Arizona Citizens Defense League
Protecting Your Freedom
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2026 Marks the 250th Anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence
and
It’s Time to Celebrate at our
21st Annual Meeting of Members!
When and Where
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11 AM to 4 PM
at the
Phoenix Elks Lodge #335
14424 N 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Don’t Miss Keynote Speaker Mark Walters
of Armed American Radio
Mark Walters is the loudest voice in America fighting for your right to keep and bear arms.
Walters was named one of the “top 100 most important radio talk show hosts in America” for 2026 by Talkers Magazine, the Bible of Talk Radio and New Talk Media!
Armed American Radio, founded by Mark Walters on April 26th, 2009 as a one-hour broadcast heard only in Atlanta, has grown to be the powerhouse voice for gun owners and the fight for the right to keep and bear arms on America’s airwaves. Since then, AAR has grown into TWO nationally syndicated radio broadcasts airing 6 days per week across the nation’s airwaves on hundreds of radio stations in hundreds of cities.
Mark is not only a talk radio host, but has co-authored three books, is a member of the board of Directors of Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), a member of the board of directors for Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO), and is a columnist, speaker and activist. Mark is certainly doing his part in this fight!
You may have heard Mark’s on-air endorsements of AzCDL over the last few months and enjoyed his multiple interviews with AzCDL Vice President Cheryl Todd and Chief Lobbyist Michael Infanzon as well as several Arizona legislators, including AzCDL Legislator of the Year Quang Nguyen.
Come and hear why Mark has chosen Arizona as one of two states that are critical in the fight to maintain the right to keep and bear arms.
When and Where
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11 AM to 4 PM
at the
Phoenix Elks Lodge #335
14424 N 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Early Bird Tickets are just $49 until September 26
General admission is $59 after September 26
You may also reserve a group table for 10 guests.
Ticketing is automated and online.
If you are an AzCDL member and plan on attending this year’s annual meeting, click here to purchase your tickets and make your entrée selections for yourself and your guests.
As with all our annual meetings, the open carrying of holstered firearms is appreciated. Please, no handling of firearms on the premises!
Reservations and Tickets
This meeting is open only to AzCDL members and their guests.
Not a member? Not a problem. Click here to join AzCDL.
Tickets will not be sold at the door, so get your tickets now.
Be Part of the Excitement!
Reports from our officers
Updates from state legislators
Catered lunch
Prize drawings
Raffle prizes
Games
Awards presentations
Silent auction
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you interested in being a sponsor or vendor for the annual meeting? Click the button below to secure your spot.
Donations for Raffles/Auction/Door Prizes Needed
We have already received a number of great donations for our raffles, auction, and door prizes. We have two historic black powder long guns, purses, handmade jewelry and more. If you have firearms, ammo or other items you’d like to donate for the event, please contact Colleen Bathe (559) 769-5600 or batheazusa@proton.me, and we’ll arrange to pick them up.
Volunteers Needed
We are also looking for volunteers to assist us during the annual meeting. If you are attending the annual meeting and are available to help, please contact Colleen Bathe at (559) 769-5600 or batheazusa@proton.me.
See you at the annual meeting!
AzCDL – Protecting Your Freedom.