Shot Show 2021 Canceled

[chubbs]

Just got the email from the NSSF that shot show 2021 is offically canceled. I figured it would be, but kinda hate it nonetheless. 2020 may have been that last real shot, as I'm sure any future shows will be neutered by rules and regulations.

 

[drillsgt]

It wasn't until later in January I didn't expect Shot Show to cave to the hysteria, sooner or later people are going to have to start living again.

 

[42769vette]

I was actually going this year since some of my out west shows were cancelled.

Now I have to find something to hunt those days.

 

[drillsgt]

I wonder if they will try to do some sort of centralized virtual event for new product showcasing or if manufacturers are just on their own to get the word out?

 

[SolidDragon74]

Some sort of virtual event would be what I would expect them to do. Lots of other trade shows have decided to do that. But maybe there won't be as much new spotlight products this next year

 

[42769vette]

I wonder if they will try to do some sort of centralized virtual event for new product showcasing or if manufacturers are just on their own to get the word out?

IMO manufactor's get very little benefit out of shot. With FB, instagram, gun forum's, youtube, etc they can get the word out just fine without shot. I honestly think most did it not to market, but because they were expected to. It would not surprise me a bit if a lot of manufactor's decide not to do shot anymore after a year of realizing they spend a ton of money on it for little to no value.

Just my 2 cents

 

[WebSnyper]

IMO manufactor's get very little benefit out of shot. With FB, instagram, gun forum's, youtube, etc they can get the word out just fine without shot. I honestly think most did it not to market, but because they were expected to. It would not surprise me a bit if a lot of manufactor's decide not to do shot anymore after a year of realizing they spend a ton of money on it for little to no value.

Just my 2 cents

I actually think this may be the way many events go. IT conferences, Trade shows, etc. The sad thing is there is some value in networking at some of these events, as well as actually setting aside time to participate instead of just trying to wedge it in on a virtual while still doing your day job. I'm not sure if it justified the costs and time away to attend them either.