It’s that time of year in Las Vegas — the 2026 SHOT Show. If you live for firearms, hunting, or anything that keeps you outdoors, you already know—this is the one week you can’t miss.
OFFGRID Survival will be on the ground all week covering SHOT Show 2026 — gear, people, trends, and the stuff that actually matters. This page is your running list of the best official receptions, industry events, and after-parties during SHOT Week.
We’ll keep this list updated as new events get announced. Bookmark it. Check back. If you’re in Vegas that week, this is how you avoid wasting nights sitting alone at a casino bar.
Monday, January 19, 2026
- Date & Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club, Boulder City, NV
- Description: Invite-only media and industry day with live-fire demos of new firearms, optics, ammo, and gear. If you only attend one pre-SHOT event, this is it.
Law Enforcement & Armed Forces Kickoff Meet & Greet
- Date & Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Caesars Forum (LE Lounge)
- Sponsored by: Daniel Defense
- Description: Opening-night mixer for law enforcement and military professionals attending SHOT under the Law Enforcement Education Program.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Industry Welcome Reception
- Date & Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Great Outdoors Plaza
- Sponsored by: Fiocchi
- Description: Official opening-night reception. Short, efficient, and packed with people worth meeting before the night splits in different directions.
- Date & Time: January 20, 2026 — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
- Location: Ole Red Las Vegas
- Description: Kick back with drinks, connect with fellow gearheads, and check out tactical apparel and gear in person. Easygoing happy hour with solid industry turnout.
After Dark Welcome Mixer
- Date & Time: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Location: Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar
- Description: SHOT After Dark event for badge holders. Limited capacity. Open-bar upgrades available.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Industry Networking Reception
- Date & Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Great Outdoors Plaza
- Description: Midweek reset. Drinks, fresh faces, and a chance to reconnect before the long nights kick in.
After Dark Mixer
- Date & Time: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Location: Atomic Golf
- Description: A more relaxed After Dark stop with space to actually talk instead of yelling over club music.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Industry Happy Hour
- Date & Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Great Outdoors Plaza
- Description: One last outdoor happy hour before everyone scatters into final-night plans.
After Dark Mixer – Finale
- Date & Time: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Location: Zouk Nightclub
- Description: Final official After Dark event of SHOT Week. Badge holders only. Expect a crowd.
- Date & Time: 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Location: 3535 Cocktail Bar, The LINQ
- Description: No booths. No badges. No small talk about booth numbers. Just drinks and real conversations with other SHOT attendees.
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Friday, January 23, 2026
More events will be added as SHOT Show gets closer.
This page will be updated regularly as new mixers, private events, and unofficial meetups get announced.
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