VETERANS, GUNS
& CIGARS
TAMPA AT SOF WEEK | 17 MAY 2026
VETERANS, GUNS
& CIGARS
TAMPA AT SOF WEEK | 17 MAY 2026
Win an FN 509 LS EDGE
Compete in our pistol competition
sponsored by FN
Win an FN 509 LS EDGE
Compete in our pistol competition
sponsored by FN
Win a Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle II
Compete in our rifle competition
sponsored by Colt
Win a Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle II
Compete in our rifle competition
sponsored by Colt
The Only Event Where Networking Requires a Steady Aim
The Only Event Where Networking Requires a Steady Aim
Veterans, Guns & Cigars brings together military veterans, SOF operators, law enforcement, and industry leaders for a unique blend of networking and marksmanship competition.


















Trusted by major outdoor and sports brands, with support from donors and ticket proceeds, we have sponsored 400+ transitioning veterans, wounded warriors, and military spouses in 8 states.
400+ Veterans in 8 States
Trusted by major outdoor and sports brands, with support from donors and ticket proceeds, we have sponsored 400+ transitioning veterans, wounded warriors, and military spouses in 8 states.
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING. UNMATCHED NETWORKING.
Compete in teams of four or individually while networking with executives, government contractors, business owners, veterans, and first responders, building powerful relationships for business, career growth, and mentorship. Competitors face off in pistol and rifle challenges, with top performers advancing to 3 Gun championship. Winners take home premium firearms and tactical prizes.
TRAIN LIKE AN OPERATOR: PINELLAS OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
3700 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762
Our Venue Sponsor, Pinellas Outdoor Shooting Range, is the largest in the county and home to premier competitions including USPSA, IDPA, and Steel Challenge. During the event, the private action bays will be dedicated exclusively to hosting individual and team competitions alongside live-fire demonstrations. The facility’s professional-grade design supports everything from small arms drills to advanced tactical exercises, giving sponsors a dynamic environment to showcase capabilities and engage participants directly where the action happens.
DEMO & SHOWCASE: TARGETED BRAND IMPACT
Sponsors engage directly with 100+ executives and military professionals on-site and reach over 20,000 veterans, transitioning service members, and industry professionals nationwide. With access to SOF Week, the annual convention for the entire Special Operations Forces community May 18-21, jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation, your brand gains visibility at an event that draws over 19,000+ attendees. Showcase your products and capabilities in range bays, exhibitor areas, and logo placements across event promotions while engaging a high-value audience with vested interest in your brand. Meritorious is also partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor TAP program on 42+ military installations globally to promote career opportunities.
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING. UNMATCHED NETWORKING.
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING. UNMATCHED NETWORKING.
Compete in teams of four or individually while networking with executives, government contractors, business owners, veterans, and first responders, building powerful relationships for business, career growth, and mentorship. Competitors face off in pistol and rifle challenges, with top performers advancing to 3 Gun championship. Winners take home premium firearms and tactical prizes.
TRAIN LIKE AN OPERATOR: PINELLAS OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
TRAIN LIKE AN OPERATOR: PINELLAS OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE
3700 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762
Our Venue Sponsor, Pinellas Outdoor Shooting Range, is the largest in the county and home to premier competitions including USPSA, IDPA, and Steel Challenge. During the event, the private action bays will be dedicated exclusively to hosting individual and team competitions alongside live-fire demonstrations. The facility’s professional-grade design supports everything from small arms drills to advanced tactical exercises, giving sponsors a dynamic environment to showcase capabilities and engage participants directly where the action happens.
DEMO & SHOWCASE: TARGETED BRAND IMPACT
DEMO & SHOWCASE: TARGETED BRAND IMPACT
Sponsors engage directly with 100+ executives and military professionals on-site and reach over 20,000 veterans, transitioning service members, and industry professionals nationwide. With access to SOF Week, the annual convention for the entire Special Operations Forces community May 18-21, jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation, your brand gains visibility at an event that draws over 19,000+ attendees. Showcase your products and capabilities in range bays, exhibitor areas, and logo placements across event promotions while engaging a high-value audience with vested interest in your brand. Meritorious is also partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor TAP program on 42+ military installations globally to promote career opportunities.
BUY TICKETS
BUY TICKETS
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.
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.
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Help build the most powerful professional network ever created for Veterans — one that fuels opportunity, leadership, and impact for generations. Donate, Partner, Sponsor, Mentor, or Advocate.
Be Part of the Legacy
Help build the most powerful professional network ever created for Veterans — one that fuels opportunity, leadership, and impact for generations. Donate, Partner, Sponsor, Mentor, or Advocate.
THE MERITORIOUS FOUNDATION
THE MERITORIOUS FOUNDATION
The Meritorious Foundation is a premier Veteran network that combines immersive outdoor experiences with targeted virtual industry events, creating an enduring ecosystem where Veterans are empowered to lead, grow, and give back, while advancing their careers, launching businesses, and building lifelong relationships rooted in mentorship and mutual support, all at no cost to participants.
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Katherine Kostreva
Katherine@Meritorious.us
727-492-6421
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Katherine Kostreva
Katherine@Meritorious.us
727-492-6421
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