The 44th SHOT Show returned after cancelling 2021 because of the pandemic. Buyers from 50 states and over 100 countries attended the SHOT Show that was held in Las Vegas at Venetian Expo and expanded into the new Caesars Forum. The show had more than 2,400 exhibitors for the thousands of attendees.
Attendance consisted of professional shooting, hunting and outdoor trade and commercial buyers and sellers; also, law enforcement, military services. Industry Day is held the day before the main show with over 200 manufactures giving attendees a hands-on experience.
NSSF with Larry Keane hosted six Governors that spoke about the benefits of states attracting businesses for firearms and ammunition. States the Governors represented were from Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. A large number of classes and speakers were presented during the week for the attendees to hear directly from companies that were exhibiting their product.
Kristopher Nelson/Jerry Nelson photographer: 10:30 am Jan. 22, 2022