January 12th, 2011

SHOT Show Starts Next Tuesday — Confirm Your Reservations

The 2011 SHOT Show kicks off January 18 in Las Vegas at the Sands Convention Center. Running for four days through the 21st, SHOT Show, the largest gun- and hunting-related trade show in the world, will attract over 1600 exhibitors and more than 30,000 attendees, plus nearly 2,000 media representatives.

Those attending SHOT Show can create a customized booth visit guide using the NSSF’s web-based interactive Show Planner. You can also access a List of Exhibitors and a Show Floorplan through the official SHOT Show Website, www.ShotShow.org.

Problems with Hotel Bookings — Check your Reservations!
Unfortunately, it appears that there are some problems with Las Vegas hotels reserved through third-party booking agencies. Jim Shepherd of the Shooting Wire reports: “Apparently, some who have booked their hotel rooms through third-party booking companies are finding out they’re out the money, but their rooms were never booked. At least one hotel room reseller (HDMC) appears to have taken payments from SHOT Show attendees without actually booking rooms.”

Chris Dolnack, representing SHOT Show organizer NSSF, advises show attendees to double-check their reservations. Those who booked through HDMC should call their hotels right away to ensure rooms were actually booked. Dolnack adds: “As a safety precaution, anyone who booked using a third party (not the SHOT Show reservation desk or the hotel directly) should contact the hotel to confirm their reservations.”