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SHOT Show

The SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show) is an annual trade show for the shooting sports, hunting, outdoor recreations and firearm manufacturing industries.
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The SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show) is an annual trade show for the shooting sports, hunting, outdoor recreations and firearm manufacturing industries. The show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), and is the biggest event of the type in the world. The SHOT Show is restricted to formal members of the shooting, hunting, military and outdoor trade industries, including commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products.

The first ever SHOT Show was held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1979. It used to rotate between Las Vegas, Nevada; Orlando, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana, and several other U.S. cities, although since 2010 it has taken place only in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo and is contracted to remain there through 2027. It attracted over 60,000 attendees to its 630,000 square feet of exhibition space in Las Vegas. It is among the top 25 trade shows in the US.

Press Releases

SHOT Show
Industry Day at the Range is pleased to announce several industry top manufacturers that have renewed their commitment as Supporting Sponsors for the 2022 event.
Industry Day at the Range is pleased to announce several industry top manufacturers that have renewed their commitment as Supporting Sponsors for the 2022 event.
Sept. 23, 2021

Videos

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There is only one event for law enforcement and tactical teams that combines the industry’s highest performance technology with the products, suppliers and training that can improve...
Nov. 18, 2019
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Where law enforcement gets the right gear.
Nov. 16, 2018
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Delton firearms, a leader in AR-style rifles in the industry, premiered their new products at SHOT Show 2012.
Feb. 10, 2012
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Video by Frank Borelli at SHOT Show 2011
Jan. 18, 2011

Blogs

It's the biggest event of the year for the hunters, campers, outdoorsman and, now, law enforcement. Well, maybe...
Jan. 8, 2012

Articles

Photo: Lindsey Bertomen
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The SHOT Show is alive and well, despite all of the reports to the contrary.
April 15, 2022
Kevin Davis
The Trojan Horse Long Gun Case
Here are some of the smaller but extremely worthy products I saw at SHOT and have subsequently tested.
April 2, 2013
Rocky Boots
A better look at the tan Rocky S2V.
I know it's never a smart idea to select a pair of boots based on how they look, but the Rocky S2Vs just looked tough. Even more years ago there was a time when the only boots...
May 8, 2012
About 20 miles from SHOT Show exhibit hall at Boulder City Rifle Club, range-goers zero in on new firearms and accessories, such as sights.
A photo essay of SHOT Show 2012
March 13, 2012
Paul Markel
The new S&W Bodyguard .380 may be a good choice for very discreet off-duty carry.
Amongst my many other duties at the 2012 show, I was tasked with keeping an eye out for practical off-duty pistols for law enforcement officers. That I did and I’ve compiled a...
Feb. 21, 2012
Kevin Davis
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Guns are everywhere at SHOT but so are improvements in tactical armor and uniforms
Jan. 25, 2012
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As a person who has long espoused the need for every police officer to have a basic trauma kit close at hand (if not on their person) I wanted to check out their Trauma Paks.
March 18, 2011
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You can't do your job without proper equipment. Neither can they.
March 6, 2011
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As I used it there was more than enough room for my laptop, camera, business cards, extra pens, notepad, SHOT Show floor map, and all of the CDs, media kits and other miscellaneous...
March 4, 2011
Massad Ayoob
Top group, shot with Federal 125 grain Nyclad, was high and left at 7 yards using open sights. The bottom group, also with the Nyclad, was shot at 5 yards using the laser.
Overall, I think the Bodyguard 38 has a great deal of potential, but it needs more work. For now, I'll stick with my trusty J-frames for backup carry.
Nov. 11, 2010

News

National Shooting Sports Foundation
Attendees are seen on the floor of SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas, Nev. on Jan. 14.
Security check delays occurred in 2012 when an exhibitor handed out keychains not allowed to fly.
Jan. 17, 2014
GLOCK Photo
GLOCK's new G42 .380 caliber handgun is set to be unveiled at SHOT Show in Las Vegas later this month.
GLOCK released a video previewing its new G42 handgun, which is set to be unveiled at SHOT Show.
Jan. 6, 2014

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The Heckler & Koch HK416 is seen at SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas on Jan. 16. (Photo by Frank Borelli/Officer.com)
The Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show, which is presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, takes place Jan. 14-17 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
Jan. 17, 2014
All in all, the Bodyguard 380 is certainly worth serious consideration, for those who are looking for this type of pistol. I think it will live up to its Bodyguard heritage.
Oct. 14, 2010
Altama
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I put them on the first day fully expecting to hate them simply because I'd never liked 6" boots. Well, my mind has been changed a bit.
June 4, 2010
What's hot at SHOT is only relevant if it translates into effective, useful tools for the thin blue line.
Jan. 14, 2010
Massad Ayoob
The author examines five shot groups explained in the article. Note the MagTech hits marked with a black line at 12 o’clock, compared to the unmarked group of Speer 135 grain +P GDHP.
Looking for a small, lightweight, easy shooting, reasonably priced revolver? Here it is. The LCR is going to be a hot seller for Ruger!
April 9, 2009
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Products for the technical investigator
April 1, 2009
Massad Ayoob
The Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle .380. A good, solid hand full.
So many guns, so little time
Feb. 9, 2009
Frank Borelli
The FNP45USG .45ACP pistol in Darth Earth
There's something for everyone from outdoor, law enforcement or military communities.
Jan. 30, 2009
Richard Kilgore
Wear patterns are individual to the person wearing the boot. Even identical boots will, therefore, leave different foot prints from different people.
Your average street cop can tell the difference at a glance between .38 special brass and .45 brass, right? To the trained and even moderately educated eye, the contrast is obvious...
Jan. 30, 2009