What SHOT Show 2026 Confirmed About Dealer Technology and Why BFG Is Leaning In
SHOT Show 2026 was busy, loud, and productive in the way the industry expects. Thousands of manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and solution providers came to Las Vegas to connect, and review new products.
Beyond the booths and new product launches, one theme came up repeatedly in conversations with dealers and brands: the way the industry buys, manages data, and places orders is still catching up to modern expectations.
That is exactly where Buying Freedom Group continues to focus.
Dealer Conversations at SHOT Show 2026 Were About Efficiency, Not Hype
Walking the floor and talking with retailers made one thing clear. Dealers are not looking for more tools. They are looking for fewer problems.
The most common topics we heard:
Ordering that still relies on emails and spreadsheets
Pricing inconsistencies that create compliance risk
Product data that takes too long to clean and publish
Inventory visibility that is often outdated by the time it is shared
SHOT Show confirmed what we see every day: dealers want systems that reduce friction.
What the BFG x Patchworks Integration Means For The Industry
One of the most important conversations we had at SHOT Show 2026 was around integration and connectivity. That is why our partnership with Patchworks matters so much.
Together, Buying Freedom Group and Patchworks help manufacturers and retailers:
Connect systems without heavy custom development
Move accurate product and pricing data between platforms
Reduce manual work that causes delays and errors
To dig deeper into this, we recorded and released a podcast live from SHOT Show.
🎙 Watch the Buying Freedom Group x Patchworks SHOT Show podcast:
The conversation focuses on real integration challenges in the shooting sports industry and why cleaner data and better connectivity are no longer optional.
SHOT Show Product Momentum Only Matters If Dealers Can Act on It
SHOT Show is still one of the best places to discover new products, but discovery alone does not drive revenue. What happens after SHOT is where most brands and dealers either win or stall.
A great example is the Type B pistol from Archon Firearms.
The Archon Type B drew attention at SHOT Show for its design and engineering, especially the low bore axis. Dealers who saw it are now asking how to get it ordered quickly and accurately.
We filmed a hands on video of the Archon Type B to give dealers a closer look.
More importantly, the Type B is now available for dealer ordering through the Buying Freedom Group portal. You can login or register at buyingfreedom.app today!
Turning Interest into Orders through BFG
Buying Freedom Group exists for this exact moment. When interest is high and time is limited, dealers need a clear path from product discovery to checkout.
Through BFG, authorized dealers can:
Access clean, accurate product data from participating manufacturers
Order using compliant pricing structures
See real time inventory availability where provided
Place and manage orders without chasing updates
If you already have a BFG account, you can move straight from interest to order.
👉 How to place and checkout orders in BFG:
Read the tutorial here!
If you do not yet have an account, SHOT Show 2026 made the case clear.
Create your account here:
https://buyingfreedom.app
Still Uncertain? Book a time to chat with us and get an in depth demo of the whole platform!
https://buyingfreedomgroup.com/book-appointment
The Real Takeaway From SHOT Show 2026
SHOT Show 2026 reinforced that new products and strong brands still matter. But the dealers who succeed are the ones who can act quickly with accurate data, compliant pricing, and simple ordering.
Partnerships like Patchworks, product launches like the Archon Type B, and platforms like Buying Freedom Group all point in the same direction. Less friction. More clarity. Better buying experiences.
Sources Cited
National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
48th SHOT Show Closes With Big Crowds, Big Deals, Big Innovation
https://www.nssf.org/articles/48th-shot-show-closes-with-big-crowds-big-deals-big-innovation/National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
48th SHOT Show Gets Underway
https://www.nssf.org/articles/48th-shot-show-gets-underway/SHOT Show Official Website
Day 3 Highlights: SHOT Show Update
https://shotshow.org/day-3-highlights-shot-show-update/SHOT Show Official Website
SHOT Show 2026: What to Know Before You Go
https://shotshow.org/shot-show-2026-what-to-know-before-you-go/SHOT Show Official Website
New Buyer Tools, Discounts, Revenue Ideas, and More
https://shotshow.org/new-buyer-tools-discounts-revenue-ideas-more-shot-show-updates/Trade Show Executive
What SHOT Show 2026 Gets Right About Scale, Networking, and Saying No
https://tradeshowexecutive.com/bigger-isnt-better-what-shot-show-2026-gets-right-about-scale-networking-and-saying-no/The Outdoor Wire
Celerant Ignites Smarter Growth for FFL Dealers at SHOT Show 2026
https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/2026/01/celerant-ignites-smarter-growth-for-ffl-dealers-at-shot-show-2026National Target Magazine
SHOT Show 2026: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Las Vegas
https://nationaltarget.com/shot-show-2026-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-time-in-las-vegas/Buying Freedom Group x Patchworks Podcast (SHOT Show 2026)
https://youtu.be/Wshqc4zGnGcArchon Firearms Type B Video by Buying Freedom Group
https://youtu.be/8EPdsL9Cghg
