Despite the uncertainty and continued disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show made its return to Las Vegas, Nev., this year during the week of January 18-21. The event, produced by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, brought together thousands of firearms, ammunition, optics, apparel and outdoor gear companies to introduce the year’s new products.
After the cancellation of last year’s live show, Game & Fish editors were eager to gather with manufacturers for a week of learning about—and trying out—new gear. We joined fellow editors from other Outdoor Sportsman Group brands, such as Petersen’s Hunting and Guns & Ammo, to report on what we found. Our coverage comprises the SHOT Show New Product Premiere, an in-depth look at the latest trends in hunting and shooting products to make your next outdoor adventure a success. Interviews with product managers and engineers will air on Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, as well as on our website, gafmag.com.
SHOT Show grew its total footprint to more than 800,000 square feet since 2020. The convention recorded more than 43,000 registered attendees representing 100 countries, and more than 2,400 exhibitors. It was a lot to take in, but we narrowed down the products to the following list sure to excite hunters, shooters and outdoor enthusiasts.
FIREARMS
BROWNING X-BOLT SPEED OVIX
Western hunters need no introduction to the X-Bolt Speed rifle, which has quickly gained a reputation for performance under all conditions. The precision-machined steel receiver is mated to a free-floated, sporter barrel that’s been fluted to decrease overall weight. Both are
