Preparing for SHOT Show 2013

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posted on January 7, 2013
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It's that time of year again—The SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show is back. SHOT Show is the world's largest and most comprehensive trade show for shooting, hunting and law enforcement industries, and the AmericanHunter.org team will be on hand at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. from Monday, Jan. 14 to Friday, Jan. 18 in order to bring you all the latest news and releases.

The 2012 SHOT Show set a new record, attracting more than 61,000 attendees—including new highs for buyers at 36,383 and media at 2,466. You can trust the AmericanHunter.org staff to do everything in its power to make sure you feel like you're at the show in person—from blog posts to photo galleries to videos, we'll deliver all of the show's hottest items straight to you.

Check back throughout the week, and be sure to "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter so you can see everything as we get our hands on it. Be sure to register for the American Hunter Insider newsletter, too, so you receive the special SHOT Show edition that'll go out next week.

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