Hi all.

I'm headed to the SHOT show tonight. Its my first time going to this show.

I'm aware that Doug, Blast et al are going to have a separate SHOT show reporting thread that will be locked. I've talked to them about this and I'm not going to get on their bandwagon.

If you would like an update on a certain booth or manufacturer, please let me know and reply on this thread. Some of the stuff I post may be as much to get YOUR opinion instead of just to express MY opinion. This way, maybe we can all get more out of the show...

I am very familiar with going to trade shows, having been to many different ones both in Vegas and elsewhere, and so I am an not a noob.

Blast has warned me that picture taking in the show is not allowed.. However, I will have access to promotional materials which I can take pictures of outside the show of any samples that I might receive/purchase, or, of any product data sheets that are handed out as a result of the new products. And of course I may get permission to take pictures at some booths. So I'm optomistic, is the point...

I will check/update this post by responding via email while walking around during the show.

Thanks...

Lucky son of a gun. Have fun and tell us everything.

List of Exhibitors
I thought people might want to know who'll be showing their wares.
-Blast

Clark,while i'm not going to tell you to take your camera....take your camera. I have only been to the show here in Florida and that seems to be a rule that is substantially ignored. Seems like most people there have a camera and are taking pictures of everything. After your first day there with no camera you can see for yourself if the policy is enforced. And then decide if you want to shoot a few pictures.

Enjoy the show(:

You know that spyderco knife that I had on my keychain? Well darn. I forgot about that.

Anyway through security. Blast looks really out of place on the plane. But if it crashes and we survive the crash, I know we'll be fine...

Ray,

I'm sure you are right. I brought one that is very small just in case.

Someone just commented on blast's attire. Did I say he looked out of place?

Lowrance sent this, im looking forward to seeing their booth...

(snippet)
With StructureScan, you can quickly sweep large bodies of murky or turbulant water and often view 30ft, 50ft or more to either side of the boat. Down and side imaging provides superior resolution for accurate identification and the backtrack feature allows you to scroll back on the screen and mark a waypoint exactly on an object so divers go directly to it.

You are invited to the Lowrance Booth,

Thanks for the offer. Be good to see reviews that aren't of knives.
qjs

I'm at the show now. At 8:30 the new product center opens. I figure that will be a good place to start. I'm here as a buyer, Blast is here for ETS. It will be interesting to see how our reception differs. At the press room right now, hope to say hi to Doug.