STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins is set to step inside the shooting range at Ikonick USA on Friday as part of a behind-the-scenes visit to the Martin County firearms and training facility.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Office said that Collins, a decorated U.S. Army Green Beret, will meet with employees, tour the company’s operations, and highlight issues tied to workforce development, manufacturing, and Florida’s Second Amendment-related businesses, according to his campaign. The event runs from 10 to 11 a.m. at Ikonick USA’s location at 2700 SE Willoughby Boulevard in Stuart.
Ikonick USA, which specializes in firearms, tactical training, and related manufacturing, is the latest stop on Collins’ statewide push to engage with industry leaders ahead of the 2026 governor’s race. His campaign has frequently emphasized small-business growth and veteran-driven workforce development as cornerstones of his platform.
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Collins served 23 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces with multiple combat deployments before entering public office. Now serving as Florida’s lieutenant governor, he is campaigning to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis in 2026.
Friday’s visit adds to a growing list of local business tours Collins is holding as he makes his case to voters across Florida.