CZ-USA is gearing up to make waves at the 2026 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis from February 20-22, planting their flag at Booth #1227 with a prime lineup of upland hunting firearms. This isn’t just another trade show booth—it’s CZ doubling down on the wingshooting world, hosted by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, the conservation powerhouses that draw thousands of hunters, outfitters, and enthusiasts to celebrate the upland tradition while funneling proceeds into critical habitat restoration. Expect CZ to spotlight shotguns like their sleek over-unders and semi-autos from the Redhead and Bobwhite lines, optimized for flushing pheasants and quail with precision and reliability that upland addicts crave.

For the 2A community, this move is a masterstroke in bridging the gap between practical hunting heritage and the broader fight for firearm freedoms. CZ’s presence at Pheasant Fest underscores how manufacturers are leaning into the everyday carry ethos of shotguns—tools that aren’t flashy ARs but vital for rural self-reliance, food procurement, and passing down traditions that keep anti-gun urban narratives at bay. With habitat conservation at the event’s core, CZ is smartly aligning with grassroots efforts that remind lawmakers: gun owners aren’t just defenders of rights; we’re stewards of the land. This could signal bigger plays from CZ, like expanded upland models amid tightening regs on semi-autos, reinforcing that 2A protections extend to the fields where real Americans hunt.

The implications ripple outward—expect booth crowds to fuel post-event buzz on socials, driving sales and visibility just as election cycles heat up. If you’re a 2A advocate, mark your calendar; Pheasant Fest isn’t just about shotgunning birds, it’s a frontline rally for the culture that sustains our rights. CZ showing up strong means they’re betting on hunters as the backbone of the movement, and that’s a bet with serious payoff potential.