SHOT Show 2011 - who's going?

[shooter521]

Just made my reservations. Any other INGOers headed to Vegas next month?

 

[TheAutomator]

I was invited out and have a room to crash in available, but can't afford the air fare

Very disappointing!

 

[shooter521]

I was invited out and have a room to crash in available, but can't afford the air fare

Very disappointing!

Ouch, man. Southwest has some REALLY cheap direct flights (like $139 each way).

 

[Want2ShootMore]

I hope to. My Father-in-law is in the manufacturing business, but he isnt sure if he is going to make the trip. If he goes, I go.

 

[Outlaw-One]

How do you get invited? I'm an LEO in PA...would that get me in?

 

[bwframe]

Just made my reservations. Any other INGOers headed to Vegas next month?

I hope we're all going!
Which one of those sig links are you streaming your frequent reports to?

 

[shooter521]

Which one of those sig links are you streaming your frequent reports to?

That would require one of those "smarter-than-me" phones or something, right? Cuz I'm sure as heck not lugging my laptop all around the show floor. Unfortunately, best I'll be able to do is a report each night for the two nights I'm there, and even then there won't be any pics because I'm not "media".

INGO should send someone in an official capacity next year to cover the event just for us.

 

[fireball168]

INGO should send someone in an official capacity next year to cover the event just for us.

If you haven't been to SHOT before, after your first trip you'll regret saying that.

SHOT is a BUYING/BUSINESS show that has been nearly ruined by "forum groupies" that only get in the way and aggravate everybody involved.

 

[42769vette]

im still hoping. there is a microscopic (spelling?) chance ill get invited but im not holding my breath

 

[42769vette]

How do you get invited? I'm an LEO in PA...would that get me in?

no it would not.

 

[shooter521]

If you haven't been to SHOT before, after your first trip you'll regret saying that.

SHOT is a BUYING/BUSINESS show that has been nearly ruined by "forum groupies"

I have been to SHOT before, and can understand that perspective. That said, I can also understand the desire of "forum groupies" to have sneak-peeks and new product info posted in near real time.

 

[lovemachine]

What is the SHOT Show?

 

[Glock18FA]

What is the SHOT Show?

SHOT Show is the World’s Largest Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference - SHOT Show

 

[Stnmikita]

If you haven't been to SHOT before, after your first trip you'll regret saying that.

SHOT is a BUYING/BUSINESS show that has been nearly ruined by "forum groupies" that only get in the way and aggravate everybody involved.

Wow. Really?

Just as an FYI, after Uncle Sam, 'forum groupies' are probably responsible for most of the revenue generated for the firearm industry and it's related suppliers. So sorry to hear that you may have to rub elbows with them at the super-exclusive, businessmen-only SHOT show.

I spend a lot of time on firearm-related forums. I am not a business owner. I imagine this makes me a 'forum groupie'. I will also be at the SHOT show. Please know I will work very hard to stay out of your way at all times and in no way interfere, show interest in, or patronize your business in the future.

Just out of curiosity, do you mind the forum groupies that you market your barrels to on this forum and (I presume) others?

Lastly, I will spend only this brief sentence pointing out the rich irony of decrying forum groupies.........on a forum.

 

[fireball168]

Wow. Really?

Just as an FYI, after Uncle Sam, 'forum groupies' are probably responsible for most of the revenue generated for the firearm industry and it's related suppliers. So sorry to hear that you may have to rub elbows with them at the super-exclusive, businessmen-only SHOT show.

I spend a lot of time on firearm-related forums. I am not a business owner. I imagine this makes me a 'forum groupie'. I will also be at the SHOT show. Please know I will work very hard to stay out of your way at all times and in no way interfere, show interest in, or patronize your business in the future.

Just out of curiosity, do you mind the forum groupies that you market your barrels to on this forum and (I presume) others?

Lastly, I will spend only this brief sentence pointing out the rich irony of decrying forum groupies.........on a forum.

Sorry you "feel" that way.

When the exhibitors close their booths early and/or quit attending the show - due to the amount of "non-buyers" present - who do you "feel" that helps?

If you aren't a buyer/business owner/press, you don't belong at the show.

 

[BurninBrass]

I would be more than happy to carry someone's luggage around if allowed to go with them!

 

[Stnmikita]

Sorry you "feel" that way.

When the exhibitors close their booths early and/or quit attending the show - due to the amount of "non-buyers" present - who do you "feel" that helps?

If you aren't a buyer/business owner/press, you don't belong at the show.

I am so relieved to hear that you are concerned about my "feelings"!

And here I was thinking that you didn't care about the little guy, the end user, the lowly customer, and of course, the despicable forum groupie.

Why, from your earlier post I almost got the impression that you were bothered and annoyed by the very people that keep you in business and put bread on your table! In fact, I was going to suggest that you run for Congress.

But this latest post clearly shows a deep interest in me personally. You've won me over. Maybe I will stop by your booth at SHOT after all. I'll be sure to have a lot of dumb questions too!

 

[fireball168]

Welcome to INGO.

This has all been hashed over before your arrival on the scene:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...on/15352-shot_show_in_orlando_for_2009_a.html

 

[shooter521]

This has all been hashed over before your arrival on the scene:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...on/15352-shot_show_in_orlando_for_2009_a.html

Speaking of which...

I have big plans for INGO LLC. I plan to be at the show next year!

So how 'bout it, boss man! You going, or what?

In other news, I'm going to try to borrow an iPad for the trip, which should facilitate posting updates from the show floor.

 

[Stnmikita]

Welcome to INGO.

This has all been hashed over before your arrival on the scene:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...on/15352-shot_show_in_orlando_for_2009_a.html

I hear what you're saying and I think I get your point. The behavior of the folks you described in your posts from last year is unacceptable and totally inappropriate.

But consider the bigger picture as well. What if you saw the only three incidents like that at the show? It seems possible that there were many people in attendance who were nothing more than industry fans or enthusiasts and were able to behave and comport themselves like respectful adults.

There are always going to be bad apples in any crowd. It's a sad fact of human nature. Don't let it color your impression of an entire group though, because the original comments came off pretty offensively. Shared interest and shared knowledge, done appropriately, is always good for everyone involved, regardless of venue.