Tell me about the SHOT Show

motorzen · 08-19-2009, 01:00 PM

I know it's a ways off, but it's never too early to start thinking about, right?

Who has been? Was it worth it? Got any inside info? Anything I shouldn't miss?

http://www.shotshow.org/

TIA!

Metonymy · 08-20-2009, 08:09 AM

I've actually never been. From the way their page is worded, it looks like they change locations every year?

I'm sure it'd be an interesting trip.

motorzen · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

Looks like this is coming up in a couple months... anyone going?

2010 Show Hours
January 19 – 8:30am-5:30pm
January 20 – 8:30am-5:30pm
January 21 – 8:30am-5:30pm
January 22 – 8:30am-4:00pm
The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 75 countries. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and is produced and managed by
Reed Exhibitions.

sunofnun · 10-27-2009, 07:10 AM

I've never been, but I"m game.

cuervo · 10-29-2009, 11:03 PM

Shot Show rocks.

Days and days of walking and you still can't see everything that there is to be seen. Went two years ago last time it was in Vegas, made a ton of great industry contacts, walked for two days straight, talked with dozens of vendors, fingered every gun on the market, and even some that weren't. Ended up backing around a small safe we got as a "demo" for the better half of the second day. It was awesome, way to much to take in for the unprepared. It is more geared towards shop owners than the general public, but anyone can attend, it just makes it easier to get free stuff and access to back rooms if you've got millitary, law enforcement, or FFL credentials. I set up a few really good accounts at shot show, you get to see the really good products, but more important was getting to see all the crappy stuff before you order it in and realize it's crap.

I'll probably be going this year, making plans now if anyone is seriously thinking about going let me know.

Booga · 10-30-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo

you get to see the really good products, but more important was getting to see all the crappy stuff before you order it in and realize it's crap.

Now THAT is worth the price of admission.

08-19-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
motorzen Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2009 From: seattle Posts: 11	Tell me about the SHOT Show I know it's a ways off, but it's never too early to start thinking about, right? Who has been? Was it worth it? Got any inside info? Anything I shouldn't miss? http://www.shotshow.org/ TIA!

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08-20-2009, 08:09 AM	#2
Metonymy Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington Posts: 370	I've actually never been. From the way their page is worded, it looks like they change locations every year? I'm sure it'd be an interesting trip.

10-26-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
motorzen Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2009 From: seattle Posts: 11	Looks like this is coming up in a couple months... anyone going? 2010 Show Hours January 19 – 8:30am-5:30pm January 20 – 8:30am-5:30pm January 21 – 8:30am-5:30pm January 22 – 8:30am-4:00pm The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 75 countries. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

10-27-2009, 07:10 AM	#4
sunofnun Moderator Joined: Jan 2009 From: lynnhood Posts: 608	I've never been, but I"m game.

10-29-2009, 11:03 PM	#5
cuervo Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2009 From: Bellingham Posts: 33	Shot Show rocks. Days and days of walking and you still can't see everything that there is to be seen. Went two years ago last time it was in Vegas, made a ton of great industry contacts, walked for two days straight, talked with dozens of vendors, fingered every gun on the market, and even some that weren't. Ended up backing around a small safe we got as a "demo" for the better half of the second day. It was awesome, way to much to take in for the unprepared. It is more geared towards shop owners than the general public, but anyone can attend, it just makes it easier to get free stuff and access to back rooms if you've got millitary, law enforcement, or FFL credentials. I set up a few really good accounts at shot show, you get to see the really good products, but more important was getting to see all the crappy stuff before you order it in and realize it's crap. I'll probably be going this year, making plans now if anyone is seriously thinking about going let me know.