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Are You an NSSF Member? If so, Save Big on SHOT Show Registration Fees

NSSF is urging all members of the firearms industry to complete their registration to attend the 2015 SHOT Show now and to take advantage of the significant savings offered to NSSF members during registration.

Due to multiple trade shows taking place at the same time, hotel rooms across Las Vegas are in exceptional demand during this year’s SHOT Show and we want to make sure everyone who wants to attend can and has a place to stay. It is critical that everyone who plans to attend the show complete the registration process as soon as possible.

As an incentive, remember that this year qualified NSSF buyer members receive a complimentary ticket to attend the show, and we’ve reduced the price of NSSF retailer and range member registration for SHOT Show by 50 percent over the non-member pricing. Join NSSF now as a retailer or range member (some other buyer categories also apply) and the fee to attend SHOT Show is just $35, half that of the $70 non-member fee.

NSSF also discounts the non-buyer member rate. NSSF members who are not buyers can register to attend the show for just $175 versus $350 for non-NSSF members. Media, as always, may attend the show for free, but still must register if they did not receive the emailed invitation to register.

If there’s only one trade show you can attend, this is the one you don’t want to miss. Register now. Join NSSF here.

 

Diedra Cauley is the Director, Exhibitions and Conferences, for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

SHOT Show Welcomes, Encourages Law Enforcement to Attend

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SHOT Show is, without a doubt, all about new products and helping our exhibitors tell the world about them. There are many audiences for those displaying their wares at SHOT address—competition shooters, weekend hobbyists, hunters, self-defense experts and more—but perhaps the fastest growing segment of the show is the community of law enforcement, SWAT, private and executive security and armed forces personnel.

Currently covering more than 186,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition space on the main floor of the Sands Expo Center, our tactical and safety equipment exhibitors display a vast array of equipment and tools those in law enforcement and other public safety positions need to keep themselves and the public safe in the line of duty.

Not only is SHOT Show the place for law enforcement personnel to get a look at today’s innovative firearms, ammunition and gear, it’s also a center for educational exchange. Completely free to attend to members of law enforcement, the Law Enforcement Educational Program—LEEP—is the result of a partnership between Law Officer Magazine and NSSF. LEEP is a series of topical sessions taking place at SHOT Show from Tuesday to Thursday, these sessions covering a wide range of subject matter germane to law enforcement and private security job performance. In addition to these special seminars, law enforcement also have two networking opportunities available to them. The first is a meet-and-greet with armed forces members, while the second is a networking luncheon designed for interaction between various law enforcement agencies, LE personnel and the editors of Law Officer Magazine.

The full LEEP course listing, as well as links to register for the networking luncheon and armed forces meet-and-greet functions are available by clicking here. As NSSF encourages all members of law enforcement to attend and doing so will often require permission from commanding officers or other supervisors, we’ve also provided a tactical planning page for you, as well as a helpful video, so that others in your organization can realize the value in attending this once-a-year event.

Law enforcement members may register to attend in two categories. Buyers for law enforcement and security agencies can register for just $35 before January 13, 2015; registration after this date or on-site during the show is available for $70. All law enforcement members wishing to attend SHOT who are not buyers for their agency can take advantage of their early bird registration fee of $175 before January 13, 2015. These attendees may also register after this date or on-site during the show for $350. We strongly encourage all members of the law enforcement community to register early for SHOT show and sign up for LEEP sessions ahead of the January 13 date, as these sessions will sell out. For more information on how to register for any of these SHOT Show programs as a member of the law enforcement community, call 855-355-7468 or email regmgr@shot.convexx.com.

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

12 Tips to Get the Most Out of the 2014 SHOT Show

Are you ready? The SHOT Show is almost here! Here’s a list of the top 12 items you can check off. Introduce yourself to the offerings by watching this brief video, first.

1. It’s your last chance to book your travel plans with onPeak, the official housing partner of the SHOT Show. Its hotel rate-guarantee deadline closes tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 11. SHOT Show provides two sources for special hotel room opportunities; one is direct with the Venetian/Palazzo, and the other is through onPeak, the official housing partner of the SHOT Show and the service provider directly linked to the SHOT Show website for all hotels besides the Venetian/Palazzo. To view or book available hotel/travel deals through onPeak, click here or call 800-388-8104. To view or book available hotel rooms at the Venetian/Palazzo, you may do so by clicking here or calling 866-580-1198.

2. Tell us if you are hosting celebrities in January. Log in to the Exhibitor Listing Dashboard and let us know about celebrity appearances or other special events you are planning at your booth. Follow the provided screenshots to inform us of celebrity appearances.

3. Register for SHOT Show University on Monday, Jan. 13. A limited amount of seats are available. Offered each year on the day before the SHOT Show opens, SHOT Show University, with a theme of Aiming for Excellence, is a day of seminars specifically tailored to the needs of those in the firearm retail business.  Check out our speaker spotlights from Chip Bell and Dan Mann.

4. Find the retail seminars you need to attend. Retailers, Patrick Shay gives you an inside look at these scheduled sessions. Stay tuned for the follow-up and get the run-down of what should be on your schedule! We are offering a dozen courses (at cost) during the SHOT Show, all designed to increase your retailing expertise, make your operations more profitable and keep our industry strong. You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here. Seating is limited, and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss out!

5. Reserve the ultimate dining experience. 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.

6. Work smarter, not harder! First, download the mobile app, sponsored by ArmaLite. Then, use the My Show Planner online aid to navigate the show floor, keep track of appointments and find new products and services, among other conveniences. You can review the entire SHOT Show layout, search for exhibitors, find specials, search for brands and much more. You can even map out your own planned schedule and route!

7.  Learn about the scheduled Law Enforcement Education Seminars (LEEP). NSSF has partnered with Law Officer magazine to present a quality education program for law enforcement professionals at the 2014 SHOT Show®. These are free for our LEEP sponsors.

8. Catch up on all three segments of the SHOT Show Exhibitor Webinar series, available online in the Exhibitor Resource Center under Exhibitor Education and News.

9. Get to know this year’s pinnacle sponsor, Outdoor Channel.

10. Meet the  new management team. You can read all of the bios, here. The firearms, exhibition and event industries, as well as the Las Vegas business community, continue to respond positively to the selection of Las Vegas-based ConvExx as our new SHOT Show management company.

11. Become an NSSF member. As the owner of the industry’s largest trade show, NSSF rolls out the red carpet for its members at the SHOT Show. Members receive discounted booth space, five extra booth-priority points when exhibiting, early notification on registration and hotel accommodations, access to the NSSF Member Lounge and Member Business Center and more. NSSF is currently offering a SHOT Show special for range and retailer memberships, starting as low as $50.

12. Get social. Follow us and subscribe to get the latest SHOT Show updates. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter (@nssfshotshow) and join the official SHOT Show group on LinkedIn. Also, be sure utilize the #SHOTShow hashtag to ensure your social media communications are being seen by all who follow the show online. Another way to keep up-to-date is to subscribe to NSSF’s Bullet Points e-newsletter, which delivers a weekly roundup of industry happenings.

Diedra Cauley is the Senior Director of Exhibitions and Conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: Hiring and Retaining Employees

Are you interested in motivating or improving your staff? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your retailing expertise, make your operations more profitable and keep our industry strong.

You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Thursday, Jan. 16 — 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Hiring and Retaining Employees
Presented by Deb Kenney

Learn how to hire the right people that will help your retail store or shooting range dominate your market area. Learn best practices for motivating, developing, dealing with performance issues.

Apply Today!

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

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: Loss Prevention Strategies

Are you concerned about protecting your business from potential risks? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your retailing expertise, make your operations more profitable and keep our industry strong.

You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Thursday, Jan. 16 — 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Loss Prevention Strategies
Presented by Bill Napier

Internal and external theft can lead to a catastrophic loss of income, respect and even your livelihood or license if not caught and addressed. Topics will include understanding the root cause of shrinkage, combating internal theft and external theft, and building a partnership with local law enforcement.

Apply Today!

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

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: NSSF FFL Compliance Consultant Panel

Are you concerned about staying in compliance and in business? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your retailing expertise, make your operations more profitable and keep our industry strong.

You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Tuesday, Jan. 14 — 3-4 p.m.

NSSF FFL Compliance Consultant Panel

Presented by Wally Nelson, Harry McCabe

Bring your compliance questions and concerns to this open mic panel discussion hosted by the NSSF and their FFL Compliance Consultants.

Apply Today!

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

SHOT Show Attendees: $50 NSSF Membership for SHOT Show 2014

There is no better time than now to become a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

This year, NSSF’s SHOT Show® retail/range memberships start as low as $50. This offer will provide those that haven’t experienced what NSSF membership is all about an opportunity to do so.

NSSF’s benefits for retailer members include a 24-hour FFL hotline, access to ATF compliance consulting with former ATF officials, access to NSSF research and a whole lot more. NSSF membership provides you with information and resources, networking and training, continued education opportunities and discounted products and services. This one single investment can give you an invaluable competitive edge.

Not only does your membership help your business, but it also helps NSSF fulfill its mission of promoting, protecting and preserving our industry and our sports.

This membership offer is available at nssf.org/join or you can also take advantage of it while registering for the SHOT Show.

If you have any questions about membership, please contact Samantha Hughes at shughes@nssf.org or Bettyjane Swann at bswann@nssf.org.

Bettyjane Swann is director of member services for the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

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. 

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: What Business Structure Is Right for My Firearms Business

Want to grow your business and improve your staff? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering these topics and much more, all designed to increase your profits, meet the needs of your customers and help our Industry stay strong.

Below is an overview of one of the seminars. You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Thursday, Jan. 16 — 9-10 a.m.
What Business Structure Is Right for My Firearms Business
Presented by John Renzulli and Christopher Renzulli
Would a sole proprietorship better meet your business needs than an LLC? How will this decision regarding structuring your business impact your FFL? Let founding partners of Renzulli Law Firm, a great friend of our industry and the 2nd Amendment, help make sense of these difficult legal decisions.

Apply Today!

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

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: Grass Roots Political Organizing

Want to help support our 2nd Amendment rights? Retailers can play a critical role in that effort. NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your profits, meet the needs of your customers and help our Industry stay strong.

Below is an overview of one of the seminars. You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Tuesday, Jan. 14 — 9-10 a.m.
Grass Roots Political Organizing
Presented by Jake McGuigan
In the fight to save our 2nd Amendment rights, the independent firearms retailer is the front line of defense for the industry. Learn how to effectively organize and participate in this process and help to save our rights and your livelihood.

Apply Today!

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