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March 28, 2024

Guns, hunting featured at SHOT trade show in Las Vegas

2014 SHOT Show

Steve Marcus

Attendees look over new Smith & Wesson handguns during the 2014 SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) at the Sands Expo & Convention Center on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. The show features more than 1,600 exhibitors covering 630,000 square feet and attracts more than 62,000 attendees.

2014 SHOT SHOW

A Bondhus Arms CL 380 compact carry gun is displayed during the 2014 SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) at the Sands Expo & Convention Center Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. The compact fold-up handgun with laser sighting costs $795.00 and is expected to be available this summer. Launch slideshow »

Organizers say they expect 60,000 gun enthusiasts, hunters and outdoor gear providers for a big annual trade show this week in Las Vegas.

The 37th Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show began Tuesday at the Sands Expo Center.

The four-day show features some 1,600 exhibitors. It's not open to the public.

National Shooting Sports Foundation President and CEO Steve Sanetti says it offers buyers and media a look at equipment and services that'll be offered this year in an $8 billion industry for target shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement.

Using background checks as a measurement, SHOT officials say firearm sales were stronger nationally in 2014 than in any year except 2013, which was a record-setter.

Sanetti says new mainstream weapon buyers are altering perceptions of who owns firearms.

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