Shot Show 2010
 

So the planets have finally aligned allowing me to attend Shot Show. I was wondering who else might be making the trip down to Vegas for the show. I will be staying at Circus Circus which has the cheapest rates by far.

If you have gone to Vegas before I am open for suggestions of things to do that arent gambeling. I plan to see bodies the exhibition and a cirque soliel show. For cirque soliel there are multiple shows anyone have any experiance with which might be better? I also plan to do some hiking in the grand canyon but thats all that is really planned.

As a gun lover its a must to visit the gunstore and shoot their selection of guns.

http://www.thegunstorelasvegas.com/

I would change hotels. My buddy stayed at circus circus last month. He said it was disgusting, roaches and all. There are other options for onlly a few dollars more. Not worth ruining your vacation just to save a few bucks.

On a lighter note... I think Russel Peters has a stint in Vegas. It's legal to drink publicly. If you're into CSI (show) they have an interesting exhibit there (last year anyways you'll have to confirm that). Last time i went they had two cirque shows. one of them was blah and the other very good (sorry i don't remember wich was wich).

I'll be down all week in the Blue Force Gear booth.

I usually hit Vegas once or twice a year.

Go to the forum shops in Ceasers, and Bellagio for dinner if you like high end.

Hit Vince Neils tattoo shop if you want a tat. They aren't cheap but it's the experience. Got one of mine done there when I arrived early for the last Shot that was there.

If I remember correctly it's Wild Bills on the strip that has $12.99 prime rib and $2 margaritas.

How are you guys getting down? I had tickets reserved for last year, but ended up not being able to go cuz of an exam, but this year looks pretty clear for me.

for cirque du soliel, watch their KA show. haven't seen it personally, but it's amazing from the clips i've previewed.

The accomodations dont bother me much I have been in the field for over 4 months total this year. Its better then sleeping in the front of a G wagon or a ditch. I plan to spend only sleeping hours in my hotel room. I did read very mixed reviews on the hotel though and appreciate the warning. The two shows for Cirque that looked interesting were KA and O. I might go put a few bullets down range while there. I will make sure to pop by the BFG booth and say hi.

Call up some of those "Full Service" girls who get to your room in 20 minutes or less.

I think I'm going to just get a flight this year,and get my ass down there ASAP. I miss shooting machine guns like that M249, I need to feel the recoil for my sanity..LOL..

Thanks for the reminder!

We should try and all get together and grab lunch or something while down there.

If O is similar / the same to the toronto show OVO that'd be the good one.

Going to Vegas in February, gunna miss the show!

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i saw "O" in vegas and it was awesome. i also stayed in Sam's town hotel thats were the locals go to gamble. it was a very nice hotel and only like a 15 min drive if i remember correctly to the strip and because its not on the strip it was a little cheaper.

Pho @ Treasure Island was pretty good, around $16.00/head, Vietnamese food.
Buffets;Bellagio, Paris, and Toa Dai (@ Planet Hollywood shopping area). MGM buffet can be good but I found very inconsistent.
I heard Bouchon @ The Venetian is a really good 4star restaurant.
I can't remember the name but there is a sandwich shop/bakery in Paris that does really good and big sandwiches combo'd with some of their hearty soups and a drink, I think I last paid like $7-8 for the whole package.

I basically have fun walking down the strip going into every hotel/casino and seeing what they offer. Been there 3x and I always find something new.

I had wondered about The Gun Store but I went to Discount Firearms last time. They had a large selection of handgun rentals.

Bellagio's cirque soliel is really good Im told..I just got married there the other day and my friend went and saw it and said it was amazing...oh ya..while your there rent a car..we rented a old Porsche speedster..was so much fun

Go to discount firearms if you want to do some shooting. It's way nicer than the gun store and they don't rush you in and out. )eople there are much nicer as well. Discount also has 7.62 guns there so you can shoot their AK47 and G3.(only have Ak74's and 74 rpk at gunstore, but they do have an M249.) Besides, it's right behind the fashion mall, walking distance from Circus Circus.

I had to stay at Circus Circus last time in Vegas due to booking last minute. It's a ways off the strip and is a pain to get a cab or bus there, but it is cheap.

If you can change, stay at the Flamingo. They've just recently renovated their rooms and it's quite reasonable. That's usually where I stay, cheap and central.

My press credentials have been approved so expect coverage from the show. I will bring all kinds of pictures and info to share with you guys.

So who all is going we should try and grab a bite to eat one night.

I'm going for sure, already got 4 reservations !!

What hotel you guys staying at ?

Circus Circus it was the cheapest on the strip I could find at the time.

As long as you're on that strip :P We could meet up if you'd like for a round of poker after we check out some guns ;)

Not much of a gambler myself. I will be hitting up a few shows while there.

good tips I'm going to vegas for the first time in february and I'll have to check some of these things out,we were just going to do the grand canyon and stuff.

Huh. Kind of off-topic but did anyone else notice that the Gun Store website has a picture of a Systema M4 as their M16?

http://www.thegunstorelasvegas.com/i...S-M16-M4A1.jpg

I am going to ! as an intern for a Defense company. PM me for cell phone number.

I got invited to go by a retailer friend of mine up here, but just don't have the cash, I'd like to try and make next year if I can afford it. takes lots of pics.

saw Bean and Saint yesterday !

Bean is one good looking fellow and was charming all the show girls in Shot Show ( jking or i am not ? ) :cool:

Haha sorry I couldnt answer your call I was in the middle of talking with a company. I also cant call out yet on that blasted phone.

Sorry guys. Been flat out every day working deals. Haven't even answered my phone lol.

I think the ASC get together will have to wait until next year. I have been busier then all hell and the lack of cooperative weather is not a good thing either. Next year I will have my phone setup before I arrive and will have the place for the meet and greet done before the start of the show. I feel bad that nothing could come of it this year but you have my word next year will be different.