Shootah! with Alex Varela

Left of the Lake

We chatted with Alex Varela from SHOOTAH. SHOOTAH is the largest live-fire gun event in Utah, and will shortly become the largest in the western United States. Why is SHOOTAH™ so big? It’s the celebration of our inherent 2A freedoms with a focus on Utah's firearm industry. Whether experiencing a thermal scope for the first time, a full auto machine gun, or a .50 cal Barrett sniper rifle from your local gun shop, your family will have the time of their lives and build memories they will cherish forever!

SHOOTAH™ is held at Soldier Pass Shooting Range just a few minutes away from downtown Saratoga Springs Utah. Gates open at 10 am and the event is open until 6 pm. You will have opportunities to fire an M2 .50cal from a WWII half-track, M134 Mini-gun, full auto, belt-fed M249 SAW, and even a Tommy Gun.

Episode Highlights

• Location of event: Soldiers Past Shooting Range.
• Expected increase in turnout to 3,000 attendees.
• Mention of prominent vendors and sponsors.
• Mention of event's family-friendly admission policy.
• History of Shootah event and ownership changes.
• Public misconception about suppressors debunked.
• Discussion of event logistics challenges.
• Parking solutions for the event.
• Difficulty of firearm promotion on social media.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation
• Connect with Alex Varela
• https://utahshooters.com/