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Gun Show Frenzy
« on: December 27, 2008, 09:13:21 PM »
In Marietta, GA, today, Eastman had a small gun show.  Think basketball court with seats rolled back and a mezzanine area. (say around 22,000 sqft.)   Opened at 9.  I pulled up at 10 and the line was halfway around the building.   I kept on driving and went to WalMart where I picked up two sets of Weaver Quad rings.  (the only thing I really needed.....today.)

Listening to some ham radio buddies this afternoon, the line evidently wrapped completely around the building before it opened.  One fellow got there at 10:15 and left at 11:00 having never found a place to park.   I can only imagine the prices were adjusted to match the demand and am glad I didn't go.

These shows are fun to attend.  I run into people I know and it's nice to find trinkets and to look at stuff, but I can't say I'll make another major purchase at one.  Too many places on-line and too many local FFLs where I can get bargains.

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Re: Gun Show Frenzy
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2008, 02:21:42 PM »
I haven't been to a gun show in over ten years. Looks like it may be a while before I get to another one either. Most of them down here started dwindling in size a long time ago and there really weren't that many good deals except for ammo (and sometimes that could bite you in the butt too). Last time I went to a gun show was in Albany and I bought some reloaded ammo that ended up being really bad stuff.
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Re: Gun Show Frenzy
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2008, 02:28:07 PM »
Gun shows are like strip clubs.

You get to see alot, touch a little, but nothing ever comes home with you.
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Re: Gun Show Frenzy
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2008, 02:36:13 PM »
How many gun shows have you been to with 15,000 in attendance along with class 3 weapons & a firing line?
Different kind of 'gun show'
 
Can't wait for 2009.. THESE are my favorite kinds of gun shows..
 


http://current.com/items/87302871/machine_gun_shootout.htm
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Re: Gun Show Frenzy
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2008, 05:32:38 PM »
Great video, and the cannon put a big smile on my face.  :)
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Re: Gun Show Frenzy
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Re: Gun Show Frenzy
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2008, 10:18:08 PM »
Quote from: Marshal'ette Halloway on December 28, 2008, 02:36:13 PM
How many gun shows have you been to with 15,000 in attendance along with class 3 weapons & a firing line?
Different kind of 'gun show'
 
Can't wait for 2009.. THESE are my favorite kinds of gun shows..
 


http://current.com/items/87302871/machine_gun_shootout.htm


That was a great video! I want to go up to KCR someday to see what it's about. I want to shoot a Thompson! There is something about that gun that I like.

Here's a story from the local paper which echoes what everyone has been writing about across the country:
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2008-12-28/weapons_show_attracts_record_crowds
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Re: Gun Show Frenzy
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2008, 10:35:13 PM »
Quote from: Marshal'ette Halloway on December 28, 2008, 02:36:13 PM
How many gun shows have you been to with 15,000 in attendance along with class 3 weapons & a firing line?
Different kind of 'gun show'
 
Can't wait for 2009.. THESE are my favorite kinds of gun shows..
 


http://current.com/items/87302871/machine_gun_shootout.htm


sounds like the monthly gun show in reno... only more people show up.
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