VETERANS, GUNS
& CIGARS

JANUARY 26, 2024
LAS VEGAS

Win a Smith & Wesson M&P®9 M2.0 COMPETITOR, 17 ROUNDS

Compete in our pistol competition sponsored by Smith & Wesson.

Win a Stag Arms Limited Edition Stag Project SPCTRM (Special Tactical Rifle Makeup) Rifle

Compete in our carbine competition sponsored by Stag Arms.

Win a PTR 9CT, 9x19mm Pistol

Compete in our MP5 competition
sponsored by PTR.

VETERANS,
GUNS & CIGARS

Win a Smith & Wesson M&P®9 M2.0 COMPETITOR, 17 ROUNDS

Compete in our pistol competition sponsored by Smith & Wesson.

Win a Stag Arms Limited Edition Stag Project SPCTRM (Special Tactical Rifle Makeup) Rifle

Compete in our carbine competition sponsored by Stag Arms.

Win a PTR 9CT, 9x19mm Pistol

Compete in our MP5 competition
sponsored by PTR.

Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars Utah Brave Lizard Tactical

PRO GUN VEGAS

12801 Old U.S. 95, Boulder City, NV 89005

Veterans, Guns & Cigars returns to Pro Gun Vegas in Boulder City, NV. This one of a kind event brings together the military community in attendance at SHOT Show for a day of competition shooting, business networking, and camaraderie. All ticket purchases include guns and ammo, plus food, drinks and cigar. There is no prerequisite to enter as a competition shooter.

WHY JOIN US

  • Meet buyers, influencers, industry executives
  • Shoot the latest firearms
  • Compete in pistol, rifle & shotgun competitions to win firearms & tactical prizes
  • Support the military community
  • Tickets & sponsorships fund the Meritorious mentorship program
  • All shooter levels welcome
  • Veterans, spouses, friends of our military, and first responders welcome

COMPETITION DETAILS

  • Competition tickets include guns and ammo, and entry into pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions
  • First, second, and third place winner for each competition win firearms/tactical prizes
  • Top 9 shooters advance to 3-Gun Championship with one winner
  • 3-Gun Champion advances to nationals in Tampa, FL at SOF Week
  • Bring your own ear pro and eye pro (we provide basic protection)
  • Wear comfortable attire and closed toe shoes

AGENDA

AGENDA

10:00AM
DOORS OPEN | CHECK IN

Coffee & light bites at the clubhouse

10:00AM to 12:00PM
OPEN RANGE TIME | PRODUCT DEMOS
Guns and ammo provided to all guests

12:00PM
INTRODUCTIONS

Welcome remarks, safety brief, competitions overview

12:15PM
COMPETITIONS BEGIN | FIRST ROTATION
Guns and ammo provided to all guests
Squads rotate on the hour (or when all squads complete each round)

•  RED | Start at Pistol Range
• BLUE | Start at Rifle Range
• GREEN | Start at MP5 Range

Pistol — rotate to — Rifle — rotate to — Shotgun — rotate to — Pistol

1:00PM
COMPETITIONS | SECOND ROTATION

•  RED | Move to Rifle Range
• BLUE | Move to MP5 Range
• GREEN | Move to Pistol Range

2:00PM
COMPETITIONS | THIRD ROTATION

•  RED | Move to MP5 Range
• BLUE | Move to Pistol Range
• GREEN | Move to Rifle Range

3:00PM
3-GUN CHAMPIONSHIP
All guests rally at pistol range | Top 9 Placeholders Announced & Compete

3:30PM
Return to the Clubhouse | Lunch, cigars, networking
Guest seating in and around the clubhouse

4:00PM
AWARDS

5:00PM
EVENT END

JANUARY 26, 2024
LAS VEGAS

Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars Utah Brave Lizard Tactical

PRO GUN VEGAS

12801 Old U.S. 95, Boulder City, NV 89005

Veterans, Guns & Cigars returns to Pro Gun Vegas in Boulder City, NV. This one of a kind event brings together the military community in attendance at SHOT Show for a day of competition shooting, business networking, and camaraderie. All ticket purchases include guns and ammo, plus food, drinks and cigar. There is no prerequisite to enter as a competition shooter.

WHY JOIN US

  • Meet buyers, influencers, industry executives
  • Shoot the latest firearms
  • Compete in pistol, rifle & shotgun competitions to win firearms & tactical prizes
  • Support the military community
  • Tickets & sponsorships fund the Meritorious mentorship program
  • All shooter levels welcome
  • Veterans, spouses, friends of our military, and first responders welcome

COMPETITION DETAILS

  • Competition tickets include guns and ammo, and entry into pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions
  • First, second, and third place winner for each competition win firearms/tactical prizes
  • Top 9 shooters advance to 3-Gun Championship with one winner
  • 3-Gun Champion advances to nationals in Tampa, FL at SOF Week
  • Bring your own ear pro and eye pro (we provide basic protection)
  • Wear comfortable attire and closed toe shoes

AGENDA

10:00AM
DOORS OPEN | CHECK IN

Coffee & light bites at the clubhouse

10:00AM to 12:00PM
OPEN RANGE TIME | PRODUCT DEMOS
Guns and ammo provided to all guests

12:00PM
INTRODUCTIONS

Welcome remarks, safety brief, competitions overview

12:15PM
COMPETITIONS BEGIN | FIRST ROTATION
Guns and ammo provided to all guests
Squads rotate on the hour (or when all squads complete each round)

•  RED | Start at Pistol Range
• BLUE | Start at Rifle Range
• GREEN | Start at MP5 Range

Pistol — rotate to — Rifle — rotate to — Shotgun — rotate to — Pistol

1:00PM
COMPETITIONS | SECOND ROTATION

•  RED | Move to Rifle Range
• BLUE | Move to MP5 Range
• GREEN | Move to Pistol Range

2:00PM
COMPETITIONS | THIRD ROTATION

•  RED | Move to MP5 Range
• BLUE | Move to Pistol Range
• GREEN | Move to Rifle Range

3:00PM
3-GUN CHAMPIONSHIP
All guests rally at pistol range | Top 9 Placeholders Announced & Compete

3:30PM
Return to the Clubhouse | Lunch, cigars, networking
Guest seating in and around the clubhouse

4:00PM
AWARDS

5:00PM
EVENT END

FROM 1 STATE TO 8, IN 2 YEARS

FROM 1 STATE TO 8, IN 2 YEARS

We merge networking and competition shooting, pitting executives who served 20 years ago against the Tier 1 operators of today, and everyone in between. We’re on a mission to be in all gun lovin’ states in the next five years. Join us at a location near you.

100 sponsored veterans in 2022

Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!

Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations

FROM 1 STATE TO 8, IN 2 YEARS

Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations

We merge networking and competition shooting, pitting executives who served 20 years ago against the Tier 1 operators of today, and everyone in between. We’re on a mission to be in all gun lovin’ states in the next five years. Join us at a location near you.

100 sponsored veterans in 2022

Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!

FROM 1 STATE TO 8, IN 2 YEARS

Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations

We merge networking and competition shooting, pitting executives who served 20 years ago against the Tier 1 operators of today, and everyone in between. We’re on a mission to be in all gun lovin’ states in the next five years. Join us at a location near you.

100 sponsored veterans in 2022

Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!

BUY TICKETS

Tickets include all day, event and range access, guns, ammo, entry into pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions, coffee / light bites on arrival, lunch, drinks, cigar, and networking. All shooter levels welcome.

Competition Ticket

VIP Ticket: Code Required

Meritorious Veterans Guns Cigars Grunt Style Club Member Ticket Crop

Sponsor an Honored Shooter

Meritorious Veterans Guns Cigars Sponsor An Honored Shooter

Active Duty & Transitioning

BUY TICKETS

Tickets include all day, event and range access, guns, ammo, entry into pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions, coffee / light bites on arrival, lunch, drinks, cigar, and networking. All shooter levels welcome.

Competition Ticket

VIP Ticket: Code Required

Meritorious Veterans Guns Cigars Grunt Style Club Member Ticket Crop

Sponsor an Honored Shooter

Meritorious Veterans Guns Cigars Sponsor An Honored Shooter

Active Duty & Transitioning

Shoot at Premier Outdoor Training Facilities

Shoot at Premier Outdoor Training Facilities

Pistol Competition Veterans Guns & Cigars

Tickets include guns and ammo, open range time, followed by custom pistol, carbine, and rifle competitions. Network over cigars, awards, dinner, and drinks.

Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition

Guests are assigned to a squad of 25~ people for the day resulting in more genuine connections, business leads, and mentorship.

Veterans Guns and Cigars Shotgun Competition

Competitions are executed by trained personnel to ensure safety, compliance, and quality. FFL on site to transfer firearms to the winners.

Shoot at Premier Outdoor Training Facilities

Pistol Competition Veterans Guns & Cigars

Tickets include guns and ammo, open range time, followed by custom pistol, carbine, and rifle competitions. Network over cigars, awards, dinner, and drinks.

Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition

Guests are assigned to a squad of 25~ people for the day resulting in more genuine connections, business leads, and mentorship.

Veterans Guns and Cigars Shotgun Competition

Competitions are executed by trained personnel to ensure safety, compliance, and quality. FFL on site to transfer firearms to the winners.

WE DON’T DO TROPHIES

Guests shoot with firearms provided by trusted brands with first place winners taking home the firearm. Second and third placeholders win the latest tactical products. Check out some of the brands that support us.

Brand Sponsors Veterans Guns & Cigars

WE DON’T DO TROPHIES

Guests shoot with firearms provided by trusted brands with first place winners taking home the firearm. Second and third placeholders win the latest tactical products. Check out some of the brands that support us.

Brand Sponsors Veterans Guns & Cigars
Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars

Our recurring event provides a casual and comfortable hub that business leaders look forward to attending annually. We collaborate with chambers, EDCs, and state initiatives to propel local business conversations.

Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars

We sponsor active duty and transitioning veterans to attend our events with the goal to improve well-being and quality of life. We connect this robust talent pipeline with executives and companies able to hire and train skilled veterans.

Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars

The Meritorious app enables small business owners, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals nationwide and across industries, to continue the conversation long after an action packed day on the range concludes.

Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars

Veterans, Guns & Cigars is hosted in tandem with Mentor Connect* virtual events, bridging transitioning veterans and military spouses with executives and small business owners.

We’re More Than a Competition.
We Are an Ecosystem.

We’re More Than a Competition.
We Are an Ecosystem.

Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars

Our recurring event provides a casual and comfortable hub that business leaders look forward to attending annually. We collaborate with chambers, EDCs, and state initiatives to propel local business conversations.

Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars

We sponsor active duty and transitioning veterans to attend our events with the goal to improve well-being and quality of life. We connect this robust talent pipeline with executives and companies able to hire and train skilled veterans.

Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars

The Meritorious app enables small business owners, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals nationwide and across industries, to continue the conversation long after an action packed day on the range concludes.

Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars

Veterans, Guns & Cigars is hosted in tandem with Mentor Connect* virtual events, bridging transitioning veterans and military spouses with executives and small business owners.

Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars

Our recurring event provides a casual and comfortable hub that business leaders look forward to attending annually. We collaborate with chambers, EDCs, and state initiatives to propel local business conversations.

Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars

We sponsor active duty and transitioning veterans to attend our events with the goal to improve well-being and quality of life. We connect this robust talent pipeline with executives and companies able to hire and train skilled veterans.

Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars

The Meritorious app enables small business owners, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals nationwide and across industries, to continue the conversation long after an action packed day on the range concludes.

Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars

Veterans, Guns & Cigars is hosted in tandem with Mentor Connect* virtual events, bridging transitioning veterans and military spouses with executives and small business owners.

GET INVOLVED

Your support enables America’s heroes to benefit from positive camaraderie, peer support, business networking, and the great outdoors.

CORPORATE
SPONSORSHIP

Sponsor a state or nationwide. ROI includes activations, on-site visibility, comprehensive social media campaigns, PR outreach, and more.

SPONSOR AN
HONORED SHOOTER

For just $125, one veteran or military spouse enjoys full access to Veterans, Guns & Cigars, plus private invitation to mentorship event.

IN-KIND DONATION

Send us your latest and greatest to demo during open range time, competitions, activations, or online raffles and auctions.

FUNDRAISE

It only takes two minutes to set up a fundraising page (individual or company), and a minute more to hit share!

GET INVOLVED

Your support enables America’s heroes to benefit from positive camaraderie, peer support, business networking, and the great outdoors.

CORPORATE
SPONSORSHIP

Sponsor a state or nationwide. ROI includes activations, on-site visibility, comprehensive social media campaigns, PR outreach, and more.

SPONSOR AN
HONORED SHOOTER

For just $125, one veteran or military spouse enjoys full access to Veterans, Guns & Cigars, plus private invitation to mentorship event.

IN-KIND DONATION

Send us your latest and greatest to demo during open range time, competitions, activations, or online raffles and auctions.

FUNDRAISE

It only takes two minutes to set up a fundraising page (individual or company), and a minute more to hit share!

GET INVOLVED

Your support enables America’s heroes to benefit from positive camaraderie, peer support, business networking, and the great outdoors.

CORPORATE
SPONSORSHIP

Sponsor a state or nationwide. ROI includes activations, on-site visibility, comprehensive social media campaigns, PR outreach, and more.

SPONSOR AN
HONORED SHOOTER

For just $125, one veteran or military spouse enjoys full access to Veterans, Guns & Cigars, plus private invitation to mentorship event.

IN-KIND DONATION

Send us your latest and greatest to demo during open range time, competitions, activations, or online raffles and auctions.

FUNDRAISE

It only takes two minutes to set up a fundraising page (individual or company), and a minute more to hit share!

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ABOUT MERITORIOUS

We use tech to deliver an on-demand business networking platform
for our military and those who serve them.

WHO WE
SUPPORT

Military-connected professionals, business owners, nonprofits, recruiters, and veteran friendly organizations use Meritorious to more easily find each other, collaborate, and engage transitioning veterans and military spouses.

Join and access via desktop or app (Apple or Android).

HOW WE
SUPPORT

Our custom modules facilitate:

  • B2B and B2C networking
  • Mentorship
  • Career search and recruitment
  • Virtual and in-person events
  • Connecting with active duty, transitioning veterans, and military spouses
  • Collaborating with nonprofits that support our military

WHY WE’RE
DIFFERENT

Financial, legal, and tech barriers make it difficult for organizations to reach the military populations they serve, and collect data to improve services.

We enable organizations to build gated communities that integrate mentorship, increase stakeholder engagement, and track meaningful analytics.

ABOUT MERITORIOUS

We use tech to deliver an on-demand business networking platform for our military and those who serve them.

WHO WE
SUPPORT

Military-connected professionals, business owners, nonprofits, recruiters, and veteran friendly organizations use Meritorious to more easily find each other, collaborate, and engage transitioning veterans and military spouses.

Join and access via desktop or app (Apple or Android).

HOW WE
SUPPORT

Our custom modules facilitate:

  • B2B and B2C networking
  • Mentorship
  • Career search and recruitment
  • Virtual and in-person events
  • Connecting with active duty, transitioning veterans, and military spouses
  • Collaborating with nonprofits that support our military

WHY WE’RE
DIFFERENT

Financial, legal, and tech barriers make it difficult for organizations to reach the military populations they serve, and collect data to improve services.

We enable organizations to build gated communities that integrate mentorship, increase stakeholder engagement, and track meaningful analytics.

ABOUT MERITORIOUS

We use tech to deliver an on-demand business networking platform for our military and those who serve them.

WHO WE
SUPPORT

Military-connected professionals, business owners, nonprofits, recruiters, and veteran friendly organizations use Meritorious to more easily find each other, collaborate, and engage transitioning veterans and military spouses.

Join and access via desktop or app (Apple or Android).

HOW WE
SUPPORT

Our custom modules facilitate:

  • B2B and B2C networking
  • Mentorship
  • Career search and recruitment
  • Virtual and in-person events
  • Connecting with active duty, transitioning veterans, and military spouses
  • Collaborating with nonprofits that support our military

WHY WE’RE
DIFFERENT

Financial, legal, and tech barriers make it difficult for organizations to reach the military populations they serve, and collect data to improve services.

We enable organizations to build gated communities that integrate mentorship, increase stakeholder engagement, and track meaningful analytics.