Find an unforgettable Friends of NRA event near you
Find an unforgettable Friends of NRA event near you
The National Friends of NRA Event at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits
Join us for the National Friends of NRA Event, the premier Friends of NRA fundraising celebration held during the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Guests will enjoy exclusive merchandise, exciting raffles, and incredible auction items, all in support of firearm safety, youth programs, and shooting sports nationwide.
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas
Friends of NRA is the Premier Fundraising Program of the National Rifle Association
With 500+ fundraising events across the nation each year, Friends of NRA is invested in supporting the community of safe, responsible shooting sports enthusiasts.
Friends of NRA fundraising events include exciting games, auctions, exclusive merchandise, and dinner alongside your freedom loving friends.
Making a Lasting Impact
Since its inception in 1992, Friends of NRA has raised more than $1.2 billion gross.
This funding helps both local and national programs of all sizes by providing training equipment, safety gear, and other resources to advance shooting sports.
Friends of NRA Announces 2026 Standard Package
Each year, Friends of NRA proudly partners with leading American manufacturers and artisans to deliver an exclusive Standard Package lineup that supporters cannot find anywhere else.
National Friends of NRA Event
Thank you to the 2026 Friends of NRA National Corporate Sponsor
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market.
Friends of NRA Event Merchandise
The items you’ll find in this year’s Standard Merchandise Package are unique, custom, or limited-in-production, and in some cases, available only at Friends of NRA events.
2026 GUN OF THE YEAR: Daniel Defense H9 9mm with Vortex Red Dot Friends of NRA Edition
Ruger American Gen 2 Predator 7mm PRC with NRA Logo
Kimber Custom LW Defend the 2nd 1911 .45ACP
Fire Hose American Flag Display
Gold Rush Bowie Knife – Declaration of Independence 250th Anniversary Edition
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