCRS volunteer and 2022 Navy Spouse of the Year. Margaret Brennan, moderator of “Face the Nation” on CBS, served as emcee for the evening. Brennan’s spouse serves in the United States Marines Corps Reserve.
“The Society is proud to play an important role in the financial, personal and family readiness of those who wear the cloth of our nation,” said Ruark during his speech. “Long deployments, family separations, frequent relocations and other unique environmental factors create exceptional hardships for those who serve and their families. NMCRS exists to be a helpful resource when needed.”
Since the ball was last held in 2019, NMCRS has provided over $141 million in financial aid and served over 230,000 clients.
The event was demonstrative of the organization’s commitment to providing Sea Service members with urgent financial assistance, financial education, scholarships and much more. USAA was the presenting sponsor and the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. served as the venue.
“Our goal at NMCRS is to make it as easy as possible for Marines and Sailors to ask for help,” continued Ruark. “In everything we do, we are preparing clients for a solid financial future.”
Nature Is Metal Announces Partnership With Eco Defense Group
Monday, March 13th, 2023
Keep Nature Metal. In a more familiar state, the hashtag I’ve added to the bottom of every upload for as long as I can remember. It means exactly what it says: Keep nature metal, in other words, leave wildlife alone to do that thing they do. It’s a nice sentiment, something to print on a coffee cup to show you care, but hashtags don’t really do anything if there’s no action behind them.
Well, that all changes today.
POACHING IS THE PROBLEM, EDG IS THE SOLUTION
I am very pleased to announce that our commitment to keeping nature metal is stronger than ever before. We have officially partnered with the ECO DEFENSE GROUP, and starting today, we have also pledged to cut them a check for 10% of everything we sell in our store. If you don’t know what EDG does or why they exist, keep reading.
There is a war going on, it’s a war that doesn’t get much press in comparison but it rages every day. The planet loses an estimated 1000 rhinos, 35000 elephants and 100,000 pangolins every year, along with countless others. The illegal animal trade affects 7000 different species of animal annually and shows no signs of slowing down. These animals are on their own against an enemy with superior technology, fueled by an insatiable greed.
THIS IS WHERE EDG STEPS IN
Founded in 2017, South Africa’s ECO Defense Group is a 100% donor supported band of brothers that trains anti-poaching rangers to be the very last line of defence for these targeted species. Their ground team is made up of former US and UK Special Missions Unit experts who operate quietly in the national parks and reserves where our videos are generated, offering specialised training that would otherwise be unattainable without their help. Air/sea training, Fast Roping, Low Light, Intel Fusion-Ops and K9 programs are just a few of the areas where EDG lends their vast amount of expertise.
Without an organisation like Eco Defense Group, and without the unheralded dedication of the Rangers they support, there would be little standing in the way of these well-funded and brazen poaching syndicates, who are quite literally pillaging the natural world of its riches. Nature is Metal is committed to supporting EDG in their plight to protect these vulnerable species and help tip the scales towards the good guys for a change.
Visit the EDG website for more information about their work.
As posted in the Nature Is Metal Blog.
Brownells Donates $22,222 to National and State Gun Rights Organizations
Monday, March 13th, 2023
GRINNELL, Iowa (March 9, 2023) — Brownells donated $22,222 to three different gun rights organizations as part of the second annual 2A Day celebration held on February 22, 2023.
The organizations receiving a $22,222 check are the Second Amendment Foundation, Gun Owners of America and the Iowa Firearms Coalition.
“As an advocate for the Second Amendment, Brownells takes great pride in supporting the fundamental right of individuals to own firearms,” said Brownells CEO Pete Brownell. “We believe responsible gun ownership is essential to safeguard the liberties and freedoms of all Americans. That’s why we are honored to contribute $22,222 to the Second Amendment Foundation, Gun Owners of America and the Iowa Firearms Coalition.”
Recently, the Second Amendment Foundation has been involved in lawsuits against the ATF’s attempts to regulate items that are not firearms as if they were firearms, New York’s attempt to largely ban concealed carry, and bans on semiautomatic firearms in Illinois.
Gun Owners of America filed suit over the ATF’s attempt to ban pistol braces as well as against anti-gun laws in New York and Oregon.
The Iowa Firearms Coalition helped Iowa amend its state constitution with a guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms and is supporting a state bill that would allow gun owners to keep their carry firearms in their cars when parked at locations that ban carry inside.
To learn more about how Brownells advocates for the 2nd Amendment and encourages customers to live a 2A lifestyle visit the Trigger Times page at Brownells.com.
