The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the industry’s trade association and owner of the SHOT Show, recently reached a historic milestone: 7,000 members. That number is more than double what membership was at just five years ago. “Our membership has never been stronger or more engaged,” NSSF President Steve Sanetti said during his SHOT Show State [...]
Budweiser Names Conservationist of Year at SHOT Show
January 19, 2012
Budweiser has named Bill D’Alonzo, a Ducks Unlimited volunteer and member of DU’s board of directors, its 2012 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year. The presentation was made Wednesday at the SHOT Show in the Budweiswer-sponsored Press Room. D’Alonzo, of Greenville, Del., has designated DU as the recipient of the $50,000 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation [...]
SHOT Daily — Day 3
January 19, 2012
The digital edition of the Day 3 issue of SHOT Daily is now available online. SHOT Daily is brought to you by The Bonnier Corp. and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. (Also available in PDF format here.)
Video: First Timers to 34th Timers Flock to SHOT Show
January 19, 2012
Most people don’t like traffic, but exhibitors at the 2012 SHOT Show love it. Business has been brisk at the show so far, and there’s still two days to go. NSSF’s roving reporter Ann Baldwin has been roaming the show floor. Here’s her look back at the show’s opening day.
State of the Industry: More Unified Than Ever, Says NSSF President
January 18, 2012
In his 34 years in the industry, NSSF President Steve Sanetti said he has never seen the industry more unified. During the SHOT Show’s annual State of the Industry event, Sanetti said that membership in NSSF, the industry’s trade association, is more than double what it was just five years ago. “Together we comprise a [...]
‘Blue Book of Gun Values’ Author Fjestad Honored with Communicator Award
January 18, 2012
The Professional Outdoor Media Association and NSSF honored veteran communicator and best-selling author S.P. Fjestad with the prestigious POMA/NSSF Grits Gresham Shooting Sports Communicator Award during the SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner. In honor of legendary outdoor communicator Grits Gresham, POMA and NSSF developed the Grits Gresham Shooting Sports Communicator Award in 2005. [...]
NSSF Says 2012 Firearms Sales Outlook Promising after Record-Setting Year
January 18, 2012
Many indicators, including a record-setting 2011, show the firearms industry continues to thrive in a down economy and that the potential exists for another strong sales year in 2012, NSSF reported at a press conference today at the SHOT Show. The $4 billion firearms and ammunition industry stands apart from other industries that are struggling [...]
Dolnack: SHOT Show a Chance for New Companies to Become Next Iconic Brand
January 18, 2012
At last night’s State of the Industry Dinner sponsored by Outdoor Channel, Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer, opened the evening with these comments: We’re thrilled to have you with us here tonight as the industry kicks off a brand new year with exciting new product launches and eager new exhibitors. [...]
SHOT Daily — Day 2
January 18, 2012
The digital edition of the Day 2 issue of SHOT Daily is now available online. SHOT Daily is brought to you by The Bonnier Corp. and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. (Also available in PDF format here.)
View Photos from SHOT Show on Flickr and Instagram
January 17, 2012
Throughout the show, photos from the floor and other events are being uploaded to the SHOT Show Flickr page. We’ve also started posting pics to Instagram, so please feel free to give us a follow. Just search “shotshow.” The show’s Flickr page is here: http://flickr.com/shotshow.
