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Anyone going to the Shot Show in January - Las Vegas?
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Arriving Monday PM, leaving Thursday AM.
ps: Is this who I think it is?
On to Shot Show stuff.....
- Getting a ticket is easy - If you don't have a friendly FFL, someone on NES will no doubt help.
- Different benefits for different color tickets:
-- Retailer - People in the booth actually pay attention to you. Loads of the vendors have private after hours parties, but they're not going to be wasting tickets on you unless they size you up as someone who can do something for them. If you want to try to score some tickets, wear a retailer badge. Some of the manufacturers which run the higher end parties gives each rep a very limited quota of tickets, and they have to choose carefully which existing business contacts rate one. Some freebies (like the literature tote carts RSR sometimes give out) are available to "retailer badge holders only".
-- Exhibitor - No one gives a rat's ass about you when you are looking at their stuff, but you can enter the show arena during the morning setup before the crowds hit the door. I didn't notice this one year when I had an exhibitor badge, and wondered why everyone was hanging outside the show instead of going in. If you have an exhibitor from an NSSF member, you can buy lunch in the "members lounge". Basically, it's still crummy overpriced convention center food but less of a line.
-- Press - No one will bother you for taking photos, and vendors may pay attention to you
- If you're hotel is not withing walking distance, use the Shot Show shuttle busses - the Las Vegas monorail runs about $3 each way even for short trips.
- The Stratosphere (north end of strip) and Orleans (slightly off strip) are two good bets for decent room rates; there may be additional cheap choices.
- As of this year, your FL and UT non-resident permit is no longer good for carry in NV.
ps: Is this who I think it is?
On to Shot Show stuff.....
- Getting a ticket is easy - If you don't have a friendly FFL, someone on NES will no doubt help.
- Different benefits for different color tickets:
-- Retailer - People in the booth actually pay attention to you. Loads of the vendors have private after hours parties, but they're not going to be wasting tickets on you unless they size you up as someone who can do something for them. If you want to try to score some tickets, wear a retailer badge. Some of the manufacturers which run the higher end parties gives each rep a very limited quota of tickets, and they have to choose carefully which existing business contacts rate one. Some freebies (like the literature tote carts RSR sometimes give out) are available to "retailer badge holders only".
-- Exhibitor - No one gives a rat's ass about you when you are looking at their stuff, but you can enter the show arena during the morning setup before the crowds hit the door. I didn't notice this one year when I had an exhibitor badge, and wondered why everyone was hanging outside the show instead of going in. If you have an exhibitor from an NSSF member, you can buy lunch in the "members lounge". Basically, it's still crummy overpriced convention center food but less of a line.
-- Press - No one will bother you for taking photos, and vendors may pay attention to you
- If you're hotel is not withing walking distance, use the Shot Show shuttle busses - the Las Vegas monorail runs about $3 each way even for short trips.
- The Stratosphere (north end of strip) and Orleans (slightly off strip) are two good bets for decent room rates; there may be additional cheap choices.
- As of this year, your FL and UT non-resident permit is no longer good for carry in NV.
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An interesting notice in today's email from the Shot Show:
Passing on Vegas. Going to the Camfour show at Foxwoods.
I wish.....
groundscrapers
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If you haven't booked a room yet check out the Aria. They were just finishing it when I was @ the MGM Grand for SEMA in november. I also believe it has a stop for the tram that goes to the convention center.
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. But you guy's have fun and take lots of pic's of all the new toy's we cant get in mass.
I will be there...
Steve, MFS
Steve, MFS
Yes Rob it is who you think! I am still doing work for EMC, but as a contractor. I plan to be in Vegas Tuesday and leaving on Thursday. I will try to find you. Will you be with USPSA or with SVI?
PM me if interested
PM me if interested
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I PM'ed you my cell. I will be wearing a USPSA badge, but won't be working the booth full time. SVI won't have a booth at the show - they're fully booked with guns to build and are keeping busy at the factory.
DickWanner
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Hey! Me too!!
