Ground Ready

2026 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-15 | WA
Join GroundReady at the largest sportsmen’s show in the region! We’ll be exhibiting all week at the 2026 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show — a premier event for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, anglers, and anyone passionate about the wild. Stop by our booth to see the latest from GroundReady, meet our team, and get hands-on with our gear and tools built for serious preparedness and outdoor performance.
Show Hours:
Wednesday, Feb 11: 11am – 8pm
Thursday, Feb 12: 11am – 8pm
Friday, Feb 13: 11am – 8pm
Saturday, Feb 14: 10am – 8pm
Sunday, Feb 15: 10am – 5pm
Booth: 1302 (left of the entrance)
We are offering Raffle Tickets to anyone who shows for a chance to win a FREE class or workshop of your choice presented by GroundReady.net
Whether you’re a longtime customer or just discovering us, we’d love to connect. See you at the Portland Expo Center!

Winter Fire Craft
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cold weather changes the rules.
Wet ground, numb hands, and wind turn a simple task into a real survival problem.
This session is about building fire when conditions are stacked against you.
We’ll work through fire-starting methods designed for winter and shoulder-season environments, focusing on techniques that still function when lighters, matches, and shortcuts stop cooperating.
We’ll spend real time on tinder selection and processing, using materials that actually exist in winter landscapes instead of idealized kit items.
You’ll also learn emergency fire techniques meant for bad days.
Cold rain.
Snow-covered ground.
Wind that refuses to quit.
This is not about speed or tricks. It’s about repeatable, field-tested methods that give you heat, light, and morale when you need it most.
What we’ll cover:
• Fire fundamentals in cold, wet, and windy conditions
• Tinder sourcing and preparation for winter environments
• Friction fire methods and realistic expectations
• Emergency fire-starting options when modern tools fail
• Fire lay and sheltering techniques to protect your flame
This is a hands-on learning environment built around problem-solving, not performance. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of why fire fails in winter and how to make it work anyway.
Cost $30

First Aid Friday
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00
Come join us at Gunfighter Systems and The Readiness Group in Camas WA for some CPR, First Aid, GSW, Stop the Bleed training and certifications.
Open to ages 12 (with parent) and up.
Cost: $35 per person – Free to US LawShield Members
Location: 3316 NE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA

Concealed Carry and the Law
2026-02-01 11:00 - 15:00
Course Content: The concealed carry class typically includes training on the laws and regulations surrounding concealed firearms, use of force, firearms safety, and proper handling and storage of firearms. It is designed to educate individuals on the requirements for obtaining a concealed carry permit in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Florida.
Duration: The class usually lasts around 4 hours and is taught by experienced instructors who provide valuable knowledge and skills necessary for safe concealed carry.
The Following Subject Matter is Covered:
• Basic Firearms Safety
• Handgun, Ammunition, and Holster selection
• Weapons Care/Cleaning/Storage
• Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting
• Basic Handgun Marksmanship
• Dry-Practice Techniques
• Defensive Shooting Tactics
• Mental Conditioning and Awareness
• Legal Issues Relating to the Use of Deadly Force
• Interfacing with Law Enforcement
• Interstate/Intrastate Travel with Firearms
• Restricted/Prohibited Carry Locations
Costs: $65
Location: 3316 NE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA
Applicants must:
-be a resident of this state or a United States citizen.
-be twenty-one years of age or older.
-not be under indictment for a felony offense.
-not be convicted of a felony offense, must not be a prohibited possessor under state or federal law.
-not suffer from mental illness and been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.
