January 21, 2022
LAS VEGAS — The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®), owned and operated by NSSF®—The Firearm Industry Trade Association—made a triumphant return to Las Vegas this week, bringing industry professionals together for the first time in two years and showing strong attendance.
Although the pandemic remains disruptive to American life, the SHOT Show and its attendees demonstrated a willingness to push forward to conduct business and at the same time pay close attention to health and safety precautions. In many respects, the 44th SHOT Show exceeded expectations.
“With our largest floor plan in history, more than 2,400 attending exhibitors, and thousands of buyers here to make new and meaningful connections, we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of this SHOT Show,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “This is a very tactile business, and it means a lot to buyers to be able to see and handle our industry’s products in person. To our exhibitors, buyers, media, and everyone associated with making this year’s show a success, we extend our sincerest appreciation.”
NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi emphasized that the SHOT Show is the engine that helps fund NSSF’s efforts to protect industry businesses and fuel their success. “SHOT participants and supporters play a huge role in protecting the industry,” Bartozzi said. “NSSF could not do what we do on behalf of industry without the financial support of this show.”
The SHOT Show, which ran January 18-21, put a huge range of products for target shooting, hunting, outdoor recreation, personal defense and law enforcement purposes on display. Attendees were optimistic for another year of strong sales of firearms, ammunition and accessories—and with good reason given back-to-back record-breaking years for
