Route Step Outdoors

06/15/2026

🔥 SUNS OUT, GUNS OUT 5.0 IS GETTING CLOSER! 🔥

The countdown is on, and we're getting closer to one of the most anticipated events of the summer!

We already have 30 participants registered and still have room for approximately 20 more. If you've been considering joining us, now is the time to sign up and secure your spot.

Suns Out, Guns Out is more than just a day at the range—it's an opportunity to connect with fellow veterans, service members, family members, and supporters while enjoying a safe, fun, and memorable experience.

Whether you're an experienced shooter or stepping onto a range for the first time, this event is designed to be welcoming for all skill levels. Our experienced Range Safety Officers will be there throughout the day to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

✅ Fi****ms provided✅ Ammunition provided✅ Lunch and dinner included✅ Camping available the night of July 17th and the night of July 18th✅ Great people and lasting connections✅ An unforgettable day on the range

📅 July 18, 2026📍 Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club

Come for the shooting, stay for the camaraderie. Whether you're spending the day with us or making it a weekend by camping, this is a great opportunity to get outdoors, connect with others, and enjoy a unique experience in a supportive environment.

Spots are limited and registration will close once we're full, so don't wait!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suns-out-guns-out-50-tickets-1982201854105

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who might enjoy joining us. We look forward to seeing everyone out there!

Veterans + range day + camaraderie. Five years strong. Shoulder to shoulder. This one’s built different. Show up. Lock in. Let’s go.

06/11/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank 3 incredible organizations that are helping make this year's Suns Out, Guns Out 5.0 event possible!

A huge thank you to Kinetic Outpost for generously donating the ammunition for this year's event. Your support helps ensure our veterans and participants have a safe, memorable, and enjoyable experience while reducing barriers for those attending.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Ci**rs for Warriors for Warriors for donating ci**rs for our participants. Your continued commitment to supporting veterans and service members through fellowship and camaraderie is truly appreciated.

Finally, we want to give a very special thank you to the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club. For the past four years, you have graciously hosted this event, and we are honored to be returning for our fifth year together. Thank you for opening your facility to us, providing a welcoming space for veterans and their families to gather, camp, and connect. We are incredibly grateful to the volunteers who dedicate their time as Range Safety Officers, share their knowledge, and bring out the fi****ms that allow participants to safely experience a variety of shooting opportunities. Your commitment, hospitality, and willingness to serve make this event what it is. And let's not forget the amazing meal that brings everyone together at the end of the day—thank you for creating an environment where camaraderie, connection, and community can thrive.

Events like Suns Out, Guns Out are only possible because of community partners who believe in giving back to those who have served. Thank you both for standing alongside the veteran community and helping us create meaningful connections, lasting memories, and opportunities for healing through shared experiences.

Please join us in showing some love and appreciation to Kinetic Outpost, Ci**rs for Warriors, and Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club for their incredible support!

**rsForWarriors

06/03/2026

☀️🔫 SUNS OUT, GUNS OUT 5.0 🔫☀️

Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members — mark your calendars!

Join us on July 18th on beautiful Whidbey Island for a day of camaraderie, connection, shooting, camping, and community.

This event is about much more than range time. It's about bringing together people who understand the military experience, building relationships, sharing stories, and spending time outdoors with a community that has your back.

🔥 Fi****ms provided by the private gun club
🔥 Ammo donated and provided
🔥 Lunch and dinner included
🔥 Camping available the night before and the night of the event
🔥 Only $23.18 per participant

For the safety of all attendees and in accordance with the hosting club's requirements, please do not bring personal fi****ms. All fi****ms used during the event will be provided and meet the club's safety standards.

Whether you've attended every year or are considering joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you there.

🎟 Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suns-out-guns-out-50-tickets-1982201854105

Questions?
Dave Konkler
📞 253-778-9531
📧 [email protected]

Connection saves lives. Community matters. We hope to see you there.

05/30/2026

Good morning, Washington State military members, veterans, and incredible family supporters!

Rise and shine, warriors and loved ones, today is the day we come together again for our beloved 13th Annual Labor of Love, The Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome!

From the bottom of my heart, I want you to feel the fire and excitement I have for this event. For thirteen straight years, I’ve been right there with you, shoulder to shoulder, soaking in the energy of this powerful community.

Even though I can’t be there in person today, know that I’m standing with you in spirit, cheering louder than ever, and already counting down the days until we reunite in 2027 for the 14th annual celebration!

I am bursting with pride and complete confidence in the phenomenal Team Nineline stepping up today. They’re bringing that signature Nineline heart, kind, loving, veteran-driven fun and turning this day into a true celebration of unity. This isn’t just a resource fair… this is our community lifting each other up, veterans serving veterans and families, just as you’ve served us all.

Every booth, every handshake, every smile, every connection made today is proof of what we can achieve when we stand together. This Labor of Love is built by veterans, powered by families, and dedicated to making real, positive change in the lives of those who’ve sacrificed so much.

So let’s make today unforgettable! Laugh loud, connect deeply, share stories, grab resources, and celebrate the unbreakable bond we all share.
Thank you to every veteran, service member, family member, partner, and supporter who makes this event possible. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are Nineline.

Welcome to the 13th Annual Labor of Love!
Let’s make it legendary!

Shawn Durnen, President
Nineline Veteran Services

05/21/2026

☀️🔫 SUN’S OUT, GUNS OUT 5.0 is just around the corner! 🔫☀️

Join us on July 18th on Whidbey Island for a day of camaraderie, connection, shooting, and camping with fellow veterans and active duty service members.

This event is about more than just range time — it’s about community, getting outdoors, and spending time with people who understand and support one another.

🔥 Food is provided
🔥 Ammo is donated and provided
🔥 Camping is available the night before and the night of the event
🔥 Cost is only $23.18 per spot

For safety and compliance with the private gun club hosting the event, we ask that attendees do NOT bring personal fi****ms. All fi****ms used during the event will be provided at the range and meet the club’s safety standards for the day.

Sign-ups are through Eventbrite — click the link below to reserve your spot before spaces fill up!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suns-out-guns-out-50-tickets-1982201854105?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

We’re looking forward to another incredible year of fellowship, growth, and time together outdoors.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dave Konkler 253-778-9531 or Email [email protected]

05/16/2026

🌲👣 Today’s Route Step Outdoors hike at Twin Falls in North Bend, Washington was still a great day on the trail despite the weather and a partial trail closure.

While part of the trail was closed, we adjusted plans, hiked the mid-level section, and still got to experience some beautiful views, fresh mountain air, and good conversation along the way. The rain came and went with pockets of sunshine breaking through the trees, making for an incredible Pacific Northwest atmosphere.

Sometimes the trail doesn’t go exactly as planned — and that’s okay. The important part is still showing up, getting outside, connecting with one another, and taking those steps forward together.

Thank you to everyone who came out and embraced the weather with us today. 🌿💧☀️