state of the industry dinner

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.

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.

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.

Outdoor Channel Returns as SHOT Show Pinnacle Sponsor

For the third year in a row, Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in outdoor TV, has committed to a Pinnacle-level sponsorship for NSSF’s SHOT Show.

Pinnacle is the highest sponsorship level associated with the event. This unprecedented support reflects the network’s commitment to the hunting and shooting industry and all that the industry’s premier trade show stands for.

Outdoor Channel’s 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 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.

Las Vegas Headliner Terry Fator to Perform at SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner

Those fortunate enough to hold a ticket to the 2013 SHOT Show’s State of the Industry Dinner on Jan. 15 will be treated to 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.

Congratulations to Jennifer Brockman, co-owner of Midwest Gunsmithing, for winning two tickets to the event in our “name the performer” contest. Jennifer was the first to post Terry Fator’s name on our blog yesterday.

Tickets to the State of the Industry Dinner will go sale for all National Shooting Sports Foundation members on Sept. 17 and then on Oct. 1 for all SHOT Show attendees. Tickets can be purchased when registering for the show.

Learn more about Terry Fator here.