Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Active duty or civilian employed by company with direct authority to make industry purchases on behalf of their company/division with exhibitors
Company and Owner/Employee Qualification Options (all required):
- Must furnish a signed written statement, on letterhead, from their commanding officer verifying direct purchasing authority with SHOT Show exhibitors.
- Proof of employment as military personnel
Those without direct purchase authority, who qualify, should see qualifications for Active Law Enforcement/Military or Civilian Law Enforcement/Military.
Active duty enlisted/officers, sworn law enforcement, correctional officers, and federal agents
Company and Owner/Employee Qualification Options:
- Proof of employment as active duty officer/agent
Reserve LE officers and volunteer officers, who qualify, should see qualifications for a purchaser category or Civilian Law Enforcement/Military.
Active duty officer, reserve or civilian employee with direct authority to make industry purchases on behalf of their company/division with exhibitors
Company and Owner/Employee Qualification Options (all required):
- Must furnish a signed written statement, on letterhead, from their commanding officer verifying direct purchasing authority with SHOT Show exhibitors.
- Proof of employment with LE department
Those without direct purchase authority, who qualify, should see qualifications for Active Law Enforcement/Military or Civilian Law Enforcement/Military.
Civilian employees who play key role in procurement of industry relevant products on behalf of their organization
Company and Owner/Employee Qualification Options (all required)::
- Proof of procurement role in organization
- Proof of employment with LE/Military department
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Professional who provides expert advice on industry relevant content to clientele within the industry
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Emergency service personnel providing emergency services to persons or businesses requiring medical aid, firefighting services or other emergency assistance. Law enforcement personnel please see other relevant categories.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 1, 2 or 7. Type 7 requires invoice qualification to be met as well
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 1, 2 or 7 (this only qualifies the responsible party on the FFL)
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 8
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 8 (this only qualifies the responsible party on the FFL)
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Non-military industry relevant government employees with direct purchase authority for department or who hold a procurement/sourcing role in organization. Firefighters with industry relevant purchase authority.
Company & Owner/Employee Qualifications Options (all required):
- Must furnish a signed written statement, on letterhead, from their commanding officer verifying direct purchasing authority with SHOT Show exhibitors.
- Proof of procurement/purchasing role in organization
Those without direct purchase authority should see qualifications for Active Law Enforcement/Military or Civilian Law Enforcement/Military.
Skilled trade professional that makes, modifies, and repairs small firearms
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 1 or 7. Type 7 requires invoice qualification to be met as well
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 1 or 7 (this only qualifies responsible party on the FFL)
- Most recent company paycheck stubs
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 8
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 8 (this only qualifies the responsible party on the FFL)
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
A contracted individual or company that sells a manufacturer's products to wholesale and retail customers for commission. Cannot be directly employed by a manufacturer and must be contracted with a current SHOT Show Exhibitor
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Company website with clients listed
- Line card with clients with listed
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Business that exclusively provides contracted industry services; such as purchasing or training, to the government and military. If providing manufacturing, development or design services, refer to Non Exhibiting Manufacturer or Material/Equipment/Service Supplier to Industry category.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Current contract that includes company information or all parties as well as contract terms showing relevant industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Register under the principle business category that best describes your company
- Supply one company and one owner/employee qualification from the listed options
- If you would like to discuss alternative qualification options, please email international@shotshow.org
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Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
A company whose product offerings cater primarily to law enforcement or military sector
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
A company that supplies products or services to the industry.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 7
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 7 (this only qualifies the responsible party on the FFL)
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
A company with exhibiting potential who acts in the role of a manufacturer or exclusive brand owner/distributor. Limited to 2 employees.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 6 or 7
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 6 or 7 (this only qualifies the responsible party on the FFL)
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
If your organization does not have paid staff, please reach out to regmgr@shotshow.org for assistance with alternative qualification options.
A company comprised of experienced outdoorsmen and women who guide clients on industry relevant excursions
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 2
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Signed copy of FFL (Federal Firearms License) – Type 2 (this only qualifies the responsible party on the FFL)
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options: (Choose one):
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Commercial lease identifying your company name and current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company and Employee Qualifications (all required):
- Register under the principle business category that best describes your company
- Provide a letter of intent from an attorney or bank, on official letterhead and physically signed, stating your intent to start and industry business. The letter must include the company’s name, industry function and owner(s) name(s)
The letter of intent takes the place of standard show qualifications. It may only be used once and only by new industry companies. Standard qualifications will be required for a future show attendance.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
A company that buys and sells products, from multiple manufacturers, in large quantities then resells to retailers or other businesses
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company's industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- Insurance card with employee name and company name on it
- Business license or formation document with employee name and company name on it
- Business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
