Seminars and Press Conferences and Meetings, Oh My!

We’ve made dozens of posts over the last few months about the many educational seminars and press conferences available to the thousands of people who will attend SHOT Show this year. All offer numerous opportunities to learn about the latest industry research, current compliance issues, marketing tools, new products and much more. To maximize your time at the show, seeing what you need to see and meeting with who you need to meet while still getting to the classes and seminars you want to attend, turn to the Digital 2015 SHOT Show Tracker.

The Tracker is your one-stop tool for mapping out the sessions you want to attend. Whether it’s the various sessions of SHOT Show University, the many and varied Retail Seminars, or the nearly dozen Law Enforcement sessions, the Digital 2015 SHOT Show Tracker contains the dates and times for every session during the show. The Tracker also features floor plans of the Sands Expo and Convention Center and a shuttle bus schedule to and from the many nearby hotels, along with a breakdown of exhibitor categories and booth locations.

To access the Digital 2015 SHOT Show Tracker click here. And don’t forget to download the SHOT Show Mobile App, available for iPhones and iPads through the Apple store, for Android devices through Google Play, and for Windows and Blackberry devices through a web-based application. Go to shotmobile.com and download the app for your mobile device now.

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

2015 ‘SHOT on a Dime’ Restaurant Guide

grilled beef with tomatoWhile you are attending SHOT Show in January, we know you will also want to experience the sights and flavors of Las Vegas. Check out our ‘SHOT on a Dime’ restaurant guide aimed to help you find quality meals in Las Vegas for $50 or less. If you are dining on a budget, you can even choose from dining options of $25 or less. No matter your cuisine preference or desired location, you’ll find all sorts of selections. Whether you are staying in the Venetian/Palazzo, or along the strip, you’ll be able to locate something close to home without having to bite the bullet on a hefty dinner bill.

We’ve also included some free Las Vegas attractions. Yes, even in Las Vegas, you can find one-of-a-kind entertainment and beauty for free. Enjoy art, history, shows and the culture of Las Vegas without digging into your pockets.

Chris Dolnack is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.

Comedian Bill Engvall to Perform at SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner

He’s a hunter. He’s a target shooter. He’s one of the top comedians in America today — and among the busiest. He’ll also be our 2015 SHOT Show State of the Industry featured entertainer.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to announce that comedian Bill Engvall will perform at the SHOT Show’s annual State of the Industry Dinner, set for Jan. 20, the first evening of the show in Las Vegas.

Bill has starred in numerous television shows, including solo specials, and appeared in several feature films. He is perhaps best known as part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films, which have sold more than 9 million units and are some of the most watched movies and special in Comedy Central history. The soundtrack for Blue Collar Comedy Tour — One For The Road (Warner Bros./Jack Records) was also nominated for a Grammy Award. This fall, he appeared on the top TV hit, “Dancing with the Stars.”

Bill has been at the SHOT Show before and proudly supports America’s hunting and recreational shooting traditions, so he knows that a full house will warmly welcome him.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas next month at our biggest and best State of the Industry Dinner to date.

Learn more and order tickets here.

 

Chris Dolnack is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.

Pre-SHOT Show Golf Event to Support Disabled Veterans

NSSF and Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) are joining forces to host a charity golf event at the 2015 SHOT Show on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Bear’s Best Las Vegas.

The new HAVA Invitational Golf Classic will be a strong statement of industry support for America’s disabled veteran heroes as we enter the new year. We encourage everyone headed to the SHOT Show to get involved — register a foursome or become a sponsor.

For those not familiar with HAVA, it is an industry-run organization that helps the healing and re-integration of disabled combat veterans back into normal American life through participation in hunting and the shooting sports. The HAVA Board of Directors, which I’m proud to serve on, is comprised of industry executives who look to put the funds raised to work to benefit these returning heroes and their families. All the proceeds from this event will benefit HAVA outreach programs.

If you’re not familiar with Bear’s Best Las Vegas, it’s a pretty phenomenal golf course. It’s a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, where “The Golden Bear” himself hand-selected 18 holes from his more than 200 course designs worldwide, encompassing all of his favorites into one extraordinary round of golf.

Participation in the HAVA Invitational Golf Classic is only $200 per golfer, however companies registering for a foursome receive one free registration (foursomes can be registered for only $600). Each participating golfer receives the following:

  • One Round of Golf at Bear’s Best Las Vegas
  • Backpack full of Valuable Welcome Golf and Outdoor Gifts
  • Golf Cart
  • Breakfast / Lunch
  • Roundtrip Ground Transportation from the Sands Expo Center to Bear’s Best
  • Opportunity to Win Valuable, High End Raffle Items
  • Chance for Prizes for Winning Teams and Contests

This is a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Learn more about this new event and register yourself or a foursome today.

NSSF Statement on Jay Leno Cancellation of SHOT Show Appearance

We are clearly disappointed by Jay Leno’s decision not to perform at the 2015 SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner. He unilaterally cancelled his promised appearance due to pressure from the anti-gun lobby, which included false statements about our industry and its commitment to genuine firearms safety, which we attempted to personally correct with him, but to no avail.

We are not deterred by their publicity seeking nor are we unfamiliar with the bullying political tactics of the gun control groups that seem to have as little respect for the First Amendment as they continually demonstrate with regard to the Second Amendment.

We are proud of the many programs that we run that meaningfully contribute to public safety including our long standing Project ChildSafe and Don’t Lie for the Other Guy initiatives in addition to our members everyday work in compliance with comprehensive federal and state laws. We will not allow the lawful commerce in firearms nor our industry to be demonized and we will continue to speak out for the Second Amendment rights of the millions of law-abiding citizens who are our customers.

Despite Mr. Leno’s cancellation, we look forward to having our biggest and best State of the Industry Dinner to date with a performer that respects the contributions of our industry and the customers it supports.

Guess Who? Facebook Contest Kicks Off Thursday. Stay Tuned.

guessKeep an eye on our Facebook page tomorrow.

We’ll be holding our annual Facebook contest to guess who will perform at the SHOT Show’s State of the Industry Dinner. The winner will win two tickets to the State of the Industry Dinner!

Contest starts at high noon Vegas time (12 p.m. PDT).

 

Chris Dolnack is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.

Bidding Ends Tomorrow for 2014 SHOT Show Auctions

Three auctions for special-edition items are underway, with all proceeds benefiting programs to further America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage. Bidding will close at 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 17, the final day of the 2014 SHOT Show.

Henry Repeating Arms recently announced that they have begun production of the Original Henry Rifle for the first time in 150 years – and this rifle was selected to receive very special treatment in honor of the rifle’s designer, Benjamin Tyler Henry, as the 2014 SHOT Show Rifle. The SHOT Show Henry Tribute rifle will feature serial number BTHENRY0001.

Read more about these auctions and get your bid in before it’s too late!

2014 SHOT Show Auctions: Place Your Bids!

Three auctions for special-edition items are underway, with all proceeds benefiting programs to further America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage. Bidding has already begun and will close at 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 17, the final day of the 2014 SHOT Show.

2014 SHOT Show Rifle

Henry Repeating Arms recently announced that they have begun production of the Original Henry Rifle for the first time in 150 years – and this rifle was selected to receive very special treatment in honor of the rifle’s designer, Benjamin Tyler Henry, as the 2014 SHOT Show Rifle.

The Original Henry Rifle is back in all its American-made glory. The Original Henry Rifle is virtually identical to its history-making forerunner in all aspects, except caliber. The SHOT Show Henry Tribute rifle will feature serial number BTHENRY0001.

This 2014 SHOT Show rifle is being auctioned exclusively at GunBroker.com. The rifle is available for viewing and bidding now and will be displayed at the SHOT Show in the GunBroker.com booth, No. 15404.

2014 SHOT Show Handgun

Turnbull Manufacturing Co., the iconic restorer of vintage rifles and shotguns, has recently aimed their manufacturing and design skills to the production of high-quality handguns and this first Deluxe Model of their new 1911 Classic–featuring Serial Number 1911001– has been selected as the 2014 SHOT Show Auction Handgun.

The gun will be displayed at the SHOT Show in the GunBroker.com booth, No. 15404, in a custom glass-topped walnut display case. The case will also go to the high bidder to facilitate display in the high bidder’s home or office.

This 2014 SHOT Show handgun is being auctioned exclusively at GunBroker.com. The handgun is available for viewing and bidding now.

2014 SHOT Show Knife

H.H. Buck & Son revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the Model 110 folding hunter. A cornerstone of this year’s 50th anniversary observance is the creation of a one-of-a-kind 110 folding hunter by legendary knife maker David Yellowhorse. This special knife will be featured as the 2014 SHOT Show Auction Knife.

As a special addition to the 2014 SHOT Show knife auction package, the high bidder and a guest will be invited to visit the Buck Knives headquarters in Post Falls, Idaho, to tour the facility, receive a special package of Buck promotional items and have pictures taken with their knife and Buck executives.

The knife, being auctioned exclusively at GunBroker.com, will be displayed at the SHOT Show in the Buck Knives booth, No. 14504, and is now available for viewing and auction.

All SHOT Show auctions are administered by the Hunting Heritage Trust for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. All proceeds from the auctions will benefit programs to further America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage.