Shot Show 2019..Anyone going?

[Jonnyt16]

One year...I will go. Not this year though.

[Stickman]

Pass. Unless you are truly industry or press, it's just a bunch of sweaty dudes reeking of booze fondling guns, looking for freebees, and pretending to be someone. And don't forget the Asians taking photos of guns for their airsoft knock offs.

You nailed it out of the park with that reply!!! There needs to be much better standards in place for SHOT to curb the clowns, and bring it back to the way it used to be.

[murphy j]

Just seeing if any of you are attending Shot Show 2019?

I'll be attending. My first one as well.

Pass. Unless you are truly industry or press, it's just a bunch of sweaty dudes reeking of booze fondling guns, looking for freebees, and pretending to be someone. And don't forget the Asians taking photos of guns for their airsoft knock offs.

You nailed it out of the park with that reply!!! There needs to be much better standards in place for SHOT to curb the clowns, and bring it back to the way it used to be.

I totally get this. I'm a regular at the Wannenmacher Arms Show in Tulsa. While it's a public show, the broad slice of humanity can be 'interesting'.

One of my best friends from high school is industry and has invited me. I'll be the wide eyed country bumpkin in the big city, but do know how to behave myself. I'm also home trained and know how to wear deodorant and brush my teeth

[RHINOWSO]

I'll be the wide eyed country bumpkin in the big city, but do know how to behave myself. I'm also home trained and know how to wear deodorant and brush my teeth

Don't get me wrong, it's an amazing, fun, overwhelming experience the first time, especially the first day you are there.

So much stuff, so many people, NRA / TV personalities, etc, etc.

But then reality sinks in and it's just a huge gun show where nothing is for sale and you are getting little to nothing out of the event, unless you are industry / press / seriously 'in the business' of buying - selling guns - ie long term orders, BD work, relationships, etc.

People watching is half the fun after the shine wears off. Enjoy it!

[murphy j]

Don't get me wrong, it's an amazing, fun, overwhelming experience the first time, especially the first day you are there.

So much stuff, so many people, NRA / TV personalities, etc, etc.

But then reality sinks in and it's just a huge gun show where nothing is for sale and you are getting little to nothing out of the event, unless you are industry / press / seriously 'in the business' of buying - selling guns - ie long term orders, BD work, relationships, etc.

People watching is half the fun after the shine wears off. Enjoy it!

I understand all that. I'm going for the experience and to say I've been. It's also a good excuse to get away from school for a couple days, and get together with an old friend in a town I've never been to. The wife isn't exactly happy about me going without her and the kids, but I bought off on her getting primo tickets to Pink for her and her brother. I think I got a fair deal

[Renegade]

You nailed it out of the park with that reply!!! There needs to be much better standards in place for SHOT to curb the clowns, and bring it back to the way it used to be.

They could if they wanted, but the optics of only 25,000 going to SHOT is not what they want. It is not even "SHOT" Show anymore it is "SHOMLET" Shooting, Hunting, Outdoors, Military, Law Enforcement Trade" Show. You cannot grow the show to other markets and then shrink it at same time.

What it needs IMO is a bigger venue and not having stuff on 5 different floors and dozens of rooms.

[Jonnyt16]

Any news? I know the show doesn't start until tomorrow but wasn't today "media day"?

I'm hoping for more AK-47 imports and/or more accessories (optic mounts, handguards, muzzle breaks, etc.) since I've been getting back in to AK's lately. I feel like there should be a lot more options with this platform.

On a side note, I've been emailing Lancer Systems trying to convince them to produce an AK-47 magazine. Fingers crossed!

[eternal24k]

Really hoping someone can get some info on the suppressed Glock with slide lock teased by Blue Force Gear

[prdubi]

Its fun.

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[ginzomatic]

I'll be there!