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2008 SHOT Show
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:46 pm
by Crossfire
Has anyone here been to the SHOT show? Anyone going in Feb 08?
I just found out today that I have an opportunity to go, and don't know what to expect.
Words of wisdom?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:17 pm
by CompVest
Go! It is totally awesome. Steve and I went last year.
Bring very comfortable shoes. You will be on your feet a lot. A collapsible shopping cart is a great idea as you will need something to put all your freebies in. We were very fortunate in get one as a give-away. A notebook to keep track of all the great things you will see.
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:27 pm
by Stupid
I thought the SHOT was only open to dealers. Does the C&R count?
How much does it cost to get in anyway?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:14 pm
by srothstein
I am going if I can find the money. I have always wanted to.
They also open the show to any law enforcement who want to attend.
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:18 am
by SigM4
Always wanted to go but never had the credentials to get in. For once in my life I have the money for something, but not the ability. Usually its the other way around.
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:02 pm
by CHL/LEO
We just got out Show Badges this week and if the good Lord's willin' and the creek don't rise, we plan on being in Vegas for the big show.
Re: 2008 SHOT Show
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:13 pm
by G.C.Montgomery
llwatson wrote:Has anyone here been to the SHOT show? Anyone going in Feb 08?
I just found out today that I have an opportunity to go, and don't know what to expect.
Words of wisdom?
Be prepared to spend a lot of time walking. Otherwise, I thought it was a blast in 2005. Like you, I found out just before the show that I had an opportunity to attend but I am so glad I did. I haven't had time to attend in the years since 2005 but I really hope to be able to make it in 2009. On some level, it's just a really BIG gunshow and you'll need the entire weekend to see it all. The difference is, you don't get to buy guns unless you are a retailer/FFL holder and you have the unusual opportunity to interact with people who can directly influence the products brought to the market. In 2005, I met a number of celebrities I simply did not expect to meet. Do expect to meet a number of prominent manufactures and industry professionals. Many of them will be very friendly, helpful and some offered a lot of information.
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