If you work in ammunition manufacturing, inspection, quality or production, SHOT Show 2027 is an opportunity to see what is happening across the industry in one place. The event runs January 19–22, 2027, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas and will feature more than 2,700 exhibits, along with education, training and networking opportunities.

For us at Mectron Inspection, the value of attending goes beyond walking a large show floor. It gives you an opportunity to see our inspection equipment in person, talk through your application with our team and get a closer look at how different inspection technologies can fit into an ammunition production process.

See Inspection Equipment Up Close

Inspection equipment can look very different in photographs than it does on a production floor. At SHOT Show 2027, you can see Mectron systems up close and discuss what each system is designed to inspect. In person, seeing the operations happen makes it obvious Mectron uses these machines themselves, and designed them with the operator in mind.

Our ammunition inspection equipment includes dimensional, surface and combined dimensional and surface inspection systems. The Q-2500 uses lasers for 360-degree dimensional inspection of rifle and handgun casings, bullets and cartridges. The Q-5000 combines laser inspection with eddy current technology for additional inspection capabilities.

Our Surface Qualifier 7500 uses cameras to inspect cylindrical parts from multiple angles. Depending on the configuration, it can identify conditions such as dents, scratches, draw marks, splits, folds, primer presence, head stamps, markings and discoloration.

Compare Inspection Methods

One of the advantages of attending a trade show is being able to compare different technologies in the same setting. For ammunition manufacturers, that can mean looking at dimensional inspection, surface inspection and metallurgical inspection as separate processes or considering how they can work together.

Our DSQ-9000 combines camera-based surface inspection with an eight-laser array for 360-degree dimensional inspection. Seeing these technologies in person can make it easier to understand how the equipment handles parts and where each inspection method fits within a production process.

Talk Through Your Application

Every production line has different requirements. Part geometry, material, production volume, inspection points and defect types all influence the equipment needed.

Meeting with our team at SHOT Show gives you time to discuss those requirements directly. Bring your questions, part information or inspection challenges, and we can talk through which Mectron technologies may be relevant to your application.

We can also discuss how inspection equipment handles specific ammunition components. Mectron systems are designed for inspection of bullets, casings, penetrators, primers and complete cartridge assemblies.

Connect With Industry Professionals

SHOT Show attracts professionals from across the shooting, hunting, outdoor, military, law enforcement and tactical markets. The 2027 event is restricted to qualified industry attendees rather than being open to the general public.

That makes the show a useful setting for conversations about production, inspection, sourcing and manufacturing challenges. It also gives you a chance to learn what other companies are evaluating and see new equipment and products from manufacturers throughout the industry.

Plan Your Visit to Mectron

With thousands of exhibits spread across The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, planning your time before arriving can help you get more from the show. The official SHOT Show schedule lists exhibit hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

If ammunition inspection is part of your production operation, we encourage you to make Mectron part of your SHOT Show itinerary. Set up an appointment with our team in advance so we can reserve time to discuss your inspection requirements and show you our equipment up close.

We look forward to seeing you at SHOT Show 2027 in Las Vegas.