Shot Show, Here I Come!
12/20/00
The annual Shot Show is a big event here in the USA, and even throughout the world. Billed as "The World's Premier Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Tradeshow and Conference," the show is said to attract buyers from all fifty states and more than sixty-five countries.
The reason I mention this is that I will be attending the 2001 Shot Show in New Orleans, LA in January. Since the Show is the place where we can get a first glimpse at the newest hunting and shooting products, I figured I should be there so I can bring that experience home to you! The Shot Show website calls for the following:
1,450 manufacturers and distributors from around the world will showcase a broad range of products that include firearms; ammunition; reloading; custom manufacturing; scopes, sights and accessories; gun locks; gun cases and cabinets; telescopes; binoculars; shooting range equipment; targets; training and safety equipment; archery; crossbows and accessories; hunting accessories; eyewear; clay targets; treestands; scents and lures; sharpeners; holsters; camouflage; clothing; mitts and hats; leather goods; gloves; game calls; cutlery; decoys; plus much, much more.
Obviously, there's going to be something for everyone who loves hunting and/or shooting. I expect to be posting daily accounts of my experiences while I'm there, as well as pictures from the Show. In the weeks following the Show, I plan to cover various new items and whatnot, so you can get the lowdown on what's new for hunters & shooters. I think this is going to be a great opportunity for you and I both to learn more about what's happening in these areas.
What I need is your help. Visit my forum, and let me know what you want to learn more about! Do you want to hear the latest on treestands, targets, rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, pistols, scents, calls, camo, boots, clothing, decoys, knives, optics, deer hunting, turkey hunting, bird hunting, or what? Stop on by and let me know, and I'll do my best to gather the info you crave while I'm there.
Here's hoping your holidays are happy, your freezers are full, and your powder is always dry.
Russ Chastain
Related
features:
Shot Show Index
New Orleans,
Here I am - I arrive safely in the Big Easy, ready to cover the
biggest hunting and shooting trade show I know about.
SHOT Show
2001, Day One - Man, this thing is big! There's something here
for everyone who loves hunting and shooting.
SHOT Show
2001 Pics - Some photos of the convention center and a few of
the larger displays.
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Two years ago this week: Making Scents of it all - Do you really need that activated-charcoal suit?
