Guidefitter is a free membership that opens first responder pricing from hundreds of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear brands. You verify your job once as a First Responder Insider, then opt in to the brand programs you want.
Guidefitter is a Montana company that sells hunting and fishing trips and gear. It isn’t a brand with one discount of its own. It’s a way into many brands’ pro programs at once, which saves you applying to each one separately.
How To Get The Guidefitter First Responder Discount
- Open Guidefitter’s first responder page with the button below and apply to become a First Responder Insider.
- Verify your job in the category that fits you.
- Once you’re verified, browse the brands on Guidefitter and opt in to the individual pro programs you want.
- Check your price in each program before you buy. Each brand sets its own pricing.
Who Qualifies
Guidefitter lists these categories: law enforcement and retired law enforcement, fire and retired fire, EMS (EMTs, paramedics and RNs), 911 dispatch, search and rescue, and journeyman and lineman. If you’re in one of them, you can apply for Insider status. If you aren’t sure where your role fits, call Guidefitter at 406.540.0225 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. mountain time.
What You Get And What You Don’t
Insider status doesn’t get you a brand’s discount by itself. Guidefitter says membership in a specific brand’s pro program isn’t guaranteed, and some brands ask for extra steps or documentation before they accept you. Each brand also decides its own eligibility rules, pricing and benefit levels, so one brand might take a larger percentage than the next.
Insiders also get early access to Insider-only sales and product drops, and you can shop on the web or in Guidefitter’s iPhone and Android apps. The site also carries expert gear reviews written by professional outdoor guides, which helps when you’re choosing between two brands.
Getting A Whole Team Verified
If you run a department or a crew and want everyone set up, Guidefitter says to contact its support team about verifying the entire team at once. That’s worth a call before each person applies on their own.
Q&A
Q: Does Guidefitter have a first responder discount?
A: It gives first responders access to hundreds of brand pro programs for hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. The discount comes from each brand.
Q: Who qualifies?
A: Law enforcement and retired law enforcement, fire and retired fire, EMS, 911 dispatch, search and rescue, and journeyman and lineman.
Q: Does verification get me into every brand’s program?
A: No. Membership in a specific brand’s program isn’t guaranteed, and some brands need more documentation.
Q: How much will I save?
A: It depends on the brand. Each one sets its own pricing and benefit levels.
Q: Is there a similar platform for other outdoor brands?
A: Yes. Our Big Agnes post covers Expert Voice, which works the same way for camping, climbing and apparel brands.
More Information:
Guidefitter’s brand list and each brand’s terms change, so check the program before you apply. For stores that sell hunting gear directly, see our Bass Pro first responder discount post, and browse sports and outdoors discounts.