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The SHOT Show ® is Owned and Sponsored by The National Shooting Sports Foundation
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| December
17, 2009 |
Vol.
5 Ed. 14 |
Eligible
Attendees ONLY | Exhibitor Deadlines | Dennis
Miller Tickets | Expert Advice at SHOT Show ® U | Free
ATF Seminars |
Free Concierge | We Want to Know | Celebrity
Appearances | Scooter/Wheelchair Reservations | One-of-a-Kind
Rifle Auction | SHOT Show ® TV
Beware
of Unauthorized SHOT Show ® Badge Sales
Ineligible
attendees risk ejection and loss of entry payment
 With
the 2010 SHOT Show ® little more than a month away, Web forums, Internet
chat rooms and other community Web sites are abuzz with excitement about
attending the show. Although registered show-goers have already complied
with the attendee-registration process, others are looking for ways to
get tickets even though they may not be eligible to attend the show.
The SHOT Show ® is a private trade show for professional shooting, hunting
and outdoor trade members only. The show is not open to the general public.
The
SHOT Show ® is keeping a watchful eye for unauthorized ticket brokers buying,
reselling and transferring SHOT Show ® attendee admission badges and others
attempting to circumvent show-attendance rules. These individuals risk
having their badges cancelled and immediate removal from the show without
a refund.
The
safest way to obtain SHOT Show ® attendee badges is either through the
show's Web site or in-person at the show following verification of
trade affiliation.
To
report specific violations of the show's ticketing and admission rules
please contact the National Shooting Sports Foundation's Legal Department
at 203 426-1320 or jyue@nssf.org.
Exhibitors
Have Deadlines Coming Up
The
online exhibitor manual lists an entire checklist of deadlines and other
reminders
As
you can see from the list below, exhibitors have a number of deadlines
staring them in the face. The Exhibitor
Manual has all of the details you need.
| Things
To Do Or Order |
Order
or Submit Before Below Date Listed -
Discounts May Apply |
For
Details & Order Form |
| |
|
|
Request
to Use an Exhibitor
Designated Contractor |
December
18, 2009 |
Exhibitor
Designated Contractors |
| Lead
Retrieval |
December
22, 2009 |
Exhibitor
Badges/Lead Retrieval |
| Internet/Network |
December
23, 2009 |
Facility/Utilities |
| Telecommunications |
December
23, 2009 |
Facility/Utilities |
| Electric |
December
23, 2009 |
Facility/Utilities |
| Security
Order Form |
December
23, 2009 |
Official
Contractor |
| Plumbing |
December
23, 2009 |
Facility/Utilities |
| Catering |
December
23, 2009 |
Facility/Utilities |
| Audio
/ Visual Rental |
December
23, 2009 |
Official
Contractor |
| New
Generation Furnishings |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Modular
Rental Exhibits |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| MIS
Accessories |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Booth
Cleaning |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| In-Booth
Forklift |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Display
Labor |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Hanging
Sign |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Custom
Signs |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Panels |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Booth
Carpet |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Furniture
Package |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Classic
Furnishings |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Freight
Transportation |
December
23, 2009 |
General
Contractor |
| Computer
Rental |
December
23, 2009 |
Official
Contractor |
| Exhibitor
Badges |
January
12, 2010 |
Exhibitor
Badges/Lead Retrieval |
| Shipments
to Warehouse |
December
14- January 6 |
General
Contractor |
| Shipments
Direct to Show |
January
13 (check your target date) |
General
Contractor |
State
of the Industry Tickets in Diminishing Supply
 Dennis
Miller's exclusive performance caps evening of cocktails, dinner, video
and live reports to the industry, as well as prestigious awards presentation
More
than 1,500 industry members spent the opening evening of the SHOT Show
at NSSF's State of the Industry Dinner and Concert in 2009, and as many
are expected at the 2010 event. In fact, more than 1,000 tickets have
already been sold.
There,
a cocktail hour sponsored by Safari Club International and Outdoor Channel,
a several-course dinner, a video report to members on the highlights
of 2009, important messages from key industry personnel and some of the
industry's most significant award presentations, capped by an exclusive
performance by comedic genius Dennis Miller, make up a can't-miss occasion. Get
more details and order your tickets.
Space
Is Limited at SHOT Show ® University
Register
now to guarantee your seat to receive expert advice from top industry
professionals
 SHOT
Show University can be one of the highlights of a retailer's SHOT Show
experience. Attending the university the day before the show opens --
Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 -- means you won't miss any time on the floor but
will gain an invaluable opportunity to improve your business through
education and networking.
It
begins with what promises to be an eye-opening keynote address on "Strategies
for a Changing Retail World," by retail expert George Whalin, and
ends with a session on "Creating a Turn-key Business with a Sustainable
Competitive Advantage," at which Bob Clemens will show you how to
drive your business to become a success story that serves you, rather
than one that you continually serve, and how to create a sustainable
advantage over your competition.
In
between, a half-dozen sessions presented by dynamic, motivational experts
in their field, all contributing to a retailer's success.
All
of this information, entertainment and networking opportunities is available
for $50 tor NSSF members, $100 to nonmembers. What's more, your satisfaction
is guaranteed--OR YOUR MONEY BACK!
Don't
miss out on this golden opportunity.
Learn
more and register
now for SHOT Show ® University.
Seminars
during the Show
Attend
free ATF-compliance and retailer-advice programs
SHOT
Show University precedes the official opening of the show. During the
show, attendees can benefit from a series of free seminars being presented
on Wednesday, Jan. 20, and Thursday, Jan. 21.
On
Wednesday, a series of ATF-related presentations, including such topics
as "Ten Most Highly Cited Violations," "NICS & You," What's
New at ATF," ATF Inspection Findings" and "Firearms Manufacturing & Marking," will
begin at 1 p.m. and conclude with a scheduled half-hour question and
answer session from 4 to 4:30 p.m. These seminars will take place in
Room 4402-4404.
This
series of ATF-related seminars will continue on Thursday and Friday,
from 1-5 p.m. and 10-11 a.m., respectively.
Also
on Thursday will be a lineup of five hour-long retailer programs beginning
at 9 a.m., breaking at noon and then resuming from 1-5 p.m. Topics will
cover "Security Systems and Security Measures in the Retail Stores," "How
to Buy and Market Used Guns," "How to Market and Capitalize
on the Business of Gift Cards," "Media Training for the Retailer" and
Stretching Your Retails Sales."
To
learn more about the locations of these seminars, check the SHOT Show
Directory, the SHOT Show ® Web site or visit the NSSF booth, at Sands Level
2 Lobby Booth # L221.
Complimentary
Concierge Service
Destinations
Direct can provide special offers for restaurants, shows,
tour companies, spas and more
The
2010 SHOT Show ® is working with Destinations
Direct to provide complimentary concierge service to all attendees
and exhibitors.
The
company has many special offers for local restaurants, meeting space,
show tickets, golf, tours and more. Don't wait for the show to make your
reservations. You can contact Destinations Direct by e-mailing info@destinationsdirectlasvegas.com,
by visiting www.DDLasVegas.com or
by calling 702-635-3000 or 702-338-4025.
At
the show, you can also stop by the Destinations Direct service desk at
the Sands Expo Level 2 Lobby Booth # L216.
What
Are You Most Looking Forward to at SHOT?
 Let
us know what your answer is
Judging
by the response so far, enthusiasm for the upcoming SHOT Show ® is as high
as it's ever been. We at NSSF, owners and sponsors of the SHOT Show,
would like to hear about what everyone -- buyers, exhibitors, members
of the press, etc. -- are looking forward to most about the 2010 SHOT
Show in Las Vegas. Let us know on the SHOT
Show Blog or via Twitter and Facebook.
Additional
Exhibitors Report on Celebrity Appearances
Promotions
likely to attract attendees and media
More
and more exhibitors are promoting themselves by conducting promotions
in their booth as well as in other venues to increase traffic to their
display area and generate more media coverage.
The
three companies that most recently completed the online
form at the SHOT Show ® Web site to report on their show promotion
involving a celebrity, a demonstration or an event have been Buck Knives,
COR-BON/Glaser and Energizer.
Buck
Knives will be holding a press conference at its booth, 12013, on Tuesday,
Jan. 19, at 9:30 a.m., at which time they will announce the Jim Shockey
Signature Series Knives by Buck. The press conference will be hosted
by Chuck and C.J. Buck, and they will present Shockey, who is. a well-known
TV personality and hunting outfitter. He will remain at the booth until
11 a.m. Media wishing to arrange an interview may contact John Weaver,
telephone 800-326-2825 ext. 106, e-mail johnw@buckknives.com.
COR-BON/Glaser
will have Clint Smith from the Thunder Ranch shooting school in its booth,
11864, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Media wishing to set
up an interview may contact Mike Shovel, telephone 412-496-0428, e-mail Mike@CORBON.com.
At
the Energizer booth, 2641, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 10:30 to 11:30
a.m. will be Mark and Terry Drury, famed call-makers and hosts of several
outdoor television programs. There will be a drawing at the booth for
prize packs of Drury Outdoor DVDs and Night Strike flashlights.
Kick-EEZ,
at its booth, 3861, will present Matt Babb of Bentwood Gunsmithing both
Wednesday, Jan. 20, and Thursday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. This highly respected
gunsmith will demonstrate the proper grinding procedures for Kick-EEZ
Recoil Pads. A drawing for free merchandise will be held in conjunction
with this promotion, and winners must be present at the time of the drawing.
For more details, contact Cheryl Poppe, telephone 877-542-5339, e-mail kickeez@cni.net.
The
Dec. 3 edition of SHOT Show ® Blast incorrectly identified Micah Clark,
the guest at Pacific Sun Marketing's booth, 2558, during the run of the
show, as a former Navy SEAL. Mr. Clark is the founder of the Camp Patriot
program, as reported, but he is not a former Navy SEAL. The mission of
Camp Patriot is to take disabled veterans on outdoor adventures.
If
you are planning a special promotion, such as a celebrity appearance,
a demonstration or another media event, complete
the online form so that we may consider publicizing the information
in the SHOT Show ® Blast, as well as on the SHOT Show ® Web site.
Rent
a Scooter for the Show
Scootaround
provides exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service at SHOT
Scootaround,
the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service at the upcoming SHOT
Show, will make every effort to accommodate all needs--but it encourages
you to RESERVE IN ADVANCE!
To
reserve your equipment, call toll free, 888-441-7575, or complete the
information form at its
Web site.
For
the convenience of its customers, Scootaround accepts both Visa and MasterCard.
One-of-a-Kind
Modern Sporting Rifle to Be Auctioned
InterMedia
Outdoors, Shooting Times donate exceptional,
custom-built AR-15 to benefit NSSF efforts
Take
a master gunmaker like Bill Dowtin to serve as project manager and importer
of the best Asian walnut, add one of Rock River Arms donated target-quality
AR-15 platforms, bring in stockmaker Jim Greenwood and then gunmaker
Todd Johnson, and what you wind up with is a gorgeous firearm that adorns
the cover of Shooting Times' commemorative 50th anniversary issue.
This
one-of-a-kind rifle has been donated to the National Shooting Sports
Foundation by Shooting Times and its publisher, InterMedia Outdoors,
and will be auctioned off, the proceeds going to support NSSF's mission
to promote, protect and preserve the shooting sports. In addition to
the rifle, a poster-size print of Shooting Times' anniversary cover featuring
the firearm will be presented to the winner of the auction.
When
you are at the SHOT Show, you can see this remarkable gun on display
at the GunBroker booth. It will later be auctioned by GunBroker.com.
To
learn more about bidding on this spectacular work of art, contact ____?
Tune
into SHOT Show ® TV
Great
entertainment, information and advertising opportunity
SHOT
Show TV is back for its eighth year at the 2010 SHOT Show ® on a 24/7 schedule!
Available on your TV in the official SHOT Show ® hotels, this special production
offers unique insights into many of the show's products, companies and
personalities and allows you to review the daily highlights of the show.
SHOT Show ® TV also features clips from Outdoor Channel's most popular
programs including Step Outside.
In
2010, Outdoor Channel is expanding SHOT Show ® TV's reach by airing daily
updates online at www.outdoorchannel.com.
From the best gear to the hottest outdoor personalities, SHOT Show ® TV
updates at www.outdoorchannel.com will
keep you informed.
"We
look forward to continuing our partnership with Outdoor Channel to provide
our exhibitors and attendees with the very best coverage of the SHOT
Show," said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president.
To
learn more about SHOT Show ® TV, contact
Rebecca Nowlin.
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