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gunnerjohn
08-05-2007, 14:32
I know that this is an early post about SHOT Show, but there are some things that people wanting to go should know.
It is 180 days away.
SHOT runs Feb 2-5 in Las Vegas.
That is a Saturday to Tuesday. (Not the typical Thursday to Sunday)
That weekend is Super Bowl Weekend!!!!
Hotel Rooms are going away already!!
Registration to SHOT is the easy part (we have lots of time)
Information can be found at www.shotshow.org
Travel desk has information on rooms near show, but you might want to look at some that are not listed there. Many that the travel desk say are full are taking reservations now and prepaid rooms will save you a lot of funds.
Hope no one has to panic come closer to the show when they can't find a place to stay.
brianksain
08-05-2007, 20:41
Me and my merry band of marauders will be there again.
Hope to see some of you.
BK
I certainly will be in attendance.
x SF med
08-06-2007, 10:09
I'm in - I owe you a call anyway, be prepared.
Snaquebite
08-06-2007, 11:04
Should be there...working a booth
CPTAUSRET
08-07-2007, 10:35
John:
Thanks for the reminder, don't know if we are out of the country during that time-frame...If I'm available I plan to attend!
May be there working a booth, we'll see. Work takes priority over fun. Damn work. :D
Team Sergeant
08-31-2007, 10:16
Hey Harsey!
Where are you staying? Hotel? Location?
Team Sergeant
I'll most likely be there working a booth.
Bill Harsey
09-03-2007, 14:05
Hey Harsey!
Where are you staying? Hotel? Location?
Team Sergeant
I'll call ya.
gunnerjohn
11-27-2007, 11:48
66 Days away. You can almost see the miles and miles of aisles.
I'll be attending, for work. Is there a link up in the works?
Team Sergeant
11-28-2007, 13:45
I'll be attending, for work. Is there a link up in the works?
Yeah, it's in Harsey's room.....but he don't know it yet....:D
The Reaper
11-28-2007, 13:49
Anyone working the show who knows of any deals to be offered, or parties to be held, feel free to post them up in here for the PS.com members attending.
TR
Based on the situation of two work projects currently, I will most likely be attending.
gunnerjohn
11-29-2007, 01:26
Yeah, it's in Harsey's room.....but he don't know it yet....:D
Anyone reserve a pair of piano's for Harsey's room yet?
Bill Harsey
11-29-2007, 12:12
With friends like this...
Team Sergeant
11-29-2007, 18:54
There will be a ProfessionalSoldiers get together........
More to follow.
( I still think we should use Harsey's room.)
The Reaper
11-29-2007, 19:32
There will be a ProfessionalSoldiers get together........
More to follow.
( I still think we should use Harsey's room.)
Why not, the strip club is right next door.:D
TR
Why not, the strip club is right next door.:D
TR
My new employer is sending a bunch of us. Four days of Glutenous Behavior.....I'm in.
Four days of Glutenous Behavior...
So you're planning on getting baked? :D
There will be a ProfessionalSoldiers get together........
More to follow.
( I still think we should use Harsey's room.)
Open for all forum members ?
Team Sergeant
11-30-2007, 08:59
Open for all forum members ?
Sure, at least until the beer runs out.;)
Sure, at least until the beer runs out.;)
Sounds like a simple and effective plan. I will have to establish comms closer to the event, when I know my schedules better. Letīs see if I can bring some Finnish Koskenkorva vodka to pour down the throats.
Bill Harsey
11-30-2007, 09:43
There will be a ProfessionalSoldiers get together........
More to follow.
( I still think we should use Harsey's room.)
I'm bunking out by the pool, come on in!
gunnerjohn
11-30-2007, 11:14
Sure, at least until the beer runs out.;)
Speaking of beer.... Who's in charge of making sure that Team Sergeant only receives good beer?? Last year we had a fiasco involving cheap beer and someone becoming a servant to TS. :munchin
82ndtrooper
11-30-2007, 15:21
I'm in for the PS.Com link up. I'll bring some more beer if needed.
Will GUNNERJOHN be demonstrating the use of a AA battery taser system for us?:D:munchin
I'm in for the PS.Com link up. I'll bring some more beer if needed.
Will GUNNERJOHN be demonstrating the use of a AA battery taser system for us?:D:munchin
I been to three of them and never saw one piece of Tactical Gear. Where do they keep it.
The Reaper
11-30-2007, 16:55
I been to three of them and never saw one piece of Tactical Gear. Where do they keep it.
Military and LE section.
You have to leave the bar and casino area to get there.:D
TR
gunnerjohn
11-30-2007, 23:00
I'm in for the PS.Com link up. I'll bring some more beer if needed.
Will GUNNERJOHN be demonstrating the use of a AA battery taser system for us?:D:munchin
Those that can read.... will have noticed that the story of the taser incident was relayed at the gunshop and not one of personal attempt.
So to answer the question... NO I will not be doing any demonstrations. I have a tendency to dislike anything I cannot see and has the ability to shock the shit out of me.:D
x SF med
12-01-2007, 15:17
I might only be able to attend for Friday night and Saturday night - working sucks, especially with a new job.
TS - we may need to have somebody order Dougie to attend, to see if he learned his beer choice lesson. I don't see a "Howl..." in LV.:eek: What is Gunner going to do?
Jack Moroney (RIP)
12-01-2007, 15:23
[QUOTE=x SF med;190604] especially with a new job.QUOTE]
Uhh, new job? Is that what we call it now?:D
x SF med
12-01-2007, 15:30
especially with a new job.
Uhh, new job? Is that what we call it now?:D
There are people that will have to be smitten.:eek: And, yes, Sir, there is new employment, also, please let me know who needs a phone call.:mad: I do believe it might require me to either hire or fire legal representation.....
Gossipy old QPs - worse than little old women when they talk to each other.
Jack Moroney (RIP)
12-01-2007, 15:35
[QUOTE=Jack Moroney;190606] please let me know who needs a phone call....
Sorry, sources and methods:D
LibraryLady
12-01-2007, 15:43
... I don't see a "Howl..." in LV...
Hmm...
Pity.
Based upon Mr Harsey's description from SHOT last year, I was looking forward to a delightful evening of quiet tea sipping... :p
LL
Military and LE section.
You have to leave the bar and casino area to get there.:D
TR
Oh..............
I have a tendency to dislike anything I cannot see and has the ability to shock the shit out of me.
Naaah, too easy. :D
The trip is a go,
Looks like I am coming to visit a buddy down in the Ft. Bragg area for a few days before the SHOT Show, might be nice to meet up some of our forum members.
I can PM my cell phone number.
Team Sergeant
01-10-2008, 07:53
The trip is a go,
Looks like I am coming to visit a buddy down in the Ft. Bragg area for a few days before the SHOT Show, might be nice to meet up some of our forum members.
I can PM my cell phone number.
Great I've got to call Finland to get ahold of you in Las Vegas?;)
Send it to me Tuukka!
TS
AngelsSix
01-12-2008, 22:35
Are girls allowed??:D
The Reaper
01-12-2008, 22:45
Are girls allowed??:D
Where?
TR
AngelsSix
01-12-2008, 22:59
Where?
TR
I suppose it depends on what you gents have planned................:p
Hmm...
Pity.
Based upon Mr Harsey's description from SHOT last year, I was looking forward to a delightful evening of quiet tea sipping... :p
LL
Sounds like my cup of tea. :D
x SF med
01-12-2008, 23:45
SHOT 2008 is a 'no can do' for me... I am on call all weekend for work, gotta have the crackberry and computer close at hand all weekend.
Terry - are you going to be there?
Roguish Lawyer
01-13-2008, 21:58
I will see what I can do . . .
A no go for me too. I'll be in the schoolhouse.
CPTAUSRET
01-15-2008, 10:39
SHOT 2008 is a 'no can do' for me... I am on call all weekend for work, gotta have the crackberry and computer close at hand all weekend.
Terry - are you going to be there?
I presume that is aimed at me...Can't make it this year.
Here is wishing you all lots of fun at SHOT!!! :)
Though if you had reservations at the Monte Carlo..turn on the news. It was burning.
Good job by the L.V. fire fighters putting it out!!!:lifter
Holly
Bill Harsey
01-25-2008, 20:37
SHOT Show?
I've heard about that before somewhere.
:D
Big Hutch
01-26-2008, 02:27
"NOTE: Only individuals doing business in the shooting, hunting or outdoor trade or affiliated with the trade may attend the SHOT Show. Attendees may be required to provide additional verification of their trade-related business or affiliation (e.g., FFL or other supporting documentation) prior to or during the show."
How strict are they on this? How affiliated does one have to be?
gunnerjohn
01-26-2008, 20:07
SHOT Show?
I've heard about that before somewhere.
:D
All I have are flashbacks of the SGM going for more Jack D.
Damn my heads starting to hurt and the show hasn't even started
Team Sergeant
01-26-2008, 20:08
Damn my heads starting to hurt and the show hasn't even started
Light weight.
gunnerjohn
01-26-2008, 20:18
Light weight.
We still having a pre-show party in Harsey's room??
Team Sergeant
01-27-2008, 08:31
We still having a pre-show party in Harsey's room??
I'm thinking Pre-show, during-show and post-show in Harsey's room.....
Bill Harsey
01-27-2008, 10:04
I'm thinking Pre-show, during-show and post-show in Harsey's room.....
I'll bring a tarp and bunk under the diving board out in the pool area. Probably better sleep with a snorkel too.
Ambush Master
01-27-2008, 10:18
I'll bring a tarp and bunk under the diving board out in the pool area. Probably better sleep with a snorkel too.
I can't even BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT THAT WOULD SOUND LIKE!!!!!:D
A Chainsaw in a gutter-pipe?!?!?!
I'll bring a tarp and bunk under the diving board out in the pool area. Probably better sleep with a snorkel too.
We have already started the pre-partys here in Fayetteville..nice way to spend my winter holiday. We will head towards Las Vegas on Thursday.
See you folks there !
gunnerjohn
01-27-2008, 18:23
I can't even BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT THAT WOULD SOUND LIKE!!!!!:D
A Chainsaw in a gutter-pipe?!?!?!
We could record it. Bet the playback would scare rats out of the sewers:lifter
x SF med
01-28-2008, 16:54
Gunner is the designated photographer, unless you can find somebody who's not going to be drunk the entire time. (Yeah, like that's gonna happen).
Team Sergeant
01-28-2008, 18:30
Gunner is the designated photographer, unless you can find somebody who's not going to be drunk the entire time. (Yeah, like that's gonna happen).
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
We catch anyone with a camera we break fingers....:munchin
SureFire Kid
01-29-2008, 18:53
I'm a Vegas local and would be honored to meet you guys while you're in town.
Team Sergeant
01-29-2008, 22:04
I'm a Vegas local and would be honored to meet you guys while you're in town.
You 21?
gunnerjohn
01-29-2008, 22:54
You 21?
If he's not.... I think we found our driver :D
SureFire Kid
01-29-2008, 23:34
24. I don't drink, though.
Team Sergeant
01-30-2008, 06:33
24. I don't drink, though.
Perfect!:D
Prepare for air and land infiltration of the objective area.
TS
Schmalzy
01-30-2008, 18:15
I've been fortunate enough to be able to attend. I hope I'll get the chance to meet some of you members of the board who have been such a great wealth of information and advice. Any must see booths that yall can reccomend?
Team Sergeant
01-30-2008, 19:42
I've been fortunate enough to be able to attend. I hope I'll get the chance to meet some of you members of the board who have been such a great wealth of information and advice. Any must see booths that yall can reccomend?
Chris Reeve Knives.....
Schmalzy
01-30-2008, 21:24
Roger that, Team Sergeant. Ive got one of Mr. Harsey's design, but from what I read on these forums, Mr Reeves knives are highly valued. Thanks for the heads up.
gunnerjohn
02-01-2008, 16:11
Landed in Vegas. Blue skies, sunny, warmer than where I came from. Found Mr. Harsey, now resting up before a night of debauchery.
Roycroft201
02-02-2008, 00:20
Gunner,
I know Team Sergeant said that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" but maybe you could give us some type of sitrep or aar, if you get the chance.:D
RC201
Michelle
02-02-2008, 17:40
Gunner,
I know Team Sergeant said that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" but maybe you could give us some type of sitrep or aar, if you get the chance.:D
RC201
Updates are a MUST!!! I've already gotten a couple phone calls saying "where you at?" Sadly I did NOT make it there this year. Work put the kibosh on SHOT and a couple other things (including a carbine class I was signed up for in March.. :mad: ).
So for those who are there, please share the fun with those of us who couldn't be!
m1
gunnerjohn
02-03-2008, 03:39
This is a basic quick list of what's happened so far.
First night.... Ate good food at Bahama Breeze and drank a fair amount of Beer.
First day of SHOT... saw way too many new cool things that one can write about. Need new shoes to replace my other new shoes. Found out that Yes they can cram more stuff in that convention center than previous shows.
Tonight... Haufbrau has great food and huge beers. The Jager girl has a big wooden paddle and likes it when you say "thank you... may I have another"(just ask one of the board members..... no names!!!!) Other activities tonight have caused me to lose my memory... and what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
M1... wish you were here. Could have used you tonight to maintain the balance of stumbling. Send over PM if you need anymore info.
I'll try to submit a more detailed report in the morning after my brain clears. NO there is not a Howl at the Moon here in Vegas!
x SF med
02-03-2008, 10:22
This thread is useless without pics. TS won't break your fingers, just bend 'em up real good.
Is TS still MIA, it's not like him to miss breakfast with the guys...
We need further updates, hungover or drunk.
Be safe out there!
Sorry for the late entry. Am here, wandering about, enjoying the wildlife. Glad I don't have to man a booth. :lifter
Dan
Schmalzy
02-04-2008, 19:08
I returned early this morning and had a great time at the show, It was my first time in Las Vegas as well as attending the event. I had the great pleasure to meet Mr. Harsey, The Reaper and Ambush Master at Mr. Reeves booth. Thank you gentlemen for taking the time to talk to a PS.com member, as talking to yall really added to the trip. Mr. Harsey, as I said at the booth, thanks for such a great design in the T2, it goes with me just about everywhere. If any one ever does get the chance to go to a SHOT show, I'd have to strongly reccomend it. Thanks again gentleman.
Surgicalcric
02-04-2008, 19:27
Well this makes 4 years in a row I have missed SHOT. Next year isnt looking good for me either. Oh well...
Crip
Well this makes 4 years in a row I have missed SHOT. Next year isnt looking good for me either. Oh well...
CripWelcome to the world of the QPs!:lifter
Stay safe bro!
SureFire Kid
02-04-2008, 19:31
Unfortunately, I was unable to get a pass to SHOT this year. Hopefully I'll get the chance to meet you gentlemen in the future.
SFK
Team Sergeant
02-05-2008, 17:31
Let's see;
We met Paul Howe and he gave me a rear sight that is about to hit the market.........and the XS Sight Systems guys placed the sight Paul gave me on a LaRue BUIS.....
We met Mark LaRue, nice gent and busy as hell, but not too busy to say Hi. (Air177 was there somewhere...)
Met Chris Reeve and company..... and there was some mention of a Bill Harsey & Chris Reeve knife called the "Professional Soldier" and ProfessionalSoldiers.com getting the first 100 serial numbered knives....
Met some football "Hall of Fame" guy, forgot his name....;) I think there is a picture or three... he was a personal friend of Mr.Harsey....
Dave Harrington, ran into Dave and chatted for a while...... he's as slow with a weapon as I ever remember, he was drawing from a holster and firing in well under a second....... I was watching....
Maj Plaster was there signing books, I bought his new one and got another picture with him.;)
I might remember more later... mind still cloudy....
Team Sergeant
dmgedgoods
02-05-2008, 19:18
Let's see;
We met Paul Howe and he gave me a rear sight that is about to hit the market.........and the XS Sight Systems guys placed the sight Paul gave me on a LaRue BUIS.....
We met Mark LaRue, nice gent and busy as hell, but not too busy to say Hi. (Air177 was there somewhere...)
Met Chris Reeve and company..... and there was some mention of a Bill Harsey & Chris Reeve knife called the "Professional Soldier" and ProfessionalSoldiers.com getting the first 100 serial numbered knives....
Met some football "Hall of Fame" guy, forgot his name....;) I think there is a picture or three... he was a personal friend of Mr.Harsey....
Dave Harrington, ran into Dave and chatted for a while...... he's as slow with a weapon as I ever remember, he was drawing from a holster and firing in well under a second....... I was watching....
Maj Plaster was there signing books, I bought his new one and got another picture with him.;)
I might remember more later... mind still cloudy....
Team Sergeant
Pictures? Proof is needed, or we may not believe you were actually there. :D
Maybe when the brain housing clears all the beer mist out, you will remember where you put the camera...:munchin
Shawn
TS
Good to hear fun times were had.
Does Mr. Howe still have that visegrip handshake? I'm sure he does. So how do you like the XS sights........ Borebrush is the responsible party if you don't like'em :D
I've not made SHOT yet and I will miss next year as well......damn GWOT :p. Sucks because I could've drove down next year and stayed with friends.
Anyone take a gander at the LWRC booth?? Feedback would be appreciated.
Team Sergeant
02-05-2008, 20:04
Almost forgot Mick Strider..... found him in a transgender bar way off the strip.... long story... so so sad....
Pictures will be coming soonest....;)
TS
Met Chris Reeve and company..... and there was some mention of a Bill Harsey & Chris Reeve knife called the "Professional Soldier" and ProfessionalSoldiers.com getting the first 100 serial numbered knives....
Another PS.com bake sale on the horizon?
Sounds like good times at the Show!
Michelle
02-06-2008, 19:17
Almost forgot Mick Strider..... found him in a transgender bar way off the strip.... long story... so so sad....
Pictures will be coming soonest....;)
TS
oh. my. lord.
Pictures are of course, mandatory!!!!
Soooo sorry I missed seeing you guys. *sniff*
m1
Almost forgot Mick Strider..... found him in a transgender bar way off the strip....:munchin
gunnerjohn
02-07-2008, 01:34
oh. my. lord.
Pictures are of course, mandatory!!!!
Soooo sorry I missed seeing you guys. *sniff*
m1
Cameras were burned at the gate. :boohoo
We did miss seeing M1 crawling across the SHOT Show floor this year in hangover agony:D
TS... what were you doing in a transgender bar???
brianksain
02-08-2008, 08:07
Good to see you guys again.:cool:
It was very nice to meet several forum members and put some faces to the names.
gunnerjohn
02-09-2008, 00:40
It was very nice to meet several forum members and put some faces to the names.
Great to meet you Tuukka. Thought you might be some big ol' swede at first.
borebrush
02-09-2008, 13:57
Team Sergeant, It was great meeting you. If you need anything, drop us a line. It was great standing there in our booth with such certifiable badasses, surrounded by duck calls.
jbour, yes. Paul is built like a brick shithouse. I look forward to his new book.
The LWRC booth was packed. Seeing your brother there was a great surprise, considering two days earlier he said he wasn't going.
Tuuka, you are a cool dude... with a bitchin haircut.
It was great seeing Mick again. The look on his face when he saw the Tactical 45-70 was priceless.
Larue is tops. They show up with Red Dillo's, LarueBQ rub, and an ACOG RCO mount they crapped out in 24 hours. We pimp their shit at every opportunity.
AmbushMaster, I look forward to seeing you at everyshow. Thanks for pointing out that bad ass picture on Larues backdrop.
Ambush Master
02-10-2008, 19:37
It was very nice to meet several forum members and put some faces to the names.
Tuukka,
It was a pleasure meeting you and we will stay in touch. If it's not too much to ask, have Toni contact me via either E-mail or PM in here if he has registered. I'll launch you my addy!!
Hope you had a good trip home and I do look forward to hearing from you.
To all the rest that I saw, I hope that you enjoyed the show as much as we did!!! Gunner, twas an enjoyable trip. The others that were present, know that they do not need to be mentioned, we HAD A GREAT TIME!!!:D:munchin
Till BLADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:munchin
Take care.
Martin
militarymoron
02-11-2008, 00:21
it was a pleasure to see you all again as always - reaper, TS, ambush master, air177, mr harsey. wish i could have spent more time with you guys.
I had a great time... glad that damn show is over...