Daniel Defense
Platinum / Diamond (Booth #13238)Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade
Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
Good to Know
Verified SHOT Show 2026 Operational & Travel Highlights
ShowScore™ 7.8/10 VenueScore™ (Venetian Expo Las Vegas) 6.4/10 →
Show Hours & Setup:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Main Exhibit Floor
Targeted Move-In 2–4 Days Prior to Opening
Airport & Transit:
12–16 mins (4.1 miles from Harry Reid Int'l) • 1.4 min to Transit
6 Walkable Corridor Hotels
Scale & Badge Tiers:
52,000+ B2B Attendees
Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale) (Trade Registration Required)
Contractor & Labor:
Freeman / Official GC • Flexible Resort Hybrid
Adv. Warehouse: Sep 24–Oct 22 • Direct: Oct 29–Nov 2
Show-Week Climate:
71°F Avg High / 49°F Low • 4% Rain Probability (NOAA Historical)
Trauma: University Medical Center / Sunrise Hospital Trauma Center (2.4 mi)
👤 For Attendees
Corridor Surge™: +68%
TrueAttend™ 4-Day Trip Estimate
$1,786 est. all-in / attendee
Attendee Score
8.5/10
Includes trade badge, 3 nights at a walkable hotel (with $48/nt resort fee & 13.38% tax unbundled), round-trip domestic airfare, and airport/monorail transfers.
Trade Buyer Badge (Early/Adv): $295
3 Nights Walkable Hotel (Out-the-Door): $1,026 ($342/nt)
Avg. Round-Trip Domestic Flight: $340
LAS Airport + Monorail / Loop Ground: $125
Corridor Rate vs. GSA Per-Diem ($173/nt): $342/nt Show vs. $159 Off-Peak
🏗️ For Exhibitors • Receipt Check
Save ~25% ($2,889) w/ 3 EAC Bids
TrueBooth™ All-In 10×10 Estimate:
$11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC
Exhibitor ROI:
7.4/10
10×10 Raw Space ($26.95/sf): $2,695
Est. Freeman / Official GC Drayage (~12 CWT): $1,850
IBEW Local 357 Power (15A) + Labor + Carpet: $2,305
Turnkey Booth Build + 3 Staff Hotel: $4,600
We're your free local general contractor in Las Vegas — print, setup, storage, crew & client dinners. Vendors pay our fee:
🎯 Promoters & Sponsors
Verified Industry Congress
Conventions.com ShowScore™
7.8 / 10 VenueScore™ 6.4/10
Sponsor Gravity
7.3/10
TrueVenue™ Facility & Hospitality Receipt Check for promoters, corporate buyout planners, and title sponsors at Venetian Expo:
TrueVenue™ Hall License Benchmark: $0.38 – $0.55 / net sq ft
Grid Power (EIA) vs. 20A Floor Drop: 11.4¢/kWh vs. $385 (48× Commercial Grid Rate)
Private Dining / PDR Buyout Band: $6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum
Exclusive In-House Monopolies:
Sodexo Live! • Cox • FedEx
Zero-Drayage Local Depot • Stored 10 Minutes from Venetian Expo Las Vegas (Las Vegas Local Depot)
⚡ Conventions.com CloudBooth™ (Las Vegas Local Inventory): $3,995 Turnkey
Why ship heavy crates across the country and pay Freeman / Official GC $1,850 in drayage? Our commercial-grade 10×10 and 10×20 modular aluminum frames, LED lighting, and padded flooring are already stored 10 minutes from Venetian Expo Las Vegas. Upload your artwork—we print your custom tension-fabric graphics locally, deliver via local van, set up your booth before move-in cutoff, and strike it on closing night.
Dedicated Spoke Dossiers
Canonical Host Facility Specs: The Venetian Convention & Expo Center →
Deep-Dive SHOT Show2027 Guides by Search Intent
Registration & BadgesFrom $295
Complete SHOT Show badge pricing tiers, trade qualification requirements, Will-Call hours, and TrueAttend™ trip calculator.
Hotels & Parking6 Hotels
Compare 6 corridor hotels with hall-specific walk times, resort fees unbundled, Corridor Surge™ (+68%), and Attrition Rescue Exchange.
Booth Cost & Drayage$8,561 EAC
10×10 ($11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC), $3,995 Turnkey CloudBooth™, and $0 Down Net-90 B2B Financing.
Exhibitors & Floor MapFloor Roster
Search verified SHOT Show exhibiting brands, hall-by-hall product zones, attendee seniority demographics, and B2B matchmaking.
Sponsorship & VIP Dining12 Buyouts
Official sponsorship menu, 12 private dining room (PDR) buyouts ($6,500–$35,000 F&B min), after-parties calendar, and TrueVenue™ facility audit.
Key Details
Event Dates:
Jan 20–23, 2026
Verified Scale:
52,000+ B2B Attendees
Host Facility:
Venetian Expo (Las Vegas, NV)
10x10 Booth Benchmark (Est.):
$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
FY26/27 GSA Lodging Cap:
$173/nt Lodging • $86/day M&IE
Tracked Sponsors:
5 Verified Corporate Sponsors
| Confirmed Dates: | Jan 20–23, 2026 (52,000+ B2B Attendees) |
|---|---|
| Host Facility: | Venetian Expo (Las Vegas, NV) |
| Labor & Drayage Regime: | Flexible Resort Hybrid |
| 10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In): | $11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889) |
| Badge / Access Tier: | Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale) |
| FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap: | $173/night lodging • $86/day M&IE |
| Walkable Hotel Ring: | 6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression Compression) |
| Client Dining Buyouts: | 12 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped |
About This Event
SHOT Show brings 52,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade to Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, NV (Jan 20–23, 2026). The SHOT Show is the largest trade show of its kind in the world, occupying over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Daniel Defense, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Vista Outdoor.
Who Attends
52,000+ B2B AttendeesVP / Director Buyers & Decision-Makers (Manufacturing & Supply Chain)54%
Operations, Engineering & Technical Evaluators28%
Corporate Sponsors, Exhibitors & Solution Providers18%
Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot
Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for SHOT Show
Airport Arrival & Badges
Fly into LAS (12–16 mins (4.1 miles from Harry Reid Int'l)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.
Peak Show-Floor Hours
Day 1 & Day 2 of Jan 20–23, 2026 (highest buyer floor density).
Facility Parking & Clearance:
Venetian & Palazzo Self-Parking Garages: $20–$23 / day (Registered hotel guests & NV locals check current tier) — 6' 10" (Venetian Garage) / 7' 0" (Palazzo Level P1) (5–9 min indoor walk through resort concourse).
Per-Diem & Floor Attire
Federal GSA Benchmark: $173/nt Lodging • $86/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.
Hall-to-Category & Closest Hotel Navigation Matrix
Match My Hall to Closest Hotel →
SHOT Show 2026 Hall-by-Hall Layout: Which Hall Is Your Industry In?
Because walking across Venetian Expo can add 15–25 minutes to your morning commute, match your hotel and freight marshaling yard directly to the specific hall housing your Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade sector.
| Hall / Zone | Net Space & Clear Ceiling | Assigned Industry Sectors & Pavilions | Closest Walkable Hotels (Door-to-Hall) | Loop / Monorail & ROI Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halls A, B, C & D (Level 2 Main Expo) | 555,600 sq. ft. Ceiling: 32' 5" | Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Main Exhibits & Keynote Sessions (Exhibit Hall) | Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott) (undefined) • Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords) (undefined) | Venetian Expo Las Vegas Main Concourse & Shuttle Plazas Verified Main Floor |
| Hall G (Level 1 Lower Expo — Startup / Pavilion Hub) | 380,000 gross sq. ft. Ceiling: 13' 5" strict clearance | Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Main Exhibits & Keynote Sessions (Exhibit Hall) | Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott) (undefined) • Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords) (undefined) | Venetian Expo Las Vegas Main Concourse & Shuttle Plazas Verified Main Floor |
| Venetian Ballroom (Level 2) & Palazzo Ballroom (Level 5) | 85,204 sq. ft. (Venetian) + 75,000 sq. ft. (Palazzo) Ceiling: 27' – 29' 6" column-free | Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Main Exhibits & Keynote Sessions (Ballroom) | Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott) (undefined) • Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords) (undefined) | Venetian Expo Las Vegas Main Concourse & Shuttle Plazas Verified Main Floor |
Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (12) & Local Suppliers
Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.
Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark
$173/nt Lodging • $86/day M&IE
Target Hall:
Map Layers:
5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)MonorailIndoor Concourse
Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (North Hall Anchor):
Walk time: 8 minutes to North Hall (21 minutes to Central Hall) • Adjacent Boingo Monorail Station. Fastest zero-rideshare option for exhibitors carrying booth materials.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas (Luxury West Hall Corridor):
Walk / Loop time: 15-minute walk to West Hall (or 2 minutes via Underground EV Vegas Loop Riviera Station). Prime hub for executive suites, OEM hospitality buyouts, and post-floor networking lounges.
Resorts World Las Vegas (Loop-Connected 3-Hilton Cluster):
Walk / Loop time: Houses Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad, and Crockfords — 17–22 minute walk to West Hall (or under 4 minutes via direct underground Tesla Vegas Loop connector so you never walk in the sun).
| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Venetian Halls A–D | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Venetian Resort & The PalazzoIndoor Elevator Direct to Venetian Expo 3-minute climate-controlled indoor walk from suite elevators straight to Halls A–G, Venetian Ballroom, and 20+ private dining restaurants. | 3 min (~240m) to Venetian Halls A–D | ~$610/nt Off-peak: $249/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Harrah's & The LINQ Las Vegas7-Min Walk Venetian + 3-Min Monorail LVCCPer-Diem Friendly Ideal dual-corridor hub: 6–7 minute walk to Venetian Expo Koval/Sands entrances plus on-site Harrah's/LINQ Monorail station (1 stop to LVCC). | 7 min (~560m) to Venetian Halls A–D• 6 min (~480m) to Venetian Hall G | ~$235/nt Off-peak: $85/nt | Available | |
 Wynn & Encore Las VegasEncore Vegas Loop + Skybridge to Venetian Top C-suite board-hosting resort bridging both campuses: Encore Vegas Loop reaches LVCC in minutes while the pedestrian bridge walks straight into Palazzo/Venetian. | 9 min (~720m) to Venetian Halls A–D• 6 min (~480m) to West Hall | ~$670/nt Off-peak: $279/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 SAHARA Las Vegas (Per-Diem & Monorail Anchor)On-Site Monorail (4 Mins to LVCC)Per-Diem Friendly Premier federal GSA Per-Diem ($173/nt cap) and value block option: board SAHARA Monorail indoors and arrive at Boingo LVCC Station in 4 minutes. | 15 min (~1200m) to Venetian Halls A–D• 6 min (~480m) to Central-north Hall | ~$215/nt Off-peak: $79/nt | Available | |
 Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords)3-Min Underground Vegas Loop Ride Dedicated on-property Vegas Loop passenger station transfers guests underground directly into LVCC West Hall in ~3 minutes. | 16 min (~1280m) to Venetian Halls A–D• 4 min (~320m) to West Hall | ~$430/nt Off-peak: $165/nt | Available | |
 Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott)3-Min Walk to South Hall + Monorail Non-gaming executive favorite directly outside LVCC South Hall and Boingo Monorail Station; quiet lobby lounge for client meetings. | 17 min (~1360m) to Venetian Halls A–D• 3 min (~240m) to South Hall | ~$525/nt Off-peak: $189/nt | Limited (<15%) |
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Audience & Buyer Fit
Who Should Attend SHOT Show (And Who Can Skip It)
High-Value Fit For
- Enterprise B2B sales teams, solution providers, and OEMs targeting Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade buyers.
- Sponsors seeking high-intent executive deal suites and private dining buyouts near Venetian Expo.
Consider Skipping If
- Consumer retail or hobbyist vendors (strictly B2B trade and professional attendance).
Citywide Compression & Overlap
Las Vegas Hub →
Concurrent Las Vegas Conventions
No overlapping citywide events recorded for these dates yet.
Exhibitor List Intelligence, Anchor Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
Who Exhibits & Sponsors at SHOT Show (2,888+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors)
Benchmark notable anchor exhibitors, headline sponsors, floor pavilions, and keynote tracks at Venetian Expo before locking booth space or off-floor client activations.
Primary Show-Floor Pavilions & Product Zones
Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Solutions PavilionEnterprise Software, Automation & AI ZoneNew Product Innovation & Demo StageExecutive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
Signature Keynote & Executive Conference Tracks
2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive OutlookFirearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Operations, Procurement & ROIRegulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
Smith & Wesson
Platinum / Diamond (Booth #12427)Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade
Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
Sig Sauer
Gold (Booth #12240)Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
Vista Outdoor
Silver (Booth #14551)Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
Glock, Inc.
Exhibitor (Booth #12254)Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
Floorplan System: Official SHOT Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal • Representative anchor exhibitors & historical sponsors shown for competitive benchmarking.
Official SHOT Show Portal
Penalty Cutoff & Advance Rate Calendar
SHOT Show 2026 Exhibitor Deadlines, Advance Warehouse Windows & Penalty Cutoffs
Order floor utilities, submit independent EAC insurance certificates, and deliver advance warehouse freight before these SHOT Show cutoff dates to avoid 30%–50% show-manual penalty surcharges.
| Milestone / Cutoff | Deadline Date | Advance / On-Time Rate | Late Penalty / After-Cutoff Rate | Operational Impact & Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early-Bird Attendee & Buyer Registration Cutoff | 60 Days Prior to Opening | Early-Bird Credential Rate | +25%–40% Standard / Onsite Badge Surcharge | Register attendee and booth personnel badges before the early-bird tier expires. |
| EAC Independent Contractor Insurance (COI) Filing | 30–45 Days Prior to Move-In | Independent Local Builders Permitted | Independent Crew Blocked from Show Floor | File general liability certificate naming organizer, facility, and official GC. |
| Advance Warehouse Freight Receiving Cutoff | 10–14 Business Days Prior | Advance Crated Drayage Tariff | +30% Late Arrival Surcharge + Marshaling Wait | Ship palletized booths to advance warehouse so freight sits on your carpet Day 1. |
| Electrical, Internet, Carpet & Rigging Advance Rate | 21–30 Days Prior to Move-In | Published Advance Show-Manual Rate | +30%–50% Floor Order Penalty Tariff | Never order 20A electrical drops or Cox/Encore dedicated Wi-Fi on site. |
Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot
SHOT Show Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)
$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
Advance Order Cutoff
30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)
Independent Local Suppliers
Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build
Labor & Housing Registry
Flexible Resort Hybrid • Las Vegas Convention Housing Desk
All-In Exhibitor Budget Model
SHOT Show 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator
Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Las Vegas turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.
3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000
Estimated All-In Show Budget
$19,900
Raw Floor Space
$5,300 (27%)
Drayage & Power
$4,400 (22%)
Booth & Graphics
$4,200 (21%)
Hotels & Air
$6,000 (30%)
Advance Discount Cutoffs
90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule
Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.
T-75 Days Out
Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens
Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.
T-45 Days Out
30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff
Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.
T-30 Days Out
Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock
Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.
T-3 Days Out
Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window
Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.
377 Pre-Screened Las Vegas Event & Booth Suppliers
Local Las Vegas Exhibitor Supplier Directory (SHOT Show 2026)
Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Las Vegas specialists.
3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison
Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours
Between-Show Las Vegas Crate & Pallet Storage
Exhibiting in Las Vegas again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.
International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk
Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.
52 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Entertainment
Close-up booth mentalists/magicians, DJs & private reception headline acts
Typical Scope: $2,500 – $35,000
Vetted roster: Always Entertaining!, Silverado Productions +50 more
44 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
DMC & Event Planners
Turnkey VIP suite buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & side-event production
Typical Scope: $10,000 – $150,000
Vetted roster: Activity Planners, Inc., Baskow Talent +42 more
41 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Speaker / Lecturer
Keynote speakers, industry moderators & customer-summit panelists
Typical Scope: $5,000 – $50,000
Vetted roster: Operations Service Systems, Rudy International +39 more
33 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Photography Services
Same-day 4K booth sizzle reels, executive interviews & social media cutdowns
Typical Scope: $2,000 – $7,500
Vetted roster: David Braun Photography, LLC, Christie's Photographic Solutions +31 more
33 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured
Other Miscellaneous Services
In-booth specialty barista carts, oxygen bars & mobile hospitality
Typical Scope: $2,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Scootaround Inc., Professional Document Products +31 more
27 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured
Exhibitor & Decorator Services
Save 35%–50% via independent Las Vegas EAC custom booth builders & I&D crews
Typical Scope: $8,000 – $95,000
Vetted roster: Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, GES Logistics +25 more
26 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured
Audio Visual
Save 55%–75% vs. Encore hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals
Typical Scope: $1,800 – $60,000
Vetted roster: Freeman Audio Visual, Total Show Technology +24 more
20 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Transportation
Direct Sprinter, exec SUV & private hotel-to-LVCC shuttle loops
Typical Scope: $1,200 – $25,000
Vetted roster: Presidential Transportation, Bell Trans/Limousines & Buses +18 more
17 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Staffing, Housing, Registration & Secretarial
Local W-2 badge scanners & booth qualifiers (skip $2,200 flights + hotel nights)
Typical Scope: $1,800 – $15,000
Vetted roster: A Vegas Expression, Aurora Event Team +15 more
16 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Ads, Banners & Graphics
Save 60% vs. venue FedEx Office rush fees; delivered straight to your Vegas hotel
Typical Scope: $600 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Virgen Digital Brand Marketing, Color Reflections +14 more
14 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured
Security
Dedicated overnight booth guards for high-value prototypes & hardware
Typical Scope: $1,600 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Security Unlimited, DTA Security Services, LLC +12 more
13 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Models & Talent Agency
Spokesmodels, bilingual crowd gatherers & VIP hospitality suite hosts
Typical Scope: $2,000 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Jewel of the Desert Productions, Novelty Entertainment +11 more
12 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Promotional Gifts
Custom sachets, sample packs & high-retention giveaways shipped locally in Vegas
Typical Scope: $1,500 – $20,000
Vetted roster: Say it with Style - Promotional Products Giveaways, Sky High Marketing +10 more
8 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Printing Service
Same/next-day lookbooks, sell sheets & zero-drayage carry-in tension backdrops
Typical Scope: $400 – $6,500
Vetted roster: American Printing, Design One Printing +6 more
7 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Florist
50% less than official show-kit plant rentals; custom floral & gala centerpieces
Typical Scope: $500 – $5,000
Vetted roster: Flora Couture, Miss Daisy +5 more
5 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Interpreter-Translator
Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, German & Spanish technical booth interpreters
Typical Scope: $1,800 – $6,500
Vetted roster: Preston Bass Interpreting Services, Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. +3 more
4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Massage Therapy
In-booth chair massage stations (3x attendee dwell time for sales badge scans)
Typical Scope: $1,800 – $5,500
Vetted roster: Hired Hands Massage Therapy, Canyon Ranch® Spa + Fitness +2 more
3 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Pack, Ship & Delivery Services
Save 45%–65% vs. round-trip LTL & marshaling yard delays via Vegas Crate Vault
Typical Scope: $1,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: PSS - Postal & Shipping Services, Skyline Moving Service +1 more
4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Balloons
Product-launch balloon installations, suite decor & branded photo backdrops
Typical Scope: $600 – $4,000
Vetted roster: Mr Balloon Co, Sin City Balloons +2 more
4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Amusements & Games
Branded claw machines, golf simulators, prize wheels & arcade traffic magnets
Typical Scope: $2,500 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services (AE & ES, LLC), AGR Las Vegas +2 more
1 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery
Green Eco-Friendly Services
Post-show booth material donation & ESG zero-waste teardown compliance
Typical Scope: $1,500 – $10,000
Vetted roster: REpetal, LLC
Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy
Dock & Marshaling Specs (Venetian Expo Las Vegas) →
Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (SHOT Show)
Venetian Expo & Resort Policy: Single-person hand-carry (1 trip through guest concourse without commercial dollies or hand trucks) incurs $0 drayage; crated Koval/Sands dock deliveries route through the show GSC.
| Booth / Event Service | Facility Policy | Standard Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging IBEW Local 357 & venue utilities hold exclusive jurisdiction over sub-floor/ceiling power and rigging. Order before the advance discount cutoff to avoid late surcharges. | Exclusive Facility Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider Order 45d Early (Save 35%) | Order Before Advance Cutoff |
Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) Crated dock freight must use Teamsters Local 631 material handling. Carry-In Tip: 1 person carrying gear in 1 trip (including a personal rolling suitcase, no 2-wheel dollies) pays $0 drayage—or warehouse crates locally between Las Vegas shows. | Exclusive Facility Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) Save 100% on Light Kits | |
4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV Exhibitors may rent outside AV monitors and LED walls from EAC-insured Las Vegas AV providers or deliver plug-and-play displays directly to hospitality suites. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) Save 55% – 75% | |
Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor Exhibitors may hire an independent Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) in Las Vegas by submitting their insurance certificate (COI) to show management 30 days prior to move-in. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) Save 38% – 50% | |
Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral Print locally in Las Vegas, deliver straight to your Strip hotel bell desk, and carry lightweight fabric backdrops and collateral directly into your booth. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk Save 60% + $0 Drayage | |
Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters Hire vetted local Las Vegas lead qualifiers, bilingual technical interpreters, or hospitality hosts—saving airfare, peak hotel nights, and per-diem expenses. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent Save 50% on Travel & Rooms | |
Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts Exhibitor teams can book contracted group blocks outside sold-out official housing inventory along the Monorail and Vegas Loop corridor with flexible terms. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent Save 22% – 35% |
Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities
Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget
Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against SHOT Show 2026's authorized Las Vegas Convention Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:
Sample Checks:
Official SHOT Show2026 Sponsorship Roster (5 Tracked Brands)
Title & Headline Sponsors: Daniel Defense • Smith & Wesson • Sig Sauer • Vista Outdoor • Glock, Inc.
Inspect all tiered sponsors, what assets they underwrite, and search 1,116+ cross-show corporate sponsors below.
Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (12 Venues)
Pre-mapped once across the SHOT Show 2026 (Las Vegas) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.
Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts:
Piero's Italian Cuisine: Flagship walkable power-dining institution across from LVCC (8–20 min walk) • Cleaver Steakhouse: Paradise Rd butchered steaks & group tables • Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas: Historic VIP private dining rooms.
Fast Pre-Show Breakfast & Quick Lunch (<25 Min Walk):
Siegel's Bagelmania: Steps from LVCC West Hall on Convention Center Dr (fastest morning breakfast & deli buyout) • HashTag India & Convention Center Dr Cafes: Quick pre-floor & mid-day team lunches.
Group Capacity:
Carversteak (Resorts World Las Vegas)
3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West
Rooms & Buyout: Knife-Shop PDR (14–48) • Terrace (85) • 350 Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $3,800–$14,000 PDR/Patio • $58,000+ Full Buyout
Expansive Strip-view outdoor bar garden plus secluded boardroom dining reachable in 3 minutes via the LVCC West Vegas Loop tunnel.
Lead Time: 60–75 days ahead
SW Steakhouse (Wynn Las Vegas)
Encore Vegas Loop or 9-min walk from Venetian
Rooms & Buyout: Lakefront Private Rooms (10–40 seated)
F&B Benchmark: $5,000–$14,000 Lakefront PDR
Premier board-of-directors and Fortune 500 CEO dinner venue overlooking Lake of Dreams; directly linked to LVCC via Encore Vegas Loop.
Lead Time: 90+ days ahead
Casa Playa (Encore Las Vegas)
Direct Encore Vegas Loop Station / 8-min walk Venetian
Rooms & Buyout: Private Room (18–45) • Mezzanine (90) • 280 Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $4,500–$16,000 Semi-Private • $55,000+ Buyout
Directly adjacent to the Encore Vegas Loop station—favorite opening-night conference VIP reception and sponsor lounge buyout.
Lead Time: 60–90 days ahead
Delmonico Steakhouse (The Venetian)
3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G
Rooms & Buyout: Private Rooms (18–75) • 300 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $3,800–$13,500 PDR • $52,000+ Full Buyout
Zero outdoor commute when leaving Venetian Expo or Palazzo Ballrooms; dedicated floor-to-ceiling wooden doors and rare whiskey cellar.
Lead Time: 60–90 days ahead
Mott 32 (The Palazzo at The Venetian)
4-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo
Rooms & Buyout: 3 Private Suites (12–46) • 250 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $48,000+ Full Buyout
Sophisticated private suites popular with global OEM executives, semiconductor leaders, and venture capital hosting.
Lead Time: 60–75 days ahead
Bouchon by Thomas Keller (Venetian Venezia Tower)
5-min indoor walk/elevator from Venetian Expo
Rooms & Buyout: Private Rooms (16–80) • 280 Courtyard Reception
F&B Benchmark: $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $40,000+ Garden Buyout
Serene 10th-floor poolside courtyard away from casino noise—premier venue for executive breakfast keynotes and 150–280 guest cocktail receptions.
Lead Time: 60–90 days ahead
Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Venetian Expo Las Vegas)
Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During SHOT Show
Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Venetian Expo without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and LAS corridors.
Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)Quote on request
Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Venetian Expo Las Vegas)
Location & Walk:2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor
Capacity / Impressions:15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)
Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.
Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding AssetQuote on request
Venetian Expo Las Vegas Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media
Location & Walk:Main Registration Escalators & LAS Arrival Corridor
Capacity / Impressions:100% of arriving conference attendees
High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities
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The Venetian Convention & Expo Center — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads
935,600 net exhibit sq. ft. (Halls A–D + Hall G) total exhibit space • 350+ divisible ballroom & breakout suites meeting rooms • 46 dock bays + freight elevators to upper levels loading docks • Flexible Resort Hybrid.
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Keynote / Banquet Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Halls A, B, C & D (Level 2 Main Expo) Exhibit Hall • 90' × 60' wide-span steel grid | 555,600 sq. ft. | 32' 5" | 250 lbs / sq. ft. | ~2,950 booths | Divisible into 4 standalone halls or 1 mega-expo |
Hall G (Level 1 Lower Expo — Startup / Pavilion Hub) Exhibit Hall • 2' 6" round columns every 30' × 30' center-to-center | 380,000 gross sq. ft. | 13' 5" strict clearance | Unlimited ground slab | ~1,650 turnkey 8x10 / 10x10 pods | High-energy pavilion layout (famous home of CES Eureka Park) |
Venetian Ballroom (Level 2) & Palazzo Ballroom (Level 5) Ballroom • 100% Column-Free | 85,204 sq. ft. (Venetian) + 75,000 sq. ft. (Palazzo) | 27' – 29' 6" column-free | 150–250 lbs / sq. ft. | Keynote & Gala optimized | 7,500+ Theater Keynote / 5,200 Seated Gala Banquet |
Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs
Venetian Expo Las Vegas Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks
| Utility / Service | Provider & Union | Advance Rate Benchmark | Late / Floor Order Penalty | Cost-Control Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet | In-House Facility Utilities (Flexible Resort Hybrid) | Published in each show's exhibitor service kit | Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates | Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline. |
Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference
Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis
Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.
The Venetian Convention & Expo Center
Venetian Expo Architectural CAD Blueprint & Pillar Grid (Halls A–G)
Official engineering blueprint detailing Level 2 Halls A–D (555,600 sq. ft., 32' 5" ceilings) and Level 1 Hall G (380,000 gross sq. ft., 13' 5" ceiling, 30' pillar grid).
Layout Note: Hall G ceiling is strictly 13' 5" with 2' 6" round columns every 30' center-to-center—verify sightlines before finalizing island layouts.
Venetian Congress Center
Venetian & Palazzo Levels 1–5 Congress Suites & Keynote Ballrooms
Floor-by-floor layout of the 85,204 sq. ft. Venetian Ballroom, 75,000 sq. ft. Palazzo Ballroom, and 350+ divisible Bellini, Titian, Lido, Murano, and Galileo suites.
Layout Note: Single-roof vertical stacking lets 5,000+ keynote attendees transition to expo halls in under 4 minutes.
Venetian Expo Logistics
Sands Ave & Koval Ln Freight Dock & Marshaling Specifications
46 dock bays, Koval Ln street-level 53' 2" W × 13' 7" H freight doors, and freight elevator dimensions for upper-level ballrooms.
Layout Note: Passenger self-park garages cap at 6' 10"–7' 0"—high-roof Sprinter vans must stage via Koval Ln loading zones.
Harrah's / The LINQ Station
Las Vegas Monorail Mid-Strip to LVCC Connector Map
6-minute walk from Venetian Expo to Harrah's/LINQ Monorail platform for rapid transfers across the Las Vegas convention corridor.
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Live From the Show Floor: Walkthrough Videos & Instagram Feed
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Inside The Venetian Convention & Expo Center on the Las Vegas Strip
Floor Note:Walks the climate-controlled indoor connector from Venetian guest suite elevators straight into the Congress Center ballrooms and Level 2 Expo Halls A–D.
Single-Roof ResortHalls A–D ConcourseZero Shuttle Walk
The Venetian Convention & Expo Center Concourse & Ballroom Walkthrough
Floor Note:Shows registration foyers, Restaurant Row proximity for VIP client lunches, and escalator flow between Level 1 Hall G and Level 2 Halls A–D.
Level 1–5 EscalatorsRestaurant Row LinkRegistration Foyer
Venetian & Palazzo Integrated 7,092-Suite Convention Campus Walkthrough
Floor Note:Demonstrates why corporate user conferences love Venetian/Palazzo: 7,092 suites, 40+ dining spots, and 2.25M sq. ft. of meeting space under one roof.
7,092 All-Suite RoomsVIP Client DiningIndoor Strip Skybridges
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The Venetian Expo
“Inside, The Venetian Expo is massive, beautiful, and highly impressive. However, the venue logistics present a major challenge during large conferences. The building occupies an entire city block, but public entry is heavily restricted to one side. I had to walk outside for over 10 minutes in grueling 115°F early August heat just to get around the building to the entrance. Once inside, the walking distance between session rooms is exhausting. Management se…”
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The Venetian Expo
“The last time I was at the Venetian Expo was to attend the AAPEX show. The indoor showrooms are very comfortable, with good air conditioning that works very well. The information and direction are clearly marked. I enjoyed my time in there, checked out all the information about the manufacturers, and talked to the representative in the showroom. The Venetian Expo is a perfect place to attend an event or show.”
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The Venetian Expo
“It's great. I was at a conference. Very busy. If you don't want to walk around the conference cuz there's a lot of people, you can rent a scooter from the hotel which is fun to do for $75 for 2 days and you get it at front desk at the baggage claim area”
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The Venetian Expo
“The Venetian Expo at CES was a really enjoyable experience, especially focused on startups and emerging companies. It was kind of nice to walk through and see so many early-stage innovators showcasing fresh ideas, new technologies, and creative solutions. The atmosphere felt more intimate and approachable compared to the larger halls, making it easier to have real conversations with founders and teams. Overall, it was a great space to discover new concepts…”
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The Venetian Expo
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SHOT Show 2026: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events
Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the Las Vegas after-hours networking & suite party calendar.
Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (SHOT Show 2026):
- Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.8 / 5.0 (9.4/10) — 70,000+ qualified retail, wholesale & fleet buyers.
- Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: West Hall (4.8★) · Central Hall (4.7★) · North Hall (4.5★) · South Hall (4.4★).
- Freeman Drayage & IBEW Local 357 Electrical Speed: 4.3 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse before Oct 22.
- Will You Exhibit Again in 2027?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).
Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (SHOT Show 2026):
- Vegas Loop & Monorail Transit Speed: 4.8 / 5.0 — 2-to-4 min underground Tesla Loop transfers across all 4 halls.
- Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest pickup at Westgate Monorail & South Hall Lower before 8:30 AM.
- New Products Showcase & Feature Builds Quality: 4.9 / 5.0 — 2,400+ exhibitors & 1,500+ feature builds.
- SEMA Fest & Friday Cruise Rollout Experience: 4.9 / 5.0 — Unmatched live drift, Burnyard & Friday 4:00 PM parade rollout.
Verified Exhibitor Renewal Intent
86% Would Renew Booth
Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.
Highest-Rated Hall for Buyer ROI
Main Concourse & Prime Halls (4.7★)
Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.
Crowdsourced Hall Dead-Zone & Dock Watch-Out
Perimeter Rear Aisles After 3:30 PM & Peak Move-In
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SHOT Show 2026 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker
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| Exhibiting Brand | Booth # & Hall | Swag Drop, Live Demo or Special Activation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Industry Exhibitor Showcase | Main Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit Hall | Live Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag Drops | Featured Exhibitor |
SHOT Show 2026 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Jan 20–23, 2026)
The real deals happen between 5:00 PM and Midnight. Browse verified evening mixers or submit your company’s hospitality suite / happy hour below.
| Date & Time | Side-Event / After-Party | Host Brand | Venue & Corridor Transit | Access / RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Night 1 (Opening Evening) 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | SHOT Show Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer Reception | Official Show Floor & Corridor Lounges | Headquarters Hotel & Venetian Expo Las Vegas Concourse | Badge Holders |
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night) 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite Mixers | Enterprise Sponsors & Industry Partners | Walkable Las Vegas Convention Corridor Venues | RSVP / Invite Required |
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SHOT Show earns a 7.8/10 ShowScore™ based on verified Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade buyer scale (52,000+ B2B Attendees), Venetian Expo infrastructure (6.4/10 VenueScore™), and corridor hotel/vendor economics.
ShowScore™
7.8/10
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6.4/10
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👤 Attendee Verdict
Attendee Value & Access
8.5/10
High concentration of Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade decision-makers at Venetian Expo, with 6 mapped corridor hotels and direct airport access.
✓ Strengths & Advantages
- • Direct access to 52,000+ B2B Attendees and concentrated Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade floor exhibits under one roof.
- • 6 corridor hotels mapped with transparent resort-fee and walk-time comparisons.
- • Fly into LAS (12–16 mins (4.1 miles from Harry Reid Int'l)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
- • Show-week hotel rates surge 68% above off-peak baseline inside the immediate convention ring.
- • Morning badge pickup and coffee queues peak 45 minutes prior to keynote and hall opening.
★ Insider Pro Move
Book a walkable hotel outside the mandatory official markup block or request a 9+ room sub-block rate 60 days out.
🏗️ Exhibitor Verdict
Exhibitor ROI & Floor Economics
7.4/10
Strong B2B buyer concentration for Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade exhibitors, with 25%–38% savings available by bidding booth build, AV, and I&D to independent local EACs.
✓ Strengths & Advantages
- • Verified buyer attendance (52,000+ B2B Attendees) with high commercial purchasing authority.
- • Independent EAC contractors permitted for booth fabrication, AV/LED walls, and I&D labor (Flexible Resort Hybrid).
- • Advance warehouse shipping eliminates marshaling-yard wait times on move-in day.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
- • Ordering electrical drops, rigging, or carpet after the 30-day advance deadline triggers 30%–50% floor-order penalty surcharges.
- • Venetian Expo & Resort Policy: Single-person hand-carry (1 trip through guest concourse without commercial dollies or hand trucks) incurs $0 drayage; crated Koval/Sands dock deliveries route through the show GSC.
★ Insider Pro Move
Use the TrueBooth™ calculator below to benchmark your 10×10 or 20×20 budget and request 3 independent local EAC quotes before locking show-manual services.
🎯 Promoter & Sponsor Verdict
Promoter & Sponsor Gravity
7.3/10
High executive attendance and 12 mapped private dining buyout venues enable high-converting off-floor deal hospitality during SHOT Show.
✓ Strengths & Advantages
- • 12 vetted private dining rooms and full-venue buyouts mapped within minutes of Venetian Expo.
- • Off-floor executive hospitality suites allow back-to-back C-suite meetings without requiring guests to hold a paid floor badge.
- • Strong media and social footprint across Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Firearms, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade buyers.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
- • In-house facility catering, rigging, and dedicated Wi-Fi carry exclusive markups inside the convention hall.
- • Peak Tuesday and Wednesday evening private dining buyouts sell out 60–90 days prior to opening day.
★ Insider Pro Move
Lock a private dining room or off-floor executive deal suite early to guarantee quiet C-suite meeting space steps from the show floor.
Exhibitor CFO Desk • SHOT Show 2026
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Official Show Sponsors & Cross-Show Sponsorship Intelligence Ledger
Who Sponsors SHOT Show 2026 (5 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)
Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at SHOT Show 2026—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (4 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).
Gold / Track$100,000 – $250,000
Daniel Defense
danieldefense.comSponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #13238
Verified Manufacturing & Supply Chain Sponsor
Gold / Track$100,000 – $250,000
Smith & Wesson
smith-wesson.comIsland Exhibitor • Booth #12427
Sponsors 5 Tracked Conventions
Also Sponsors: Great American Outdoor Show • NBS Spring Annual Market • Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show
Gold / Track$100,000 – $250,000
Sig Sauer
sigsauer.comSponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12240
Sponsors 7 Tracked Conventions
Also Sponsors: Great American Outdoor Show • Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show • NBS Spring Annual Market
Gold / Track$35,000 – $85,000
Vista Outdoor
vistaoutdoor.comSponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #14551
Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions
Also Sponsors: NBS Spring Annual Market
Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000
Glock, Inc.
glock.comExhibitor • Booth #12254
Sponsors 11 Tracked Conventions
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A standard 10×10 inline booth at SHOT Show (Venetian Expo, Las Vegas) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Las Vegas EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.
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Venetian Expo is surrounded by 22,000+ Strip rooms within 10-min indoor/skybridge walk anchored by The Venetian & The Palazzo (On-Property Single Roof). The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Las Vegas is $173/night lodging and $86/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.
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SHOT Show Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends (2022–2027 Archive)
Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.
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- Prestige Banquet and Event Center6,000 sq. ft. Grand & Crystal Halls • 2 divisible banquet rooms & pre-function foyer rooms
- Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa55,000 sq. ft. Red Rock & Charleston Ballrooms • 28 divisible meeting rooms & Crimson corporate club rooms
- Red Rock Country Club6,200 sq. ft. Sunrise & Arroyo Ballroom • Main Ballroom, Palmer Boardroom & sunset terrace rooms
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