For the past 41 years and the 11th year in a row at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, the firearm industry professionals gather for SHOT Show, the largest trade show for target shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement products.
The 42nd Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show®) will take place next January 21 - 24 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the SHOT Show is the largest trade show of its kind in the world. For 4 days, the SHOT Show will attract over 65,000 industry professionals from the firearms and outdoor industry, hosting more than 1,600 exhibiting companies (more than 2,000 total when incuding the Suppliers Showcase) on over 630,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The SHOT Show will showcase new, innovative products used for target shooting, hunting, outdoor recreation and law enforcement purposes. On display will be a wide spectrum of products, including firearms, ammunition, gun safes, locks and cases, optics, shooting range equipment, targets, training and safety equipment, hunting accessories, law enforcement equipment, hearing and eye protection, tree stands, scents and lures, cutlery, GPS systems, holsters, apparel, leather goods, game calls and decoys.
The products unveiled at the SHOT Show are usually what consumers will see on retailers' shelves during the course of the year.
Note: The SHOT Show is open to trade members only and not to the public and NO one under age 16 will be admitted.
Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress Center
201 Sands Ave.,
las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 733-5556
Located adjacent to the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino
SHOT Show 2020 Hours
| Tuesday, Jan 21 | 8:30am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday, Jan 22 | 8:30am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday, Jan 23 | 8:30am – 5:30pm |
| Friday, Jan 24 | 8:30am – 4:00pm |
Palazzo Ballroom - 5th floor
Venetian Congress Center
Site of the 2020 Supplier Showcase
2020 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase Dates January 20 & 21, 2020
2020 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase Hours
| Monday, Jan 20 | 8:30am – 5:30pm |
| Tuesday, Jan 21 | 8:30am – 5:30pm |
The SHOT Show is not open to the general public, and NO one under age 16 will be admitted.
Admission at the SHOT Show is RESTRICTED to the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade and commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products and services ONLY.
Applicants who register to attend the SHOT Show (whether online or in-person at the show) are required to submit documentation to verify their trade status.
Based on the documentation submitted, show management must be able to verify that your company is in the shooting, hunting, outdoor industry and that you currently work for the qualified company.
SHOT Show management reserves the right to permit or deny admission to anyone based on information provided
2020 SHOT Show Badge Pickup....
For 2020 SHOT Show attendee badges will not be mailed. Attendees will be able to pick-up badges at the Sands Expo Center, McCarran International Airport (Terminal 1 & 3) and the following hotels around Las Vegas. (Bally's, Circus Circus, Flamingo, Harrah's/The LINQ, Luxor, MGM Grand, Mirage, New York-New York, Park MGM, and Treasure Island) List of Badge Pickup Locations
- The 2020 SHOT Show will run Tuesday, January 21, through Friday, January 24
| Sunday, January 19 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | 5th Annual HAVA Invitational Golf Classic (Charity golf event to raise funds for disabled combat veterans) |
| Monday, January 20 | |
| 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | SHOT University - Separate fees apply |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | SHOT Week Supplier Showcase (Day 1) |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | NSSF Member Reception |
| 5:30 pm –7:00 pm | Law Enforcement and Armed Forces Kickoff Meet & Greet |
| 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Industry Day at the Range - (Media Day) Invitation only event |
| 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Industry Day at the Range - (Buyer Day) Invitation only event |
| Tuesday, January 21 | |
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm | New Product Center Open - Located on Level 1 between the Shuttle Bus and Taxi Areas |
| 8:15 am – 4:00 pm | Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) - Separate fees apply |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | SHOT Week Supplier Showcase (Day 2) |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | SHOT Show Exhibit Floor/Product Viewing Open |
| 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Retailer Seminars - Separate fees apply |
| 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm | State of the Industry Reception - Ticket purchase required |
| Wednesday, January 22 | |
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm | New Product Center Open - Located on Level 1 between the Shuttle Bus and Taxi Areas |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | Pop-Up Preview Open |
| 8:15 am – 4:00 pm | Law Enforcement Education Program - Separate fees apply |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | SHOT Show Exhibit Floor/Product Viewing Open |
| 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Retailer Seminars - Separate fees apply |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Export Control Reform Training Session |
| Thursday, January 23 | |
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm | New Product Center Opens - Located on Level 1 between the Shuttle Bus and Taxi Areas |
| 8:15 am – 4:00 pm | Law Enforcement Education Program - Separate fees apply |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | SHOT Show Exhibit Floor/Product Viewing Open |
| 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Retailer Seminars - Separate fees apply |
| Friday, January 24 | |
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm | New Product Center Opens - Located on Level 1 between the Shuttle Bus and Taxi Areas |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | SHOT Show Exhibit Floor/Product Viewing Open |
Besides exploring over 12.5 miles of aisles with a wide spectrum of products at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, here are a few other events worth looking into.
SHOT Week Supplier Showcase
SHOT Week Supplier Showcase will feature over 500 OEM third-party suppliers on hand to network with exhibiting manufacturers and explore their needs for extrusions, fabrication, fabrics, machinery, metal, plastics, software, logistical support and tools.
Location: Palazzo Ballroom on the 5th floor at the Venetian Congress Center
Date/Time: Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2020 from 8:30am - 5:00pm
Attendance is FREE for any registered 2020 SHOT Show exhibitor or attendee
SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range
14th Annual SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range gives exhibitors the opportunity to provide a sneak-peek and hands-on experience to hundreds of firearms, ammunition, optics and vehicles to invited outdoor media members and buyers.
Location: Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club
Date/Time: Monday, January 20 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Media Day) | 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Buyer Day)
This is an Invitation only event
SHOT Show University
NSSF's annual SHOT Show University is the premier educational resource for firearms retailers and range owners attending the show. Comprising of Four learning tracks, SHOT Show University features multiple sessionsthat allow attendees from novice to veteran to choose the courses that best suited their business needs.
Date/Time: Monday, January 20 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date: Wednesday, January 22
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Palazzo Ballroom, 5th Floor
Pop-Up Preview will feature hundreds of first-time exhibitors, from up-and-coming manufacturers to seasoned leading manufacturers. Expect to see the latest in clothing, footwear, cameras, tents, and other gear that today's active hunters and outdoors enthusiasts demand.
The SHOT Show offers FREE Shuttle rides to and from the Sands Expo Center and official SHOT Show hotels (see listed below). The SHOT Show FREE Shuttle is available Tuesday – Friday. Morning and afternoon service runs every 15 minutes as follows:
The SHOT Show Complementary Hotel Shuttles route numbers and pick up locations are listed below.
| Route# | Hotel | Boarding Location |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Luxor Hotel and Casino | North Bus Plaza |
| Route 1 | Excalibur | At Luxor, North Bus Plaza |
| Route 1 | Tropicana Las Vegas | North Tour Lobby |
| Route 2 | New York-New York | Front Entrance |
| Route 2 | Park MGM | North Entrance |
| Route 3 | Planet Hollywood | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 3 | Elara | Planet Hollywood, Tour Bus Area |
| Route 3 | MGM Grand | Parking Garage Bus Area |
| Route 4 | Bellagio | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 4 | Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 4 | Bally's Hotel and Casino | Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 4 | Flamingo Las Vegas | At Bally's, Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 4 | Paris Las Vegas | At Bally's, Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 4 | Westin Las Vegas | At Bally's, Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 4 | Hilton Grand Vacations at Flamingo | At Bally's, Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 5 | Hilton Grand Vacations on the Strip | Front Entrance |
| Route 5 | Circus Circus Hotel | Las Vegas Blvd Entrance |
| Route 6 | SLS Las Vegas | Main Valet on Paradise Road |
| Route 6 | Westgate Resort & Casino | East Tower Entrance |
| Route 6 | Stratosphere Casino Hotel Tower | North Door Entrance |
| Route 7 | Trump Hotel Las Vegas | Curbside on Fashion Show Drive |
| Route 7 | Caesars Palace | Colosseum Bus Entrance |
| Route Walk | Harrah's Las Vegas | Walk to Sands Expo |
| Route Walk | Mirage Hotel Casino | Walk to Sands Expo |
| Route Walk | The LINQ Hotel | Walk to Sands Expo |
| Route Walk | The Venetian | Walk to Sands Expo |
| Route Walk | The Palazzo | Walk to Sands Expo |
| Route Walk | Treasure Island | Walk to Sands Expo |
For Guests with special needs transportation to and from official SHOT Show hotels, call toll-free 1 (877) 214-6065 at least 20 minutes in advance of pickup during shuttle hours.
SHOT Show Rideshare pick-up/drop-off location
| Hotel | Distance |
|---|---|
| Harrah's | Walking distance |
| The Mirage | Walking distance |
| The LINQ | Walking distance |
| Venetian/Palazzo | Walking distance |
| Treasure Island | Walking distance |
Disclaimer
LasVegasHowTo.com is strictly a travel information website and in no way affiliated or associated with the SHOT Show, National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and/or it's respective companies. If you have specific questions regarding the show, please contact the convention organizers directly.
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| Las Vegas Hotels | Channel |
|---|---|
| Ballys | 70 |
| Bellagio | 333 |
| Caesars Palace | 22 or 72 |
| Circus Circus | 80 |
| Excalibur | 80 |
| Flamingo | 82 |
| Harrahs | 72 |
| LINQ | 5 |
| Luxor | 323 or 80 |
| MGM Grand | 365 |
| Mirage | 341 |
| New York-New York | 80 |
| Palazzo | 5 |
| Paris | 81 |
| Park MGM | 335 |
| Planet Hollywood | 71 |
| SLS Las Vegas | 98 |
| TI | 27 |
| Trump | 0 |
| Venetian | 5 |
