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Admission for trade visitors
Tailored to specialist retailers
IWA 2026 is precisely the right place for those who wish to actively shape the market. Here, specialist retailers network with key players and manufacturers to discuss strategies, products and current market developments in a targeted manner – clearly, efficiently and with a consistent focus on B2B.
- Retail trade, online store, and gunsmiths
- Wholesale trade, distributor networks, intermediate trade
- Buyers and category managers in retail companies and department stores
- Manufacturers related to hunting, shooting sports, outdoor activities, and civilian security
- Operators of shooting ranges, airsoft/paintball fields, and shooting facilities
- Security services and companies in the private security industry
- Suppliers and OEMs related to hunting, shooting sports, outdoor activities, and civilian security
- Service providers with industry relevance in tuning, repair/maintenance, sales promotion, IT, legal, finance, training, consulting
- Presidents/board members of associations (regional, national, or international)
- National and international authorities such as customs, judiciary, and other public institutions or specialized authority (e.g. forestry office, building authority)
- Educational institutions, training and research
- Media representatives and content creators
Please note: Persons under the age of 18 and private individuals will not be admitted. (Exception: 16–18-year-olds with a valid training contract in a relevant industry and accompanied by an adult.)
IWA OutdoorClassics is a dedicated exhibition for professionals from the target groups listed above who are commercially active in the manufacture or distribution of products and services related to hunting, shooting sports, outdoor activities, and civilian security. One of the documents listed below is sufficient, provided it clearly demonstrates both industry relevance and personal affiliation.
Admission to the exhibition grounds is only permitted with a valid IWA OutdoorClassics ticket in combination with an official photo ID (e.g. national ID card or passport).
Retail trade, wholesale and online shops, gunsmiths, distributors, buyers, manufacturers, operators of shooting facilities, as well as security services and companies in the private security sector (1–6):
- For owners/managing directors: Business license / commercial register excerpt / purchase order / delivery confirmations (not older than 6 years) / business card
- For employees: Employment contract / payslip / business card; confidential information may be redacted. Alternatively, a confirmation of employment containing the following details:
- Official company letterhead or company stamp
- Your full name and professional role
- Signature of the employer or supervisor
- Special requirement for operators of shooting facilities: Valid official documentation, e.g. permit to operate a shooting range (airsoft/paintball fields and shooting facilities). The name on this document must match the ticket registration. For natural persons, the full first and last name is required; for legal entities, both the organization name and the responsible individual must be clearly identifiable.
Suppliers and service providers (categories 7–8):
- A personal admission letter from an exhibitor (E-code is not considered valid proof), containing the following information:
- Official letterhead or company stamp of the exhibitor and your company website
- Your full name and professional role
- Description of the business relationship with the exhibitor
- Proof of assignment (with industry relevance), such as a purchase order or delivery confirmation (not older than 6 years)
Presidents and board members of industry associations (category 9):
Excerpt from the official register, or alternatively a website that clearly indicates the person’s role and function within the organization.
National and international authorities (category 10):
Valid employee or service ID: Service ID issued by a relevant authority, or a personal admission letter from an exhibitor (see section: suppliers and service providers)
Educational institutions, teaching and research (category 11):
A personal confirmation letter from the respective institution must include the following details:
- Your full name
- Your professional role or training status
- Proof of industry relevance or reason for attending
- Official letterhead of the institution
Special note: Trainees aged 16 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend.
For media representatives and content creators (category 12):
Media representatives and content creators can apply for accreditation separately. All information regarding online accreditation is available at the following link: www.iwa.info/en/press/accreditation
Exhibitors of Enforce Tac:
1. Online registration:
- For owners/managing directors: Trade license / commercial register excerpt / purchase order / delivery confirmations (not older than 6 years) / business card
- For employees: Employment contract / payslip / business card; confidential information may be redacted. Alternatively, a confirmation of employment containing the following details:
- Official company letterhead or company stamp
- Your full name and professional role
- Signature of the employer or supervisor
- Exhibitor pass for Enforce Tac
2. On site:
Exhibitor pass for Enforce Tac
Prospective exhibitors who wish to visit IWA with the intention of participating in future editions can contact the IWA OutdoorClassics team directly.
To be admitted as a trade visitor, you must provide proof of your industry affiliation based on the documents listed above. There are two options for submitting this documentation:
1. During online registration (recommended)
Upload your proof during the online registration process in the TicketShop. The document will be reviewed in advance, giving you certainty about your admission and saving time on site.
2. On site
Bring all required documents (for each individual) with you. These will be checked by the ticketing staff. Please note: If documents are incomplete or insufficient, we will not be able to grant access due to our security policy.
- Hunting and sports guns, ammunition, gun safety
- Equipment and accessories for hunting and shooting sports
- Gunsmith/tuning
- Non-license guns and accessories
- Optics and electronics
- Clothing (hunting, shooting sports, outdoor, traditional fashion)
- Outdoor equipment, camping
- Survival and bushcraft gear
- Airsoft, paintball, tactical games
- Bows, crossbows, darts and accessories
- Knives, steelware and accessories
- Private security and self-protection equipment
- Tactical equipment
- Training and safety equipment
- Equipment for shooting ranges, game fields, shooting facilities
- Vehicles, utility and recreation
- Products for hunting dogs and training equipment
- Hunting ground / forestry
- Civilian crisis preparedness
- Fishing equipment / tackle
- Gifts / trophies
Your IWA Ticket: the best preparation for your visit
"A word is a word, a handshake is a handshake. IWA OutdoorClassics is a centre of exchange and vision. The most important thing for RWS GmbH and our product brands is to meet the international retailers and distributors and talk to them face to face, and you can only do that at this exhibition."
"IWA has a fantastic location, right in the center of Europe. It’s the largest and most significant commercial exhibition in Europe, which is why we choose IWA to launch our new products."
Due to a recent change in the law in Germany, knives of any kind (e.g. pocket knives, multi-function tools, cutter knives, fixed knives, etc.) are not permitted to be carried at exhibitions.
