Coupons for the 2026 book

Originally posted by: tom

While I can't pin down the exact date, in the 90s I used to attend the SHOT Show which was held in early Jan.  When I came to the show I already had the book, which means the coupons were announced by the end of December and the books were mailed in early Jan


I think it's possible you are misremembering the dates. 

 

My limited research indicates shot show was in Las Vegas in 1990, 1995, 1997, and 1998. 

 

I was unable to track down exact dates for 1990, or 1997. 

 

However 1995 and 1998 appear to have been in late January. 

 

Is it possible the other Vegas states were in late January as well and you are misremembering? 

 

On a side note:  seeing Shot show in '95 then '98 must have been pretty interesting. Seeing the show pre and post Clinton's "Assault" weapon ban must have been somewhat fascinating. 

 

 

1995 

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/SHOT+Show+review+1995%3a+the+shooting+industry+shines+in+glitter+city.-a017000046

 

 

1998

https://smallarmsreview.com/shot-show-1998-n-s-s-f-s-20th-annual-shooting-hunting-and-outdoor-trade-show/#:~:text=by%20Jeff%20W.,the%20Las%20Vegas%20Convention%20Center.

Seriously?  So your complaint is that why you now understand that the coupon availablity date is the roughly the same this year as it has been for at least the past 4 years, your complaint is based on the dates in the 1990's that you think the book was available, and for that, you are complaining here?  Really?

Edited on Jan 12, 2026 11:20am
Originally posted by: AKQJ10

Seriously?  So your complaint is that why you now understand that the coupon availablity date is the roughly the same this year as it has been for at least the past 4 years, your complaint is based on the dates in the 1990's that you think the book was available, and for that, you are complaining here?  Really?


I don't think anyone was complaining. The gentleman brought up a suggestion/request to add a month to each coupon's life cycle. He then reminisced about a time where the book may have been released on a different timetable. 

Just an FYI, I just talked with someone at LVA and she said the '26 coupon book wont be available for pickup until the 21st....bummer since we are coming into town this weekend......


Yes too bad.You can use the online coupons.Look at Groupons.They are starting to Return some OK dining.

Edited on Jan 15, 2026 6:38pm
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