GOA Announces Second Annual GOALS Conference for 2025, Announces Brownells as Title Sponsor 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

March 19, 2025 

Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is excited to formally announce the second annual Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), which will take place on August 9th and 10th, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. This year’s event will also mark the return of Brownells as the title sponsor, a longtime industry leader and staunch defender of Second Amendment rights. 

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, GOALS 2025 will once again bring together thousands of Second Amendment advocates, key industry leaders, and grassroots activists for a weekend of education, networking, and advocacy training.  Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore a 120,000 sq. ft. exhibition hall filled with the top companies in the gun industry, with added opportunities to meet some of the top content creators from YouTube and Rumble. Attendees will be allowed to lawfully carry their personal firearms while attending the show. 

This year’s event will also feature expanded advocacy training sessions, policy briefings from pro-gun legislators and legal experts, and a special focus on grassroots activism. Additionally, GOA members who register early will gain access to exclusive workshops and VIP meet-and-greet events with key figures in the Second Amendment community. 

Pete Brownell, Chairman of the Board for Brownells, issued the following statement: 

“Brownells is proud to once again sponsor the GOA GOALS event in 2025. GOA continues to do important work defending every law-abiding American’s right to own and responsibly use firearms, ensuring future generations can enjoy the same freedoms we do today. At Brownells, we believe in supporting those who stand up for the rights of responsible gun owners. GOA has been a strong advocate for protecting the Second Amendment, and we’re honored to support their ongoing efforts at the 2025 GOALS event.” 

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement: 

“GOALS is about uniting the gun rights movement—educating, motivating, and activating Americans to stand firm against the relentless attacks on our Second Amendment rights. With the 2026 election cycle approaching, this year’s summit will be critical in preparing grassroots advocates to push back against anti-gun efforts at every level. Having Brownells join us as a partner in this fight only strengthens our mission, and we look forward to working together to equip gun owners with the tools they need to defend their rights.” 

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. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center. 

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