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Caesars Forum
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The Venetian Expo
Great Outdoors Plaza
Your best networking opportunities await out on the Great Outdoors Plaza. Each evening, head outside and join your industry peers where the conversations continue after the show floor has closed. Enjoy a free beer during the Industry Welcome Reception sponsored by Fiocchi on Tuesday, the Networking Reception on Wednesday and the Happy Hour on Thursday. All events are open to all 2026 SHOT Show badge holders.
SHOT After Hours
Tuesday will feature the All Star Jam Concert, presented by Outdoor Sportsman Group and sponsored by Glock, Federal Ammunition and Remington Ammunition. Wednesday and Thursday will include special networking events.
Exclusive NSSF
Membership Lounge
Sponsored by 
OPENS EVERY MORNING AT 7:30 AM.
Members can relax, eat lunch in a quiet atmosphere, conduct meetings, write up orders or meet other members during the show.
SHOT Show Store
T-shirts, hats, mugs, pins, sweatshirts and more are waiting to fill your memorabilia needs! SHOT Show Stores will be available in both The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum.
Archery Business
+ Hunting Retailer Pavilion
From traditional bows and accessories to compound technology, trail cams and other innovative gear, the pavilion delivers a complete view of one of the industry’s most profitable categories — all in one convenient location inside Caesars Forum.
Sponsored by 
Taste the Smokiness!
Right outside the Venetian exhibit halls on level 2 and just off the SHOT Bridge, make a quick pit stop for an incredible BBQ lunch or snack break — with outdoor seating! Easily get to the BBQ from level 1 as well through the stairs at the back of the exhibit hall.
Enjoy Outdoor BBQ and Beer Gardens
Sponsored by 
Take A Short Cut
Save time with a dedicated SHOT Bridge to access the Caesars Forum area directly from the main SHOT Show exhibit floor on The Venetian Expo Level 2.
Sponsored by
Banish Suppressors
New Floor Layouts
& Locations
With our additional space, some of your favorite manufacturers may have moved locations giving them more space to display more products. Plus, we’re making exhibits more accessible with easier-to-navigate aisles and walkways.
Exclusive Buyer Lounge
For any officially recognized buyers attending SHOT Show (identified by a red stripe on your badge), this lounge offers snacks, drinks and a place to connect with fellow colleagues while exploring the show.
Law Enforcement
+ Armed Forces Halls
Nearly one-third of the SHOT Show’s exhibit halls are dedicated to protection equipment and tactical accessories needed by law enforcement, SWAT teams, private security and the armed forces.
Enjoy a Free Cigar from Molon Labe
Head out to the Great Outdoors Plaza to grab a free cigar courtesy of Molon Labe. Sure to draw crowds each day, this is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a premium cigar and connect with other professionals at this new and exclusive networking experience.
Sponsored by 
SHOT Show Store
T-shirts, hats, mugs, pins, sweatshirts and more are waiting to fill your memorabilia needs! SHOT Show Stores will be available in both The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum.