VETERANS, GUNS & CIGARS
THE NEXT GEN SINGLE ACTION SHOOTING SOCIETY, FOR VETERANS
VETERANS, GUNS & CIGARS
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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.
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Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
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FROM 1 STATE TO 8, IN 2 YEARS
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-sponsored-to-date.png)
![100 sponsored veterans in 2022](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-sponsored-to-date.png)
![100 sponsored veterans in 2022](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-sponsored-to-date.png)
Ticket sales and donations will enable us to sponsor 200 transitioning veterans in 2023!
![](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Site-Icon.png)
![](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Site-Icon.png)
![](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Site-Icon.png)
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FROM 1 STATE TO 8, IN 2 YEARS
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
![Meritorious Veterans Guns and Cigars event locations](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VGC-Map-updated-Sept-2023.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-sponsored-to-date.png)
![100 sponsored veterans in 2022](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-sponsored-to-date.png)
![100 sponsored veterans in 2022](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-sponsored-to-date.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pistol-Thumb.png)
![Pistol Competition Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pistol-Thumb.png)
![Pistol Competition Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pistol-Thumb.png)
Tickets include guns and ammo, open range time, followed by pistol, carbine, shotgun and/or rifle competitions. Network over cigars, awards, dinner, and drinks.
![Rifle Thumbnail Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rifle-Thumbnail.png)
![Rifle Thumbnail Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rifle-Thumbnail.png)
![Rifle Thumbnail Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rifle-Thumbnail.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shotgun-Thumb.png)
![Veterans Guns and Cigars Shotgun Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shotgun-Thumb.png)
![Veterans Guns and Cigars Shotgun Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shotgun-Thumb.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pistol-Thumb.png)
![Pistol Competition Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pistol-Thumb.png)
![Pistol Competition Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pistol-Thumb.png)
Tickets include guns and ammo, open range time, followed by pistol, carbine, shotgun and/or rifle competitions. Network over cigars, awards, dinner, and drinks.
![Rifle Thumbnail Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rifle-Thumbnail.png)
![Rifle Thumbnail Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rifle-Thumbnail.png)
![Rifle Thumbnail Veterans Guns and Cigars Rifle Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rifle-Thumbnail.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shotgun-Thumb.png)
![Veterans Guns and Cigars Shotgun Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shotgun-Thumb.png)
![Veterans Guns and Cigars Shotgun Competition](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shotgun-Thumb.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Logos.png)
![Brand Sponsors Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Logos.png)
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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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Logos.png)
![Brand Sponsors Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Logos.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
![Economic Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Economic-Development-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
![Workforce Development - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Workforce-Development-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
![Business App - - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Business-App-Header.png)
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](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
![Mentorship - Veterans Guns & Cigars](https://meritorious.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mentorship-Header.png)
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.
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.