Well, today at the 2010 SHOT Show was a crazy experience.  The new show venue made for some real challenges finding what I was hoping to see, but I still had time to check out a lot of great stuff. 

Among the other things that stood out were some new ideas for gun safes, and the number of concealed carry solutions (clothing, purses, etc.).  You can get my initial impressions over at The Hog Blog.

Mike, from Ithaca Gun Company poses with the Deerslayer III slug gun.

One thing that folks hunting here might be interested in is the new Deerslayer III slug gun from Ithaca.  This is the slug gun that so impressed me yesterday at the Media Day.  It’s a little weighty, at a shade over 9lbs., but when you shoot this gun you can appreciate everything that goes into it… not the least of which that it is completely made in America. 

Slug guns aren’t really big in CA, but they’re a great option for close work on wild boar.  It’s a lot of thump, and in a platform like the Deerslayer III, it’s accurate as all get out! 

Stay tuned, or keep an eye on the Hog Blog for more updates as Day Two is right around the corner.