Dallas Safari Club Announces Russell Stacy as New Chief Executive Officer

February 6, 2026
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Dallas Safari Club, a powerhouse in the hunting and conservation world that's long been a bulwark for Second Amendment rights, just tapped Russell Stacy as its new Chief Executive Officer—a move that signals steady leadership amid some big logistical shifts. Stacy isn't some outsider; he's a fourth-generation agri-business operator and a DSC Life Member who's already proven his chops on both the DSC and DSC Foundation Boards. With his deep roots in the land, livestock, and legacy of self-reliance that underpins rural America, Stacy steps in at a pivotal moment as the club temporarily relocates its massive annual Convention from Dallas—first to Atlanta in 2026-2027, then Houston in 2028-2029. This isn't just a venue swap; it's a strategic pivot to broaden the tent while keeping the fire lit under pro-hunting, pro-2A advocacy. For the 2A community, this appointment is a green light. DSC's conventions aren't your average trade shows—they're mega-events drawing tens of thousands of hunters, outfitters, and firearms enthusiasts, generating millions in economic impact and serving as networking hubs for everything from auctioning record-breaking safaris to lobbying for wildlife habitat protection that dovetails with gun rights. Stacy's board experience means he'll hit the ground running, steering the ship through this relocation without diluting DSC's core mission: defending hunting traditions against urban anti-gun pressures. Atlanta and Houston? Smart plays—both are pro-2A strongholds in red-leaning states, with Georgia's recent permitless carry wins and Texas's unyielding firearm freedoms providing fertile ground to rally the base. Expect amplified turnout, bigger auctions funding conservation (over $28 million raised last year alone), and sharper advocacy against regs that chip away at our hunting heritage. The implications ripple wider: in an era of FFL crackdowns and import bans, leaders like Stacy reinforce the unbreakable link between firearms, self-defense, and stewardship of the wild. DSC under his watch could supercharge 2A alliances, pulling in more young blood via these southern expos and countering the narrative that hunting is outdated. If Stacy delivers, 2026's Atlanta debut might just be the spark that turns temporary venues into permanent power centers, proving once again that the hunting community isn't retreating—it's reloading. Eyes on Houston '28; this is 2A evolution in action.

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Dallas Safari Club, a powerhouse in the hunting and conservation world that’s long been a bulwark for Second Amendment rights, just tapped Russell Stacy as its new Chief Executive Officer—a move that signals steady leadership amid some big logistical shifts. Stacy isn’t some outsider; he’s a fourth-generation agri-business operator and a DSC Life Member who’s already proven his chops on both the DSC and DSC Foundation Boards. With his deep roots in the land, livestock, and legacy of self-reliance that underpins rural America, Stacy steps in at a pivotal moment as the club temporarily relocates its massive annual Convention from Dallas—first to Atlanta in 2026-2027, then Houston in 2028-2029. This isn’t just a venue swap; it’s a strategic pivot to broaden the tent while keeping the fire lit under pro-hunting, pro-2A advocacy.

For the 2A community, this appointment is a green light. DSC’s conventions aren’t your average trade shows—they’re mega-events drawing tens of thousands of hunters, outfitters, and firearms enthusiasts, generating millions in economic impact and serving as networking hubs for everything from auctioning record-breaking safaris to lobbying for wildlife habitat protection that dovetails with gun rights. Stacy’s board experience means he’ll hit the ground running, steering the ship through this relocation without diluting DSC’s core mission: defending hunting traditions against urban anti-gun pressures. Atlanta and Houston? Smart plays—both are pro-2A strongholds in red-leaning states, with Georgia’s recent permitless carry wins and Texas’s unyielding firearm freedoms providing fertile ground to rally the base. Expect amplified turnout, bigger auctions funding conservation (over $28 million raised last year alone), and sharper advocacy against regs that chip away at our hunting heritage.

The implications ripple wider: in an era of FFL crackdowns and import bans, leaders like Stacy reinforce the unbreakable link between firearms, self-defense, and stewardship of the wild. DSC under his watch could supercharge 2A alliances, pulling in more young blood via these southern expos and countering the narrative that hunting is outdated. If Stacy delivers, 2026’s Atlanta debut might just be the spark that turns temporary venues into permanent power centers, proving once again that the hunting community isn’t retreating—it’s reloading. Eyes on Houston ’28; this is 2A evolution in action.

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