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Wyoming’s 3rd Annual Firearms and Outdoor Recreation Expo Scheduled for July in Casper

Wyoming’s 3rd Annual Firearms and Outdoor Recreation Expo Scheduled for July in Casper
Attendees enjoy exploring the Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo in 2024 (Courtesy)
  • PublishedJune 10, 2025

The third annual Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo is set to take place on July 19 at David Street Station in Casper, Oil City News reports.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Frances Schaetz, outreach coordinator for the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, highlighted the unique nature of the expo, noting that all vendors are Wyoming-based businesses and organizations.

“It’s great to see the overwhelming support of the firearms and outdoor recreation industry in our state,” Schaetz said. “It’s an honor to create a space for these exhibitors to promote their products and connect with visitors and residents.”

The expo will feature a variety of exhibitor booths, live music performed by Joey Patterson, family-friendly activities, and local food and drink vendors. Participating organizations and companies include Advance Casper, Cutting Edge Tactics and Training, FEROX, Guardian Warrior Solutions, Lucid Optics, MAVEN Outdoor Equipment, OCR Fly Reels, Red White & Blued, Stuckenhoff Range, Thunder Beast Arms Corporation, Victor Company USA Inc., Wyoming Game & Fish Department, Wilkinson Tactical LLC, Wyoming Cartridge Co., Wyld Gear, Wyoming Patriots, Wyoming State Trappers Association, and 9×19 Fabrication.

A panel discussion focusing on the economic benefits of outdoor recreation, featuring legislators and elected officials, will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m.

For more details, interested individuals can visit the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation’s website or follow their social media channels.

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