Videos tagged with Industry Events

This video from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner at the 2026 SHOT Show highlights the unique family atmosphere of the firearms industry. Speakers, identified as industry media veterans, emphasize the welcoming nature of manufacturers, especially smaller, family-owned businesses, and the strong sense of community among attendees. The content focuses on the personal connections fostered at the show, contrasting it with more commercially driven trade events.

Gary from Paramount Tactical provides an update on his social media absence, explaining his attendance at SHOT Show 2026. He highlights being busy with industry meetings, exploring new products, and fostering relationships, promising a return to regular content soon.

This video provides practical advice for preparing to attend SHOT Show, emphasizing the importance of hydration, strategic vendor planning, and balancing business with leisure. The insights come from an industry insider's perspective, highlighting effective strategies for navigating the large event and maximizing its benefits.

The GOA's inaugural convention in Knoxville is highlighted as a successful event filling a void left by other organizations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of such gatherings for industry manufacturers to showcase new products and for like-minded individuals to connect and share information. The video critiques the NRA's current viability and promotes the GOA as a zero-compromise organization.

This video critiques the traditional gun industry's reliance on trade shows for content generation and marketing. The speaker argues that booth interviews and quick product showcases at noisy events are ineffective for creating compelling content that resonates with audiences. Instead, he advocates for a model where manufacturers provide products for in-depth, real-world testing and review over an extended period, emphasizing the importance of audience interest and meaningful product evaluation.

TheYankeeMarshal discusses the dilemma of attending SHOT Show versus purchasing a new firearm with the allocated budget. He highlights the increasing costs of travel and accommodation for SHOT Show, alongside the personal risk of illness. The speaker proposes that for many, staying home and buying a new gun could offer comparable or greater satisfaction and value.

This video features a discussion between the editors of Guns Magazine and American Handgunner at SHOT Show 2023. They discuss the history and editorial focus of their respective publications, highlighting their commitment to in-depth stories and historical angles rather than just product reviews. The editors also share their experiences at SHOT Show, emphasizing its importance for industry professionals and the scale of the event.

This video discusses the potential future of the SHOT Show, a major firearms industry trade show, in light of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores how the event might adapt or evolve to continue serving its purpose as a platform for manufacturers, dealers, and media within the firearms community.

This video details the unexpected termination and subsequent reinstatement of the Hickok45 YouTube channel. It highlights the importance of community support, communication with platform administrators, and the challenges content creators face regarding platform policies and digital security. The discussion also touches upon industry partnerships and upcoming events.