Herrera Confirmed as GRPC 2026 Speaker
Brandon Herrera will address attendees at the 2026 Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC), the event's planning committee announced June 15. The conference, co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), takes place in Bellevue, Washington. Herrera brings a profile as both a Second Amendment advocate and active Congressional candidate to the gathering.
Key Details
- GRPC is co-hosted by SAF and CCRKBA, two of the largest Second Amendment advocacy organizations in the country.
- The event takes place in Bellevue, Washington—home to SAF's headquarters.
- Herrera's addition to the speaker roster reflects ongoing emphasis on grassroots 2A leadership and legislative engagement.
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
GRPC draws policy advocates, lobbyists, legal strategists, and Second Amendment activists who shape legislative strategy at state and federal levels. Herrera's presence signals momentum among candidates willing to take explicit pro-gun positions during campaign cycles. For gun owners tracking which politicians publicly defend carry rights, magazine capacity, and access to modern rifles, GRPC speakers represent those building political capital around 2A issues. The conference also serves as a venue for networking between state-level activists and national organizations pushing back against federal overreach and state-level restrictions.
DownRange Analysis
GRPC platforms matter because attendees leave and return to state legislatures, advocacy boards, and campaign organizations. A Congressional candidate speaking at a major 2A conference signals he's willing to stake political capital on gun rights—a rarer bet than it should be. Herrera's slot reflects the grassroots pressure on Republican and libertarian candidates to stop equivocating on the Second Amendment. Gun owners should track which candidates show up to these events and which ones avoid them. Words at a conference mean little without votes and bills afterward, but public positioning tells you something about where a candidate actually stands when activists are watching.
