NRAblog tries out the latest and greatest at SHOT Show's special press event

Testing a rifle at the 2013 SHOT Show's Media Day at the Range in Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada - Even though it's the desert, you can't say Nevada is particularly warm in the middle of January. But a little cold air couldn't stop NRAblog and other members of the media from trying out some of the latest and greatest gear and gadgets in the shooting and outdoors industry at SHOT Show's Media Day at the Range. Everything featured at today's event can be seen on the expo floor this week but, unlike at the convention, vendor booths were set up for hands-on testing.

• First encounters at the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas

• Going to SHOT Show - the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show in Vegas

Your "key" is always on you with NRA's Inprint Micro Biometric Gun Safe

NRA Inprint Micro Biometric Gun Safe available at NRAstore.com

This NRA Inprint Mirco Biometric Gun Safe gives you instant access to your firearm and is available on NRAstore.com

First encounters at the 2013 SHOT Show in Las VegasThe first real day at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas focuses on Media Day - where journalists and photographers try the latest from gun manufacturers.

The Best of 2012: #1 - Carl Bernosky wins tenth High Power Rifle title at Camp PerryCarl Bernosky winning his tenth High Power Rifle title at the NRA National Matches is Kyle's #1 story of 2012.

NRA and Sportsman Channel launch talk show with NRA News' Cam & Company

NRA News' Cam & Company on Sportsman Channel

NRA and Sportsman Channel have come together to bring the outdoor TV industry's first live talk show, Cam & Company.

Matt and Jessie head to the kitchen tonight in Friends of NRA's new episodeMatt and Jessie continue Season 3 of Friends of NRA with a trip to the kitchen in a wild game cook-off.

Top Shot competitor Gabby Franco shoots to #2 on the Best of 2012 listGabriela 'Gabby' Franco, the Venezuelan Olympic shooter who made her mark on History's Top Shot, is Lars' #2 story for 2012.

The Best of 2012: #10 - SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada	Sign up for the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup in Columbia, Missouri	The Great Protector Collectible Folding Knife

See Theodore Roosevelt's suppressed 1894 Winchester	R. Lee Ermey's unconventional ear protection	The High Sheriff's Smith & Wesson Model 66 revolver

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SIG SAUER Tactical Competition
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Law Enforcement The Best of 2012: #3 - The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program The NRA's Eddie Eagle GunSafe program teaches kids how to; Stop, Don't Touch, Leave the area and Tell an Adult. The High Sheriff's 11-87 Remington Police Shotgun Best of 2012 - #4 Vadasz wins National Police Championship The Best of 2012: #6 - Law Enforcement Precision Rifle training The Best of 2012 - #9 NRA's Tactical Police Competitions	Firearms Museum The Best of 2012: #3 - Joe Mantenga returns to the NRA with Gun Stories Joe Mantegna's return to the NRA Museum to shoot Season 2 of Gun Stories on the Outdoor Channel is #4 on Lars' Best of 2012 list. Best of 2012 - #5 Theodore Roosevelt exhibit at NRA Museum Steven P. Fjestad of Blue Book of Gun Values on Curator's Corner Webley and Norwegian 1911 pistols live on Curator's Corner NRA's Guns & Gold - the sizzle reel from Sportsman Channel	NRA Near You Your "key" is always on you with NRA's Inprint Micro Biometric Gun Safe This NRA Inprint Mirco Biometric Gun Safe gives you instant access to your firearm and is available on NRAstore.com NRA and Sportsman Channel launch talk show with NRA News' Cam & Company Matt and Jessie head to the kitchen tonight in Friends of NRA's new episode Friends of NRA coming to African Sporting Expo next weekend in North Carolina From the Best of 2012: #2 - Friends of NRA turns Twenty
Hunting Outdoor Channel's Bone Collector coming to Great American Hunting & Outdoor Show The Bone Collector Michael Waddell will appear in Frederick, Maryland for NRA's next hunting & outdoor show. NRA has the top ten Christmas gifts for your favorite hunter Duck Breast in Peppercorn Sauce from NRA Members Cookbook NRA Hunters Rights has a Hawke’s Varmint riflescope for you This year's Top Ten Deer Rifles from American Hunter	NRA Competitions The Best of 2012: #1 - Carl Bernosky wins tenth High Power Rifle title at Camp Perry Carl Bernosky winning his tenth High Power Rifle title at the NRA National Matches is Kyle's #1 story of 2012. The Best of 2012: #5 - NRA Smallbore Prone Championships What do twin Olympic biathletes keep in their range bags? Writer goes dark at Crimson Trace Midnight 3-gun Invitational The Best of 2012 - #8 Katie Bridges of Texas at Camp Perry	Training Top Shot competitor Gabby Franco shoots to #2 on the Best of 2012 list Gabriela 'Gabby' Franco, the Venezuelan Olympic shooter who made her mark on History's Top Shot, is Lars' #2 story for 2012. Hits and misses from intro to Shotgun class with the NRA Sporting shotguns and breaking clays with VCU students Learn how to become a gunsmith with the NRA's help Patriot's Path to Wounded Warrior benefit through NRA rewind
Youth Programs Mountain lions and deer and bears - oh my! Category IV's honorable mentions Honorable mentions of the great work that didn't win the big prize from the NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest's Category IV. The Best of 2012: #4 - The Youth Education Summit Get your application in for the NRA Youth Education Summit The Best of 2012: #8 - The Youth Wildlife Art Contest Georgia eleventh grader wins NRA art contest's Best In Show	Women's Programs The Best of 2012 - #7 Women's Outdoor Adventure in Park City, Kentucky NRA's inaugural Women's Outdoor Adventure at the Rockcastle Shooting Complex is Lars' #7 on his Best of 2012 list. Ladies learn to shoot with NRA's Women on Target program Disaster Relief warnings from NRA's Refuse to be a Victim NRA Counselors attend DEA Civilian Academy in Miami Beach Top tips for staying safe on Halloween from the NRA

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