SHOT Show 2026 takes place January 20–23, 2026, across The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
Industry Day at the Range is on January 19, 2026.

The show is hosted at two connected venues:

• The Venetian Expo

• Caesars Forum

Both are located near the Las Vegas Strip and connected by skybridges.

Yes, SHOT Show includes:

• Supplier Showcase (for components, materials, OEM suppliers)

• SHOT University seminars and training programs

These events enhance networking and sourcing opportunities.

Move-in typically occurs January 16–19, depending on booth location and freight target times.
Move-out begins after 4 PM on January 23 and continues through January 25.

Snap Exhibitions can help you schedule your target time properly and avoid overtime labor fees.

Exhibitor badges are processed through your NSSF Exhibitor Dashboard.
Each company receives an allotment based on booth size.

Advance deadlines apply to:

• Electrical

• Internet

• Flooring

• Furniture

• Rigging

• Lead retrieval

• Material handling

Ordering before the deadline can save 15–30% on total expenses.

Look for a builder with:

• Experience in firearms/tactical industry booths

• Knowledge of SHOT’s strict firearm display rules

• Lightweight modular systems (large drayage savings)

• Local Las Vegas labor teams

• Pre-show staging and storage options

Snap Exhibitions is Las Vegas–based and specializes in tactical and defense booths, making compliance and logistics easy.

Renting is typically smarter for SHOT exhibitors because:

• SHOT has tight booth and security rules that change year to year

• Booths often require redesign or layout changes

• Storage and transport for large tactical booths is expensive

• Renting avoids maintenance, repairs, and shipping costs

Snap Exhibitions provides custom rental booths that look like full builds—but without long-term cost or commitment.

A local partner provides:

• No long-distance freight costs

• Lower drayage through lighter modular frames

• Local warehouse staging

• Faster installation & dismantle

• Emergency support within minutes

Snap Exhibitions’ Las Vegas location provides exhibitors with substantial cost and time savings.

A complete package typically includes:

• Custom design

• Modular aluminum booth system

• Tactical product walls, gun mounts & showcases

• LED walls or TV displays

• Graphics & printing

• Lighting and flooring

• Installation & dismantle

• Show logistics coordination

• Onsite support

Snap Exhibitions offers turnkey packages covering all of these elements.

Book 4–6 months in advance.
January is the busiest exhibition month in Las Vegas, and labor teams get fully booked very early.

Most common sizes:

• 10×10 ft inline

• 10×20 ft inline

• 20×20 ft island

• 20×30 / 30×30 / 30×40 island booths

Snap Exhibitions offers options for every size—from cost-effective 10×10 rentals to multi-level island booths.

Provide:

• Booth size

• Budget range

• Design references

• Special requirements (gun displays, secure cases, LED walls)

Snap Exhibitions provides same-day quotes for SHOT exhibitors.

• Local Las Vegas production & warehousing

• Expertise in firearms and tactical booth layouts

• Compliance expertise (tethering, locking, display rules)

• Lightweight modular systems that reduce drayage

• In-house design, printing, lighting & AV

• Highly responsive onsite support

Snap Exhibitions is one of the strongest booth partners for SHOT exhibitors.

General rules include:

• Inline booths: 8 ft max height

• Perimeter booths: 12 ft

• Island booths: Up to 20 ft depending on hall

• Hanging signs: Allowed only over island booths

Additional rules apply for firearm displays (tethering, locking, disabling firing pins, etc.)

Snap Exhibitions ensures all booth designs comply with NSSF & venue regulations.

Advance warehouse is recommended because January is the busiest freight month.
Direct-to-show is possible but risky due to:

• Freight delays

• Congested docks

• Missed target times

Snap Exhibitions also offers local Las Vegas storage, avoiding both options when desired.

Yes — small items may be hand-carried through designated entrances if:

• No carts or dollies are used

• Only one trip is made

• It complies with venue regulations

Yes. Exhibitors must provide:

• General liability coverage (usually $1,000,000 per occurrence)

• Certificate naming NSSF and the venue as additionally insured

Snap Exhibitions can assist by connecting you with show-approved insurance providers.

Parking, shuttle routes, rideshare areas, and maps are available inside the Exhibitor Resource Center on the official SHOT Show website.

The General Service Contractor is GES (Global Experience Specialists).
GES handles:

• Drayage

• Electrical

• Flooring & carpet

• Furniture

• Rigging

• Labor

• Material handling

Snap Exhibitions coordinates directly with GES so exhibitors don’t need to stress over logistics.