THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN
CRIME COMMISSION
A public safety nonprofit established in 1949.
2026 GUNS N HOSES
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
What We Do
Since 2005, the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission (KCMCC) has hosted the Guns N Hoses event that pairs our area's finest Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Paramedics to compete in sanctioned boxing matches that celebrate the strength, dedication and loyalty of these awesome men and women. This event benefits the programs of the KCMCC, primarily the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund (SAFE).
Who We Help
SAFE provides financial assistance to the dependent families of first responders in SAFE's 12-county coverage area who are killed or suffer catastrophic injury in the line of duty. Often, insurance and other benefits can take weeks or even months to pay while the financial responsibilities for the family do not stop. One of the most important aspects of SAFE is the immediate financial assistance provided within 24-48 hours following the tragic loss of their loved one.
Kansas City Guns N Hoses has grown into one of the largest fundraisers for the Crime Commission's SAFE program. We are proud to share that our family benefits have progressed from $3,000 when we began in 2005 to $40,000 today, thanks in part to events like this and all of our dedicated boxers, volunteers and patrons. To learn more about SAFE, visit our program page here.
2026 GUNS N HOSES
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium
301 West 13th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64105
JUNE 6, 2026
5:00 - 6:30 PM - VIP Party
5:30 PM - Doors Open to the public
6:30 PM - Opening Ceremony
7:00 PM - First bout begins
Questions? Please Contact
Tami Holthus
816-960-6802
Jan Zimmerman
816-960-6803
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Those We Honor
Please take a moment to remember our fallen first responders. These men and women, and their families, dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our communities. It is with honor that we remember their sacrifices and continue to support everyone who is willing to lay down their own life to protect ours. All of our SAFE first responders will be honored at our 2025 Guns N Hoses event.
Kansas City Guns N Hoses combines KC's love of those
who serve and protect us with a fun and friendly competition
benefiting the families of our fallen through SAFE
General Admission
2026 Guns N Hoses general admission tickets are not available yet. Please check back after the first of the year.
VIP Tables, Ringside Seats And More
2026 Guns N Hoses VIP tables, ringside seats and loge sections are not available yet. Please check back after the first of the year.
Mobile Auction
2026 Guns N Hoses mobile auction adds an element of fun and excitement to this special event. The 2026 Guns N Hoses mobile auction site will be live and bidding will begin on Monday, June 1, 2026. You do not have to attend the event to participate in the mobile silent auction.
If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact Janet Schrick at jschrick@kc-crime.org.
Boxers
2026 BOXER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. For questions, please contact SAFE Director Jan Zimmerman at jzimmerman@kc-crime.org or call 816-960-6803.
All first responders within the twelve counties covered by SAFE are eligible to compete in this annual event through an application process. No boxing experience is necessary! Our training gyms, professional trainers and entire team make sure all of our competitors are safe and enjoy the several month training journey of health, friendly competition and above all, support for their brothers and sisters.