Loesch, Adamiak Added to GRPC 41 Speaker Roster
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) announced September 14, 2026, that Dana Loesch and Patrick "Tate" Adamiak have joined the speaker lineup for the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC). The conference, co-hosted by both organizations, will convene in Bellevue, Washington. The additions strengthen the event's focus on Second Amendment advocacy and policy strategy heading into the final quarter of 2026.
Key Details
- Conference location: Bellevue, Washington
- Event: 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference
- Co-hosts: Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
- New speakers: Dana Loesch (media personality and gun rights advocate) and Patrick "Tate" Adamiak (policy strategist)
- Announcement date: September 14, 2026
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
The GRPC pulls together state and federal policy makers, legal strategists, and grassroots leaders who shape Second Amendment defense. Loesch's media platform reaches millions of gun owners directly; her addition signals the conference will address messaging and public narrative strategy. Adamiak's involvement suggests focus on legislative tactics and policy implementation at state level. For gun owners tracking 2A litigation and legislative strategy post-Bruen, this conference offers direct access to decision-makers crafting responses to magazine bans, permitting schemes, and federal regulatory overreach. Attendance networks with state officials and legal teams fighting restrictions in real time.
DownRange Analysis
GRPC remains the premier annual gathering for Second Amendment strategy outside the courthouse. Loesch and Adamiak's addition reflects the movement's dual focus: mass communication to gun owners and technical policy work in state legislatures and executive agencies. The timing—mid-September—suggests the conference will address 2026 midterm implications for 2A defense and position for 2027 challenges. Gun owners seeking concrete intel on which states are advancing permitless carry, fighting red flag laws, or preparing for federal litigation should prioritize attending or monitoring speaker releases. This is where national strategy gets converted to state-level action.
