Exhibitor Registration
Sign into your dashboard to register your onsite staff. If you have questions about exhibitor guests, buyer badges, or the new exhibitor talent badge you can find that information here. Onsite badge pick-up processes have been adjusted to avoid past issues, so each individual can now pick up their own badge. You can find more information about this process on the SHOT Show website. — Cassandra Stock, ConvExx
Next (and Last) Online Exhibitor Academy Session is Not to be Missed
There’s just one more Exhibitor Academy session before SHOT Show, so register now to join us live on January 8 for “Post-Show Strategy Checklist: Important Tasks that Other SHOT 2025 Exhibitors will Overlook.” This session is set intentionally close to the 2025 SHOT Show to help you set tasks that other exhibitors typically overlook, and we know you’ll likely have some lingering questions. During the session, trade show trainer Robyn Davis will detail a post-show checklist to help you and your team remember the important tasks to do while they’re at the show and soon after the show closes. If you missed any prior sessions, there’s still time to catch up by watching recordings available in the Exhibitor Resource Center. — Erik Scarpati, NSSF
The Deadline Is Here for any Remaining Discounted Hotel Blocks
A very limited number of hotel rooms are still available at the SHOT discounted rate at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino and Palace Station Hotel and Casino, and discounted rates may not be available after December 31st. Book your room today! — Melissa Schilling, NSSF
Looking to Demo Your Archery Products?
In case you didn’t know, the SHOT Show has its own archery range for demonstration purposes in the Archery Business Pavilion at Caesars Forum. Interested in participating? Contact your account executive today. — Chris Tatulli, NSSF
Last-Minute Reminders About New Product Center
It’s time to finalize your new product plans. If you plan on displaying a product in the New Product Center, make sure you upload the product information into your Dashboard as soon as possible.
If you are a new exhibitor for 2025 or exhibiting in eXtra, you have one FREE new product space as part of your package. Take advantage of the opportunity to make your product stand out at the show. Check-in for NON-PREMIUM new product displays is Sunday and Monday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. PREMIUM display check-in is on Monday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (Note: Premium displays may also set up a second Cabinet display at Caesars Forum at no additional cost). If you are exhibiting in eXtra, you may check in Tuesday and Wednesday as well, with the cases opening an hour before and after the exhibit hall hours. You are also more than welcome to place products on Sunday and Monday if you arrive in town early. If you have any questions or need assistance uploading your product information, please reach out to Angel Valentine avalentine@convex.com. — Chris Tatulli, NSSF
Reasons to Send Your Freight to the Advance Warehouse, with Deadline Coming Up on January 3
Sending your freight in advance to be stored by Freeman has tremendous benefits. Not only are you sure of your freight being in Vegas when it needs to be, and not tied up due to potential weather, traffic or delivery issues, but you are also assured of your freight arriving at your designated target time so you can plan for and schedule your labor. We often hear of trucks delayed due to snow, or late arriving at the marshalling yard and having to wait for hours (adding additional costs for the carrier). This can be avoided if you ship to the advance warehouse. There is more information contained in the Exhibitor Resource Center, and specific labels if you are sending to the “Warehouse,” and keep in mind that the deadline to receive freight at the Warehouse is January 3. Please use the provided shipping labels in the Exhibitor Resource Center. — Jeff Pressman, ConvExx
Shipping to Show Site
When using a third-party carrier and shipping directly to show site they will need to arrive at the Freeman Marshaling Yard on your assigned Targe Time to check-in. Unloading is based on availability of the loading dock in your hall. Marshalling Yard is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. during show setup. If sending through UPS, FedEx or DHL, freight can arrive starting January 14 and will be delivered to your booth based on your assigned target time. Exhibitors are not required to be in the booth when freight arrives at Show Site. Please use the provided shipping labels in the Exhibitor Resource Center. — Jennifer Carr, ConvExx
Shipping to Show Site in a Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) — Cart Service
Cart service is available on Sunday, January 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Monday, January 20 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., located at 6000 Polaris Ave. You must check in at the blue office to receive a time-stamped card with booth number and check-in time. Estimated wait time is two to three hours. Your first cart service is free, and any additional carts are $110.25 one way. Please review the Cart Service and Hand Carry Information in the Exhibitor Resource Center to see if your vehicle qualifies for this program. — Jennifer Carr, ConExx
Flying to Las Vegas with Your Display Firearms?
If you are flying with firearms, be sure to take advantage of the SHOT Show’s firearm check at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport. Upon arrival, after obtaining your firearm from TSA, proceed to the receiving room located at Terminal 1 across Carousal 5, or Terminal 3 across from Carousal 18. Security staff will check your firearm, issue you a ticket, and you can pick it up from Secured Storage at the Venetian or Caesars Forum. This is a free service provided by NSSF for exhibitors. Inbound hours are Saturday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can also check your firearms at show close and security will transport to Harry Reid airport where you can pick it up at Terminal 1 Ticket counter #34 or #35, or Terminal 3 located right of United ticket counter. Outbound hours are Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Jeff Pressman, ConvExx
