International Attendees
The SHOT Show® welcomes international buyers and sellers from more than 100 countries.
With more than 2,000 exhibits, the SHOT Show is your best opportunity to browse manufacturers’ full product lines in addition to their latest tech and product releases. Talk to suppliers about your business, your customers and your needs and walk away with the knowledge to drive sales for your business.
Establish connections with the world's leading manufacturers of cutlery, firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, optics, safety equipment and tactical gear. Meet with industry professionals from around the world. Find a full range of products, businesses, and opportunities. There’s nothing like the SHOT Show experience.
Share our multilingual brochure with colleagues around the globe
View our 2023 Multilingual Brochure for more information on what international buyers and sellers can see and do at the show. Translated versions include French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Benefits for International Attendees
International Trade Center Access
Amenities to include complimentary WiFi access, conference rooms for private meetings and hostesses to assist with scheduling and translation.
Education Programs
Learn more about important industry challenges and better management practices. SHOT UniversityTM caters to retailer and range businesses. The Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) focuses on protection measures and tactical execution. You can select and pay for individual events based on your attendance category assigned during the application process.
The 2023 Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is a proud participant of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP).
- Complimentary registration for exhibition hall admission for vetted TEPP delegates.
- Complimentary seats for Educational Seminars (limited availability).
- Badge printing in the International Trade Center to avoid regular registration lines.
- List of exhibitors interested in meeting with delegates during the show.
- Use of International Trade Center, amenities to include conference rooms for private meetings and hostesses to assist with scheduling. Complimentary WiFi internet access, computer access with printing capabilities and multi-language translators are also available in the center.
- International delegations of 15 or more can receive personal show briefings upon arrival at the show.
Find Your Embassy or Consulate Contact
Contact your local Embassy or Consulate to join a Trade Event Partnership Program delegation to attend the SHOT Show! If your market is not listed below, find the appropriate contact here.
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More Direct International Flights Makes Traveling to the United States easy
Las Vegas continues to be one of the fastest-growing American markets for direct international flights. No airport in the United States has returned to capacity faster than Las Vegas. In fact, more flights are being added than any other airport every month and passenger counts are setting all-time records. Non-stop international service from Korea recently returned, and British Airways will soon begin regular service from Gatwick as well as Heathrow.
With the addition of Harry Reid International Airport’s new terminal, T-3, Las Vegas has added more international gate capacity, a considerably larger Federal Inspection Services facility capable of accommodating as many as 2,200 passengers per hour, and increased baggage handling capabilities. Harry Reid International was also one of the first airports in the United States to install Automated Passport Control kiosks or APCs allowing visitors arriving from approved countries a more streamlined arrival process.
All of the above, coupled with the close proximity of the airport to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and the Venetian Expo, makes traveling in and out of Las Vegas from international cities easier than ever.
Qualification Criteria for International Attendees
Admission to the SHOT Show is RESTRICTED to the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade and to commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products and services ONLY. The show is not open to the public, and NO one under age 16 shall be admitted (including infants).
Attendees and guests seeking admission to the show must submit the following information:
- Current and valid government-issued photo identification (e.g., driving license, passport, etc.).
- PLUS: Documentation demonstrating direct, current professional affiliation to the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade, or commercial involvement in the military, law enforcement or tactical markets.
Need a Visa?
Please note that the time to receive a visa or ESTA approval is very long. Begin the process now to ensure your ability to enter the United States. If you need a letter inviting you to the SHOT Show, please contact visa@shotshow.org.
Helpful Links
The following are links that we hope will assist you in your trip to the show:
- S. Government Export Portal (Tips on exporting, promoting your company, negotiating and much more): www.export.gov
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/infographic/infographic-international-quick-reference.html
