DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Safari Club (DSC) and The World Gunmakers’ Evening (WGE) are pleased to announce a new international partnership designed to connect the communities of both organizations, expand industry engagement, boost trade, and highlight their respective commitments to conservation, fine gunmaking, and sporting heritage.
The World Gunmakers’ Evening brings together distinguished gunmakers, collectors, industry professionals, and sporting enthusiasts to a transactional event celebrating the craftsmanship, heritage, and artistry of fine firearms. With events in London and the United States, WGE provides an international commercial platform for connecting individuals who share a passion for sporting traditions.
Dallas Safari Club is internationally recognized for its commitment to wildlife conservation, education, and advocacy, bringing together hunters, conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and industry leaders. Its two largest events, the DSC Convention & Sporting Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, and the DSC Summer Expo & Foundation Gala in Dallas, Texas, serve as important platforms for advancing this mission alongside its year-round initiatives.
“We are excited to partner with The World Gunmakers’ Evening and build on our shared appreciation for sporting heritage and tradition,” said Russell Stacy, CEO of Dallas Safari Club. “This collaboration provides an opportunity to expand our reach, strengthen industry relationships, and introduce new audiences to DSC’s mission of wildlife conservation, education, and advocacy.”
Through this partnership, DSC and WGE will collaborate on joint promotional initiatives, event sponsorship opportunities, and industry outreach. By increasing visibility through digital marketing, event branding, and attendee engagement, both organizations aim to strengthen industry relationships and connect sporting communities in the United States and abroad.
“Dallas Safari Club has established a strong reputation within the international hunting and conservation community,” said James Gower, Managing Director of The World Gunmakers’ Evening. “Through this partnership, we look forward to showcasing the craftsmanship and heritage of fine gunmaking while creating new opportunities to connect with sporting enthusiasts around the world.”
The 2027 DSC Convention & Sporting Expo will take place January 7–10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The DSC Summer Expo & Foundation Gala will follow July 15–18 in Dallas, Texas. The World Gunmakers’ Evening will host its London event on April 19, followed by its U.S. event on May 4 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The partnership reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to supporting the future of the hunting and sporting industries while creating new opportunities for engagement and collaboration across their respective communities.