ALPINE, CA · PRIVATE PROPERTY · OCTOBER 23–25, 2026
General $997 · VIP $1,597
Welcome to FORGE 2026, an exclusive event by Tactical Hyve for serious shooters and firearms/tactical instructors dedicated to excellence. FORGE is not just an event, it's a transformative experience that pushes the envelope of what's possible in performing, teaching, and business success.
Every year the FORGE room is a mix: instructors on one end, dedicated shooters on the other. If you take your training seriously, you will fit right in. The only people FORGE is not for are beginners and closed minds.
Participate in hands-on workshops led by top-tier instructors who bring cutting-edge techniques and methodologies. Whether you're honing your tactical skills or refining your teaching strategies, you'll gain invaluable insights to elevate your capabilities.
Join a community of like-minded shooters and professionals who are as committed to growth and excellence as you are. Share knowledge, exchange ideas, and develop new approaches in an environment that fosters mutual support and rapid improvement.
For instructors and aspiring instructors: learn how to grow your business and increase profitability with dedicated sessions on sales, marketing, and business strategies. Tactical Hyve will share real-world success stories and lessons learned, alongside insights from industry leaders.
FORGE Summit embodies the spirit of constant development. It's a place where the best come to become better, where innovation meets tradition, and where every attendee leaves equipped with new skills, new connections, and renewed inspiration.
Here are a few of the instructors already confirmed for FORGE 2026. They'll be on the range and in the sessions with you: training, sharing insights, and raising the standard together.
Retired Green Beret & Lead Trainer of the Mil/LE program at Vortex Optics
Retired Navy SEAL & Director of Training
Former SWAT, 3-Gun Champion, Pro Shooter, and Mil/LE Instructor
USPSA Grandmaster & Competition Team Member
World Rifle Champion & Competition Team Member
Retired Green Beret & Lead Trainer of the Mil/LE program at Vortex Optics
Founder of Tactical Hyve & Competitive Shooter
Retired Army Marksmanship Unit Instructor/Shooter
(Subject to change. A detailed schedule will be released closer to the event.)
VIP Pass Holders & Tactical Hyve Certified Instructors
Step into a room where improvement is not just encouraged, it's inevitable. Refine your skills, sharpen your thinking, and leave with connections that keep paying off long after the weekend.
22 of 30 seats claimed
On private property in Alpine, California, about 40 minutes from San Diego. Exact directions are provided after registration.
Serious shooters, experienced instructors, and aspiring instructors. You do not need to be an instructor to attend or to get enormous value from the weekend. FORGE is not for beginners or for people convinced their way is the only way.
A pistol and a rifle in good working condition, an OWB or IWB holster and gun belt, magazines and pouches, eye and ear protection, and comfortable shoes. A plate carrier is optional. Bring at least 600 rounds each of pistol and rifle ammo, if you plan to shoot a lot, bring 1,000 of each. You can shoot as little or as much as you want.
Fly into San Diego International Airport. Alpine is about 40 minutes east, with lodging nearby in Alpine and El Cajon.
