Fort Smith, AR February 19, 2024 — SHOT Show®, the largest trade show for professionals in the training, shooting, hunting, and outdoor industries, concluded its 2024 edition with resounding success. The event, held annually in Las Vegas, saw unprecedented achievements, set new records, and signaled a booming year ahead for the industry.

Record Breaking Attendance 

With an expanded show floor and a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in firearms, ammunition, training equipment, outdoor gear, and related products, SHOT Show® 2024 attracted a record-breaking number of attendees. According to a report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) the show was the largest to date, with more than 55,000 attendees from 117 nations - which demonstrates robust growth for industry leaders like T4E.

Electrifying Atmosphere

The atmosphere at SHOT Show® 2024 was electrifying, with industry professionals, enthusiasts, and media representatives converging to explore cutting-edge products and network with like-minded individuals. From renowned firearm manufacturers to emerging startups, exhibitors pulled out all the stops to impress attendees with their offerings.

Troy Gragg at the T4E booth this year had the opportunity to engage with various training professionals within the industry regarding the T4E line-up of products. One of the most sought items was the optics-ready Walther PDP Training Marker

*link to a video interview from SHOT Show 2024

Groundbreaking Highlights 

Highlights of this year's show were the unveiling of groundbreaking technologies and product innovations. From state-of-the-art firearms with enhanced safety features to innovative hunting gear designed to improve performance and efficiency, attendees had the opportunity to experience firsthand the industry's future.

• Umarex USA released the FishR AirJavelin that takes bow fishing to a whole new level.
  
  
  

• Prepared2Protect launched the PGS II Pepper Gel Pistol which is a complete game-changer for personal defense (P.S. Every college student and mom in the country needs this!)
  
  
  

• Umarex USA released the patented, state-of-the-art Core Defense pepper ball technology with a steel core this year under its Prepared 2 Protect less lethal products brand. This enhances accuracy up to 2x more than ever before for pepper ball rounds.
  

The success of SHOT Show® 2024 underscores the resilience and vitality of the firearms industry, despite challenges and uncertainties in the broader economic and political landscape. As the premier gathering for shooting, hunting, and outdoor professionals, the show serves as a barometer of industry trends and a catalyst for innovation and growth.

For more information about SHOT Show® 2024 and its record-breaking success, you can read the official press release from the National Shooting Sports Foundation here.

About T4E – Training 4 Engagement

T4E offers training markers for responsible gun owners and operators that incorporate authentic weight, feel, and action to provide the most realistic training experience with the least cost possible. T4E is a brand of Umarex USA, Incorporated, one of North America’s fastest-growing family-owned outdoor sport and recreation companies. Umarex USA innovates, develops, and markets products under brands owned or licensed by its parent company, UMAREX GmbH & Co. KG. Such brands include Axeon®, Beretta®, Browning®, Colt®, Elite Force®, GLOCK®, Heckler & Koch®, Rekt®, Ruger®, RWS®, Smith & Wesson®, UMAREX®, Walther® and others. For additional information regarding Umarex USA visit UmarexUSA.info.

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