2024 Arizona Firearms Festival Recap
Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy are going to provide a brief recap of our 2024 Firearms Festival. Our event was held on November 16, 2024 and was an awesome day for us, vendors, and attendees. The day was characterized by a fun, music-filled atmosphere which was complimented by a tangible passion for firearms. Let’s look at an overview of the highlights of this past event in this 2024 Arizona Firearms Festival recap.
Large Attendance
This year’s Firearms Festival drew thousands of attendees to our event. Many of these attendees traveled to the event from a variety of places in Arizona. Some attendees came from the Phoenix Metro Area while others traveled from further locations like Flagstaff and Tucson. Other attendees traveled to our event from further states such as Texas. Regardless of where attendees came from, the event hosted thousands of passionate attendees who interacted with our various vendors, got deals on
ammunition, and won high value giveaway items.
Award-Winning Food Vendors
Our Firearms Festival this year featured a number of award-winning food vendors. This year we had a variety of food options which appealed to a variety of palates. Notably, Big Nate’s Family BBQ, Pelon’s Food Truck, and The Snowy Churro were present at this year’s event. Attendees were able to enjoy tacos, BBQ, burgers, hot dogs, churros, and various other sweets.
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Over 30 Vendors from the Industry and Community
True Shot Ammo’s 2024 Firearms Festival notably featured over 30 vendors from various sectors in the firearms industry and local community. The event included manufacturers of firearms and firearm-related products, ammunition, apparel, trainers, and other professional goods. Attending vendors spanned from small businesses to large, established names in the industry that united for a day of firearms appreciation. Entities such as AZ DPS and Tempe Fire Department were also on site to meet and greet attendees and provide a local presence which represented authorities in Arizona. Put plainly, the event hosted a diverse cast of vendors and participants which enriched the festival as a whole.
This event allowed for enthusiasts to interact directly with representatives of these industry and industry-adjacent entities. Shooters were able to speak directly to representatives of firearm companies such as POF and Gibbz Arms while checking out some of their products. The event essentially allowed for organic marketing and transparency as customers were able to directly speak to company representatives and examine their wares. Of course, many vendors were selling products and merchandise throughout the event, with some vendors even selling out of items due to the high traffic and sales at the event.
Vendors Who Attended the 2024 Arizona Firearms Festival:
High Value Giveaways
This year’s giveaway items amounted to a combined value of over $10,000. Giveaway prizes included a wide variety of firearms and firearms-related goods, ammunition, tools, and more. Additionally, other prizes included a variety of experiences and other benefits such as memberships, training opportunities, vouchers for services and more.
Giveaway Highlights:
- Gibbz Arms G4 Stripped Upper
- HB Industries Muzzle Devices
- X Tech Tactical AR-15 Grips and AK-47 Magazines
- Henry Survival Rifle from AZ State Rifle & Pistol Association
- STK 100 9mm Pistol from Rock Island Armory/Armscor
- Koted Arms $250 Cerakote Voucher
- Fischer Tools Milwaukee Packout
- Ammunition of various calibers and gauges
- And many more awesome prizes!
Demonstrations
The 2024 Arizona Firearms Festival also notably featured a number of demonstrations. Among these demonstrations included a demonstration of by Compliant Technologies in which they showcased their G.L.O.V.E. de-escalation device. During the demonstration, the company accepted volunteers to experience this new compliance device. Among these demonstrators was the President of True Shot Ammo, Kyle Read. Long story short, these demonstrations provided entertainment and information to attendees at the event.
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True Shot Ammo Sales Presence
This year, we had a total of four registers up and running at our booth. Three of these registers accepted both cash and card with one register being cash only. Due to the number of registers and specific cash only option, our retail staff was able to quickly and efficiently ring up attendees at the event. Special pricing for ammunition and other goods was prominently displayed on menus for attendees to easily see, allowing for seamless shopping. Like other years, certain products also came with promotional items such as knives, allowing for additional value. The retail booth was characterized by exclusive festival-only deals and will-call
bulk ammo purchases. Our local sales presence at our event provides attendees with an outlet for ammunition purchasing amongst the other fun features of the festival.
Will There Be Another Arizona Firearms Festival?
Yes! We will continue to hold our Arizona Firearms Festival event in the future. We are encouraged by the success and great turnout that this recent event had and are looking forward to what comes next. Keep an ear to the ground for announcements regarding our next Arizona Firearms Festival and other events we take part in such as gun shows.
Conclusion
All in all, we want to thank all of our attendees, vendors, and everyone else that helped to make this event one to remember. With everyone’s support, this year’s Arizona Firearms Festival truly was a memorable and wholesome event that has us looking forward to future events. As always, we here at True Shot Ammo are here with our wide range of
ammo for sale to help you get stocked up for the range. Our catalog supports popular calibers and gauges such as
9mm,
.223,
.22 LR, and
12 gauge, allowing us to cater to shooters of all types. Whether you want to
buy bulk ammo, optics, accessories, or anything else we stock, we have you covered. Happy shooting.
