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President's Message: Empty Nests and Future Focus

It’s official, I’m an empty nester. We took the youngest of our five sons to college at Wichita State University late last week. That was a surreal experience.

I suffered from a case of “eye sweating,” as my wife calls it. I mean, it was 104 degrees on the thermometer when we unloaded his stuff just outside his dorm, so it makes sense my eyes were sweating, right?

My wife and I, as parents who’ve had children living with us for the past 27 years, have had an interesting year with a lot of “last time for this” moments. And now we’ve got the “first time for this” moment of living in a home without loud boys to keep us company (or sometimes drive us crazy). I am certain this is going to take some getting used to for both me and the missus. We did bring home a couple of new dogs over the summer though, so we’ve got plenty to keep us busy and keep the house active.

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Expo Opportunities for Exhibitors

We are right about two months away from the 2021 NASGW Expo and everything is coming together. We still have opportunities for Exhibitors to take advantage of including sponsorships, the New Product Showcase, Expo Exclusives, and very soon advertising opportunities. Our team is putting the final touches on advertising with the Greater Columbus Convention Center and will soon be releasing those opportunities to exhibitors and attendees. These advertising opportunities include vinyl wall wraps, banners, and more. Keep an eye on your email inbox over the next two weeks for more information and be sure to check out the Opportunities section of the Expo website.

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August SCOPE DLX Update

It's been a few consistent weeks now with shipments trending below last year's levels for firearms and optics. Ammunition has remained above last year's pace after an increase in supply. SCOPE® remains a great resource to monitor trends in overall shipments and consumer demand. Beyond distributor data, CLX continues to grow as partnerships and integrations with AIM, Celerant, Cervelle, EPICOR, and Orchid are leading to more retailers supplying data. For the most current data, login to SCOPE®.

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Columbus Convention Center Lifts Mask Mandate

As we move closer to the NASGW Expo we are closely monitoring restrictions around COVID-19, especially with an increase in cases across the country due to the Delta variant. Just recently the Greater Columbus Convention Center lifted their mask mandate for fully vaccinated individuals. Despite this good news, we are taking extra precautions this year to ensure the safest experience possible for our attendees.This includes individual hand sanitizers that will be given to every attendee at registration, thanks to our sponsor Tac Shield. As well, you will find hand sanitizer stations throughout the Convention Center. Masks may be worn by those who feel more comfortable with a face covering. COVID-19 obviously creates a few more challenges to hosting an event like the Expo and we ask that you all do your part in preventing the spread of COVID-19 when we gather in Columbus in October. To learn more about local travel alerts and restrictions in the Columbus area, click below.

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National Shooting Sports Month is Here

It's a big month in our industry, August, and that means National Shooting Sports Month. As a collective industry, August provides business an opportunity to attract and teach new gun owners while celebrating and promoting the shootings sports industry. The NSSF has created different ways to get involved and compiled resources to help businesses to participate in National Shooting Sports Month. Click below to learn ways to get involved, get listed on their website, and download a variety of resources.

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Why Data is Good for Company and Industry-Wide Collaboration

Big data is all the rage right now, and while it may seem like just a buzzword, there are real, tangible benefits to incorporating data into your business’ processes. One of those benefits is the ability to more easily collaborate across your company and the shooting sports industry.

Several industries have already embraced collaborative data sets to collectively solve problems they face and grow their impact. And the shooting sports industry now has the opportunity to do the same through innovative data platforms like SCOPE.

Many manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been collecting and analyzing data in some form or another for years. But have you harnessed its power for collaboration? Sometimes, it takes the right tool.

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Riton Optics to Sponsor 2021 NASGW Expo Happy Hour Beverages

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers and their trade partners, is pleased to announce that Armscor will be sponsoring an NASGW Expo Happy Hour on Thursday, October 28th in Columbus, Ohio.

“We can’t wait to celebrate with our partners at this year’s Expo after a crazy year, and our Happy Hours are going to play a big role in this industry-wide celebration,” said NASGW President Kenyon Gleason. “I truly appreciate all of our sponsors for stepping up to help make this Expo the best one yet. That includes Armscor, a partner with a deep history of manufacturing firearms, ammo and more, both in the U.S. and internationally.”

“First, we’re excited to be back at NASGW in person this year,” said Martin Tuason, Armscor President and CEO. “Being a sponsor is a great honor for us and the exposure couldn’t come at a better time given our long list of product innovations this past year along with the launch of RIA-USA.”

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NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

The 2021 Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center Sept. 3-5 in Houston, Texas. The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry. From entertainment to special events, it’s all happening in Houston over Labor Day weekend. Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family as we celebrate NRA’s 150th Anniversary!

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