The first SHOT after COVID was in 2022, and at the time there was a real question about whether trade shows were dead. That’s no longer an open question — the show was vibrant this year. Huge and tiring, yes. And like at any show there are some crufty companies. But the level of innovation we see on the show floor keeps getting better every year. It’s cool to see the industry leveling up.
— Open Source Defense in How to do SHOT Show