Meet the Sponsors Supporting RangeFest 2026 in Bakersfield

RangeFest 2026 is bringing together some of the biggest names in the firearms, optics, ammunition, automotive, and outdoor industries for a full day in Bakersfield, California.

Presented by Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo, RangeFest takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 5-Dogs Shooting Range. Black Rifle Depot is proud to support this year’s event and the companies helping make it possible.

More than just a day at the range, RangeFest gives attendees the opportunity to connect with manufacturers, see new products, experience firearms and optics firsthand, and spend time with the brands that help drive the firearms industry forward.

A Strong Lineup of Industry Sponsors

One of the biggest highlights of RangeFest 2026 is the sponsor lineup.

Respected manufacturers and companies from across the firearms and outdoor industries support the event, giving attendees a rare opportunity to interact with multiple brands in one place.

Hornady serves as the Official Ammo Sponsor for RangeFest 2026, helping support the live-fire side of the event with one of the most recognized names in ammunition.

The event’s Platinum Sponsors include:

• Vortex Optics
• Breek Arms
• Haddad Dodge

Each plays an important role in supporting RangeFest and helping create an experience that goes well beyond a typical day at the shooting range.

Major Firearms Brands in One Place

RangeFest also features support and participation from an impressive group of firearms manufacturers.

Attendees can expect to see names such as:

• Beretta
• Benelli
• Springfield Armory
• Q
• Walther
• Smith & Wesson
• Savage
• CMMG
• IWI

For firearms enthusiasts, that lineup offers a chance to get closer to products they normally see only online or behind a gun counter.

Depending on the participating booth and shooting station, attendees may have the chance to handle or shoot different firearms while also speaking directly with representatives who know the products inside and out.

That kind of access can be especially valuable when comparing platforms, considering a future purchase, or simply wanting to learn more about what’s new in the industry.

RangeFest also gives attendees a chance to compare products in a way that is difficult to do online. Seeing several manufacturers in the same environment makes it easier to compare firearms, optics, accessories, and features side by side. Shooters can get a better feel for how different products handle, ask detailed questions, and learn what separates one brand from another. For anyone planning a future rifle build, optic upgrade, or firearm purchase, that firsthand exposure can be especially useful. It also gives manufacturers a chance to hear directly from the people who use their products, creating the kind of interaction that helps strengthen the firearms community and gives attendees a more personal connection to the brands they follow.

Optics and Accessories Are a Major Part of RangeFest

Firearms are only part of the experience.

Leading optics and accessory manufacturers are also supporting RangeFest 2026, including:

• Vortex Optics
• EOTECH
• Leupold
• Breek Arms
• Flip Defense

This gives attendees an opportunity to see optics and accessories in a real outdoor environment rather than relying solely on specifications or product photos.

Looking through an optic on an actual range can give you a much better sense of reticle visibility, field of view, eye relief, magnification, and overall usability.

The same applies to firearm accessories. Seeing and handling components in person can make it easier to understand how a product might fit into your own AR-15 build or shooting setup.

Vortex Optics Makes a Huge Impact

Vortex Optics has gone especially big for RangeFest 2026.

In addition to serving as a Platinum Sponsor, Vortex donated approximately $14,550 in optics to the RangeFest raffle.

That donation includes a Razor HD Gen III valued at nearly $4,000, along with several additional Vortex products.

The contribution significantly increased the raffle’s value and gives attendees another reason to participate while supporting a great cause and helping raise even more awareness and support for Operation Second Chance throughout the local community.

More Than Firearms Companies

RangeFest isn’t supported solely by firearms manufacturers.

Local businesses and community partners are also helping make the event possible, adding another layer to the day.

Supporters include companies and organizations such as:

• Action Sports
• KC’s Steakhouse
• Powers Firearms Training
• Blue Collar Blade Company
• Ladies of Liberty
• Dionysus Brewing
• American Off-Road

KUZZ 107.9 will also be on-site as the event’s live broadcast partner, bringing music and additional energy to the day.

The combination of national brands and local businesses helps make RangeFest feel less like a traditional industry event and more like a community gathering centered around firearms, outdoor recreation, and family fun.

Supporting Operation Second Chance

The sponsors aren’t only helping create a great event. They’re also helping RangeFest support Operation Second Chance.

Operation Second Chance provides assistance to wounded, injured, and ill veterans and their families, and the RangeFest raffle will help fund that mission.

The current raffle prize pool has grown to more than $23,000 in total value, thanks largely to donations from event sponsors and supporting companies.

Prizes include firearms, optics, training, outdoor gear, gift certificates, and other items donated by participating brands.

Raffle tickets are $10 each, and you do not need to be present to win.

It’s another example of how the firearms industry and local community can come together around a shared cause.

Black Rifle Depot Is Proud to Support RangeFest 2026

At Black Rifle Depot, we’re glad to support RangeFest 2026 and the companies, organizations, and individuals helping bring the event together.

The firearms industry is built around more than just products. It’s also built around relationships between shooters, manufacturers, retailers, trainers, ranges, and local communities.

RangeFest creates a place for all of those groups to come together.

For attendees, it means a chance to meet brands they already know, discover new companies, ask questions, shoot different firearms, check out optics and accessories, and experience products in ways that are hard to replicate online.

When and Where Is RangeFest 2026?

RangeFest 2026 takes place:

Saturday, September 19, 2026
5-Dogs Shooting Range
Bakersfield, California

VIP entry begins at 8:00 AM, General Admission begins at 9:00 AM, and the event continues until 5:00 PM.

Tickets are available online at RangeFest.com or in person at:

Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo
2420 Mohawk St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308

If you’re interested in firearms, optics, AR-15 parts, shooting sports, or simply want to meet some of the companies behind the products you use, RangeFest 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting firearms community events in Bakersfield this

RangeFest 2026 Sponsor FAQ

Before heading to RangeFest 2026, here are answers to some common questions about the event, its sponsors, tickets, activities, and charity raffle.