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    Dates

    13–15 Oct 2026

    City / country

    Phoenix, United States

    Venue

    Phoenix Convention Center

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    Notable exhibitors

    Companies exhibiting at NASGW Expo include 10 Ring Marketing, 1791 Gunleather, 3M INDIA LTD., Accu-Tac Precision Bipods and Accessories and Advanced.

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    • 3M INDIA LTD.
    • Accu-Tac Precision Bipods and Accessories
    • Advanced

    Event overview

    Overview

    The NASGW Expo is the premier event for the shooting sports industry, showcasing the latest innovations and products.

    It will take place from October 13 to 15, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: NASGW Expo runs from October 13-15, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: This premier event focuses on the shooting sports industry, featuring numerous exhibitors and innovative products.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, with more details available at nasgwexpo.org.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry professionals, wholesalers, and retailers with purchasing influence in the shooting sports market.
    5. 5Entry: Registration is required for attendance; details can be found on the official website.

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain access to the latest products, network with industry leaders, and participate in valuable discussions and presentations. Dates and Venue: NASGW Expo runs from October 13-15, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry professionals, wholesalers, and retailers with purchasing influence in the shooting sports market.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will benefit from increased visibility, direct access to key buyers, and opportunities to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience. Scale and Focus: This premier event focuses on the shooting sports industry, featuring numerous exhibitors and innovative products. Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry professionals, wholesalers, and retailers with purchasing influence in the shooting sports market. The NASGW Expo is crucial for industry networking,.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Retailers in the shooting sports industry
    Wholesalers and distributors
    Manufacturers of firearms and accessories
    Media representatives covering shooting sports
    Industry professionals seeking networking opportunities
    Buyers looking for new products and innovations

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Firearm manufacturers
    Ammunition producers
    Shooting accessories and optics suppliers
    Outdoor gear and apparel companies
    Hunting and shooting sports distributors
    Safety and range equipment manufacturers
    Technology providers for shooting sports
    Knife, cutlery and archery equipment brands
    Law enforcement and tactical equipment suppliers
    Wholesale sales agencies and rep groups serving sporting goods retail

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Firearms and ammunition
    Shooting accessories and gear
    Outdoor and hunting equipment
    Safety and training products
    Innovative shooting technologies
    Merchandising solutions for retailers

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Phoenix Convention Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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    Entry & tickets

    Trade-only
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The NASGW Expo is the premier event for the shooting sports industry, showcasing the latest innovations and products. It will take place from October 13 to 15, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The NASGW Expo is crucial for industry networking, showcasing new products, and fostering business relationships within the shooting sports sector. Join us for the NASGW Expo from October 13-15, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center, showcasing.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Retailers in the shooting sports industry, Wholesalers and distributors, Manufacturers of firearms and accessories, Media representatives covering shooting sports. Dates and Venue: NASGW Expo runs from October 13-15, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Scale and Focus: This premier event focuses on the shooting sports industry, featuring numerous exhibitors and innovative products. Organiser: The event is organised by the National Association of Sporting Goods.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will benefit from increased visibility, direct access to key buyers, and opportunities to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience. Scale and Focus: This premier event focuses on the shooting sports industry, featuring numerous exhibitors and innovative products. Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry professionals, wholesalers, and retailers with purchasing influence in the shooting sports market. The NASGW Expo is crucial for industry networking,.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Why it matters

    Attending NASGW Expo on 2026-10-13 to 2026-10-15 in Phoenix lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

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    Digital buyer journeys

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    Sustainability in procurement

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    Automation and labour efficiency

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    Regional supply-chain resilience

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    Hybrid engagement models

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    Related trade fairs near Phoenix

    Book hotels and meetings 8–12 weeks before opening day; peer shows in the same sector often fall in adjacent months.

    Buyers covering general often plan NASGW Expo alongside regional peer shows to compare products, pricing, and service coverage across markets.

    Pre-show

    Confirm exhibitor meetings and product demos for NASGW Expo.

    Show week

    Hall walk-throughs, live demos, and supplier negotiations.

    Peer events are widely known sector fairs; verify dates on each organiser website before booking.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · USD

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    PHX

    Phoenix Sky Harbor

    to venue

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Airport corridor (PHX)
    Downtown Phoenix / State Capitol
    Resort and upscale
    West Phoenix suburbs

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi or rideshare

    Estimated costUSD 15-30 per trip
    Best forPhoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Phoenix Convention Center

    Approx. 10-15 minutes off-peak; allow up to 25 minutes during morning and evening rush hour.

    rental car or self-drive with parking

    Estimated costUSD 40-70 per day for a rental plus hourly or daily parking
    Best forPHX and suburban hotels to downtown Phoenix

    Downtown garages near the convention center charge by the hour; exhibitors driving daily should pre-book parking.

    Weather

    October 2026

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Business dress

    Business casual is the norm at US trade shows; exhibitor staff usually wear branded polo shirts or button-downs, while buyers often dress in smart casual.

    Tipping

    Restaurant servers, bartenders and taxi drivers in Phoenix typically expect a 15-20 percent gratuity, and card readers usually offer a tip prompt.

    Arrival

    Arrive early on the opening morning for badge collection and to walk the hall before peak traffic builds.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: PHX

    Book flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) ahead of the 13 October 2026 opening; arriving 12 October 2026 gives time for badge collection. Pricing insights from the capture indicate the cheapest booking window is usually about 1-3 months before departure. Nonstop service was shown from London Heathrow (about 10 hours 55 minutes) and New York JFK (about 5 hours 33 minutes), with one-stop routings from Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Check-in (recommended)

    2026-10-12

    Check-out (recommended)

    2026-10-16

    airport corridor (phx)

    downtown phoenix / state capitol

    resort and upscale

    west phoenix suburbs

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Allow road or rail time to Phoenix Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Phoenix Convention Center: {'name': 'Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix - Airport North', 'star_rating': '3', 'guest_rating': 4.4, 'notes': 'Free cancellation; pool', 'source_url': 'https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hotels%20near%20Phoenix%2C%20Phoenix%2C%20United%20States&checkin=2026-10-13&checkout=2026-10-15&gl=US&hl=en&curr=USD'}, {'name': 'Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Airport by IHG', 'star_rating': '3', 'guest_rating': 4.2, 'notes': 'Free cancellation; h

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Phoenix; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is linked to taxi, rideshare, shuttle and public bus services toward downtown Phoenix; confirm current Valley Metro routes, service hours and fares locally before travelling.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Phoenix Convention Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: October 2026

    Packing: October 2026

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    1

    Check passport validity and confirm US visa or ESTA eligibility for travel to Phoenix — Start early if a visa interview is required; ESTA applications for visa-waiver travellers are usually quick but should not be left to the last week.

    2

    Book flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) for a 12 October 2026 arrival — The capture indicates the cheapest booking window is roughly 1-3 months before departure; nonstop options were shown from London Heathrow and New York JFK.

    3

    Reserve a hotel room for 12-16 October 2026 — Downtown Phoenix and State Capitol properties are closest to the show floor; airport corridor hotels near PHX are a 10-20 minute drive.

    4

    Complete visitor registration and badge request through nasgwexpo.org — NASGW Expo is a trade event for wholesalers, dealers and buyers; keep the confirmation email and QR code for on-site badge collection.

    5

    Review the exhibitor list and shortlist target manufacturers and suppliers — Prioritise firearm, ammunition, optics and outdoor lines that fit your store's category plan.

    6

    Request pre-scheduled meetings with key suppliers — Bookings fill quickly in the weeks before the show; confirm the meeting point on the booth.

    7

    Download the show directory, floor plan and education session schedule — Map a walking route by hall so day one is spent with priority vendors rather than orientating.

    8

    Plan ground transport from PHX to the hotel and venue — Taxi or rideshare from PHX to downtown Phoenix is typically a short trip; allow extra time in peak traffic.

    9

    Prepare buying documents and product specifications — Bring credit references, order templates and category sales data to support negotiation on the floor.

    10

    Pack business casual attire and comfortable shoes for long days on the show floor — Phoenix in October is warm during the day; layered clothing suits air-conditioned halls.

    11

    Print or save meeting confirmations, hotel booking and badge details — Keep a digital backup of all confirmations in case of connectivity issues on site.

    12

    Arrive early on day one for badge collection and a first walk of the hall — Opening morning badge queues are longest; collect your badge before the floor opens.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Estimated budget
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    • Per diem × 2$150.00
    Estimated total$150.00

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

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    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Sporting goods retailers, buying groups and independent dealers who need to compare firearm, ammunition, optics and outdoor lines from many manufacturers in a single hall and negotiate terms face to face.

    Min. budget

    $350.00

    Timeline

    4-6 weeks for flights, hotel and visitor badge registration; longer if a US visa interview is needed.

    Risks

    Phoenix hotel rates and availability tighten during the show week, so early booking matters

    Trade-only access: retailers should confirm their business credentials qualify for a buyer badge

    exhibit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Manufacturers, distributors and rep groups selling into the shooting sports and outdoor wholesale channel that want direct access to NASGW member wholesalers and dealer buyers.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    3 months from stand booking through design, freight and staff travel planning.

    Risks

    Hall space and booth allocation are controlled by the organiser and fill early

    Freight and customs lead time for demo firearms, ammunition components and optics

    Show week staffing and hotel demand in Phoenix

    skip

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Non-trade visitors and enthusiast consumers, since NASGW Expo is a wholesale buying event reserved for verified trade buyers and exhibitors.

    Timeline

    Not applicable.

    Risks

    Access is limited to verified trade buyers and exhibitors

    Product lines shown are wholesale-oriented rather than consumer retail offers

    Gallery

    Photos

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    Official imagery from NASGW Expo

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    Glossary

    1
    NASGW
    National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, the trade body that organises the NASGW Expo and represents wholesalers in the shooting sports and outdoor channel.
    2
    Expo
    A large industry-only exhibition where manufacturers and wholesalers display products and meet trade buyers. NASGW Expo is a trade event, not a consumer show.
    3
    Wholesaler
    A business that buys products in bulk from manufacturers and resells them to retail dealers rather than to the public.
    4
    Distributor
    A company that holds stock from multiple manufacturers and supplies dealers, often handling logistics, credit and warranty support.
    5
    Dealer or retailer
    The gun shop, sporting goods store or online retailer that sells to consumers and buys from wholesalers and distributors.
    6
    Two-step distribution
    The traditional route in this sector where a manufacturer sells to a wholesaler, and the wholesaler sells on to the retailer.
    7
    Vendor
    A supplier exhibiting at the show, typically a manufacturer or brand presenting product lines to wholesale buyers.
    8
    Booth or exhibit space
    The assigned area on the show floor where an exhibitor displays products; space is booked from the organiser before the event.
    9
    B2B meeting
    A pre-arranged appointment between a buyer and an exhibitor used to review product lines, terms and order volumes.
    10
    Sales rep or rep group
    An independent agency that represents manufacturer brands across a territory and works with wholesalers and dealers on orders.

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