Archery Wire

Partnerships

CZ announced a partnership with Ace Virtual Shooting (AceVR) to introduce a virtual reality controller modeled after the CZ Shadow 2 pistol. The controller replicates the feel and handling of the competition pistol for immersive digital training. CZ and AceVR will showcase the innovation at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits with prizes including an AceVR controller and CZ Shadow 2 pistol.

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The Boone and Crockett Club has partnered with the University of Wyoming to establish a Working Lands Wildlife Conservation Professorship in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. The program will focus on wildlife habitat conservation, ranch management, and wildlife disease research, including chronic wasting disease, while supporting Wyoming's ranching communities and big game populations.

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The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) have become official partners of NSSF's First Shots program, an introductory target-shooting initiative. The partnership will offer First Shots Intro to Steel Challenge experiences at participating clubs, providing safe introductions to competition shooting for new participants.

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FirstSpear has entered a ten-year exclusive licensing agreement with Recon K9 LLC to assume sales, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution of Recon K9's tactical gear for military and law enforcement working dogs. Recon K9 founder Jason Watson will join FirstSpear to continue driving the brand's vision and product development.

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Guidefitter announced a strategic partnership with Taurus Holdings, welcoming the Georgia-based manufacturer and its portfolio including Rossi and Heritage to its network of verified outdoor professionals. The collaboration aims to connect these firearms brands with authentic ambassadors in the outdoor community, with all three brands launching on Guidefitter in early Q1 2026.

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Antler King is pleased to announce the company has renewed its partnership with DeerTopia. Hosted by deer habitat manager Steve Bartylla, DeerTopia is a Deer & Deer Hunting exclusive. In each episode, Bartylla shares his proven tactics to help hunters produce bigger, healthier deer populations from the ground up.

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