NSSF SHOT Show
Jan 21–24, 2025
Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum
Las Vegas

SHOT University Call for Presentations

A general photo of SHOT University Live education stage from behind a seated crowd at NSSF's annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas

Submit Your Presentation By August 25

SHOT University™ has issued a call for presentations for its educational sessions at the 2024 NSSF® SHOT Show® in Las Vegas. SHOT University sessions will take place January 23-26.

SHOT University is the highly regarded offering of educational sessions that share models of success with the goal of elevating industry professionalism and success across many business types. SHOT University attracts decision-makers primarily from firearm industry retailer and shooting range businesses, with professionals from the conservation community, manufacturers, suppliers and trade media also attending.

SHOT University

Presentation Details

Proposed presentations must meet the 1-hour per session timeframe and should include at least 15 minutes of dedicated time for questions and answers from the audience.

Presentation proposals that are interactive in nature and include handouts (such as course booklets and/or whitepapers) are strongly encouraged.

Presentation submissions are due by August 25, 2023. All submissions received after this date will not be considered.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance via email by September 1, 2023. Presentations selected are at the sole discretion of the NSSF.

Potential presentation topics:

  • Form 4473
  • NFA, and other Federal and State Compliance
  • Marketing
  • Event Planning, Sales and Promotions Tactics
  • Diversifying your Customer Base
  • Legislative and Regulatory Challenges
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Indoor and Outdoor Shooting Range Business Operations 
  • Shooting Range OSHA and or EPA
  • Membership Campaigns (Recruitment, Retention, Program Management)
  • Increasing Customer Engagement
  • Engaging with your Community/Customer
  • Cyber Security
  • Social Media
  • Retail and Customer Experience Design

Your presentation proposal should include a summary of a problem or opportunity to be addressed, a brief overview of the presenter’s qualifications, any referrals, as well as information about recent speaking engagements to education@nssf.org no later than the deadline of August 25, 2023.

Categories

Authors

NSSF
Chris Dolnack
Chris Dolnack
SVP & Chief Customer Officer, NSSF
Bill Dunn
Bill Dunn
Vice President, Marketing, NSSF
Quinn Cassidy
Quinn Cassidy
Manager, Exhibition & Sponsorship, NSSF
Colleen Leonard
Colleen Leonard
Manager, Conferences & Events, NSSF
Zachary Maddox
Zachary Maddox
Manager, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NSSF
Melissa Shilling
Melissa Schilling
Managing Director, Exhibitions & Conferences, NSSF
Tammy McIntyre
Tammy McIntyre
Manager, Member Services, NSSF
Chris Tatulli
Chris Tatulli
Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NSSF
ConvExx
Jeff Pressman
Jeff Pressman
President & CEO, ConvExx
Jennifer Carr
Jennifer Carr
Vice President, Trade Show & Event Operations, ConvExx
Mike Clark
Mike Clark
Vice President, Sales, ConvExx
Casie Stock
Casie Stock
Vice President, Attendee Services & Registration, ConvExx
Regina Clark
Regina Clark
Director, Exhibitor Services, ConvExx
Kathryn Rae
Kathryn Rae
Projects Administrator, ConvExx