VETERANS, GUNS & CIGARS
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING. UNMATCHED NETWORKING.
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.
Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING. UNMATCHED NETWORKING.
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, range access, individual and team competitions. Network over lunch, cigars, awards, 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, range access, individual and team competitions. Network over lunch, cigars, awards, 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TAMPA, FL AT SOF WEEK 2025
Pinellas Outdoor Shooting Range
3700 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762
MAY 4, 2025 | 10AM to 5PM ET
ST. LOUIS, MO SEPT 28, 2025
ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER
410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640
10AM to 5PM CT
PAST EVENTS
ST. LOUIS, MO SEPT 29, 2024
ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER
410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640
11AM to 6PM ET
TAMPA, FL AT SOF WEEK
RANGE WERX
870 Old Bowling Green Rd, Fort Meade, FL
MAY 5, 2024 | 9AM to 6PM ET
LAS VEGAS SHOT SHOW 2024
PRO GUN VEGAS
12801 Old U.S. 95, Boulder City, NV 89005
JAN 26, 2024 | 10AM to 4PM PT
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
TAMPA, FL AT SOF WEEK
PINELLAS OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
MAY 4, 2025
10AM to 5PM ET
3700 126th Ave N Clearwater FL
ST. LOUIS, MO SEPT 28, 2025
ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER
410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640
11AM to 5PM CT
PAST EVENTS
ST. LOUIS, MO SEPT 29, 2024
ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER 410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 11AM to 6PM ET
TAMPA, FL AT SOF WEEK
RANGE WERX MAY 5, 2024 | 9AM to 6PM ET 870 Old Bowling Green Rd., Fort Meade, FL
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
TAMPA, FL AT SOF WEEK
PINELLAS OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
MAY 4, 2025
10AM to 5PM ET
3700 126th Ave N Clearwater FL
ST. LOUIS, MO
SEPT 28, 2025
ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER
410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640
11AM to 5PM CT
PAST EVENTS
ST. LOUIS, MO SEPT 29, 2024
ASYMMETRIC SOLUTIONS SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER
410 Thomas Rd, Farmington, MO 63640
11AM to 6PM ET
TAMPA, FL AT SOF WEEK
RANGE WERX MAY 5, 2024
9AM to 6PM ET
870 Old Bowling Green Rd, Fort Meade, FL
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
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’re More Than a Competition. 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.
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 $100, one veteran enjoys full access to Veterans, Guns & Cigars, plus private invitation to Meritorious app and Mentor Connect events.
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 $100, one veteran enjoys full access to Veterans, Guns & Cigars, plus private invitation to Meritorious app and Mentor Connect events.
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 $100, one veteran enjoys full access to Veterans, Guns & Cigars, plus private invitation to Meritorious app and Mentor Connect events.
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
Meritorious bridges the gap between virtual and in-person networking, creating a seamless ecosystem for veterans, military spouses, and industry leaders. After each event, attendees can log in to the Meritorious app to reconnect with peers, access Mentor Connect, and match with mentors or mentees, ensuring momentum from in-person interactions turns into lasting connections.
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
Meritorious bridges the gap between virtual and in-person networking, creating a seamless ecosystem for veterans, military spouses, and industry leaders. After each event, attendees can log in to the Meritorious app to reconnect with peers, access Mentor Connect, and match with mentors or mentees, ensuring momentum from in-person interactions turns into lasting connections.
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
Meritorious bridges the gap between virtual and in-person networking, creating a seamless ecosystem for veterans, military spouses, and industry leaders. After each event, attendees can log in to the Meritorious app to reconnect with peers, access Mentor Connect, and match with mentors or mentees, ensuring momentum from in-person interactions turns into lasting connections.