Caesars Forum
Key Locations & Contact Numbers
SHOT Show Office
Academy Ballroom, Room 405
Phone: (725) 228-3936
Exhibitor Service Desk
Academy Ballroom, Room 406
Hours: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Phone: (855) 598-9618
First Aid
Located across from the Summit Ballroom in the main hallway and is open all hours in which exhibitors are permitted to be in the halls.
Exhibitor Sales Office — Renew Your Booth for Next Year
NSSF Member Services Center in the lobby (opposite Forum Ballroom)
Open Monday-Friday
Help Line
(702) 691-8555
Caesars Forum Show Office
(725) 228-3938
**EMERGENCY**
Security: (725) 228-3924
Then call Show Office to report.
First-Aid NON-EMERGENCY
Call Show Office: (725) 228-3938
(Show Office will dispatch First Aid)
Security Office
(702) 691-8522
Academy Ballroom, Room 402
Safety Advisors
(725) 228-3932
Service Desk in lobby opposite Academy Ballroom
Move-In Specific Information
HELP LINE NOW AVAILABLE: (702) 691-8555
Feel free to call this number with any questions during all hall hours of the move-in process, and a member of the Show Management team will either able to assist you right away or make sure a particular order is communicated to the appropriate team member or floor manager.
Path to The Venetian Expo & Shuttle Service
Although the pedestrian bridge will be open for the show, it must remain closed until Monday at noon for safety reasons with the freight traffic on the back dock at The Venetian. A clear path is marked from either side of Caesars Forum to The Venetian Resort. Please follow the signs. If you cannot navigate stairs, or prefer a shuttle, free shuttle service will be continuously provided throughout move-in from the front porte cochere by registration beginning on Saturday.
Late Work Passes
If you plan on working after 6:00 PM, please notify your floor manager to receive approval and also so security is aware you will be in your booth past closing time. You can contact your floor manager by visiting your nearest Information/Floor Manager station or calling the Help Line at (702) 691-8555.
New Product Center
If you entered a product into the New Product Center, be sure to drop the product off beginning Sunday morning. The New Product Center is located on Level 1 of The Venetian Expo, adjacent to the shuttle lobby and main registration areas. If you are coming from Caesars Forum, a free shuttle is available from the front porte cochere by registration at Caesars and dropping off at the shuttle lobby just next to the New Product Center at The Venetian Expo. Placement is on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested in participating but have not yet submitted an entry, it is not too late. Simply go to the New Product Center and speak with the associates.
Freeman Concierge Program
If you require assistance with lost freight or any other contractor services, please contact Show Management through the Help Line or reach out to a Freeman Concierge or Floor Manager who will be walking throughout your hall. Of course, you can always go directly to the Exhibitor Service Desk or call the Service Desk Hotline at (855) 598-9618.
Clean Floor Policy
Getting all the crates for a show the size of the SHOT Show in such close quarters is a challenge. To expedite the move-in process for all exhibitors, and facilitate fluid movement of crates/boxes in and out of the exhibit halls, we are asking for your assistance in following the “clean floor” program. Each exhibitor is designated a time to have all crates emptied and labeled at a particular time (see times below). This applies only to crates.
Target Date: Friday, January 19
Crates must be tagged by: Sunday, January 21, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Saturday, January 20
Crates must be tagged by: Monday, January 22, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Sunday, January 21
Crates must be tagged by: Monday, January 22, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Monday, January 22
Crates must be tagged by: Monday, January 22, 10:00 PM
Freeman Online
Access Freeman Online to confirm orders. Once on the website, exhibitors can log in with pre-existing login information or create a username and password. Then click on “Orders, Alerts and Move Out.” Options include reviewing orders, setting up text alerts or the ability to enter a new request.
Food Options During Move-In
Although there are no concessions open during move-in at Caesars Forum, there are numerous options just across the walkway in the LINQ Promenade and in the LINQ and Harrah's resorts. Options include the following: Starbucks, In-n-Out Burger, Dunkin’, Yard House, Tilted Kilt.
Free coffee will be served to exhibitors during move-in at Caesars Forum, compliments of NSSF. You can find the coffee service near the NSSF Member Services booth opposite the Forum Ballroom. Thank you for your support of the 2024 SHOT Show.
Drinks On Us This Week at Happy Hours
You will see signs throughout the show promoting SHOT Show After Dark events at Caesars Forum. Join us on Tuesday for an All-Star Jam Concert immediately after the show closes outside by the plaza and Networking Happy Hours on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30–6:30 PM in the lobbies and plaza at Caesars Forum. Just grab a beer — it’s on us!
SUPPLIER SHOWCASE
Open Monday & Tuesday ONLY
Over 560 suppliers to our industry will be in one place and just for you. Strengthen your supply chain, cut costs and find the best materials. We encourage all exhibitors to make time to visit the Supplier Showcase on the 5th Level, Palazzo Ballroom, between 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday, and 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, Tuesday. Complimentary coffee available all day. See item on Path to Venetian Expo & Shuttle Service for shortest route to the Supplier Showcase.
Firearm Policies & Procedures
All firearms must have firing pins removed. When ready, you may have your firearms checked by going to the Safety Advisors Office at the registration counter opposite the Academy Ballroom. Safety Advisors begin inspections on Saturday. All firearms must be approved by Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM.
Bringing Firearms Back from Range Day
Any firearm entering the Show must first be inspected and tagged. No personal firearms or ammunition are allowed at the Caesars Forum or The Venetian Expo. Only firearms on display by exhibitors whose firing pins have been removed will be permitted on the show floor.
Secured Storage
As a free service to you, the SHOT Show security provides complimentary overnight security storage for firearms. Location is in Academy Ballroom, Room 418. Now open through Saturday following the conclusion of the show.
Transporting from the Airport
If you have firearms coming through airport baggage, SHOT Security will transport them to the Caesars Forum for you. This service is available during move-in from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM Saturday through Monday. Upon arrival, check your firearms across from Baggage Claim #5 (Terminal 1) or Baggage Claim #17 (Terminal 3). You can also check your firearms after the show, and security will transport them to the airport for your departing flight on Saturday. Locations for departure are located at the ticket counter between American and Southwest (Terminal 1) and next to United (Terminal 3). If you have any questions about this service, contact the Exhibitor Help Desk at (702) 691-8555.
Firearms in Las Vegas Hotels
The Las Vegas hotel community is very supportive of our industry and making their city the home for the SHOT Show. The hotels make their own security decisions regarding guests, however, and most have a policy of no firearms being permitted on their premises. We request that you respect the policies of the Las Vegas hotels and not bring firearms or firearm cases back to your hotels while you are here for the SHOT Show. We have secured storage locations that will be accessible throughout the show, all available free of charge. We ask that you take advantage of this program. For more information, please visit the Security Office in Academy Ballroom, Room 403, or call (725) 228-3937.
Show Policies
No Retail Sales Inside the Exhibit Halls.
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.
Protect Your Investment
Some non-exhibiting manufacturers may try to approach you or buyers for the purpose of selling their product, otherwise known as suitcasing. THIS IS PROHIBITED! Violators should be immediately reported to SHOT Show Security by calling (702) 691-8522. If possible, get a business card or note the person’s name and company. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to protect YOUR investment.
No Smoking
No smoking is permitted inside The Venetian Expo, Convention Center or Caesars Forum. The only permitted smoking area is outside in designated areas.
The Venetian Expo
Key Locations & Contact Numbers
SHOT Show Office
Phone: (702) 691-8508
**EMERGENCY**
Call security: (702) 414-9311
Then call Show Office to report.
Show Office
The Venetian Expo, Room 201
Phone: (702) 691-8508
Exhibitor Service Desks Hours
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venetian Expo Business Center (Level 1)
Phone: 855-598-9618
First Aid
The Venetian Expo, Level 1
Exhibitor Help Line
(702) 691-8555
First-Aid NON-EMERGENCY
Call Show Office: (702) 691-8508
(Show Office will dispatch First Aid)
Safety Advisors
(702) 691-8523
The Venetian Expo, Room 304
Move-In Specific Information
HELP LINE NOW AVAILABLE: (702) 691-8555
Feel free to call this number with any questions during all hall hours of the move-in process, and a member of the Show Management team will either able to assist you right away or make sure a particular order is communicated to the appropriate team member or floor manager.
Path to Caesars Forum & Shuttle Service
Although the pedestrian bridge will be open for the show, it must remain closed during move-in for safety reasons with the freight traffic on the back dock at The Venetian. There are two paths from The Venetian Expo. The first is a path from the self-parking garage at The Venetian Hotel, by going to Level 1 of the structure and following the signs towards Harrah’s Hotel. The second is exiting the exhibit halls from either Level 1 or Level 2, by booths along the far east hall (left side) and taking stairs to sidewalk and following signs to Caesars Forum. If you cannot navigate stairs, or prefer a shuttle, free shuttle service will be continuously provided throughout move-in from the shuttle lobby by the New Product Center, on Level 1, directly to Caesars Forum.
Late Work Passes
If you plan on working after 6:00 PM, please notify your floor manager to receive approval and also so security is aware you will be in your booth past closing time. You can contact your floor manager by visiting your nearest Information/Floor Manager station or calling the Help Line at (702) 691-8555.
New Product Center
If you entered a product into the New Product Center, be sure to drop the product off beginning Sunday morning. The New Product Center is located on Level 1 of The Venetian Expo, adjacent to the shuttle lobby and main registration areas. If you are coming from Caesars Forum, a free shuttle is available from the front porte cochere by registration at Caesars and dropping off at the shuttle lobby just next to the New Product Center at The Venetian Expo. Placement is on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested in participating but have not yet submitted an entry, it is not too late. Simply go to the New Product Center and speak with the associates.
Freeman Concierge Program
If you require assistance with lost freight or any other contractor services, please contact Show Management through the Help Line or reach out to a Freeman Concierge or Floor Manager who will be walking throughout your hall. Of course, you can always go directly to the Exhibitor Service Desk or call the Service Desk Hotline at (855) 598-9618.
Clean Floor Policy
Getting all the crates for a show the size of the SHOT Show in such close quarters is a challenge. To expedite the move-in process for all exhibitors, and facilitate fluid movement of crates/boxes in and out of the exhibit halls, we are asking for your assistance in following the “clean floor” program. Each exhibitor is designated a time to have all crates emptied and labeled at a particular time (see times below). This applies only to crates.
Target Date: Tuesday, January 16
Crates must be tagged by: Saturday, January 20, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Wednesday, January 17
Crates must be tagged by: Saturday, January 20, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Thursday, January 18
Crates must be tagged by: Sunday, January 21, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Friday, January 19
Crates must be tagged by: Sunday, January 21, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Saturday, January 20
Crates must be tagged by: Monday, January 22, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Sunday, January 21
Crates must be tagged by: Monday, January 22, 3:00 PM
Target Date: Monday, January 22
Crates must be tagged by: Monday, January 22, 10:00 PM
The above times only refer to empty crates. All cardboard, fiber cases and access storage must be tagged with empty labels and ready for removal no later than Monday, January 22, by 3:00 PM.
Freeman Online
Access Freeman Online to confirm orders. Once on the website, exhibitors can log in with pre-existing log-in information or create a username and password. Then click on “Orders, Alerts and Move Out.” Options include reviewing orders, setting up text alerts or the ability to enter a new request.
In-Booth Dining (SHOW DAYS ONLY)
Busy at the booth? No time to stand at the concession stand? Exhibitors can order food to their booths during the SHOT Show. Just click here, and food will be delivered within a half-hour directly to the booth.
Food Options During Move-In
Café Presse – Level 1 Lobby, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Halls A/B Bistro – Level 2 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Halls B/C Bistro – Level 2, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Food Court, Full-Service Restaurants in Grand Canal Shoppes and Restaurant Row are all available.
Drinks On Us This Week at Happy Hours
You will see signs throughout the show promoting SHOT Show After Dark events at Caesars Forum. Join us on Tuesday for an All-Star Jam Concert immediately after the show closes outside by the plaza, and Networking Happy Hours on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30–6:30 PM in the lobbies and plaza at Caesars Forum. Just grab a beer — it’s on us!
SUPPLIER SHOWCASE
Open Monday & Tuesday ONLY
Over 560 suppliers to our industry will be in one place and just for you. Strengthen your supply chain, cut costs and find the best materials. We encourage all exhibitors to make time to visit the Supplier Showcase on the 5th Level, Palazzo Ballroom, between 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday, and 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, Tuesday. Complimentary coffee available all day. See item on Path to The Venetian Expo & Shuttle Service for shortest route to the Supplier Showcase.
Firearm Policies & Procedures
All firearms must have firing pins removed. When ready, you may have your firearms checked by going to the Safety Advisors Office at the registration counter opposite the Academy Ballroom. Safety Advisors begin inspections on Saturday. All firearms must be approved by Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM.
Bringing Firearms Back from Range Day
Any firearm entering the show must first be inspected and tagged. No personal firearms or ammunition are allowed at Caesars Forum or The Venetian Expo. Only firearms on display by exhibitors whose firing pins have been removed will be permitted on the show floor.
Secured Storage
As a free service to you, SHOT Show security provides complimentary overnight security storage for firearms.
Location Open:
The Venetian Expo Meeting Room 306: Open through Monday, January 29, 3:00 PM
Hall D – in front of 15223 aisle (Level 2): Open through Saturday, January 27 3:00 PM
Bassano 2801 (Level 2 meeting rooms): Open through Friday, January 26, 11:59 PM
Transporting from the Airport
If you have firearms coming through airport baggage, SHOT Security will transport them to the Caesars Forum for you. This service is available during move-in from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM Saturday through Monday. Upon arrival, check your firearms across from Baggage Claim #5 (Terminal 1) or Baggage Claim #17 (Terminal 3). You can also check your firearms after the show, and Security will transport them to the airport for your departing flight on Saturday. Locations for departure are located at the ticket counter between American and Southwest (Terminal 1) and next to United (Terminal 3). If you have any questions about this service, contact the Exhibitor Help Desk at (702) 691-8555.
Firearms in Las Vegas Hotels
The Las Vegas hotel community is very supportive of our industry and making their city the home for the SHOT Show. The hotels make their own security decisions regarding guests, however, and most have a policy of no firearms being permitted on their premises. We request that you respect the policies of the Las Vegas hotels and not bring firearms or firearm cases back to your hotels while you are here for the SHOT Show. We have secured storage locations that will be accessible throughout the show, all available free of charge. We ask that you take advantage of this program. For more information, please visit the Security Office in Room 310 or call (702) 691-8522.
Show Policies
No Retail Sales Inside the Exhibit Halls. 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.
Protect Your Investment
Some non-exhibiting manufacturers may try to approach you or buyers for the purpose of selling their product, otherwise known as suitcasing. THIS IS PROHIBITED! Violators should be immediately reported to SHOT Show Security by calling (702) 691-8522. If possible, get a business card or note the person’s name and company. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to protect YOUR investment.
No Smoking
No smoking is permitted inside The Venetian Expo, Convention Center or Caesars Forum. The only permitted smoking area is outside in designated areas.
