SHOT Show 2027 (dates TBA)

SHOT Show is held in Las Vegas across two venues, The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum.

SHOT Show draws law enforcement agencies, armed-services personnel and private security alongside manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and media. Attendance is trade-only, and buyers must submit documentation showing industry affiliation to qualify for a badge.

It is most useful for manufacturers, distributors and qualified retail buyers in the firearm, hunting and outdoor trades, since the exhibit floor runs across both the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum and the show is limited to trade attendees who must document their industry affiliation. Law enforcement and private security buyers also get real value, as nearly a third of the exhibit halls cover protection and tactical equipment and the LEEP program issues a Certificate of Attendance for documenting training; casual enthusiasts will not qualify, and small suppliers may find the scale and registration steps heavy.

Attendees at firearm industry trade shows usually wear business casual, often with company-branded polos or button-downs, and comfortable shoes matter because the exhibit floor spans two large venues in Las Vegas.

SHOT Show's exhibit halls span two venues, The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum. Nearly one-third of the exhibit space is dedicated to protection equipment and tactical accessories for law enforcement, SWAT teams, private security and the armed forces.