With the current state of the economy, many trade shows have seen a drop in attendance. How has attendance been at the SHOT Show over the past couple of years?
The SHOT Show is one of the few trade shows that have bucked the trend of declining attendance. In fact, the 2009 show experienced a 3 percent increase in attendance (48,907) when compared to its last visit to Orlando in 2007. In 2008, the show in Las Vegas shattered every attendance record in its history with 58,769.
Where will the SHOT Show be held over the next few years?
We entered into a rolling three-year agreement with the Sands Expo for 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Why is the show being held at the Sands Expo?
Because in our post-show surveys our exhibitors and attendees consistently tell us that the SHOT Show should be in Las Vegas no matter what. The Sands Expo offered us January dates out through 2012 and the location is second to none.
With the show being held at the Sands Expo for the first time, what differences can we expect to see compared to previous shows in Las Vegas?
Meeting rooms will be centrally located on Levels 3 and 4 which is much more convenient. And we’ll be in the heart of the Strip surrounded by hotels and restaurants in every price range.
Why is the show being held Tuesday through Friday?
Weekday dates were available for the coveted January dates that we wanted and the weekday hotel rates were much more favorable for our attendees and exhibitors.
What is NSSF doing to lower costs to attend or exhibit in 2010?
Our partners at Reed Exhibition have been aggressively renegotiating our room rates down by as much as $100 per night. We're also offering discounted booth packages to help speed up the set-up and tear-down to reduce labor costs for exhibitors.
What is show management doing to limit the number of non-buyers gaining entry to the show?
We’ve implemented additional screening layers to help further qualify buyers and we are placing more restrictions on “guest of show” badges in addition to advising exhibitors to limit their badges to booth staff and company employees.
As a buyer/exhibitor, how do I make the most of my SHOT Show experience?
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Be sure to check out the tips on getting the most of the show.
What is NSSF doing to increase law enforcement attendance? Also, what is being done to increase traffic in the law enforcement section of the show?
We are researching a way to offer a law enforcement version of SHOT Show University the day before the show and to offer law enforcement oriented seminars. Stay tuned for more details.
As an exhibitor, what are the show's rules for displaying firearms and ammunition?
See "Product Eligibility and Display Rules."
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Is the concealed carry of a firearm permitted at the show?
NO personal firearms or ammunition allowed. Only firearms on display by exhibitors whose firing pins have been removed (and have been inspected by SHOT Show Safety Advisors) will be permitted on the show floor.
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Due to limited parking, driving to the show is not recommended. What alternate forms of transportation are available in Las Vegas?
First and foremost, being located on the Strip, many SHOT Show attendees will be within a 10-minute walk of the Sands Expo. In addition, we’ll have shuttle buses running as we usually do and don’t forget the monorail.