Whos allowed in the Shot Show?

phillip · February 04, 2008, 20:04

Military, Cops, People "In the industry". I know this is a stretch, But Can people in the Fire Protection Industry get in? The reason I ask is that My ffl Was going to give me a pass, But They went out of business. I doubt I would buy much more than a shirt or a small amount of accessories. Any suggestions?

**Blackmore** · February 04, 2008, 20:44

C&R FFLs are invited to get credentials. $30 for 3 years for that license.

**brunop** · February 05, 2008, 03:41

Almost nothing is for sale at the show. You can make orders, assuming you have a vendor/retail contract with a vendor/exhibitor.

This isn't to say that you can't buy a one-off item (a guy I'm here with bought the two kayaks from a small company because they'd rather sell them than ship them back across the country), but you aren't showing up and buying guns, mags, knives, gear, clothing from any of the big or medium names. Can you buy a $20,000 Circassian Walnut rifle stock blank from the guys in Carlsbad, CA? Sure. Are you showing up and buying stuff from Eagle, Sure-Fire, Sig, Benchmade, etc? No way.

Best/easiest way is to have C&R license, but if you go to the SHOT Show website, you will see about 25 categories that your business/line-of-work falls into. They actually asked for my business tax id number on the application, so they aren't just handing the passes out.

**K.O.A.M.** · February 05, 2008, 06:13

I didn't buy a thing last year, but it was well worth the price of admission. Rumor has it they're coming back to Orlando next year. I'll go again.

Para Driver · February 05, 2008, 10:02

I've gone 2-3 times. It is NOT a retail show, strictly wholesale.
Dealers and distributors are there to cut deals with the manufacturers.

It is however, an excellent place to browse all the new goodies, but don't expect to be taken very seriously unless your badge is from one of the major distributors or retailers.

February 04, 2008, 20:04	#1
phillip Banned again FALaholic #: 29433 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Keithville,La. Posts: 2,624	Whos allowed in the Shot Show? Military, Cops, People "In the industry". I know this is a stretch, But Can people in the Fire Protection Industry get in? The reason I ask is that My ffl Was going to give me a pass, But They went out of business. I doubt I would buy much more than a shirt or a small amount of accessories. Any suggestions?

February 04, 2008, 20:44	#2
Blackmore Curio & Relic Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 2690 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: West Central New Hampshire Posts: 4,383	C&R FFLs are invited to get credentials. $30 for 3 years for that license. __________________ A professional is someone who can do his best work when he doesn't feel like it.

February 05, 2008, 03:41	#3
brunop Refresh Key Masher Platinum Contributor FALaholic #: 17136 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: oregon Posts: 6,474	Almost nothing is for sale at the show. You can make orders, assuming you have a vendor/retail contract with a vendor/exhibitor. This isn't to say that you can't buy a one-off item (a guy I'm here with bought the two kayaks from a small company because they'd rather sell them than ship them back across the country), but you aren't showing up and buying guns, mags, knives, gear, clothing from any of the big or medium names. Can you buy a $20,000 Circassian Walnut rifle stock blank from the guys in Carlsbad, CA? Sure. Are you showing up and buying stuff from Eagle, Sure-Fire, Sig, Benchmade, etc? No way. Best/easiest way is to have C&R license, but if you go to the SHOT Show website, you will see about 25 categories that your business/line-of-work falls into. They actually asked for my business tax id number on the application, so they aren't just handing the passes out. __________________ "I love you, Pluskat..." - brunop "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God." - Thomas Jefferson "The constitutions of most of our states [and of the United States] assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of religion, freedom of property and freedom of the press." - Thomas Jefferson

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February 05, 2008, 06:13	#4
K.O.A.M. Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 8025 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,392	I didn't buy a thing last year, but it was well worth the price of admission. Rumor has it they're coming back to Orlando next year. I'll go again.

February 05, 2008, 10:02	#5
Para Driver Registered FALaholic #: 6350 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 6,297	I've gone 2-3 times. It is NOT a retail show, strictly wholesale. Dealers and distributors are there to cut deals with the manufacturers. It is however, an excellent place to browse all the new goodies, but don't expect to be taken very seriously unless your badge is from one of the major distributors or retailers.