VETERANS, GUNS
& CIGARS
TAMPA, FL | MAY 5, 2024
Win a Smith & Wesson M&P®9 M2.0, Law Enforcement Optics Ready
Compete in our pistol competition sponsored by Smith & Wesson.
Win an Aero Precision Intermediate Patrol Rifle Chambered in 5.56
Compete in our carbine competition sponsored by Aero Precision.
Win a Ruger PC Carbine, 9mm Autoloading Rifle
Compete in our rifle competition
sponsored by Ruger.
Win an Aimpoint
Duty RDS™ Red Dot Sight
Compete in our carbine competition.
Win an Aimpoint
ACRO® P-2 Red Dot Reflex Sight
Compete in our rifle competition.
We merge professional networking and marksmanship competitions.
Our events are open to veterans, military spouses, first responders, and civilians.
BUY TICKETS
Purchase individual tickets, or register a shooting team of four. Spectator tickets available. All tickets include event and range access, food, drinks, cigar, and networking. Competition tickets includes guns and ammo. All shooter levels welcome.
VETERANS,
GUNS & CIGARS
GUNS & CIGARS
Win a Smith & Wesson M&P®9 M2.0, Law Enforcement Optics Ready
Compete in our pistol competition sponsored by Smith & Wesson.
Win an Aero Precision Intermediate Patrol Rifle Chambered in 5.56
Compete in our carbine competition sponsored by Aero Precision.
Win a Ruger PC Carbine, 9mm Autoloading Rifle
Compete in our rifle competition sponsored by Ruger.
Win an Aimpoint
Duty RDS™ Red Dot Sight
Compete in our carbine competition.
Win an Aimpoint
ACRO® P-2 Red Dot Reflex Sight
Compete in our rifle competition.
We merge professional networking and marksmanship competitions.
Our events are open to veterans, military spouses, first responders, and civilians.
BUY TICKETS
Purchase individual tickets, or register a shooting team of four. Spectator tickets available. All tickets include event and range access, food, drinks, cigar, and networking. Competition tickets includes guns and ammo. All shooter levels welcome.
MAY 5, 2024
AT SOF WEEK 2024 | TAMPA, FL
AT SOF WEEK 2024 | TAMPA, FL
RANGE WERX
RANGE WERX
870 Old Bowling Green Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841
Veterans, Guns & Cigars Range Day at Range Werx is an easy 1 hour drive from Tampa and 1.5 from Orlando. This event combines a one day trade event with our signature shooting competition. Industry buyers, influencers, executives, military veterans, and civilian supporters converge on the range to showcase and demo the best new products advancing SOF capabilities.
WHY JOIN US
- Meet senior level decision makers and acquisition professionals from 11 major commands
- Network with key agencies, government contractors, industry executives, and influencers
- Demo the latest firearms and tech
- Compete in pistol, rifle and shotgun competitions to win firearms and tactical prizes
- Support the military community
- Tickets and sponsorships fund the Meritorious mentorship program
- All shooter levels welcome
- Veterans, spouses, civilian friends of our military, and first responders welcome
COMPETITION DETAILS
- General Admission tickets include full range access and demos, plus networking, food, drink, and cigars
- Competition tickets additionally include competition fee, and guns and ammo for pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions
- First, second, and third place winner for each competition win firearms/tactical prizes
- 3 first place winners advance to National 3-Gun Championship with one winner
- Bring your own ear pro and eye pro (we provide basic protection)
- Wear comfortable attire and closed toe shoes
AGENDA
9:00AM
DOORS OPEN | CHECK IN
Coffee & light bites at the networking deck
9:00AM to 12:00PM
OPEN RANGE TIME | PRODUCT DEMOS | EXHIBITION HALL
Guns and ammo provided to all guests
12:00PM
INTRODUCTIONS
Welcome remarks, safety brief, competitions overview
12:15PM
COMPETITIONS BEGIN | FIRST ROTATION
PRODUCT DEMOS & EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
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 Shotgun Range
Pistol — rotate to — Rifle — rotate to — Shotgun — rotate to — Pistol
1:00PM
COMPETITIONS | SECOND ROTATION
PRODUCT DEMOS & EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
• RED | Move to Rifle Range
• BLUE | Move to Shotgun Range
• GREEN | Move to Pistol Range
2:00PM
COMPETITIONS | THIRD ROTATION
PRODUCT DEMOS & EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
• RED | Move to Shotgun Range
• BLUE | M3ve to Pistol Range
• GREEN | Move to Rifle Range
3:00PM
NATIONAL 3-GUN CHAMPIONSHIP
All guests rally at pistol range | Top Placeholders Announced & Compete
4:00PM
Return to the networking deck | Food, cigars, networking
Guest seating on deck and adjacent tent
5:00PM
AWARDS
6:00PM
EVENT END
MAY 5, 2024
TAMPA, FL
RANGE WERX
RANGE WERX
870 Old Bowling Green Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841
Veterans, Guns & Cigars Range Day at Range Werx is an easy 1 hour drive from Tampa and 1.5 from Orlando. This event combines a one day trade event with our signature shooting competition. Industry buyers, influencers, executives, military veterans, and civilian supporters converge on the range to showcase and demo the best new products advancing SOF capabilities.
WHY JOIN US
- Meet senior level decision makers and acquisition professionals from 11 major commands
- Network with key agencies, government contractors, industry executives, and influencers
- Demo the latest firearms and tech
- Compete in pistol, rifle and shotgun competitions to win firearms and tactical prizes
- Support the military community
- Tickets and sponsorships fund the Meritorious mentorship program
- All shooter levels welcome
- Veterans, spouses, civilian friends of our military, and first responders welcome
COMPETITION DETAILS
- General Admission tickets include full range access and demos, plus networking, food, drink, and cigars
- Competition tickets additionally include competition fee, and guns and ammo for pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions
- First, second, and third place winner for each competition win firearms/tactical prizes
- 3 first place winners advance to National 3-Gun Championship with one winner
- Bring your own ear pro and eye pro (we provide basic protection)
- Wear comfortable attire and closed toe shoes
AGENDA
9:00AM
DOORS OPEN | CHECK IN
Coffee & light bites at the networking deck
9:00AM to 12:00PM
OPEN RANGE TIME | PRODUCT DEMOS | EXHIBITION HALL
Guns and ammo provided to all guests
12:00PM
INTRODUCTIONS
Welcome remarks, safety brief, competitions overview
12:15PM
COMPETITIONS BEGIN | FIRST ROTATION
PRODUCT DEMOS & EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
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 Shotgun Range
Pistol — rotate to — Rifle — rotate to — Shotgun — rotate to — Pistol
1:00PM
COMPETITIONS | SECOND ROTATION
PRODUCT DEMOS & EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
• RED | Move to Rifle Range
• BLUE | Move to Shotgun Range
• GREEN | Move to Pistol Range
2:00PM
COMPETITIONS | THIRD ROTATION
PRODUCT DEMOS & EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
• RED | Move to Shotgun Range
• BLUE | M3ve to Pistol Range
• GREEN | Move to Rifle Range
3:00PM
NATIONAL 3-GUN CHAMPIONSHIP
All guests rally at pistol range | Top Placeholders Announced & Compete
4:00PM
Return to the networking deck | Food, cigars, networking
Guest seating on deck and adjacent tent
5:00PM
AWARDS
6:00PM
EVENT END
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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.
Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!
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.
Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!
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.
Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!
Shoot at Premier Outdoor Training Facilities
Shoot at Premier Outdoor Training Facilities
Tickets include guns and ammo, open range time, followed by custom pistol, carbine, and rifle competitions. Network over cigars, awards, dinner, and drinks.
Guests are assigned to a squad of 25~ people for the day resulting in more genuine connections, business leads, and mentorship.
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
Tickets include guns and ammo, open range time, followed by custom pistol, carbine, and rifle competitions. Network over cigars, awards, dinner, and drinks.
Guests are assigned to a squad of 25~ people for the day resulting in more genuine connections, business leads, and mentorship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Are an Ecosystem.
We’re More Than a Competition.
We Are an Ecosystem.
We Are an Ecosystem.
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.
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.
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.
Veterans, Guns & Cigars is hosted in tandem with Mentor Connect* virtual events, bridging transitioning veterans and military spouses with executives and small business owners.
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.
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.
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.
Veterans, Guns & Cigars is hosted in tandem with Mentor Connect* virtual events, bridging transitioning veterans and military spouses with executives and small business owners.
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Your support enables America’s heroes to benefit from positive camaraderie, peer support, business networking, and the great outdoors.
GET INVOLVED
Your support enables America’s heroes to benefit from positive camaraderie, peer support, business networking, and the great outdoors.
GET INVOLVED
Your support enables America’s heroes to benefit from positive camaraderie, peer support, business networking, and the great outdoors.
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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.