The 2017 Guide to the NASGW Expo

Posted by NASGW on 10/13/17 11:30 AM

It's finally here, The NASGW Expo, in San Antonio, Texas. For months we've been telling you this is going to be the biggest Expo ever. We figured if we were going to be in Texas, we better do it big. There is a lot going on, starting with the return of Range Day all the way through the Networking Party on Thursday night. To help you navigate your way through the various events, here is our guide to the 2017 NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting. 

Range Day

This year we brought back the Range Day to give you the opportunity to try out products and talk to manufacturers. There is no better way to understand the products you are selling than to have first-hand experience using them. We've got a great group of manufacturers on board, and we couldn't be more excited. The event will be held at Cedar Ridge Range which is about a 40-minute drive from downtown San Antonio. Our early registration period has expired, but if you are a Wholesale Buyer or a Manufacturer Rep, you can still attend. Unfortunately, the event is closed to the media. The schedule for the day is as follows:

Morning Session 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Sales teams/Manufacturer Reps
An opportunity to familiarize and train your teams, hands-on experience, on your new product line

Afternoon Session 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Wholesale Buyers
Your invited buyers will have the opportunity to experience your new products up close in a one-on-one setting

Our list of manufacturers is follows:

  • IWI US, Inc
  • Eagle Imports, Inc.
  • Flint River Armory
  • Armscor Precision
  • Daniel Defense
  • Caracal USA
  • Fostech
  • Angstadt Arms
  • Franklin Armory
  • Dasan- USA/Stone Mountain Arsenal
  • Ascendance International
  • American Tactical
  • Seekins Precision
  • Polycase Ammunition
  • GEMTECH
  • Aguila
  • Bering Optics
  • Hailey Ordnance
  • Arsenal Inc. FIME Group
  • Altus Brands – Ear Protection Sponsor
  • Do-All Outdoors - Target Sponsors
  • SSP - Eye Protection sponsor
  • Fightlite Industries – SILVER Sponsor
  • Patriot Ordnance Factory – GOLD Level Sponsor
  • Radical Firearms – GOLD Level Sponsor
  • Remington Outdoor Group- GOLD Level Sponsor
  • Ruger – GOLD Level Sponsor

A huge thank you to all of our Range Day sponsors for making this event a success. We can't wait to see you all on the range.

 

Awards Dinner & Reception

One of the biggest events at the Expo is the Annual Awards Dinner and Reception, and this year we've got a whole new set of awards to recognize the outstanding innovation within our industry over the past year. The brand new NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards will honor the best new product in six categories; Best New Accessory, Best New Ammunition, Best New Optic, Best New Handgun, Best New Rifle, and Best New Shotgun. Along with these six categories, we will also award the best new overall product, and we will once again announce our Leadership Award Winners, recognizing the NASGW Members who best represent and support two-step distribution. Along with our award presentations, we are thrilled to have Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North as our featured speaker. Tuesday night is going to be a lot of fun, and you don't want to miss out. Tickets can still be purchased at the registration desk at the Convention Center. 

 

Fine Art Raffle to Support the Houston Food Bank

With the devastating impact Hurricane Harvey had on the state of Texas, it is only right that we do our part to give back. This year you will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for an original oil painting from wildlife artist Colin Alexander, titled "Challenged From the Ridge". The painting features a bugling bull elk in a beautiful mountain landscape. Raffle tickets are one ticket for $20 or ten tickets for $100 and can be purchased at the Registration Desk. Proceeds of raffle ticket purchases will benefit those affected the hurricane through the Houston Food Bank. 

 

The Expo Mobile App

If you haven't already downloaded the NASGW Mobile App, do so now. The app includes an agenda for the week, a map of the show floor to help you find exhibitors, a list of all attendees, and a robust messaging center to help you communicate with everyone at the show. This is your on-the-go guide to everything that is happing at the Expo. We will also be doing lots of giveaways throughout the week through the app so be sure to keep your phone handy and be ready to engage. 

Download the NASGW Expo Mobile App

 

NASGW 2018 Exhibit Booth Pick Times

Emails were sent late last week to each of our 2017 exhibitors with details on your 2018 booth pick time so you can reserve your spot in the show next year. If you didn’t get the email or you forget your time, no worries, you can check on your pick time by stopping at the registration desk and our 2018 NASGW Expo Exhibitor sales desk during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. If this Expo is any indication of what the future holds for NASGW, you are not going to want to miss this opportunity. 

 

Thank You Sponsors

Lastly, we want to recognize all the great sponsors who have made this year's NASGW Expo such a great event. We spend the entire year planning for one week where we all come together to plan out sales strategies for our industry, and we couldn't make this happen without great sponsors. This year's sponsors include NSSF, CST Co., Phase 5 Weapons Systems, Winchester, Aguila Ammunition, Caracal USA, Allen Company, Amend2, Grunt Style, 2A Armament, Caldwell Shooting Supplies, D&H Tactical, Jarrett Logistics Systems, Remington, Parcel Insurance Plan, FightLite, Do-All Outdoors, SSP Eyewear, Radial Firearms, Pro Ears, POF USA, and Ruger. If you see any of these companies while you are walking the show floor, be sure to thank them for their part in putting on this year's NASGW Expo. 

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