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#SHOTSHOW2026 RECAP + DONATION FRIDAY & MORE

A REGULAR GUN GUY
Published on January 24, 2026
Category: General
Duration: 143:56

This video provides a recap of Shot Show 2026, focusing on industry networking, upcoming events like the ARM Awards, and the importance of community support within the 2A space. The speaker discusses the growth of their annual meetup, highlighting key sponsors and the collaborative spirit that drives the event. It also touches on the evolving landscape of firearm manufacturing and the increasing visibility of diverse voices in the industry.

Tags

Shot Show 2026
Meetup
2A Community
Industry Networking
Firearm Events
Creator Collaboration
Event Planning
Sponsorships
NRA
OpticsPlanet
Stellar Arms
Fusion Firearms
Taurus
Global Ordinance
EAA
CCW Safe
Tactical Life Rifles
SAR
Canik
PSA
Staccato
Saber 2011
Ghetto
NAGA
Black Rambo
Patrick Gun Food
Arm Awards
Women's Conference

Quick Summary

The ARM Awards meetup is an annual event focused on networking and community building within the 2A space. It features industry leaders, creators, and enthusiasts, offering opportunities for collaboration, product showcases, and skill development. Key sponsors include Stellar Arms, Fusion Firearms, Taurus, and the NRA.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Intro & Weather Chat
  2. 00:39Cold Weather Discussion
  3. 01:55Personal Reflections
  4. 03:06Weather Updates
  5. 03:36Subjectivity of 'Better'
  6. 04:05Osite Discussion
  7. 04:21Community Interaction
  8. 04:33Shot Show Travel Woes
  9. 05:01Vegas Trip Logistics
  10. 05:41Flight Route Oddities
  11. 06:44Return Flight Details
  12. 07:32Airport Security Experience
  13. 09:04Shot Show Logistics & Strategy
  14. 09:23Shot Show Duration Strategy
  15. 11:00Productivity at Shot Show
  16. 11:45Shot Show 2026 vs. Previous Years
  17. 12:03Focus on Networking
  18. 13:10New Firearm Releases at Shot Show
  19. 13:31Prime Radian Mention
  20. 13:43Stabbing Incident at Shot Show
  21. 14:45New Caliber Release Rumors
  22. 15:15First Aid at 2A Events
  23. 16:12Tourniquet Preparedness
  24. 17:06Location of Incident
  25. 17:35Timing of Incident
  26. 18:24ARM Awards Announcement
  27. 18:36Tickets On Sale
  28. 18:53Women's Conference Details
  29. 19:18Website Performance
  30. 19:23Nominee Shoutouts
  31. 20:03Voting Progress
  32. 20:54Voting Engagement
  33. 21:01Benefits of Awards & Meetups
  34. 21:25Networking Opportunities
  35. 22:20Show Up & Network
  36. 23:01Community Appreciation
  37. 23:11Shannon's Contribution
  38. 23:59Gratitude for Support
  39. 24:03Missing the Meetup
  40. 24:20Personal Interactions at Shot Show
  41. 25:08Most Impressive Firearm (Personal Opinion)
  42. 25:28Encounter with Fam
  43. 26:30Shot Show Attendance Observations
  44. 27:07Another Stabbing Incident Report
  45. 28:03Demographics at Shot Show
  46. 28:24Encounter with OB
  47. 29:17OB's Personality
  48. 29:38Encounter with Chris
  49. 30:06Confirmed Companies for Meetup
  50. 30:29Jacob Gray Confirmation
  51. 30:41Gamage Expected at Meetup
  52. 31:21Surprising Sponsors
  53. 31:47Companies Met With
  54. 32:24NRA Meeting Discussion
  55. 33:04NRA's Community Narrative
  56. 34:55NRA Follow-Up
  57. 35:23NRA Meeting Outcome
  58. 36:04NRA Booth & Introductions
  59. 36:13NRA Sponsorship Confirmation
  60. 36:41Addressing NRA Criticisms
  61. 37:08NRA's Historical Significance
  62. 37:18Industry Challenges
  63. 37:32Unique Cultural Representation
  64. 37:49Economic Impact of the 2A Community
  65. 38:04Industry Recognition
  66. 38:11NRA Due Diligence Process
  67. 39:08Lack of Industry Support
  68. 39:30Hustle for Sponsorships
  69. 39:41Meetup Success & Growth
  70. 40:02Industry Acknowledgment
  71. 40:20Copycat Industry Dynamics
  72. 40:39OpticsPlanet's Early Support
  73. 41:13Indebtedness to OpticsPlanet
  74. 42:01Meetup Origins & Funding
  75. 42:45Organic Event Growth
  76. 43:01OpticsPlanet's Continued Sponsorship
  77. 43:06Meetup Evolution (Nashville to Thomasville)
  78. 43:23First Women's Conference
  79. 43:40Learning the Format
  80. 43:49Ohio Meetup Structure
  81. 44:48Meetup's Core Components
  82. 44:51Meetup's Purpose: Family & Community
  83. 45:31Meetup Establishment & Future
  84. 45:41Evolving Company Conversations
  85. 45:56Past Rejection by Companies
  86. 46:20Patrick Gun Food's Role
  87. 46:34Patrick's Industry Connections
  88. 47:09Patrick's Industry Influence
  89. 48:02Patrick's Support for Black-Owned Businesses
  90. 48:22NAGA Sponsorship
  91. 48:49NAGA's Consistent Support
  92. 49:09Respect for Uncle Phil
  93. 49:49Big Dre's Consistent Attendance
  94. 50:04Ghetto Sponsorship
  95. 50:25Industry Love & Support
  96. 50:41Black Rambo's Friendship
  97. 51:06Avoiding Exploitative Friendships
  98. 51:34Conversations with Black Rambo
  99. 51:55Black Rambo at Meetups
  100. 52:09CG's Quiet Support
  101. 52:26Gratitude for Community Help
  102. 52:39Sharing Credit
  103. 53:03Companies Met With (Continued)
  104. 53:06Stellar Arms Return
  105. 53:14Title Sponsor Significance
  106. 53:21Meetup's Sentimental Effect
  107. 53:49Reason for Meetup's Impact
  108. 54:01Organic Event Vibe
  109. 54:46Meetup's Organic Nature
  110. 54:58Next Level Networking
  111. 55:22Sponsorship Definition Clarification
  112. 57:00Loose Use of 'Sponsor' Term
  113. 57:07Sponsorships Enable Events
  114. 57:25Sponsor Retention Factors
  115. 57:49Returning Sponsors
  116. 57:51Stellar Arms & Fusion Firearms Return
  117. 58:05Taurus Confirmation
  118. 58:28Taurus's Industry Significance
  119. 58:40Armament & Gun Food Return
  120. 58:43Hearts and Holsters Return
  121. 58:50Prime Protection Return
  122. 58:59NRA Return
  123. 59:01SAR Potential Return
  124. 59:12SAR Rebranding (LMAS)
  125. 59:30SAR Website Status
  126. 59:37SAR's Awareness of Event Success
  127. 60:00SAR Channel Work
  128. 60:06Meetup Collaboration with SAR
  129. 60:09Global Ordinance Meeting
  130. 60:17Stribog Discussion
  131. 60:21Long-Standing Relationship with Global Ordinance
  132. 60:39Stribog Purchase Origin Story
  133. 61:01Chicago Ban Impact
  134. 61:10Florida Transition & Priority
  135. 61:25Global Ordinance Meeting Outcome
  136. 61:51EAA Meeting Experience
  137. 62:13SDS Meeting
  138. 62:31Lead and Steel Rebrand (CHORD)
  139. 62:40Lead and Steel Interest
  140. 62:54CCW Safe Meeting
  141. 63:07Unnamed Companies
  142. 63:13Tactical Life Rifles Partnership
  143. 63:24Tactical Life Rifles Products
  144. 63:51Florida Companies Presence
  145. 64:02Projected Company Count
  146. 64:16Optics Planet Return
  147. 64:27Patrick's Role in Setups
  148. 64:33Creator Opportunities
  149. 64:53Meetup vs. Large Shows
  150. 65:10Intimate Setting Advantage
  151. 65:38CEO Encounters at Meetup
  152. 66:00Pear Character Mention
  153. 66:28Gratitude for John
  154. 66:32Pear Character Description
  155. 66:44Ghetto's Humor
  156. 66:53Most Impressive Firearms (Detailed)
  157. 67:07Canik Radiant Mention
  158. 67:16Saber 2011 Mention
  159. 67:30PSA AXR Line
  160. 67:34PSA's Product Strategy
  161. 68:09PSA Flux Brace
  162. 68:23Saber 11 & Other Pricing
  163. 68:36PSA's Upcoming Products
  164. 68:48AXR Line Quality
  165. 68:57Snob vs. PSA Discussion
  166. 69:04PSA's Role in Speaker's Entry
  167. 69:17PSA Pricing Confirmation
  168. 69:23Most Expensive Gun at Meetups
  169. 69:30Big 50 Caliber Mention
  170. 69:38Patrick's Big 50
  171. 69:48Snobs vs. PSA Debate
  172. 69:52Stogar SDR 9s
  173. 70:01Young Brother's Name Recall
  174. 70:10Supportive Chatters
  175. 70:19Stogar Combat Version Search
  176. 70:48Patrick's 50 Caliber Gun
  177. 70:59Class 3 Fully Automatic Firearms
  178. 71:07Shaw & Two Way Guns
  179. 71:379S Tick Wayne Search
  180. 71:44Shadow Systems Mention
  181. 71:51Suppressor Market Trend
  182. 72:02Ohio Company Suppressors
  183. 72:09Canik Suppressors
  184. 72:20Donation Friday Announcement
  185. 72:29Cash App for Donations
  186. 72:43Meetup Ticket Giveaway
  187. 73:01Ticket Giveaway Story Origin
  188. 73:13Anonymous Brother's Donation
  189. 73:35Ticket Donation Stipulation
  190. 74:01Ticket Donation Process
  191. 75:06Ticket Giveaway Mechanism
  192. 75:23No Drawing Tonight
  193. 75:39Donations for Channel Support
  194. 75:48Email for Ticket Request
  195. 75:54RegularMeetup@gmail.com
  196. 76:13Multiple Ticket Assistance
  197. 76:36Overwhelming Generosity (R. Daniel Situation)
  198. 77:07R. Daniel Situation Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ARM Awards meetup?

The ARM Awards meetup is an annual event focused on networking and community building within the 2A space. It features industry leaders, creators, and enthusiasts, offering opportunities for collaboration, product showcases, and skill development.

Who are some key sponsors of the ARM Awards meetup?

Key sponsors include Stellar Arms (title sponsor), Fusion Firearms, Taurus, Global Ordinance, EAA, CCW Safe, Tactical Life Rifles, SAR, NRA, and OpticsPlanet, among others, supporting the event's growth and accessibility.

What was the speaker's most impressive firearm at Shot Show 2026?

The speaker found the 724 from SAR, the Canik Radiant, and the Saber 2011 to be the most impressive firearms. PSA's AXR line and their flux-style brace also caught his attention for their innovation.

How does the ARM Awards meetup differ from large trade shows like Shot Show?

The meetup provides a more intimate and personal networking experience, allowing attendees to connect directly with company representatives and fellow enthusiasts in a relaxed setting, unlike the overwhelming scale of larger shows.

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