It will be the 46th edition (the first one was in 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri) and the 25th one to be held in Las Vegas since 2010: from January 23 to 26, 2024, the “Sin City” will be home of the SHOT Show.
With more than 2,500 exhibitors, tens of thousands of products, and some 52,000 attendees on average from over 100 countries, the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (or SHOT Show for short) Is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries.
Some more figures can give you an even better idea, however: it's the 3rd largest trade show in Las Vegas and 8th largest one in the whole USA; total exhibit space for the 2024 edition in the two venues of the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum is estimated to be more than 74,322 net square meters – equivalent to more than 18 acres or enough space to park 547 F-16 fighter jets; the SHOT Show also boasts 22.3 km of aisles, a distance more than half a marathon... (The SHOT Show 2024 website provides a convenient overview of the entire event site.)
Isn't that enough? Well, the 2024 SHOT Show will also offer some new features...
SHOT Show 2024: a new archery area
For the first time, NSSF and Grand View Outdoors partner to create a new archery area at SHOT Show, branded the Archery Business Pavilion. The show area will be designed to provide a comprehensive look at the industry, from traditional archery equipment to cutting-edge technology in compound bows, trail cams and other gear. The Archery Business Pavilion will feature exhibits from leading manufacturers and suppliers in the archery industry, along with hunting and outdoor products used in the pursuit of bowhunting, offering attendees the opportunity to see and experience the latest in archery technology and products.
Then we have the extensive "SHOT After Dark" supporting program that was already experimented in the 2023 edition and extends well into the evening hours to provide even more opportunity for exchange: on Tuesday, January 23, some of the most well-known names in rock and country music will take the stage with the All Star Jam Concert at the Great Outdoors Plaza. On Wednesday, January 24, the Industry Networking Reception will offer the chance to relax after the show floor closes and connect with the industry; on January 25, the Industry Happy Hour will follow, open to all 2024 SHOT Show badge holders. Moreover, the “SHOT Week”, which includes events such as the NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic, the Suppliers Showcase and SHOT University, spans from January 21 to 26.
But it's not just fun and special events, of course: the SHOT Show is above business. And besides civilian firearms and equipment, nearly one-third of the SHOT Show’s exhibit halls are dedicated to protection equipment and tactical accessories needed by law enforcement, SWAT teams, private security and the armed forces.
The LEEP (Law Enforcement Education Program) sessions, in particular, focus on protection measures and practical execution specifically for law enforcement agencies. Upon completion, LEEP participants receive a Certificate of Attendance confirming course participation, which can be used to document training.
The new IWA Pavillion – A digital bridge between the U.S. and Europe
There is another first time at the SHOT Show 2024: IWA OutdoorClassics will take part with its own pavilion to provide international companies and partners of IWA OutdoorClassics with an entry into the American market. A total of 13 exhibitors will be presenting their products: Schmidt & Bender, Hoernecke, FBT Fine Ballistic Tools, Zollern, Theissen, Intarso, Hans Wrage, Huntex, Ballistol, Spohr, Pommersberger, Eemann Tech and SW North America.
The IWA Pavilion at SHOT Show 2024 will also offer a digital bridge between the U.S. and Europe: in the IWA Living Room – powered by Gun Trade World trade magazine – IWA OutdoorClassics Press Officer Georg Loichinger will welcome guests and dialogue partners to interviews on various topics, reviewing the year 2023 as well as looking ahead to the highlights of IWA OutdoorClassics 2024. The studio format will be published in real time via the IWA OutdoorClassics YouTube channel. By the way: IWA is celebrating the 50th Edition of IWA Outdoor Classics in Nuremberg from February 29th to March 3rd, 2024.
What you can expect from SHOT Show 2024?
Due to the Corona emergency, the SHOT Show was only held virtually in 2021 and on a smaller scale in 2022. The 2023 edition was already a great comeback for the trade show. Now, with the pandemic hopefully behind us, we can expect an even greater 2024 edition. Admittedly, among the many industry giants such as Beretta, Glock, CZ, etc., SIG Sauer is again missing from the exhibitors list for the third year in a row. But that seems to be a precise strategic choice on the part of SIG Sauer.
New products preview at the SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range
Another eagerly-awaited event one day before the official opening, on Monday, January 22, 2024 is the SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range. It is the largest, most influential one-day trade event in the hunting and shooting sports industry where hundreds of manufacturers gather to showcase the hottest new products in the hunting and outdoor market.
Reserved for exhibitor-invited media and buyers only, the Industry Day at the Range gives a truly exclusive opportunity to preview and test the latest guns, gear and gadgets.
SHOT Show 2024: we at all4shooters.com are ready! And you?
In the midst of all this, just like every year, the all4shooters.com team will be on site for you: Tanja and Marijan Loch, together with Franco Palamaro, will report from the U.S. on all SHOT Show 2024 events and most interesting products. This year the focus will be on our social media channels, and here on the website you will find all the highlights.
Get ready for an exciting SHOT Show 2024 in the next few days!
