This donation exceeds its 2024 support and demonstrates a profound statement of trust in its mission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NSSF's Protect Liberty Political Action Committee (Protect Liberty PAC) announced today with deep gratitude that Range USA has increased its total commitment for the 2026 election cycle to $75,000, one of the most significant statements of industry support since the committee's founding.
Range USA, the largest range operator in the nation, has stood with Protect Liberty PAC from the beginning. In 2024, during the PAC's founding election cycle, the company contributed $30,000 following up with a similar contribution in 2025. This cycle's additional $50,000 commitment exceeds the $25,000 contribution announced in January and reflects a trust built over two election cycles of partnership.
"Range USA stood with us at the founding, and now they have increased their support with a significant increase over their 2024 and 2025 donations," said Lawrence G. Keane, Treasurer of Protect Liberty PAC. "That sustained and growing support is the strongest endorsement an organization like ours can receive. It represents a deep trust in our mission to support candidates who will stand up for the constitutional freedoms of firearm owners, and we are profoundly grateful to the entire Range USA team and its Founder, Tom Willingham."
"In 2024 and 2025 we supported Protect Liberty PAC because we believed in what it set out to do. And they did with U.S. Senate victories in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Montana. I believe in their execution abilities and want to show that," said Tom Willingham, Founder and President of Range USA. "We have welcomed over 3.5 million customers annually, and every one of them deserves to have their freedoms defended. Increasing our commitment to $75,000 this cycle was an easy decision, it's an honor to stand behind not only our customers, but all gun owners."
Range USA's support arrives on the heels of a landmark year for the company. In April 2026, all 50 Range USA locations across 14 states earned NSSF's Five-Star Range rating, the industry's highest recognition for facility appearance, management, amenities and shooting-sports development, making the company's voice in support of the industry's civic engagement even more consequential.
About Range USA: Range USA is the nation's largest indoor shooting range and firearms retailer, with 51 locations nationwide. Their mission is building confidence in communities across America while guiding customers throughout their firearm journey. Each store offers a safe, modern range experience alongside one of the largest selections of firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories available anywhere. Whether you're new to shooting or a seasoned enthusiast, Range USA is built around safety, education, and confidence—providing over 1,100 indoor shooting lanes, expert instruction from certified professionals, and everything you need in one convenient place, both in-store and online at RangeUSA.com.
About Protect Liberty PAC: Protect Liberty PAC is a federally registered "super PAC" founded in 2023 by NSSF. Protect Liberty PAC is an independent-expenditure only political committee and can accept unlimited personal and corporate contributions from companies in or outside of the industry, so long as they do not have federal contracts. Protect Liberty PAC will expressly advocate for the election or defeat of specific candidates and that advocacy will be completely independent of any candidate or political party.
Contributions to Protect Liberty PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Federal law requires Protect Liberty PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and the name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. Protect Liberty PAC can accept unlimited personal and corporate contributions. However, contributions from foreign nationals, federal contractors, national banks, and federally chartered corporations are prohibited.
For more information or to contribute to Protect Liberty PAC, visit www.protectlibertypac.com.