The 46th Annual SHOT Show concluded last week, with over 55,400 industry professionals attending the four-day event. 

The event owner, NSSF, said the show was “a resounding success, setting new benchmarks for industry innovation, collaboration and engagement.” The trade association said an expanded show floor, with 13.9 miles of aisles at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, resulted in a record-high number of exhibitors pitching the latest target shooting, hunting, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement products.

“The energy on the SHOT Show floor this year was off the charts,” said NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Chris Dolnack. “The feedback we’ve received from our exhibitors and attendees has been amazing, and we can’t thank them enough for helping us make the show what it is: the greatest trade show in the world.”

This year’s SHOT Show was the largest for the NSSF, marking the third year of expanded exhibit space at Caesars Forum and The Venetian Expo. More than 2,600 companies displayed products and services in booths covering more than 821,000 net square feet and attracting attendees from 117 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

Sentiments from the Show Floor
“When we’re here, we’re able to network with our customers; we’re able to see all of our dealers. There is no better place for us to be during this time,” said Shaundi Campbell of Browning.

“SHOT Show 2024 was filled with tremendous excitement that our industry needs,” stated Kevin Paulson, founder of Huntinglife.com. “When talking with companies and individuals on the floor, the energy was palpable from the moment the show opened through Friday afternoon. As the publisher for Hunting Life Magazine, it is great to see new companies coming into the show floor and the industry growing together.”

“It’s been a great show with a great return for us,” said Aaron Deckert of Infiray Outdoor. “We keep coming back for the connections and great attendance at SHOT Show.”

“I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen that are familiar, but I hadn’t had the chance to connect with yet. So, getting numbers, making those acquaintances and driving my business forward, that wouldn’t be there without this venue,” said Risky Chrisky of Leviathan Group.

“This was my first SHOT Show,” said Jordan Zwart, president of RubLine. “It was absolutely awesome, absolutely overwhelming, but in the best way possible. Everything that you can think of, you are going to find here.”

“SHOT is really beneficial to law enforcement. Every year I come back, there is new equipment, new optics,\ and new gear to try out,” said Kevin Boyd of C&G Holsters. “It’s great for networking, providing us the opportunity to meet with multiple different departments and agencies.”

“I could not even recap all the amazing people I saw, conversations I had, and relationships that were built. A very productive week for me, and just feeling really motivated and hungry for this next year,” said Marissa LaRen, Staccato brand ambassador.

Image courtesy of NSSF/SHOT Show