Mark Your Calendars: AZGFD’s Annual Outdoor Expo Returns March 28-29

March 6, 2026
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Mark your calendars, Arizona 2A patriots—the Arizona Game and Fish Department's (AZGFD) annual Outdoor Expo is blasting back into Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix on March 28-29, and it's shaping up to be a powerhouse event for shooters, hunters, and Second Amendment enthusiasts. This free extravaganza isn't your average trade show; it's a full-throttle celebration of outdoor heritage with over 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest in gear, live wildlife ambassadors straight from the wild, hands-on fishing clinics, and immersive shooting sports that let you sling lead under expert guidance. Prize drawings from heavy-hitters like Marsupial Gear (pack systems built for the backcountry hunter), No Excuse Hunting and Outdoors (tactical apparel that doesn't quit), and Umarex USA (airguns and rimfire rifles that punch above their weight) add rocket fuel—imagine walking away with premium swag that could upgrade your next range day or elk hunt. What elevates this expo beyond a feel-good weekend? It's a strategic nexus for the 2A community in a state that's a beacon of gun rights, hosted at Ben Avery—one of the nation's premier public shooting complexes with over 100 ranges for everything from precision rifles to cowboy action. In an era of creeping urban anti-gun sentiment and federal overreach, events like this fortify grassroots connections: exhibitors demo youth-friendly firearms training, AZGFD reps push hunter safety courses that double as concealed carry primers, and the vibe reinforces self-reliance and marksmanship as core American values. For 2A advocates, it's prime real estate to network with like-minded folks, scout innovations combating ammo shortages (Umarex's air-powered options are a godsend), and counter narratives that paint shooting sports as fringe—proving they're family-friendly gateways to responsibility and freedom. Don't sleep on this; with entry free and parking plentiful, it's the perfect low-barrier rally point to gear up, skill up, and stand tall for the right to bear arms. Whether you're a seasoned reloader or introducing the kids to their first .22, the AZGFD Expo is your March mandate—hit Ben Avery, support the exhibitors, and keep the Second Amendment blazing bright in the Grand Canyon State.

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Mark your calendars, Arizona 2A patriots—the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) annual Outdoor Expo is blasting back into Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix on March 28-29, and it’s shaping up to be a powerhouse event for shooters, hunters, and Second Amendment enthusiasts. This free extravaganza isn’t your average trade show; it’s a full-throttle celebration of outdoor heritage with over 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest in gear, live wildlife ambassadors straight from the wild, hands-on fishing clinics, and immersive shooting sports that let you sling lead under expert guidance. Prize drawings from heavy-hitters like Marsupial Gear (pack systems built for the backcountry hunter), No Excuse Hunting and Outdoors (tactical apparel that doesn’t quit), and Umarex USA (airguns and rimfire rifles that punch above their weight) add rocket fuel—imagine walking away with premium swag that could upgrade your next range day or elk hunt.

What elevates this expo beyond a feel-good weekend? It’s a strategic nexus for the 2A community in a state that’s a beacon of gun rights, hosted at Ben Avery—one of the nation’s premier public shooting complexes with over 100 ranges for everything from precision rifles to cowboy action. In an era of creeping urban anti-gun sentiment and federal overreach, events like this fortify grassroots connections: exhibitors demo youth-friendly firearms training, AZGFD reps push hunter safety courses that double as concealed carry primers, and the vibe reinforces self-reliance and marksmanship as core American values. For 2A advocates, it’s prime real estate to network with like-minded folks, scout innovations combating ammo shortages (Umarex’s air-powered options are a godsend), and counter narratives that paint shooting sports as fringe—proving they’re family-friendly gateways to responsibility and freedom.

Don’t sleep on this; with entry free and parking plentiful, it’s the perfect low-barrier rally point to gear up, skill up, and stand tall for the right to bear arms. Whether you’re a seasoned reloader or introducing the kids to their first .22, the AZGFD Expo is your March mandate—hit Ben Avery, support the exhibitors, and keep the Second Amendment blazing bright in the Grand Canyon State.

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