Hornady Manufacturing is gearing up to make waves at the Safari Club International (SCI) annual convention, taking over Booth #715 from February 18-21, 2026, in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. This isn’t just another trade show flex—it’s a prime opportunity for hunters, precision shooters, and 2A enthusiasts to get hands-on with Hornady’s latest ammo innovations, from high-BC ELD-X bullets for ethical long-range takedowns to their expanding line of dangerous game rounds that dominate African safaris. SCI’s massive footprint, drawing over 50,000 attendees annually, positions Hornady as a cornerstone of the hunting industry’s pro-2A vanguard, where real-world ballistics meet Second Amendment advocacy amid growing anti-hunting rhetoric from urban elites.
The real gem? Hornady’s free Introduction to Long Range seminar on Saturday, February 20th, led by ballistics wizards Preston Lentfer and Seth Swerczek. These aren’t rookies—Lentfer’s a Hornady precision reloading guru with decades tuning factory loads for sub-MOA accuracy, while Swerczek brings real-world expertise from competitive shooting circuits. For the 2A community, this is gold: long-range proficiency isn’t just a hobby; it’s a skill multiplier for self-defense scenarios, varmint control, and defending hunting rights against regulatory overreach. In an era where extended-range optics and ammo face ATF scrutiny, Hornady’s seminar democratizes elite knowledge, empowering everyday shooters to outmatch threats—be it predators in the field or politicians in D.C.
Mark your calendars, patriots—this Nashville showdown underscores Hornady’s commitment to arming the Second Amendment with superior tech and education. With SCI’s pro-hunting ethos under siege from animal rights extremists, events like this fortify our cultural bulwarks. Swing by Booth #715, soak up the seminar, and stock up; your next elk hunt (or whatever comes next) depends on it. Who’s heading down?
