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SHOT Show: Where Innovation Meets Tradition in the World of Shooting and Hunting
Every January, the bright lights of Las Vegas spotlight more than just casinos and shows—they illuminate the largest gathering of the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry in North America: the SHOT Show.
First held in 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri, the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show has steadily grown into a behemoth event, now held annually at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, under the stewardship of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Contracted to remain at this venue through at least 2027, the SHOT Show continues its legacy as a purely trade-only event—open strictly to industry professionals such as manufacturers, distributors, retailers, law enforcement agencies, military representatives, and media from over a hundred countries .
By 2024 and 2025, the show had grown to occupy over 630,000+ square feet and draw between 55,000 to 61,000 attendees, with some years seeing over 2,500 exhibitors. Inside, worlds of firearms, optics, hunting and outdoor gear, tactical equipment, protective armor, ammunition, and training technologies converge under one vast roof—each booth echoing stories of craftsmanship and innovation.
For leading brands like Glock, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, and Beretta, the SHOT Show is the premier stage for unveiling annual innovations—from modular rifle platforms to advanced night vision scopes that captivate specialist audiences.
Yet the SHOT Show transcends product showcases. Its true power lies in connection—between industry titans and emerging innovators, across continents, shaping the year ahead through partnerships forged in exhibition halls.
As for SHOT Show 2026: it is confirmed to be held January 20–23, 2026, at the Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Thousands of industry players can expect the event to continue its tradition of groundbreaking product premieres, business networking, and educational offerings such as SHOT University and law enforcement training programs .
When the final day concludes and exhibitors pack away their booths, Las Vegas returns to its everyday rhythm. Yet for those who walked its aisles, the SHOT Show leaves them with renewed purpose and partnerships—continuing a tradition that, with each January, shapes the future of the global shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry.
