We wrapped up the first quarter of 2024 a few weeks ago, and it’s hard to believe we reached April. We started this year running in preparation for SHOT Show 2024, which proved to be as exciting as anticipated. For the 2nd year, Normine Lombard brought our Legally Poached team out to run a booth, and we had many interesting conversations with clients, candidates, and everyone in between.
The last few weeks have been spent recovering from the aftermath of the show, and now we are preparing to take that team to the NRA Annual Meeting. Last year, we brought our team to Indianapolis, IN, where the show was held. That show drew in over 77,000 attendees. This year, the show will be held in Dallas, TX, in May, and I anticipate good attendance. It has a prime location and over 14 acres of floor space.
This year marks the 153rd anniversary of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. The NRA, also known as the National Rifles Association, was formed in 1871. Its primary goal was to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis,” and it has long since become the most prominent firearms education organization in the world. Since then, you can often see members of the NRA passionately discussing the Second Amendment. This show is no exception, as people meet to discuss the biggest news in the industry.
One of my favorite parts of attending this show is meeting with many well-known brands that strongly support what this type of show stands for. This year, we will see brands like Beretta, Savage Arms, Sig Sauer, Night Fision, Ruger, Staccato, Alpha Silencer, and many more! This is an excellent opportunity to meet with other teams and learn about how this industry continues to grow. While I can’t predict exactly what that meeting will look like, it’s safe to say that it will be a very educational and exciting time for our team!
