The first edition of the HIT - Hunting, Individual protection, Target Sports Show is due to open next Saturday, 02/14/2015, and to close next Monday, 02/16/2015. The three-days show will in all intents and purposes replace the now-defunct EXA as Italy's national civilian gun industry's trade show, although with a bold spirit of conceptual and factual innovation over the earlier's format.
While we wait for the Vicenza City fairgrounds to open to industry professionals and law enforcement professionals, specialized press members and gun enthusiasts from all around Europe, let's have a look at the rich and interesting program of the events that will take place during and around the show. Most notably, the HIT Show introduces a groundbreaking new kind of side events in the field of purely civilian gun industry trade shows, particularly for the Italian industry: these three days will be packed with real-time, real-life simulations of armed, melee and hand-to-hand self-defense techniques for civilians, law enforcement officers and private security operators, who face the mounting threat of violent crime day by day.
What follows is the official events programme. Bookmark the ones you wish to participate to − there will be thirty-nine in the span of three days, covering all aspects of hunting, sports shooting and self-defense − and remember to book yourselves to those who require a reservation. The HIT Show is just ahead!
February, Saturday 14th, 2015
Slingshots, by Gianni Lugari - Lumbro DAVID Pro
9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Pavillion 2
Demonstration with Marco Brunetti − Guiness World Record 2012 − and Mario Rondelli, 2014 European Champion
Organized by Lumbro Sport
35th CAC national canine exhibition (hunting dog breeds only)
10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Pavillion 4
Dog contest
Organized by the Vicenza kennel club
Opening conference
10.00 a.m, – 11.30 a.m.
Pavillion 7.1 – Room 7.1.2a
VIP Lounge cocktail will follow
Organized by Fiera di Vicenza
Range shooting
10.00 a.m – 4.00 p.m.
Montebello shooting range
Organized by Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta and Benelli Armi, in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Defensive shooting instructions
12.00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Stage
An introduction to defensive shooting teachings, and to the most important notions concerning the management of effective and economically sustainable shooting training programs
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Basic concepts on armed self-defense
2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Real-life simulation
Introduction to threat assessment and management when firearms are involved.
Notions and techniques will be illustrated and explained to help operators manage personal safety in dangerous situations where firearms are involved.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
GPS technologies, use and application in hunting environments
2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.2b
Seminar
Organized by Garmin
Hunting dog breeds convention
3.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. approx.
Pavillion 4
National meetings for terriers, Pyrenean mountain dogs, French beagles, Braques d'Auvergne, epagneul bretons, pointers, bloodhouds, setters, weimarainers, Italian beagles, kurzhaars, Vizslas e spaniels
Meeting
Organized by the Vicenza kennel club in association In collaboration with CIBF, CIEB, PCI, SIPS, SIT, SIS, WCI, SABI, KCI, AMVCI, CIS and Fiera di Vicenza
The meeting will be concluded with the award of the 1°st "Diviana" prize, offered by Fiera di Vicenza to the best dog in each breed meeting.
Following, Dott. Filippo Segato − Secretary-General for FACE Europe − will award a Luciano Funari painting to the best classified overall, as designated by Dr. Giulio Bezzecchi.
Cacciando.com contest award
3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.2a
“Scrivendo e cacciando” literary contest
Organized by Cacciando.com and Fiera di Vicenza
GPS technologies, use and application in hunting environments
3.30 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.2b
Seminar
Organized by Garmin
Basic concepts on armed self-defense
4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Real-life simulation
Introduction to threat assessment and management when firearms are involved.
Notions and techniques will be illustrated and explained to help operators manage personal safety in dangerous situations where firearms are involved.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Beretta Excellence 2015
4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Pavillion 7 - Booth 238/296 - Beretta
Presentation
2nd Edition - featuring world champion Giovanni Pellielo
Organized by Beretta
Opening Dinner
7.30 p.m.
Pavillion 8.1
Organized by Fiera di Vicenza
February, Sunday 15th, 2015
Slingshots, by Gianni Lugari - Lumbro DAVID Pro
9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Pavillion 2
Demonstration with Marco Brunetti − Guiness World Record 2012 − and Mario Rondelli, 2014 European Champion
Organized by Lumbro Sport
Basic concepts on armed self-defense
9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Real-life simulation
Introduction to threat assessment and management when firearms are involved.
Notions and techniques will be illustrated and explained to help operators manage personal safety in dangerous situations where firearms are involved.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Range shooting
10.00 a.m – 4.00 p.m.
Montebello shooting range
Organized by Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta and Benelli Armi, in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
CAC – National Canine Exhibition
National exhibition open to all breeds
10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. approx.
10.00 a.m.: ring judgments for each breed
3.00 p.m.: groupings and Best in Show"
Pavillion 4
Organized by the Vicenza kennel club in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
GPS technologies, use and application in hunting environments
10.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.2b
Seminar
Organized by Garmin
“Dove ci porta il vento”: an introduction to Carlo Rizzini's bio
11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.1b
Around the world with a great hunter: Carlo Rizzini brings us into a dream world with new and thrilling adventures
Organized by Casa Rizzini Irlanda
Defensive shooting instructions
11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Stage
An introduction to defensive shooting teachings, and to the most important notions concerning the management of effective and economically sustainable shooting training programs
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
An introduction to the book "Antologia della Beccaccia"
11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.1a
"Myth and counter-myth", by Vladimiro P. Palmieri
Organized by FIDC Federcaccia - Italian Hunters' Federation
United for the environment
11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.2a
Five tangible proposals for an alliance for the environment, between the expo and the European governance
Seminar
Organized by C.N.C.N. - Italian National Committee for Hunting and Nature
Waterfowl in Italy
12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.1a
Organized by FIDC and ACMA
GPS technologies, use and application in hunting environments
12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.2b
Seminar
Organized by Garmin
"Action Index" and stress management in threat situations
2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 – Room 7.1.2b
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Meeting
An introduction to the "Action index" and its execution in real or perceived danger, from verbal approach to the use of extreme force. Stress management in threat situations. What to know, how to manage it, how to intervene to help an endangered or threatened person.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Assormieri meeting – Election of the new executive office
2.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 - Room 7.1.2a
Organized by Assoarmieri
Followed by cocktail
Basic concepts on armed self-defense
3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Real-life simulation
Introduction to threat assessment and management when firearms are involved.
Notions and techniques will be illustrated and explained to help operators manage personal safety in dangerous situations where firearms are involved.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Belluno National Exhibition award (valid for the 2015 “Leone Alato” trophy)
3.00 p.m.
Pavillion 4
Awards
Will be awarded to the best dog selected between those who obtained at least three BOBs in the national or international ENCI exhibitions in the Region of Veneto during the year 2014.
Organized by the Vicenza kennel club in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
HIT Show Award 2015
4.15 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Pavillion 7.1 – Room 7.1.3 VIP Lounge
A contribution to the knowledge and conservation of migratory fauna
Organized by Fiera di Vicenza, F.I.T.A.V. and Beretta
February, Monday 16th, 2015
Slingshots, by Gianni Lugari - Lumbro DAVID Pro
9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Pavillion 2
Demonstration with Marco Brunetti − Guiness World Record 2012 − and Mario Rondelli, 2014 European Champion
Organized by Lumbro Sport
Basic concepts on armed self-defense
9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Real-life simulation
Introduction to threat assessment and management when firearms are involved.
Notions and techniques will be illustrated and explained to help operators manage personal safety in dangerous situations where firearms are involved.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Basic concepts on armed self-defense
11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Real-life simulation
Introduction to threat assessment and management when firearms are involved.
Notions and techniques will be illustrated and explained to help operators manage personal safety in dangerous situations where firearms are involved.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Defensive shooting instructions
2.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Pavillion 8. 1 – Room 8.1.1
PRO – attendance restricted to law enforcement and security operators
Stage
An introduction to defensive shooting teachings, and to the most important notions concerning the management of effective and economically sustainable shooting training programs
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
February, January 14th thru 16th
all day long
Airsoft dynamic shooting/FITDS
Pavillion 6 – Demo area
Airsoft simulation
Introduction to IDPA dynamic shooting disciplines and to the basics of safe firearms handling – in collaboration with FITDS (Italian Sporting Dynamic Shooting Federation).
Sports shooting: leisure airguns
Pavillion 6 – Demo area
Dedicated to leisure plinking airguns.
Sports shooting: competition airguns
Pavillion 6 – Demo area
Dedicated to competition-oriented sporting airguns.
Basic personal defense concepts
Pavillion 6 – Demo area
Simulation
An introduction on correct threat management.
Notions and techniques will be illustrated concerning individual protection management in threat situations, either with or without firearms involved.
Organized by all4shooters.com in collaboration with Fiera di Vicenza
Target shooting and defense pistols
Pavillion 6 – Mobile shooting range
Handguns shooting.
Shotguns
Montebello shooting range
Hunting and sporting shotguns shooting.
