It's once again time for the annual Dan Wesson Forum Calendar Contest! I'm looking forward to seeing all the outstanding photos everyone shares this year. Every year this contest showcases the passion and creativity of our members, and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for the 2027 calendar.

To enter, simply upload your photos to this topic. Feel free to share your submissions as you go and inspire others to get out there and capture some great shots!

Contest Rules

1. All photos entered into the contest must be posted to this topic.
2. Each member may submit up to five (5) photos.
3. Do not submit photos that have appeared in a previous Dan Wesson Forum calendar.
4. Deadline for photo submissions is Sunday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
5. Photos must feature Dan Wesson revolvers, 1911s, and/or accessories. Mitchells and High Standards may also be included, provided a Dan Wesson firearm is prominently featured in the photograph.
6. Please list the model, caliber, and place of manufacture.
7. Please list any modifications made to the firearm, if applicable.

Photo Submission Instructions

When submitting your entries, please create a separate post for each photo.

Please use the following naming convention for your image files:

UserName_Model_EntryNumber.jpg

Example:

Jody_745_01.jpg

By submitting a photo, you agree to all rules and regulations outlined below.

Thanks!

Jody

OFFICIAL RULES

TERM

The 2027 Dan Wesson Forum Photo Contest begins immediately upon posting and ends on November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (the "Contest"). Information on how to enter forms part of these Official Rules. By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to these Official Rules and warrants that his or her entry complies with all requirements herein. This is a skill-based contest and chance plays no part in determining the winners.

WHO MAY ENTER

The contest is open to all registered members of the Dan Wesson Forum.

HOW TO ENTER

Upload your photographs to this contest topic.

The categories for entries are:

1. Revolver
2. 1911

Each member may submit up to five (5) entries.

Photograph Requirements

• Photographs must be in digital format and prominently feature a Dan Wesson revolver or 1911 pistol.
• The photograph does not have to be taken with a digital camera. Scanned prints, negatives, and transparencies are acceptable.
• All digital files must be:
  • 10 MB or smaller
  • JPG or JPEG format
  • At least 1,600 pixels wide (horizontal images) or 1,600 pixels tall (vertical images)
• Photographs previously featured in a Dan Wesson Forum calendar are not eligible.
• The photograph must not contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable content.
• The accompanying caption should be complete and accurate, providing sufficient information about the firearm and circumstances under which the photograph was taken.
• Misrepresenting the origin of a photograph is grounds for disqualification.

All entries must be submitted no later than November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

RELEASES

If a submitted photograph contains material, property, trademarks, or individuals that are not owned by the entrant or are subject to third-party rights, the entrant is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions, releases, or consents prior to submission.

If a person appearing in a photograph is under the age of majority in his or her jurisdiction, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent.

LICENSE

By entering the contest, each entrant grants the Dan Wesson Forum and its authorized representatives a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, publish, and create derivative works from submitted entries, along with appropriate photographer credit, for purposes related to the contest and promotion of the Dan Wesson Forum.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Publication in the Dan Wesson Forum Calendar
• Display on the Dan Wesson Forum website
• Promotional posts highlighting entries or winners
• Future contest-related promotional materials

Display or publication of an entry does not guarantee selection as a calendar winner.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By entering this contest, all participants agree to release and hold harmless the Dan Wesson Forum and its partners, affiliates, administrators, moderators, and representatives from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from participation in the contest or from the use, publication, or display of submitted photographs.

Good luck everyone, and let's see those Dan Wessons! 📸🔥