We are halfway through the 2023 SHOT Show®. Make the most of your time at the show with these updates:
Today's Highlights
Exhibit Floor Opens
Walk the SHOT Show's extensive exhibit floor to check out what our exhibitors have to offer. Exhibit floor hours today:
Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
LE Ballroom at Venetian Expo: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Last day of the eXtra Pavilion
Discover the next generation of shooting, hunting and outdoor industry companies in the easy-to-browse SHOT Show eXtra Pavilion. SHOT Show eXtra is a special exhibit area open in the Level 3 and Level 4 lobbies of the Venetian. An estimated 60 exhibits will be on display, giving you an eXtra bonus on the show floor with an opportunity to meet new manufacturers, discover new products and identify new solutions you can’t easily find anywhere else.
Thursday Press Room Hours
The Press Room is the place to get your day in order, grab some coffee and plan your day on the floor. Today, Thursday, January 19, the Press Room is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., while the show floor is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Join Us: Networking Reception Tonight
After the show today, stop by for a drink and connect with industry colleagues before heading to dinner. We’ll be hosting a Networking Reception outdoors on the Caesars Forum Plaza from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Open to all 2023 SHOT Show badge holders. See you there!
Today's Education Sessions
SHOT University™
We’ve got a great lineup of SHOT University courses today taking place in the Academy Ballroom 414-415
9 – 10 a.m. | Understanding Traditional Media: Tools You Need to Protect Yourself |
| 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Accelerating Growth with eCommerce: Selection and Implementation |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Inventory Management Masterclass: Converting Inventory into Cash While Maximizing Profits |
| 1 – 2:30 p.m. | All Things ATF Compliance |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Engage, Attract and Reactivate with a Successful Loyalty Program |
| 4 – 5 p.m. | Veterans: Hiring, Training and Retaining Some of Your Best Employees |
Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP)
We’ve got a great lineup of Law Enforcement Education courses today:
| 8:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Daniel Defense Presents: Creating a Precision Environment: Technique and Process for the LE Sniper |
| 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Bounce Imaging Presents: Tactical De-Escalation through Technology |
| 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | KILOGEAR Presents: Innovation in Elite Training: Learn About Revolutionary Functional Movement Techniques and Programs |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Saber Torch Presents: Increasing Officer Safety in Low-Visibility Situations |
Badge Pickup
There are several locations available to make picking up your badge easy and convenient once you arrive in Las Vegas. Visit this webpage to find the location that works best for you.
Stay Informed
Here are just a few ways to keep in touch with everything that’s going on this week.
- SHOT Show TV and YouTube — It’s everywhere! Check the Las Vegas Tourism and Convention Channel at your hotel (Find channel listings here) each morning before the show and after each day’s events to see everything the show has to offer. For all SHOT Show TV product highlights, interviews and overall show coverage, visit the SHOT Show Youtube Channel.
- SHOT News — Get all the news that every attendee needs to make their SHOT Show experience more complete.
- Social Media — For real-time highlights and breaking news from the show, the SHOT Show’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter feeds are your instant-access points. Like ‘em, share ‘em, retweet ‘em and remember to use #SHOTShow so we know you’re with us.
- SHOT Show Mobile App — Download the app for real-time show announcements, interactive floor maps, meeting and scheduling functions, SHOT Show video feeds and more!
- Digital Tracker Details Everything — Everything you need to know about the SHOT Show is detailed in our 2023 SHOT Tracker. The Tracker is key for effective pre-show planning, packed with show schedules, networking details, education descriptions, exhibitor lists, and a sneak peek of the hottest products.
Don't Miss
Visit the SHOT Show Store Today
Stop by the SHOT Show Store from 8:30-5:30 p.m. to pick up some awesome SHOT Show swag in any of the following locations:
Venetian Expo Level 1: Inside Exhibit Hall G Entrance
Venetian Expo Level 2: Lobby
Caesars Forum: Near entrance from Plaza. Booth CF109
Show Specials, Exclusives and More
SHOT Show exhibitors are offering a number of show specials, exclusives and more. Take a look at what some companies are offering in this digital flipbook.
Dining Options
The SHOT Show’s host hotels at The Venetian, Harrah's, LINQ and Flamingo have several restaurants by acclaimed chefs like Emeril Lagasse, Guy Fieri, Gordon Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck and Tetsuya Wakuda – all experiences you can only enjoy in Vegas. But, if your travel budget requires more economical alternatives, these same hotels (and some of these acclaimed chefs) offer more than 100 dining options. View more details on these great dining opportunities.
Reminders
No Retail Sales Permitted
This is a reminder that retail sales by exhibitors at the SHOT Show are strictly prohibited pursuant to the Exhibitor License, which states “Direct over-the-counter sales may violate state or local laws and are strictly prohibited at the Show.” Show Management reserves the right to take all necessary and appropriate action to enforce violations of these rules, including but not limited to revoking an exhibitor’s license to exhibit at the current show and exhibition at future shows. The SHOT Show strives to promote a professional business to business environment on the show floor and retail sales by exhibitors to attendees in the aisles attracts more consumers to the show while detracting from true B-to-B transactions. Thank you for your cooperation.
NSSF Is Here for Your Business
Participating in the SHOT Show is a big deal. You are directly supporting the many programs and initiatives of NSSF® — the Firearm Industry Trade Association. Meet with NSSF experts at the 2023 SHOT Show to learn strategies for strengthening your business as well as
Visit the NSSF Member Lounge
Open for NSSF members every morning at 7:30 a.m., with convenient locations in both The Venetian and Caesars Forum, members can grab some coffee or a bite to eat, relax, conduct meetings, write up orders and meet other members during the show. Computer terminals, printers and copiers are available. Complimentary coffee is served in the mornings, and lunch can be purchased at moderate prices.
