Attendee counts:- 5,800+

NASGW Expo 2025 – Event Overview

When & Where

• Dates: October 15–17, 2025

• Venue: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA

  
  

Who Attends

NASGW Expo brings together key stakeholders in the sporting goods and shooting-sports wholesale business, including:

• Wholesalers and distributors of firearms, ammunition and accessories

• Manufacturers and brand representatives in the shooting sports industry

• Independent sales representatives and dealers

• Retail buyers (gun shops, sporting goods retailers)

• Compliance and regulatory service providers for firearms & accessories

• Service and logistics providers focused on firearms & sporting-goods distribution

  
  

Industry / Sector Coverage

Participants span the full shooting-sports wholesale value chain, including:

• Firearms, ammunition, and accessories (guns, optics, gear)

• Hunting and shooting-sports equipment and gear

• Distribution, wholesale, and retail trade in sporting goods

• Compliance, regulation, and legal services for firearms and accessories

• Logistics, supply-chain, and inventory services for wholesalers and retailers

• Data and analytics platforms tailored to the shooting-sports market

  
  

Geographic & Market Reach

NASGW Expo 2025 draws participants from across the United States, including major wholesale and distribution hubs. It brings together national-level manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, offering opportunities for both local and nationwide business connections.

Typical Attendees: Roles & Titles

Commonly represented roles include:

• Company Owners, CEOs, and Founders of wholesale or manufacturing businesses

• Sales Directors, Business Development Leads, and Account Managers

• Procurement and Purchasing Managers from retail networks

• Compliance Officers and Regulatory Affairs Specialists

• Logistics, Distribution, and Inventory Managers

• Independent Sales Reps and Dealers

• Service Providers specializing in retail support, compliance, fulfillment, and supply-chain solutions

  
  

What to Expect at NASGW Expo 2025

• Large Exhibit Floor — showcasing new products, firearms, accessories, gear, and wholesale offerings

• Product Showcase & Launches — latest lines in firearms, hunting gear, and shooting-sports accessories

• Business Meetings & Deal-making Opportunities — wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers meet to negotiate supply deals and partnerships

• Networking Events & Industry Gatherings — structured meet-ups for dealers, distributors, and brand reps to connect and build relationships

• Regulatory & Compliance Services — opportunities to link up with legal/regulatory support firms and compliance solution providers

• Market Intelligence & Industry Data — access to data platforms, analytics and wholesale trade insights tailored to shooting sports

  
  

Why Attend

• Get direct access to the broadest network of wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers in U.S. shooting-sports and sporting-goods wholesale industry

• Discover new products, gear, and distribution opportunities in firearms, accessories, and hunting-sport supply

• Launch or expand your distribution channels, or source new wholesale partners

• Network with industry decision-makers and sales leaders face-to-face

• Navigate compliance, supply-chain, and regulatory aspects in one of the industry’s most comprehensive trade events