Partnership reinforces a shared commitment to education, responsible airgun use, and conservation
Lolo, MT — The International Hunter Education Association-USA (IHEA-USA) is proud to announce Umarex Airguns as its newest industry partner, bringing together two organizations committed to education, responsible participation in the shooting sports, and the future of the outdoors.
Based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Umarex USA, Inc. is a leading North American provider of airguns and airgun accessories. Since establishing its U.S. operation in 2006, the company has built a broad presence across hunting, sport shooting, recreation, and training.
Umarex develops and markets a diverse portfolio that includes adult airguns and air rifles, BB and pellet pistols, airgun, ammunition, accessories, airsoft, and training products. The company also works with an extensive collection of recognized licensed brands, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, GLOCK, Heckler & Koch, Marlin, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Walther.
The new partnership reflects a shared belief that education plays an essential role in creating safe, responsible experiences in the field and on the range. Through industry partnerships like this one, IHEA-USA works to strengthen the resources, programs, and support available to hunter education agencies, instructors, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
"Proper education is where safe hunting, responsible airgun use, and true conservation begin," said Justin Biddle, VP of Marketing & Product Development, Umarex Airguns. "Supporting the International Hunter Education Association gives us the opportunity to invest directly in the future of the outdoors."
"Strong hunter education is built through collaboration with partners who understand the importance of preparing people to participate safely and responsibly in the outdoors," said Alex Baer, Executive Director of IHEA-USA. "We're proud to welcome Umarex Airguns to the IHEA-USA community. Their commitment to education and responsible airgun use aligns naturally with our mission, and their support helps us continue investing in the instructors, agencies, and programs shaping the future of hunter education."
Through the partnership, Umarex joins IHEA-USA's growing network of industry organizations investing in the people and programs that help ensure hunting and shooting sports traditions continue safely and responsibly for future generations.
About IHEA-USA: The International Hunter Education Association–USA is the professional organization for hunter education instructors and agencies in the United States. IHEA-USA works to ensure the continuation of the hunting tradition through safe, ethical, and responsible hunting practices.
About Umarex Airguns: Established in the United States in 2006 and headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Umarex USA, Inc. is a leading North American outdoor sport and recreation company specializing in airguns, airgun accessories, and related shooting-sports products.
Umarex develops and markets products across numerous categories, including adult airguns and air rifles, BB and pellet pistols, airgun ammunition, airsoft, accessories, training, and less-lethal self-defense products. Its portfolio includes products under Umarex as well as numerous owned and licensed brands recognized throughout the shooting-sports industry.
