shot show tickets

[badicedog]

Is there a way to get Shot show tickets if your not a FFL? Anyway for regular people to attend? Any help is very much appreciated.

[Untamed1972]

Know an FFL who can get tickets for you or that you can go with.

[Buck'emDown78]

i think they are beyond impossible to score unless you involved in the gun industry, procuring firearms, and/or media. even most high-ranking military, LE, and security company individuals are specially invited by SHOT, other movers in the industry, or personal friends.

SHOT really tries their utmost to screen and weed out people who don't belong there and I heard they really scrutinize all vendor and attendee applications. i only know this because a relative of mine who works in a unit in lasd thats helps the assistant sheriff with all the equipment forecasting and budgeting for the depts annual budget, even they have a hard time trying to get extra tickets for other officers and such in the dept.

And I'm more than sure if anyone on this forum who had any tips or tricks to get in, they probably wouldn't spoil it and tell everyone here!! =)

[Jonathan Doe]

I used to get a "exhibitor" psss through a gun company. When you go to the SHOW show with the exhibitor pass or anything other than "retailer" pass, they don't talk to you much. The best thing is to get a "retailer" pass. They will talk to you all you want. I have my pass already and reserved a hotel room for 4 days.

I guess the best thing is to get to know a gunshop guys and have them get a pass for you. Of course you pay them $20 for the pass.

[NSR500]

Non-FFLs accepted are exhibitors, journalists, and hunting/shooting/LEO retailers.

[JerryM]

Mil is also accepted. I was.

[ke6guj]

C&R FFL'll get you in.

[WeekendWarrior]

WWRTW

[CSACANNONEER]

C&R FFL'll get you in.

I don't think it will this year. At least, it didn't work for another CGer when he tried to register with his.

[Buck'emDown78]

I don't think it will this year. At least, it didn't work for another CGer when he tried to register with his.

Yeah, you are correct. Those haven't worked I believe in the last two years. They've really clamped down on that. Doesn't surprise me one bit though. With so much high-tech modern weaponry and advanced equipment being exhibited, SHOT sees no need for the C&R market to come to their trade show.

I heard for the last few years exhibitors and vendors just flat-out ignore people there that they know aren't there with legitimate interests in purchasing or procuring anything for their dept., unit, store, etc. It's probably a big waste of their time and money to hand out cards, samples, free gifts, catalogs, etc. and spend time with customers who don't belong there.

[ke6guj]

I don't think it will this year. At least, it didn't work for another CGer when he tried to register with his.

It worked for me

[ke6guj]

I heard for the last few years exhibitors and vendors just flat-out ignore people there that they know aren't there with legitimate interests in purchasing or procuring anything for their dept., unit, store, etc. It's probably a big waste of their time and money to hand out cards, samples, free gifts, catalogs, etc. and spend time with customers who don't belong there.

When I do go, I make it a point not to waste the time of the vendors. I know that the guy right behind me might be there to close a 6-figure deal, so I try to keep the questions to a minimum.

[Tunis]

They've got new criteria for obtaining passes to Shot Show:

Attendee Registration Identification & Validation

Please note there are new criteria for attendee registration for this trade-only event.

If you are unable to provide us with a valid FFL Number or NSSF Member ID you may be asked to provide the following to gain admittance.

Attendance at the SHOT Show is RESTRICTED to the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade and commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products and services ONLY. The show is not open to the public, and NO one under age 16 shall be admitted (including infants).

Attendees and guests seeking admission to the show must submit the following information at the time of registration (whether online at shotshow.org or in-person at the show):

Current and valid government issued photo identification (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc.)
PLUS

Documentation demonstrating current shooting, hunting and outdoor trade affiliation or commercial involvement in the military, law enforcement or tactical markets

Note: Show exhibitors and media subject to different credentialing requirements.

Acceptable Documentation Demonstrating Trade or Market Affiliation

In addition to current and valid government issued photo identification, attendees must provide at least one of the following:

Purchase order or invoice issued or received by your company dated within the last 6 months for shooting, hunting, and related outdoor, military, law enforcement or tactical products or services. Invoices and receipts must show your company name and current business address

Business license that includes your company name and business address and which describes your company as related to the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets (Please do NOT send a tax ID)

Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address and which describes your company as related to the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets

Commercial lease identifying your company name and current business address and which sufficiently demonstrates your company affiliation with the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets

Company business advertisement in a print magazine, journal, etc. published during the last 6 months related to the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets

Company website identifying your company name and current business address and which sufficiently demonstrates your company affiliation with the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets

A letter of intent from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating that you intend to start a business related to the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets (this is acceptable for new businesses only)

Current employee ID card with photo issued by a business in the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets

Other appropriate documentation that clearly demonstrates, as solely determined by show management, you or your company is affiliated with the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or the military, law enforcement or tactical markets

Registrations submitted without current and valid identification AND documentation demonstrating trade or market affiliation will not be processed. The show reserves the right to permit or deny admission to anyone based on information provided, to accept or reject information submitted, and to request additional information, at any time.