Guns at the Beach Expo
A premium firearms lifestyle expo bringing together firearm manufacturers, tactical brands, optics companies, bourbon distillers, premium cigar companies, dealers, and enthusiasts for a high-impact coastal destination event.
Dear Industry Partner,
Coastal Firearms LLC is pleased to invite your company to participate as a vendor or sponsor at the inaugural Guns at the Beach Expo, taking place September 19–20, 2026 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Hosted at the Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach, this event is designed as a premium firearms lifestyle expo bringing together:
- Firearm manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers
- Optics companies
- Tactical gear brands
- Bourbon distillers
- Premium cigar companies
The result is a unique consumer and industry experience in one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most attractive coastal destinations.
What attendees can expect
- Firearm and tactical gear vendor exhibits
- Optics, accessories, and outdoor lifestyle brands
- Premium bourbon tasting experiences
- Boutique cigar showcase
- Networking with regional firearms dealers and enthusiasts
This event is designed to attract highly engaged attendees from across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Position your brand in front of a highly engaged regional audience
Guns at the Beach offers vendors and sponsors a strategic opportunity to build visibility, create dealer relationships, launch products, and connect directly with serious consumers in a premium event setting.
- Showcase products directly to a highly engaged consumer audience
- Build brand visibility in a growing Mid-Atlantic firearms market
- Connect with dealers, distributors, and industry partners
- Launch new products and conduct demonstrations
- Participate in an exclusive coastal destination event
- Gain social media and marketing exposure
- Benefit from lower cost than many national trade shows
- Strengthen premium lifestyle brand positioning
- Secure visibility as an early sponsor or exhibitor
Premium Vendor Booth for Expo Sponsors
Premium booth packages are designed to maximize exhibitor visibility and place participating companies at the center of the attendee experience.
- Prime exhibit placement
- Website and social media promotion
- Enhanced event visibility
- Logo placement on event marketing
- Featured promotion across event advertising
Ten reasons brands, manufacturers, dealers, and distributors should participate
This event is built to deliver direct customer access, strong regional exposure, and a premium experience that differentiates your company from standard booth-driven trade show environments.
Direct Access to Qualified Customers
Rare face-to-face interaction with buyers through direct product exposure, hands-on demonstrations, and immediate customer feedback.
- Firearm owners
- Concealed carry permit holders
- Enthusiasts and collectors
- Hunters and competitive shooters
Regional Market Exposure
The Mid-Atlantic has a strong firearms market and is underrepresented in premium regional firearms events.
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Virginia
Dealer Relationships
Build relationships with local gun stores, distributors, instructors, and ranges in an environment built for business networking.
- Dealer partnerships
- Distributor introductions
- Product placement opportunities
Product Launch Opportunities
This event is ideal for introducing new products, testing prototypes, and gathering real-world user feedback from engaged consumers.
Social Media Exposure
Sponsors gain visibility through event marketing, social media promotion, photography and video coverage, influencer collaboration, and product placement.
Brand Positioning
The firearms + bourbon + cigars concept creates a premium lifestyle environment associated with outdoor lifestyle, enthusiast communities, and elevated experiences.
Hospitality Opportunities
Companies can host distributor meetings, dealer dinners, and VIP experiences in a resort destination venue with overnight accommodations and private event opportunities.
Low Cost Compared to Trade Shows
Compared to many national trade shows, this event offers a lower-risk marketing investment with strong direct access and regional brand lift.
Community Engagement
Sponsors can visibly support gun culture, firearm education, and responsible ownership while aligning with an engaged consumer audience.
Media & Industry Attention
As the event grows, sponsors benefit from industry coverage, social media reach, and word-of-mouth marketing. Early sponsors receive the most visibility.
“This event connects firearm brands directly with engaged Mid-Atlantic enthusiasts in a premium coastal venue, offering a unique opportunity to showcase products, build dealer relationships, and expand regional brand presence.”
Vendor participation is limited
To maintain a high-quality exhibitor experience, vendor participation is limited. Early reservations are strongly encouraged for companies that want prime positioning and early visibility in event marketing.
Coastal Firearms LLC
Coastal Firearms LLC
Event Organizer – Guns at the Beach Expo