Pro-gun rights

GOA Opens Registration for GOALS 2026, Celebrating 50 Years of No Compromise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 11, 2026

Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), taking place August 1–2 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

GOALS 2026 is the premier gathering for grassroots activists, Second Amendment advocates, industry leaders, and freedom-minded Americans from across the country. This year’s summit will feature 150,000 square feet of the top guns and gear in the Iowa Events Center’s expansive exhibition hall, hands-on training sessions, legal briefings, and powerhouse speakers—all united by one mission: defending the right to keep and bear arms without compromise.

Attendees will hear directly from national leaders, engage with top constitutional scholars and policy experts, and connect with thousands of like-minded patriots who are actively shaping the future of the Second Amendment movement.

This year’s GOALS will be even bigger as Gun Owners of America celebrates our 50th anniversary, marking five decades of uncompromising advocacy for the Second Amendment. Since its founding in 1976, GOA has been at the forefront of the fight to protect Americans’ constitutional rights through grassroots activism, legislative battles, and unwavering commitment to principle. GOALS 2026 will honor that legacy while energizing the next generation of patriots to carry the mission forward.

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“GOALS is not just another expo. It is a celebration of the Second Amendment that empowers our members to be bolder and stronger in our mission. It is about connecting the Second Amendment community in ways that make a real impact.”

Kailey Nieman, Director of Development and Marketing of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“We are very proud of the success that GOALS has had, and we are just getting started. This year, we are not just celebrating 50 years of GOA, we are celebrating the gun owners who have allowed us to fight alongside them. We can’t wait to welcome our members to Des Moines.”

Early registration is strongly encouraged. Additional speaker announcements and event details will be released in the coming weeks.

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists nationwide. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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You’re invited to join us for GOA Texas – Guns & Roses on Friday, February 13, at Buck & Doe’s Mercantile in San Antonio from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Show your love for the Second Amendment and spend an evening with fellow patriots, supporters, and the GOA Texas team. Shooters and non-shooters are both welcome.

Get your tickets here: Guns & Roses Tickets

Event Highlights:
• Range time
• Food and beverages
• Meet the Gun Owners of America team

Meet GOA-Endorsed Candidates:
• Nate Sheets, candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner
• Brandon Herrera, candidate for TX-CD 23
• Representative Marc LaHood, HD 121
• Representative Mark Dorazio, HD 122

See the full list of GOA Texas endorsed candidates:
GOA Texas Endorsed Candidates 

VIP Experience:
VIP guests will have the opportunity to shoot on a private bay with featured guests, including comedian Alex Stein and Emily Taylor and Richard Hayes of Armed Attorneys, along with other special guests from the Second Amendment community.

Live Auction – February 13
• Buck & Doe’s Mercantile – 1-Year Range Membership (Value: $759)
• 830 Wellness Package – Kerrville, TX (Value: $1,560)
• Half-Day Shotgun Lessons with Olympian Brian Burrows (Value: $1,500)
• Freddy’s Flyers North Dakota Pheasant Hunt for Two (Value: $1,000)

Can’t attend but want to help defend the Second Amendment?

We have one Rost Martin RM1S, a subcompact, striker-fired 9mm pistol designed primarily for concealed carry and everyday defensive use available for online bidding on GunBroker, with proceeds benefiting Gun Owners of America.

Place Your Bid Here

Your involvement—whether attending, bidding, or supporting our mission—helps ensure that GOA remains the No Compromise voice for gun owners in Texas and across the nation.

I hope to see you on February 13.