[Jon Coppenbarger]

Had a great time at the chinese returant last year and was wondering if we are going to get together again this year. Same place is fine or if anyone else has someplace better or they prefer thats fine also. The food was great and was close to the convention center.

Its 2 months away but thought I would put this out there for any suggestions or thoughts.

Jon

[Lennyjoe]

I missed out last year but might make the drive (8 hours) this year. Whats the dates again?

[bill2]

How do you get in? do you have to be in the industry, a writer, or just a plain ol' gun owner like me. It's in Las Vegas right?

[ScorpioVI]

Re: Who can go?

From http://www.shotshow.com

NOTE: Only members of the trade may attend the Show, and must provide a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) number, State Tax Number, or Industry Related Business Card.

More rules: http://www.shotshow.com/reg.cfm#AttRules

I'll be there in January, but not sure if I'm up to a THR meet since I've got 2 other meets to go to already.

[bill2]

that's too bad. it sounds like a fun time. thanks for the reply.

[Chris Rhines]

JRhines and myself will most likely be there. Would love to meet up.

- Chris

[larryw]

I'll be there (my 3rd) and I'm none of the above. Just go to the web site and register as a "Guest of the Show".

[i-SHOT]

I'm going to be there again this year guys and this time we will have a booth to man, #8670. I would love to meet up but I'm bringing the family with me this time round and I don't think you guys wanna have a 4-month old around screaming ;)

FYI, I have made plans to take the family to another restaurant in the main building in Chinatown (second floor). I don't have the name of it right now but I will try and post it after the CES show which is on the 4th of Jan. We were there a couple of times this year and the seafood was excellent!

[444]

If I am not working on the night you guys decide to go, I will be there: of course.

[Jon Coppenbarger]

ok I think we had a few locals that hooked us up last time so if they could start to get a place and the same as last year is fine or suggest someplace else is fine also.
Maybe we can start to get a count so they have a Ideal of who is going and what night.
I think sat. evening around 7 is about right but what do you think.
Put me down for 2.

Jon

[Chris Rhines]

Sounds like a plan - put me down for 2. Anyone else?

- Chris

[444]

Yes, let's get a count.
Last time we had a good turnout, but not enough that we had to make reservations or anything.
If you want to go to the same place, I can't see the problem with seating a dozen or so people: just like last time.
I am open to whatever you guys want to do (assuming I am off).

[Jon Coppenbarger]

I was thinking about it 444 and were you the one who suggessted the chinese place?

I was one of the first there with Justin and Steve and they knew we were coming it seemed.
Just do not want to get there and not have a place for everyone.

Thats 2 for me, 2 for Chris and 444 so thats at least 5 so we have started toward getting it together.
I was thinking and was it friday we went? Not sure .
If someone could post the address and name of the place again that would be great. I remember exactly where it was but thats it.

Thanks Jon

[Valkman]

I will go, and hoggunner will be visiting from CA so he may come also.

[Wildalaska]

Hey can I come?

WildleftoutAlaska

[444]

That was "Citizen" that kind of put that last meeting together. I haven't seen him around for awhile.
I don't remember the name of the restraunt we went to the last time but it is on the south west corner of Spring Mountain and Valley View.
I was kind of surprised that we went there, but the food was good IMO and the price was right IMO.

[Jon Coppenbarger]

That makes up to 7 so far.
Wild Alaska are you going to the show? if you are you are more than welcome. If you have never been and you are a dealer like you are you ned to go. The conections you make and the deals are really good.

444 if you have another place to go that works also as I am open for suggestions as we need someone more local to set the place up.

Its good we have right at a month left and it seems like we are going to have a good turn out.

Jon

[pax]

Which night?

pax

[444]

Jon, I don't have any other suggestions: especially if you were happy with that place. I was surprised we went there only because out of all the world class restraunts in Las Vegas, we went to a off the beaten track (for tourists), run of the mill Thai restruant. I have no problem with it, but it was an unexpected choice.

[Wildalaska]

Wild Alaska are you going to the show?

We are exhibitors, forget what booth though..

Can I come to dinner :(

WildspurnedbyeveryoneAlaska

[Obiwan]

It just isn't fair.....

WA gets to attend , but the rest of us Condescending Bastard's don't :D

[spacemanspiff]

yeah, he should wrap us up a plate to-go.

[Jon Coppenbarger]

Wild Alaska yes just let us know how many and we can plan for the amount of folks we get.
I think maybe 444 might be right about better places to go. It does seem like a waste to eat there when they have alot of places nice in town. But want to keep is resonible also. Any suggestions on a place that could seat up to 20 folks without splitting us up?

Wild alaska let me know what booth you will be at and which days and I will stop by.
Jon

[444]

I will tell you right now, that if WildAlaska isn't there, I am not coming. I have been waiting for years for him to finally give me his real opinion on Wolf ammo and this is my chance.

[photo_guy]

It looks like I will be attending the show for the first time this year. I don't plan to stay for all of it, but if I am there when you guys hook up for dinner I might be able to join you.

It would also be interesting to get a listing of the booth numbers and company names for THR members that will be exhibiting at the show. It would be fun to stop by and the faces behind the screen names.

[i-SHOT]

Guys,

After a slight confusion with the organizers, we finally got a confirmed booth #155, so stop by when you get the chance.

[bill2]

I'll be there (my 3rd) and I'm none of the above. Just go to the web site and register as a "Guest of the Show".
______________________________

how do you register as a guest of the show? When I tried to register, after selecting attendee, it asked for the company I was with and also my FFL license.

[larryw]

Next field says: "If you are not a liscensed dealer please describe your industry affiliation."

Bingo! ;)

[i-SHOT]

You know, as an exhibitor, I wish the organizers will at least allow one day for the general shooting enthusiast to come in and enjoy the show. I personally think that companies underestimate the power of the 'people'.

Most pay too much attention to the gun rag writers and such and not enough time to properly educate the end users on what they can expect on all the new products and such. I guess a lot of companies forget that without the support of folks like you guys, where will we be now?

I guess (in their defense) that there's a lot to be dealt with when you allow everyone in and folks usually have lots of Qs and such BUT I still believe in the support of the shooters. I lost track of how many times we've gotten a call from stores asking to be dealers because their local shooters bugged the hell outta them to carry i-SHOT. Nuf said, I'll end up pissing off some folks ;)

I was surprised we went there only because out of all the world class restraunts in Las Vegas, we went to a off the beaten track (for tourists), run of the mill Thai restruant. I have no problem with it, but it was an unexpected choice.

444, I understand what you mean by that and like yourself, I am a foodie but there are restaurants in Chinatown Plaza that can be considered sorta 'world class'. I have clients coming in from the Far East just to get a sampling of restaurants like Harbor Palace, Kim Tar Seafood and Sam Woo BBQ. So if you folks are still planning to meet 'off the beaten track', I'd suggest you consider one of these. Valkman's in Vegas so let's send him ahead of time as our local scout :D

Last year on Jan 31st, Chinatown hosted their yearly New Year celebrations and it was a blast. I don't know if they are planning the same next year.

On that note, our best wishes to all of you for a Prosperous New Year.

[photo_guy]

Last year on Jan 31st, Chinatown hosted their yearly New Year celebrations and it was a blast. I don't know if they are planning the same next year.


The Chinese New Year does not fall at the same time (on our calendar) each year. The new year falls on Feb 9 this time so you will likely not see celebrations during the show weekend. :( [But last year it was January 22...so who knows.]

[Valkman]

Valkman's in Vegas so let's send him ahead of time as our local scout

What's this? You want me to go eat at great places and check them out?

Sam Woo BBQ sounds good, might have to try that one anyway! :)

[Jon Coppenbarger]

I game for a change and we should settle it by the weekend before I would think , So any locals go check out some other places that we can seat around 20 or so together.
Thanks Jon

[tcdrennen]

I'll be attending SHOT for the first time! I'll be in LV 1/27 - 2/1 and can meet whoever wherever.

444, I'll be in Pahrump 1/25 - 1/27 (taking a FrontSight rifle class) as well; staying at The Nugget there.

Anyone who'd like my cell number (or wants to send me theirs) drop a PM.

Tara

[Valkman]

Did everyone here see the suggestion in the other thread to eat at Battista's? It's a Italian place that's right on the Strip and it's been there forever and supposed to be really good. Sounds good to me!

[silhanek]

Just registered my tickets tonight. My wife and I will be attending for the first time. I'm still new to THR, but would like to attend the dinner to meet some of you.

[rock jock]

I may make it. A buddy and I may go under a dealer's FFL. However, I just started looking into it and hotels are hard to find at this point.

[Wildalaska]

Im there!!!!

WildgarlicbreadorchowmeinAlaska

[Travis McGee]

I was just at a frogman (BUD/S class 105) 25th reunion in LV, and we had our big dinner at "Battista's Hole In The Wall" Italian restaurant. It's located across Flamingo from Bally's, between the Barbary Coast casino/hotel on the strip, and the Bourbon Streen casino/hotel a block off the strip.

They handled our group of about 40 folks no problem, but did want it all on one check. We had appointed a "treasurer" to pay with a credit card, and we all paid him cash. If folks know this deal up front, it works fine. We had a separate private room all to ourselves! (Battista's is divided into lots of dining areas of various sizes. Table wine is free.)

After dinner, we all just migrated about 100 feet to the bar at Bourbon Street. Beers were only about $2 a pop, and they let us shove a bunch of tables together. We stayed there until the cows came home, no problemo.

That's my suggestion. Since it's my suggestion, I guess it's fair to volunteer myself as the credit card man, and make arrangements with the staff at Battista's to handle a group.

But I'm open to anything, whatever y'all decide. Chinese again would be fine. I'll be there!

http://matthewbracken.web.aplus.net/bookcover.jpg

[Jon Coppenbarger]

Travis
That sounds pretty good to me ( read the book when I got back last year, Nice).

Maybe we can get a mod to put a post with a thumbtack on it so we could get a good head count and some numbers down.
What night would everyone prefer. either is fine for me either friday or sat. I think we might get a fwe more folks for friday but I will be there for both evenings so either is fine.

Put me down for 2

[444]

What days are we talking about ? The website says the show is being held January 28-31, 2005. I am working on the 29, and 31.
Ok, I guess I didn't read the previous post. Friday is the day for me. I work Saturday.

[tcdrennen]

Friday is fine with me.

[Wildalaska]

Im there.

Arins paying for me, whats the most expensive thing they got?

WildtheleachAlaska

[444]

Ok, now what time ?

By the way, for those that might be wondering: this restraunt is located behind the Barbary Coast hotel, and across the street from Bally's. It is on the corner of Flamingo and Audrie.

[Travis McGee]

So we've decided on Battista's, Friday night? That works for me. Anytime after the SHOT closes for the night, with a little clean up time? Maybe 7?
Matt

[Travis McGee]

SHOT Show Bump to the Top.

How about 730PM Friday for the dinner at Battista's?

[Valkman]

Good for me - hoggunner will be in town from CA so hopefully he'll come also.

[tcdrennen]

Battista's 7:30PM Friday works for me. :cool:

[Correia]

I'll be there.

[Travis McGee]

Battista Bump To The Top

[Combat-wombat]

Is there any way by which someone like me could get in? The age thing isn't an issue because I'm already ahem, cough-cough, 16 years of age, so the problem is industry affiliation. Could one exploit some loophole?

[tcdrennen]

I just got a letter scheduling an interview and test for a job :what: next Saturday morning, which means I have to jump on a JetBlue to Long Beach Friday afternoon, returning to LV Saturday evening.

Rats! I was looking forward to meeting y'all. I do hope to connect at or around the Show while there. PM me with local or cell phone numbers or asking for mine.

Have fun and hoist one for me (though I woulda been drinking coffee anyway :rolleyes: )

Tara

[461]

Wish I could make it guys, but I'll be travelling on Friday and won't be in 'till Saturday. Hope to see a few of you though.

[Wildalaska]

OK so times and all that?

WildconfusedAlaska

[Travis McGee]

The THR dinner will be Friday night at Battista's Italian restaurant at 9PM. There's a nice bar area if you get there early. Battista's is a half block from the strip, on Flamingo behind Barbary Coast, and across from Bally's.

Matt