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Shot Show 2008 - Day One

Sun Feb 3 2008
NOW With Large Pics !! SHOT show 2008 started off with a bang.. ok bad pun, but it was a lot of fun. We started in he Law Enforcement areas, because for us that is where all the good stuff is.. OK not all of it, and we will see the rest, but we had to start somewhere..

Of course we are AK47 fans so I tend to take more pics of them than other things. But I keep a highly paid staff of editors on hand to ensure we gather photos and info on other weapons systems and gear on display.

While deals were being made between manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and stores, we walked the isles looking for the most interesting things to review and promote.

Here are just a sample of the pictures from Day one. We took 550+ photos, we were able to edit those down to 250 or so that are worth posting, and this article contains the cream of the crop from day one of SHOT show 2008. Stay tuned for more details on many of the things we will touch on in this article. After all we need to get back for Day two. We only saw half of the show so far.

SHOT show 2008 started off with a bang.. ok bad pun, but it was a lot of fun. We started in he Law Enforcement areas, because for us that's where all the 'good stuff' is.. OK not all of it, and we'll see the rest, but we had to start somewhere.. Of course we are AK47 fans so I tend to take more pics of them than other things. But I keep a highly paid staff of editors on hand to ensure we gather photos and info on other weapons systems and gear on display. While deals were being made between manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and stores, we walked the isles looking for the most interesting things to review and promote. Here are just a sample of the pictures from Day one. We took 550+ photos, we were able to edit those down to 250 or so that are worth posting, and this article contains the cream of the crop from day one of SHOT show 2008. Stay tuned for more details on many of the things we'll touch on in this article. After all we need to get back for Day two. We only saw half of the show so far..

Saturday was a nice day outside, I think.. I only saw it briefly as we walked from the main building the Gold Building (tents) across the street. Lots of people attended this year, I would not be surprised if record attendance will be broken again this year

Saturday was a nice day outside, I think.. I only saw it briefly as we walked from the main building the Gold Building (tents) across the street. Lots of people attended this year, I would not be surprised if record attendance will be broken again this year

Saturday was a nice day outside, I think.. I only saw it briefly as we walked from the main building the Gold Building (tents) across the street. Lots of people attended this year, I would not be surprised if record attendance will be broken again this year

Hands down at least among our group the coolest thing at the SHOT show this year is the prototype from Magpul. Lot's more to come on this one, stay tuned

Hands down at least among our group the coolest thing at the SHOT show this year is the prototype from Magpul. Lot's more to come on this one, stay tuned

Hands down at least among our group the coolest thing at the SHOT show this year is the prototype from Magpul. Lot's more to come on this one, stay tuned

Another prototype is a bullpup in 5.56. About the size of a PS90, but in 5.56x45...looks promising

Another prototype is a bullpup in 5.56. About the size of a PS90, but in 5.56x45...looks promising

Another prototype is a bullpup in 5.56. About the size of a PS90, but in 5.56x45...looks promising

Of course many people are awaiting their Masada here are a few pics in 7.62x39 of course many more pics of this one on the way too

Of course many people are awaiting their Masada here are a few pics in 7.62x39 of course many more pics of this one on the way too

Of course many people are awaiting their Masada here are a few pics in 7.62x39 of course many more pics of this one on the way too

A few quick pics of the 5.56x45 Masada

A few quick pics of the 5.56x45 Masada

A few quick pics of the 5.56x45 Masada

Some flip up back up sights which should be available soon from Magpul for around $100

Some flip up back up sights which should be available soon from Magpul for around $100

Some flip up back up sights which should be available soon from Magpul for around $100

Big news for AK47 fans is Norinco USA. Soon we will have 100% US made Norinco AK47s Some favorites like the Type 56, AK drum mags and even the AR drum are on the way as we speak. We hope to offer as much new info as possible on this exciting news

Big news for AK47 fans  is Norinco USA. Soon we will have 100% US made Norinco AK47s Some favorites like the Type 56, AK drum mags and even the AR drum are on the way as we speak. We hope to offer as much new info as possible on this exciting news

Big news for AK47 fans is Norinco USA. Soon we will have 100% US made Norinco AK47s Some favorites like the Type 56, AK drum mags and even the AR drum are on the way as we speak. We hope to offer as much new info as possible on this exciting news

CAA had some new accessories for AKs and ARs (among other new items) at SHOT 2008

CAA had some new accessories for AKs and ARs (among other new items) at SHOT 2008

CAA had some new accessories for AKs and ARs (among other new items) at SHOT 2008

SCAR from FN is a big attraction, we'll be posting more pics and info

SCAR from FN is a big attraction, we'll be posting more pics and info

SCAR from FN is a big attraction, we'll be posting more pics and info

Surbu short shotguns and 50 cals are always a hit as well as the new items from Aimpoint and we'll be posting more pics soon

Surbu short shotguns and 50 cals are always a hit as well as the new items from Aimpoint and we'll be posting more pics soon

Surbu short shotguns and 50 cals are always a hit as well as the new items from Aimpoint and we'll be posting more pics soon

Enterprise Arms had the girls at the booth signing their posters

Enterprise Arms had the girls at the booth signing their posters

Enterprise Arms had the girls at the booth signing their posters

Some of the eye candy in the Law Enforcement areas at the Code Red and Tactical Rifles booths

Some of the eye candy in the Law Enforcement areas at the Code Red and Tactical Rifles booths

Some of the eye candy in the Law Enforcement areas at the Code Red and Tactical Rifles booths

FAB Defense had many interesting new items on display. We'll visit them again during the show to get more pics of their accessories

FAB Defense had many interesting new items on display. We'll visit them again during the show to get more pics of their accessories

FAB Defense had many interesting new items on display. We'll visit them again during the show to get more pics of their accessories

Magnum boots had one of the better demonstrations for their footwear at the show

Magnum boots had one of the better demonstrations for footwear at the show

Magnum boots had one of the better demonstrations for their footwear at the show

Gun Broker had a larger booth than prior years along with a raffle for users of their auctions. This Remington booth also caught our attention

Gun Broker had a larger booth than prior years along with a raffle for users of their auctions. This Remington booth also caught our attention

Gun Broker had a larger booth than prior years along with a raffle for users of their auctions. This Remington booth also caught our attention

Emerson knives was in the Law Enforcement section as well

Emerson knives was in the Law Enforcement section as well

Emerson knives was in the Law Enforcement section as well

Ammo manufacturers attend the SHOT show and one of our favorites in Barnaul which manufacturers many flavors of high quality ammo from Russia

Ammo manufacturers attend the SHOT show and one of our favorites in Barnaul which manufacturers many flavors of high quality ammo from Russia

Ammo manufacturers attend the SHOT show and one of our favorites in Barnaul which manufacturers many flavors of high quality ammo from Russia

One of the interesting AK47 related booths was Long Mountain Outfitters with some rare cut always and AK variants on display

One of the interesting AK47 related booths was Long Mountain Outfitters with some rare cut always and AK variants on display

One of the interesting AK47 related booths was Long Mountain Outfitters with some rare cut always and AK variants on display

Boker had a new Kalashnikov knife on display, we'll get some better pics of these

Boker had a new Kalashnikov knife on display, we'll get some better pics of these

Boker had a new Kalashnikov knife on display, we'll get some better pics of these

Russian American Arms the importers of the Saiga had a larger booth than prior years and many new items on display as well as some modified AKs done by Krebs,many more pics of these on the way

Russian American Arms the importers of the Saiga had a larger booth than prior years and many new items on display as well as some modified AKs done by Krebs,many more pics of these on the way

Russian American Arms the importers of the Saiga had a larger booth than prior years and many new items on display as well as some modified AKs done by Krebs,many more pics of these on the way

Law enforcement dogs were not left out, armor, web gear leashes and lots more were offered for inspection. And a few well behaved dogs attended the show

Law enforcement dogs were not left out, armor, web gear leashes and lots more were offered for inspection. And a few well behaved dogs attended the show

Law enforcement dogs were not left out, armor, web gear leashes and lots more were offered for inspection. And a few well behaved dogs attended the show

We've all seen blue guns for training but how about blue grenades, mines and even pipe wrenches?

We've all seen blue guns for training but how about blue grenades, mines and even pipe wrenches?

We've all seen blue guns for training but how about blue grenades, mines and even pipe wrenches?

Some of the high tech law enforcement equipment like these remote camera balls were real head turners. These should save lives and make many officers job easier and safer. Costs on this kind of equipment are dropping quickly as well.

Some of the high tech law enforcement equipment like these remote camera balls were real head turners. These should save lives and make many officers job easier and safer. Costs on this kind of equipment are dropping quickly as well.

Some of the high tech law enforcement equipment like these remote camera balls were real head turners. These should save lives and make many officers job easier and safer. Costs on this kind of equipment are dropping quickly as well.

New guns are a big part of SHOT show, and new colors are a big hit like these FNs in dark earth

New guns are a big part of SHOT show, and new colors are a big hit like these FNs in dark earth

New guns are a big part of SHOT show, and new colors are a big hit like these FNs in dark earth

Another brand new gun debuting at SHOT show 2008 is the Ruger LCP which is built in Prescott AZ

Another brand new gun debuting at SHOT show 2008 is the Ruger LCP which is built in Prescott AZ

Another brand new gun debuting at SHOT show 2008 is the Ruger LCP which is built in Prescott AZ

Green lasers are on the way, these are being sold for under $300 and can be seen in full sunlight and at great distance. Stay tuned for lots more of these soon

Green lasers are on the way, these are being sold for under $300 and can be seen in full sunlight and at great distance. Stay tuned for lots more of these soon

Green lasers are on the way, these are being sold for under $300 and can be seen in full sunlight and at great distance. Stay tuned for lots more of these soon

Smith & Wesson now offers the Dark Earth color in their .45 M&P, this lousy pic is M&P 45 in dark earth with a DE light, Crimson Trace laser and suppressor. an ideal sidearm?? For many people the answer would be YES

Smith & Wesson now offers the Dark Earth color in their .45 M&P, this lousy pic is M&P 45 in dark earth with a DE light, Crimson Trace laser and suppressor. an ideal sidearm?? For many people the answer would be YES

Smith & Wesson now offers the Dark Earth color in their .45 M&P, this lousy pic is M&P 45 in dark earth with a DE light, Crimson Trace laser and suppressor. an ideal sidearm?? For many people the answer would be YES

Stay tuned for more on these US made Styer AUG type rifles. These were a big hit with SHOT show visitors

Stay tuned for more on these US made Styer AUG type rifles. These were a big hit with SHOT show visitors

 

Some small scale semi-auto (and full auto) replicas, that shoot .22lr from a belt. Very cool

Some small scale semi-auto (and full auto) replicas, that shoot .22lr from a belt. Very cool

Some small scale semi-auto (and full auto) replicas, that shoot .22lr from a belt. Very cool

These are just the tip of the iceberg. Check back soon for more pics from Day One of SHOT show 2008 as we get time to edit and post them

SHOT show 2008 started off with a bang.. ok bad pun, but it was a lot of fun. We started in he Law Enforcement areas, because for us that's where all the 'good stuff' is.. OK not all of it, and we'll see the rest, but we had to start somewhere.. Of course we are AK47 fans so I tend to take more pics of them than other things. But I keep a highly paid staff of editors on hand to ensure we gather photos and info on other weapons systems and gear on display. While deals were being made between manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and stores, we walked the isles looking for the most interesting things to review and promote. Here are just a sample of the pictures from Day one. We took 550+ photos, we were able to edit those down to 250 or so that are worth posting, and this article contains the cream of the crop from day one of SHOT show 2008. Stay tuned for more details on many of the things we'll touch on in this article. After all we need to get back for Day two. We only saw half of the show so far..

 

Pre-Shot Shoot Click Here for pictures and our review of the day before SHOT Show 2008 when the media was invited to shoot some of the newest stuff with a trigger. Shooting the KRISS Super V CRB/SO .45 ACP, Arsenal AK47s, Wilson Combat, XS Sights, Less than lethal, Aimpoint, Beretta, LWRC and lots more

Shot Show 2008 Day One  Click Here for pictures and our review of Magpul FMG9, Masada, other Prototypes, Norinko USA, CAA, SCAR, Surbu, FAB Defense, Boker knives, Russian American Arms, Ruger LCP, Green lasers, S&W M&P, US made Styer AUG, small scale semi-auto (and full auto) replicas and more

Shot Show 2008 Day Two Click Here for pictures and our review of 7.62x39 Masada from Magpul, .308 (7.62x51) Masada, FMG9 a folding 9mm, new stock from Magpul, new Magpul rail covers, Blackheart International, Vltor, new StgW. / MP.44, Arsenal SER-107, Sig 556 and more

Shot Show 2008 Day Three Click Here for pictures and our review of Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc. (TSSI), ParaScope™ Urban Combat Sight, Leatherman, Century International Arms, Polish Tantal Rifle, Crimson Trace, Sppringfield XD, Smith & Wesson, SIG 556 SWAT, SRM Arms Rotary-Mag, Semi-Auto Shotgun and more

Shot Show 2008 Day Four Click Here for pictures and our review of FAB Defense, MGI modular AR15, SMGI Hydra QCB, SO Tech gear, Steyr / Mannlicher, STEYR AUG A3, Ruger new LCP, Green Ruger SR9, Colt Delta Elite,   Colt forward pistol grip with built in light and laser, Semi-Auto H&K in .22lr, Fort Knox.Safes, Green grips for Beretta, Daisy air rifles, California Competition Works, Armalite, Scopecoat, John Wayne commemorative holster combo from DeSantis, Kalashnikov 101 Series Boker knives, H&K P30, HK45C with Dark Earth frame, Winchester SX3, Lone Wolf Distributors, Serbu Firearms, GGG sales, Mesa Tactical, Poly Technologies, Crye Precision MultiCam™,   Cav Arms MKIII, Kriss Super V  and more

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