VETERANS, GUNS & CIGARS

THE NEXT GEN SINGLE ACTION SHOOTING SOCIETY, FOR VETERANS

VETERANS, GUNS & CIGARS

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

THE NEXT GEN SINGLE ACTION SHOOTING SOCIETY, FOR VETERANS

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!

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 pistol, carbine, shotgun and/or 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 pistol, carbine, shotgun and/or 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

TAMPA, FL RANGE DAY AT SOF WEEK

RANGE WERX MAY 5, 2024 | 9AM to 6PM ET 870 Old Bowling Green Rd., Fort Meade, FL

ST. LOUIS, MO JULY 20, 2024

ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER 410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 11AM to 6PM ET

LAS VEGAS SHOT SHOW 2024

PRO GUN VEGAS JAN 26, 2024 | 10AM to 4PM PT 12801 Old U.S. 95, Boulder City, NV 89005

SOUTHERN UTAH NOV 18, 2023

BRAVE LIZARD TACTICAL 7200 N 5600 W, Beryl, UT 84714 11AM to 6PM ET

CHEYENNE, WY AUG 5, 2023

66 MOUNTAIN RETREAT 2065 Rd 51, La Grange, WY 82221 11AM to 6PM ET

PERRY, FL MAY 20, 2023

PACEM DEFENSE 4700 Providence Rd, Perry, FL 32347 11AM to 6PM ET

TAMPA, FL RANGE DAY AT SOF WEEK

RANGE WERX MAY 5, 2024 | 9AM to 6PM ET 870 Old Bowling Green Rd., Fort Meade, FL

ST. LOUIS, MO JULY 20, 2024

ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER 410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 11AM to 6PM ET

LAS VEGAS SHOT SHOW 2024

PRO GUN VEGAS JAN 26, 2024 | 10AM to 4PM PT 12801 Old U.S. 95, Boulder City, NV 89005

SOUTHERN UTAH NOV 18, 2023

BRAVE LIZARD TACTICAL 7200 N 5600 W, Beryl, UT 84714 11AM to 6PM ET

CHEYENNE, WY AUG 5, 2023

66 MOUNTAIN RETREAT 2065 Rd 51, La Grange, WY 82221 11AM to 6PM ET

PERRY, FL MAY 20, 2023

PACEM DEFENSE 4700 Providence Rd, Perry, FL 32347 11AM to 6PM ET

TAMPA, FL RANGE DAY AT SOF WEEK

RANGE WERX MAY 5, 2024 | 9AM to 6PM ET 870 Old Bowling Green Rd., Fort Meade, FL

ST. LOUIS, MO JULY 20, 2024

ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER 410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 11AM to 6PM ET

LAS VEGAS JAN 26, 2024

PRO GUN VEGAS JAN 26, 2024 | 10AM to 4PM PT 12801 Old U.S. 95, Boulder City, NV 89005

SOUTHERN UTAH NOV 18, 2023

BRAVE LIZARD TACTICAL 7200 N 5600 W, Beryl, UT 84714 11AM to 6PM ET

CHEYENNE, WY AUG 5, 2023

66 MOUNTAIN RETREAT 2065 Rd 51, La Grange, WY 82221 11AM to 6PM ET

PERRY, FL MAY 20, 2023

PACEM DEFENSE 4700 Providence Rd, Perry, FL 32347 11AM to 6PM ET

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.