TriStar Arms to Exhibit at the 2026 NWTF Convention, Booth #1841

February 11, 2026
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TriStar Arms is gearing up to make waves at the 2026 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, claiming Booth #1841 as a proud Gobbler Sponsor. They're not just showing up—they're unveiling the new Upland Hunter Thumbhole Stock, a shotgun upgrade tailor-made for turkey hunters. This isn't your grandpa's scattergun; it's engineered with dual choke tube capability, letting shooters swap patterns on the fly for everything from tight turkey heads at 40 yards to wider spreads for flushing birds in thick cover. In a market flooded with cookie-cutter synthetics, TriStar's thumbhole design screams ergonomic precision, offering a rock-solid cheek weld and reduced recoil that keeps you on target through long spring hunts. For the 2A community, this move is a masterstroke of crossover appeal. Turkey hunting isn't just a pastime—it's a gateway drug to firearms ownership, pulling in new blood who start with a scattergun and graduate to ARs and precision rifles. TriStar, already a budget-friendly powerhouse with their Viper and Phoenix lines, is doubling down on affordable innovation (expect this stock to retail under $200), making high-performance turkey setups accessible to the everyman defender. By sponsoring as a Gobbler—NWTF's top tier—they're embedding themselves in conservation culture, where habitat protection fuels hunting access and, by extension, our Second Amendment strongholds. Critics might scoff at hunting gimmicks, but this is strategic: every turkey tag sold bolsters the NRA's allies in the fields, reminding anti-gunners that armed citizens are the best stewards of the wild. The implications ripple wider—Nashville 2026 could spark a mini-boom in semi-auto shotgun sales, especially as states tighten AR rules but leave shotguns wide open. TriStar's play positions them against giants like Benelli and Beretta, proving imports from Turkey (the country, not the bird) can outmaneuver with value and versatility. 2A enthusiasts, mark your calendars: Booth #1841 isn't just a display; it's a battle station for the hunting wing of our rights movement. If you're chasing gobblers or just love seeing pro-gun brands thrive, this is your cue to watch TriStar climb the ladder.

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For the 2A community, this move is a masterstroke of crossover appeal. Turkey hunting isn’t just a pastime—it’s a gateway drug to firearms ownership, pulling in new blood who start with a scattergun and graduate to ARs and precision rifles. TriStar, already a budget-friendly powerhouse with their Viper and Phoenix lines, is doubling down on affordable innovation (expect this stock to retail under $200), making high-performance turkey setups accessible to the everyman defender. By sponsoring as a Gobbler—NWTF’s top tier—they’re embedding themselves in conservation culture, where habitat protection fuels hunting access and, by extension, our Second Amendment strongholds. Critics might scoff at hunting gimmicks, but this is strategic: every turkey tag sold bolsters the NRA’s allies in the fields, reminding anti-gunners that armed citizens are the best stewards of the wild.

The implications ripple wider—Nashville 2026 could spark a mini-boom in semi-auto shotgun sales, especially as states tighten AR rules but leave shotguns wide open. TriStar’s play positions them against giants like Benelli and Beretta, proving imports from Turkey (the country, not the bird) can outmaneuver with value and versatility. 2A enthusiasts, mark your calendars: Booth #1841 isn’t just a display; it’s a battle station for the hunting wing of our rights movement. If you’re chasing gobblers or just love seeing pro-gun brands thrive, this is your cue to watch TriStar climb the ladder.

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