The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show®) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for professionals who sell products related to the shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from more than 100 countries. SHOT Show is also the largest law enforcement and cutlery show in the United States.

In partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), we at the U.S. Department of Commerce are excited to offer U.S. exhibitors at the 2017 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Tradeshow and Conference services to assist in entering or increasing their presence in international markets!

There are two primary value-added services through the International Buyer Program (IBP) at SHOT Show 2017:

Showtime Program
Showtime offers you a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with our Commercial Specialists from U.S. Embassies and Consulates who have recruited delegations of vetted, legitimate buyers from their markets to attend SHOT Show 2017! You will be briefed on individual market opportunities and challenges related to the Safety/Security and Textile/Sporting Goods sectors and market potential for your products & services. All meetings will last 20 minutes. All participates will also receive the latest SAFETY & SECURITY REPORT FOR THE COUNTRIES LISTED BELOW:

Specialists representing the following countries are tentatively scheduled to participate. This list is expected to grow over the coming months, so check back here for additional opportunities!

We are also offering appointments with OTEXA (Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce) and SBA (Small Business Administration).

Showtime appointments can take place, either at your booth or at International Trade Center located in the Bassano Ballroom of the Venetian, Level 2, adjacent to the show floor. There is no fee to participate. All products and service must be at least 51% U.S. content.

B2B Matchmaking Program
Let us help you, the U.S. supplier, connect with international buyers before, during, and after the show, with our exclusive business-to-business matchmaking program. Register for this service and your company profile will be shared with pre-screened international buyers attending the 2017 SHOT Show. In addition to the countries listed above, we are also expecting unescorted buyer delegations from the following countries:

Questions?
B2B - Warren.Anderson@trade.gov and Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov
Showtime - Tatyana.Aguirre@trade.gov and Paul.Matino@trade.gov

The 2017 SHOT Show is a proud participant. For more information on the SHOT show 2017, visit http://shotshow.org