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.
Nevada’s U.S. Senator Dean Heller Tours SHOT Show
January 17, 2012
The National Shooting Sports Foundation showed Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nevada) around the SHOT Show today. Heller also spoke at last night’s industry political action committee (PAC) reception. At the show, NSSF briefed him on key industry issues. Heller was appointed to the U.S. Senate last year by Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) and will seek election to a [...]
SHOT Daily — Day 1
January 17, 2012
The digital edition of the Day 1 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.)
South Dakota Here in Force to Recruit Firearms Industry
January 17, 2012
What comes to mind when you think “South Dakota?” Mount Rushmore? South Dakota officials want you to think “firearms industry.” While the vast majority of exhibitors at the SHOT Show are here to sell products, South Dakota is here to convince manufacturers they should be making those products in its state. Representatives from 13 South [...]
SHOT Business Honors Industry Leaders
January 17, 2012
SHOT Business magazine honored six industry leaders today at the SHOT Show with its annual SHOT Business Awards. The honorees were: Retailer of the Year: Joe Keffer, the Sportsman’s Shop Distributor of the Year: Big Rock Sports Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year: Phil Murray, White Flyer Range of the Year: John Munsen, Bill’s Gun Shop [...]
