Category: Entertainment

SHOT on a Dime

SHOT ShowAll of us have heard the popular slogan of ‘What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’! Wink. Wink. Nudge. Nudge. So, while 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.

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.

Chris Dolnack is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.

Reserve your spot today to see Penn & Teller at the 2014 State of the Industry Event


More than 1,000 tickets have already been reserved for the Jan. 14 State of the Industry event — sponsored by Outdoor Channel. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable performance by Penn & Teller, seven-time winners, including 2013, as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year.”

In their 35 years as a team, Penn & Teller have redefined the genre of magic and invented their own very distinct niche in comedy with Emmy-winning TV specials, sold-out runs on Broadway, world tours and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from Letterman to Leno, Friends to The Simpsons, Chelsea Lately to Top Chef. Their 12-year run at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino makes them one of the longest running and most-beloved shows in Las Vegas history. Outselling every other resident magician on The Strip, the duo will now be performing exclusively for attendees of the 2014 State of the Industry Dinner.

Tickets to the State of the Industry event can be purchased when registering for the show.

Chris Dolnack is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.

Get Ready for the 2014 SHOT Show

Jump start the year by getting your business noticed, learn about new products and get educated on latest and the greatest. SHOT Show is the place to be this January. Watch this brief video for details on what you need to know about the 2014 SHOT Show.

Apply today for the 2014 SHOT Show, January, 14-17, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Visit www.shotshow.org for more information.

Chris Dolnack is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack. 

Outdoor Channel to Serve as SHOT Show Pinnacle Sponsor

Outdoor Channel has committed to a Pinnacle-level sponsorship for the SHOT Show® for the fourth consecutive year. Pinnacle is the highest sponsorship level associated with the show.

The sponsorship includes being the official title sponsor of NSSF’s State of the Industry Event; offering show attendees meet-and-greet access to the network’s top talent; providing on-site information and navigation stations for attendees on the show floor; in addition to network marketing and advertising opportunities surrounding the show.

Outdoor Channel’s primary headquarters at the 2014 SHOT Show will be in Bassano meeting rooms 2601-2505 in the Venetian Hotel adjoining the Sands Expo Convention Center. Outdoor Channel’s booth will in the Level 2 Sands Lobby.

Said Outdoor Channel President and CEO Jim Liberatore, “Outdoor Channel is proud to be the pinnacle sponsor of the 2014 SHOT Show. We’re working closely with our valued partner, the NSSF, to offer attendees unparalleled exposure to our brand and to shape the exciting future of the outdoor lifestyle.”

Outdoor Channel’s unprecedented support of the 2014 SHOT Show demonstrates the company’s unwavering commitment to the outdoor industry and all that the industry’s premier trade show stands for.

Please join me in extending a huge thanks to Outdoor Channel for its outstanding support of the SHOT Show.

Chris Dolnack is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack. 

Penn & Teller to Perform at 2014 SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner

Those fortunate enough to hold a ticket to the 2014 SHOT Show’s State of the Industry Dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 14, will be treated to an unforgettable performance by Penn & Teller.

In their 35 years as a team, Penn & Teller have redefined the genre of magic and invented their own very distinct niche in comedy with Emmy-winning TV specials, sold out runs on Broadway, world tours and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from Letterman to Leno, Friends to The Simpsons, Chelsea Lately to Top Chef.

With an amazing seven wins, including 2013, as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year,” their 12-year run at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino makes them one of the longest running and most-beloved shows in Las Vegas history. Outselling every other resident magician on The Strip the duo will now be performing exclusively for attendees of the 2014 State of the Industry Dinner.

Tickets will be on sale soon. NSSF will alert its members via email as soon as they are. All SHOT Show attendees will be able to purchase tickets when registering for the show.

Chris Dolnack is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.  

Contest: Guess Who Will Perform at the 2014 State of the Industry Dinner

It’s that time of year again. The time for our annual “Guess the Performer” contest.

We’ve had some great performers over the years at the SHOT Show’s annual State of the Industry Dinner, and we’re excited to say that NSSF has locked up another great act for the 2014 event.

We’re not going tell you who it is until one of our SHOT Show attendees guesses correctly.

The first person to correctly identify the talent at the upcoming State of the Industry Dinner will win two free tickets to the event, which will be held on the opening night of the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Post your answers in the comments section below. You can also post answers to the official SHOT Show Facebook page or mention @nssfshotshow on Twitter with your answer.

You MUST be a member of the shooting, hunting, outdoor or law enforcement industry to win, as the SHOT Show is a trade-only event. And again, the only answers that will be eligible to win are the ones posted in the comments section of this blog post.

We’ll announce the winner and the performer tomorrow.

Ready, set, go!

Keep an Eye on Your Inbox: SHOT Show Surveys Being Sent This Week

All SHOT Show attendees, exhibitors and media should keep an eye on their email inboxes in the coming days. We’ll begin sending our post-show surveys this week.

We made many improvements for 2013 based on last year’s feedback, and we’ll do so again for next year’s show.

Please take the time to provide us with your feedback. What did we do right? What could be improved upon? Please let us know. All of your input will be heard.

Outdoor Channel Presents 23 Golden Moose Awards

More than 1,800 outdoor industry leaders, TV personalities and lucky fans attended the highly-anticipated 13th Annual Golden Moose Awards on Thursday night.

Twenty-three awards were presented, including five “Fan Favorite” accolades, to celebrate Outdoor Channel’s most popular programs and recognize the network’s producers and on-air talent for their unparalleled work in 2012.

Read more from Outdoor Channel.

Reserve your spot today to see Terry Fator at the 2013 State of the Industry Event

Terry FatorMore than 1,200 tickets have already been reserved for the Jan. 15 State of the Industry event — sponsored by Outdoor Channel. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable performance by Terry Fator, Las Vegas star and past winner of “America’s Got Talent.” As the headliner at The Mirage, Fator nightly captures the hearts and funny bones of America with “Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert.” Without moving his lips, Fator leaves audiences stunned with comedy, celebrity singing impressions and unparalleled ventriloquism. Tickets to the State of the Industry event can be purchased when registering for the show.

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