Gun Trade World - April 2023

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FEATURE Armament Technology’s Trevor Publicover showing off the company’s successful and important laser filters. Barnett Crossbows owner David Barnett with his new Hyper Raptor Crossbow. SHOT SHOW 2023 The CZ Shadow 2 Orange was turning heads from the minute the show opened its doors. Hornady displayed an impressive collection from its security range. The team at Leapers are excited by the range of AR-15 assorices on offer. and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, welcomed over 52,000 industry professionals. More than 2,500 companies displayed products and services in booths covering more than 816,000 net square feet and attracting attendees from 115 countries and all 50 states. These are pre-pandemic level numbers. Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer was particularly happy with how the show unfolded. He commented: “The industry was back in full force at this year’s SHOT Show, and the energy and momentum among all attendees was palpable. I always say the SHOT Show is like Christmas morning and the Super Bowl all in one, and this year it was that and more. We are thrilled at the positive response from our attendees and optimistic for a strong year of industry sales to come.” This was the largest SHOT Show ever, marking the second year of expanded exhibit space at Caesars Forum, in addition to The Venetian Expo. Show floor reaction Last year we told you that 80 per cent of the exhibitors we asked said they had experienced a positive show. Well, this year that number has climbed to 100 per cent. Yes, that’s right. Not one of the companies we spoke to over the course of the exhibition was unhappy with how the show was performing for them. They were all happy and relieved that the show was back to pre-Covid numbers and all seemed to be conducting the business that they were expecting to. Supplier Showcase The two-day Supplier Showcase featured 539 OEM third-party suppliers meeting with exhibiting manufacturers and exploring their needs for extrusions, fabrication, fabrics, machinery, metal, plastics, software, logistical support, and tools. Jeff Miller, Sales Manager at Active Manufacturing, told the NSSF team: “For a company like us with 40 people, it’s a great fit. We can come show our wares for two days. The bigger companies come up here and walk around and the engineering people will talk to us. We’ve done it every year, and it’s really helped us increase our business.” Education Sessions This year over 6,000 industry members attended SHOT University, Law Enforcement Education Program and Export Training Sessions to receive in-person classes on compliance, operations and much more. Traci Lewellin, Owner of Gun City spoke to the NSSF: “SHOT University adds an amazing value for us. I can come in here, I have our managers out still looking at booths, and I can learn some of the educational processes to take back to our stores and try to implement them over the next year.” A word from the President… “This year is one of the best shows I’ve ever been a part of,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “On behalf of NSSF, I’d like to thank all the attendees, exhibitors, media members and our guests this week for helping the industry to succeed and supporting NSSF’s mission.” For your diary Preparations have already begun for next year’s 46th SHOT Show, which is scheduled for January 23-26, 2024. www.nssf.org 22 WWW.GUNTRADEWORLD.COM
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