Shot Show anyone?

[jrhines]

Feb 2-5 in Las Vegas (yeah, Super Bowl weekend & higher prices), any takers for a dinner get together?????

 

[Henry Bowman]

Absolutely!

I just thought about this an hour ago, but figured I'd wait another month before posting it up. But since you started it...

 

[cpaspr]

The problem with the SHOT show,

is that it isn't open to the public!

I got to go in 1988 (and it was really cool), but am no longer in an included industry. Drat!

 

[Hunter0924]

I am planning on attending.

 

[Correia]

The FBMG contingent will be there.

I'll be doing the regular show thing part time, as I'm also working a booth this year too. I'll be at the Prism Simulator booth, as I'm a distributor for them, and will be acting as the trainer as people try out the system.

 

[Gary G23]

I've been to the show eighteen out of the last nineteen years. I've been to the last two High Road dinners. So yeah, probably.

 

[tinygnat219]

Shoot, I have already signed up, got the hotel and everything! I'm game for getting together. For those of you that are interested, a C&R FFL will get you in the door.

 

[Henry Bowman]

No one has proposed a dinner night yet. Friday night (second night of the show) is what we have done for the last 2, at least. But this year it runs Sat-Tues. Second night is Sunday, which is Superbowl. May be hard to get a restaurant that night. Saturday evening may be hard too. What do y'all think of Monday evening?

 

[ieszu]

I won't be able to make it to a dinner....but I will definitely be at the show... will be getting there Sunday Morning and should be there for the rest of the show...

Would be there Saturday and... but the whole religion thing gets in the way =)

 

[Wes Janson]

Anyone know how the housing situation is looking? Are rooms getting pretty full already, or is there a trick to finding decent prices?

 

[pax]

Henry,

Monday evening sounds good to me.

pax

 

[Correia]

Wes, don't wait too long on rooms. I got ours a couple of weeks ago, and even then we couldn't find anything cheap.

 

[Henry Bowman]

I got a room reservation a couple of months ago. (cancellable w/o charge until Dec. 28). Now I've waited until all flights are pricey (>$550)

Glad to hear I'll get to see you again, pax!!!

 

[Hunter0924]

I just booked my whole trip through Priceline just a few hours ago. I will be in Vegas by Friday afternoon.

 

[silverlance]

ill be there.

 

[loop]

I'm new to the group, but I just checked the press credential requirements and can pass muster.
I'm also just an hour and 15 minutes from the strip, so if it would be acceptable I'd be happy to meet for dinner and meet some fellow enthusiasts (forget breakfast, don't eat it, rarely see that time of day unless I'm up really late).
Pick a time and place.
(Even though Nevada makes me real paranoid cause the state is too worried about WHICH gun I'm carrying, I'll cross the line from a free state to a, i dunno - anal retentive Clark County.)
Be sure and have any and all firearms you bring well documented. LVPD is full of CHIPs wannabes...

 

[datruth]

I been trying to go for a while,I have good question?

Im active duty army,1 tour , a firearm enthusiasts and recently finished armorers school, now im my units armorer, what can I do to get in ?

 

[shaunx]

ok

thats Good rhines.thanks for the information.

 

[AZ Husker]

datruth...
Get together with a patriotic FFL and simply ask if he as a pass. Wish I had one to send you, maybe someone else here can! Maybe they have a special pass for active duty armorers, they should!

 

[Jon Coppenbarger]

missed last year and could not make the dinner in 06 as it was a friends 21st birthday so we went out on the town.
Will be in town sat and sun night. leaving monday mourning so either of those night are good for me.
made my reservations back in aug so I did alright on my room.

just let me know.

Jon

 

[Henry Bowman]

Im active duty army,1 tour , a firearm enthusiasts and recently finished armorers school, now im my units armorer, what can I do to get in ?

It is my understanding that this, as well as LEO credentials, will allow you the buy a pass. Check with NSSF to be sure.

 

[Henry Bowman]

Any restaurant suggestions? We need to look into that ASAP. Any volunteers to make a reservation?


We can start getting a head count in January.

 

[ArmedBear]

I could go this year, but I'm not sure whether or not to. I've never been. Don't know that much about it, really.

Can anyone give a quick explanation of why I'd want to go?

Are there shooting activities and things to learn and experience, or is this just a bunch of vendor booths? What's it like?

 

[Henry Bowman]

It is first and foremost an industry trade show. It is where manufacturers display all their wares for retailers and distributors to see and touch the offerings and to get questions answered by the manufacturer's reps and salespeople. Vendor booths vary from a bare floor and table showing one item with brochures to 2-story structures of walnut panelling enclosing [what seems like] acres of plush carpet and props. Because it is SO big, there is competition for attention at booths (just like at any trade show). This can include demonstrations, swag, booth babes, prizes, etc. There is vitually nothing for sale on the spot. Special pricing, however, may be offered for orders placed by retailer during the show.

 

[ArmedBear]

Thanks for the run-down. Sounds like I'll give it a miss, unless something changes like I get elected to my gun club's board, and our local dealer's license crap comes through. Then I might need to know more about the retail gun biz.

I'd enjoy meeting a bunch of you guys in person, though.