The 2014 National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade show (SHOT) reached new heights this year after shattering attendance records. Industry professionals hope that this points to another strong year for the outdoor industry.
Held January 14-17 in Las Vegas, the 36th annual SHOT show had in excess of 67,000 attendees, an increase of 5,000 from last year.
The event had over 1,600 exhibitors encompassing 635,000 square feet or 13 acres of displays.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance staff was on site to conduct new business while also thanking the numerous Outdoor Business Council members in attendance and other long-time supporting companies.
The Outdoor Business Council unites key leaders in the sporting goods industry to protect and advance our outdoor heritage. Members include such iconic names as Cabela’s, Bushnell, Crosman, Federal, Remington, Winchester and many others.
“The SHOT show is by far one of the most important trade shows held in this country and is a vital event for the USSA to be able to attend,” said Nick Pinizzotto, USSA president and CEO. “Our way of life is under attack like never before by anti-hunting groups and coming together at an event such as this demonstrates the strength and resolve of our community.”
SHOT is a showcase for just how large the outdoor industry has grown.
According to data from NSSF, spending by target shooters and hunters had a total impact of more than $110 billion on the nation’s economy in 2011 and supports more than 866,000 jobs.
