SHOT 2012 is about in the books and as in years past showcased new products from almost every manufacturer and distributor on the planet.

This year TDS made an expanded appearance with several folks prowling the floor decked out in TDS branded wear.  Aside from the TDS presence, Area 7 shooters made their presence known.  As in years past, the top shooters on the planet were front and center and every bit as much a draw as the products.

Rob Leatham, Todd Jarrett, Max Michael, JJ Racaza, Manny Bragg, Blake Miguez, Tori Nokata, Randy Rogers, Tad Davidson (TDS), Jay Hershberg, Jessie Harrison, Al Zitta, and many many more were easy to find doing demos or just hanging out.

Folks like Ted Nugent, Lou Ferigno, even Steven Tyler were likewise easy to spot.

2012 marked the first year that there weren’t nightly updates published in the TDS Comm center, favoring instead to post short blasts on the TDS Facebook page www.facebook.com/TacticalDefenseSolutions .

Some of the highlights we can talk about, meaning were fairly certain the deals are solid:

An expanded number of accounts with suppressor manufacturers.

TurtleSkin Gloves for officers – these offer the gold standard in needle stick and cut resistance.

Orders have been placed for Heizer DoubleTap’s.

We’ve secured TDS’s position with several of our current distributors and expanded/increased our presence with a couple more.

And the most exciting highlight is that TDS will be the East Coast distributor for VhitaVouri powders and Lapua ammunition.

Once the 60 pounds of literature gathered during the show arrive at the shop there will surely be a steady flow of new items.  All in all a fairly productive show and a positive sign for the rest of the year.