Confessions of SHOT Show Virgin
Avoiding the SHOT Show “Itus” like the Plague
Throughout the years I have followed SHOT show’s progress through
articles, blogs, and social media posts. Each offers a distinct view into the
vastness of the gathering. I noticed a common thread among the various
expositions: The SHOT Show “Itus”. There is a flu like case of yucky that
strikes down attendees with alarming regularity. Like any other cluster, the
Itus strikes at will without regard to petty things like gender or age. Equally
fascinating are the tricks that veteran SHOT Show attendees use to ward
off the Itus.
Shirley Watrel, author of the upcoming Heels to Holsters, says a good
night’s rest and hydration is key to fighting the Itus. She also takes Oil of
Oregano and 1,000 mg of elderberry to bolster those immunities. The
fabulous Marsha Petrie Sue takes an Emergenc-C packet plus two
Echincea Goldenseal supplements every morning. Jenn Jacques from
Crossbreed Holsters starts taking Airborne ten days before flying to
strengthen her immune system plus taking a Multivitamin by Naturelo. At
the show, she takes EmergenC and “drinks TONS of Smart Water”.
Elizabeth Lee of Armscor International recommended a Lypo-Spheric
Vitamin C supplement (LivOn Labs). This smart gel contains 1,000 mg of
Vitamin C. Elizabeth passed on a sample as well.

Dr. LateBloomer has the most to say in terms of avoiding the Itus. She
recommended plenty of rest and hydration as well. She advocates hand
washing often and avoiding touching your face. Germs can’t migrate
(gross). Taking a step further, Dr. LateBloomer advises not touching
escalator handrails and doorknobs (using a sleeve or a towel) and using a
knuckle on your dominant hand to press elevator buttons. After attending
Seven SHOT shows she hasn’t “gotten the crud with those precautions,”.
A woman after my own heart!
The relentless Lanny Barnes shared her best practices based on Two
decades of International travel. She too advises hand washing and plenty
of rest as well light exercise to keep her metabolism going. Lanny says she
also eats healthy, cuts back on processed sugar, and takes a Multivitamin
by Shaklee.

I prepped for SHOT Show by juicing and drinking a case of Honeybell
Oranges (think Kramer and his passion for Mackinaw Peaches). I also
wiped down the hotel room with a hospital grade anti-bacterial wipes, and I
am a dedicated hand washer. I managed to get through my first SHOT
Show Itus free.
