The Powder Horn Podcast | SHOT Show 2025 Recap
Episode Summary
In Episode Three of the Powder Horn Podcast, Tim and Jahred break down their week at NSSF SHOT Show 2025, the largest firearms trade show in the United States.
From the massive spread of new firearms and industry products to navigating dense crowds and endless booth meetings, this episode captures the reality of SHOT Show from the inside. The conversation covers what stood out on the show floor, how the event continues to evolve, and what it’s really like spending a full week in Las Vegas surrounded by the firearms industry.
As always, the recap doesn’t stop at products. Tim and Jahred also dive into the antics, exhaustion, and unexpected moments that come with SHOT Show — the parts you don’t see on social media but every attendee knows all too well.
Key Topics Covered
- NSSF SHOT Show 2025 overview and impressions
- The scale and variety of firearms on display
- Managing crowds and nonstop meetings
- Industry culture and show-floor realities
- Las Vegas antics during the largest firearms trade show in the U.S.
Why This Episode Matters
SHOT Show is more than a product launch event — it’s where relationships are built, trends emerge, and the direction of the firearms industry starts to take shape. Episode Three offers a grounded look at what SHOT Show actually feels like for those working inside the industry.
For listeners who attend SHOT, plan to attend, or just want an honest recap beyond highlight reels, this episode delivers real insight mixed with humor and firsthand experience.
Listen to the Full Episode
Listen on Spotify: 👉 Powder Horn Podcast - S1E3
About the Powder Horn Podcast
The Powder Horn Podcast is a biweekly podcast focused on honest conversations within the firearms, hunting, and outdoor industry. Hosted by Jahred Gamez and Timothy Watts, the show brings together voices from across the shooting sports world — including manufacturers, media professionals, industry insiders, and everyday shooters — to talk gear, culture, business, conservation, and everything in between.
New episodes drop every other #SundayGunday, delivering real-world insight, unfiltered discussion, and a behind-the-scenes look at the people shaping the firearms and outdoor space.
Whether you’re a hunter, competitive shooter, dealer, or brand professional, the Powder Horn Podcast is built for those who live and breathe the shooting sports.
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