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Just last week, The Venetian Resort reopened the second level of the conference center with a completely refreshed look, and the SHOT Show team was one of the first to get a preview. Needless to say, that walk down the infamous Venetian Hallway will not be the same come this January, and those exhibiting in the ballrooms on Level 2 will have a completely different color palette and lighting in those rooms. Above is just one picture of what you can expect as The Venetian begins its $1.5 billion transformation.

Read this full Insider edition to get more news about the next Exhibitor Academy webinar, education sponsorships, adjusted exhibit hall hours, scooter rentals, booth vehicle permits, and a solicitors warning.

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Here’s what you need to know 5 months out from SHOT Show 2025 …

➢ Attendee registration is set to open during the first week of October.

➢ We’ve adjusted opening hours for exhibit halls this year. To minimize confusion, all exhibit areas will now be opening at 8:30 a.m. each morning of the show (Tuesday to Friday).

➢ Last month, The Venetian Resort reopened the second level of the conference center with a completely refreshed look – a new color palette and lighting. The Venetian will have invested $1.5 billion in the transformation once the project is complete.

➢ Be Wary of Solicitors! Services oftentimes promoted as part of the SHOT Show are hotel rooms, attendee lists, show directories, and booth builds, but please know these companies soliciting you for these services obtained your information through web mining and not from SHOT Show, and they are not affiliated with the SHOT Show unless they are listed on the SHOT Show web properties.

➢ Scooter rental reservations are now available. We’ve partnered with a new company this year to assist with scooter rentals, and reservations are now available. Contact us for assistance.

➢ Reach your target audiences with education sponsorships. Education offerings include SHOT University, a series of retailer-focused business sessions throughout the show, and the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP), which consists of hands-on training and sessions for LE attendees. Interested? Send us a DM.

➢ The next Exhibitor Academy online seminar is this month (September). These pre-show sessions help exhibitors with sales and marketing strategy, as well as show planning.

➢ Law enforcement reps can begin filling out travel requests to attend the show in late September.

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January might seem far away during the heat of the summer, but when it comes to planning for NSSF’s 2025 SHOT Show, now is the time to start.

Here are some tips, as seen in The Supplier Wire, on what you can do now to ensure a successful event when the SHOT Show doors open in January.

➢ Define Success for Your SHOT Show: Every company has its own definition of a successful trade show. What does a successful SHOT Show look like for your company? Are you looking for sales leads? Media coverage? Orders written? New partners? Meeting with your customers? Now is the time to create realistic goals and to begin planning how you’ll hit those goals.

➢ Learn from the Pros: From now until January, NSSF is offering a series of free live webinars, all aimed at giving exhibitors the information they need to get the most out of the show.

➢ Book Your Travel Early: Be sure to plan travel well in advance for your booth staff. Keep an eye on airfares and secure the best hotel room rates by booking early on the SHOT Show website Hotel & Travel page.

➢ Calendar Your Booth Deadlines: When it comes to your booth needs, make sure to calendar your deadlines and plan early to obtain the best rates available on ordering services for your booth. There are many resources available, including a Deadline Checklist, through the Exhibitor Resource Center.

➢ Invite Your Customers in Advance:
Getting to renew—and create new—relationships is one of the top things that makes SHOT great.
Don’t forget the power of sending an invitation to your customers and prospects to join you at the show. Get resources on the SHOT Show website.

➢ Plan to Bring the Right Staff to Attend Supplier Showcase:
Who manages your supply chain? They should be at the show. Plan to bring along the personnel who make decisions on your supply chain, as well those who can help your business connect to the best suppliers in the industry.

➢ We’re Here to Help: Have questions about what you can do to increase your visibility and get the most out of the show? Send us a DM.

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What you need to know 6 months out from SHOT Show 2025:

🟢 Plan early. The best time to plan for trips to SHOT Show is now. The best rooms and best room discounts are available. We’ll share more about the prices for international and domestic direct flights soon.

🟢 Attendee registration is set to open during the first week of October.

🟢 Supplier Showcase is bigger than ever and exhibit space for Supplier Showcase is sold out.

🟢 Presentation applications are now being accepted for SHOT University educational sessions. Presentation submissions are due by August 19, 2024.

🟢 Archery Business Pavilion will be returning and is growing! 🏹Companies such as Feradyne and Tink’s are joining this expanding segment of the show.

🟢 Exhibitors can book meeting rooms and should do so early since they fill up quickly.

🟢 The Law Enforcement section is a fast-growing segment of SHOT Show. It includes gear to aid and protect law enforcement professionals—and many military members—in the performance of their duties. LE reps can begin filling out travel requests to attend the show in late September.

🟢 Exhibitor Academy online seminars started this week. These sessions help exhibitors with sales and marketing strategy, as well as show planning. The next online seminar is in September.

🟢 Shoutout to SHOT Show Countdown Sponsor @gunaccessorysupply! 👏 Also, we are very appreciative of our major SHOT Show sponsors and the support they show for our industry. Many thanks to @uscca, @danieldefense, @chpws, @outdoorchanneltv, @sarusaofficial, @silencerco, @silencershop, and @truetimbercamo.

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It’s no secret CCW permit applications and guns sales have soared over the last several years. As a result, there are many new shooters looking for new ammo choices, some of whom may not be comfortable with the muzzle rise and recoil of a large-caliber centerfire pistol. CCI Uppercut, the company’s first product that falls in the personal protection ammo category, answers the call for more .22 LR self-defense ammo, delivering both power and performance.

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