Newbie question about gun show etiquette

[O2b4wln]

Hi folks,
As a complete newbie to gun shows, I'm planning on attending the Chantilly one this weekend, looking for 30rd mags for my DDM4.

Since I'm pulling 'daddy day-care' duty Friday I wanted to know if there's a unspoken protocol for bringing infants in strollers to these events? I have prior commitments for Saturday and Sunday so Friday would be my only time available.

I'd like to hear your thoughts before I show up with a 7 month old.

Thanks,
O2b4wln

 

[kalister1]

I have seen them at shows

 

[wolfejp]

I don't think there are any protocols. although I don't ever remember seeing a baby at a gun show. If I were in your position I'd bring my kid.

 

[wilcam47]

Hi folks,
As a complete newbie to gun shows, I'm planning on attending the Chantilly one this weekend, looking for 30rd mags for my DDM4.

Since I'm pulling 'daddy day-care' duty Friday I wanted to know if there's a unspoken protocol for bringing infants in strollers to these events? I have prior commitments for Saturday and Sunday so Friday would be my only time available.

I'd like to hear your thoughts before I show up with a 7 month old.

Thanks,
O2b4wln

ive seen people bring their kids...really no law against it...only time i get annoyed is when the kid is throwing a fit...but generally the kids in strollers usually are asleep as the parent pushes him/her around...

 

[Fester60]

Now that I have a little one I have thought about what I would do If I had to take her to a show with me. I don't really think it's too much of a concern unless the show is really crowded and shoulder to shoulder. Many people at the shows tend to be on the heavier side and I would just be careful about your son or daughter accidentally being bumped or fallen on. I would just avoid really busy areas until the crowd has thinned and I would think you would be ok. Many of the shows I have been to are less crowded on Friday anyway. Good luck getting your mags and finding some other deals.

 

[eddiek2000]

I take my kid everywhere, except the range. He is not old/mature enough for it yet.

He has been with me while I have transferred many guns. Never an issue. He likes looking at the guns in the case and had a good time at Keepshooting a few weeks ago while I was getting my lowers.

 

[fivepointstar]

Gun Owners are Family oriented!!! tell a gun owner that you're teaching your 8 yo how to shoot and they'll respond favoribly.

non gun friendlies are scared so bad they'll wet thier panties

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

I have seen them at shows

Me too. In fact, I've seen children of all ages at shows and about 99% of them are well behaved. I've also seen a 10-12 year old examining a .22 and demonstrating better safety skills that a great many adults.

From a practical standpoint, Chantilly can get extremely crowded and it may become difficult to maneuver a stroller.

 

[browning guy]

I have photos of my 3 year old at the chantlly show when he was 3 months old. I take my kids to gun shows and shops all the time. I find most people are very friendly and welcome kids at shows. At chantally if you stop by Kurts table his wife will let you kids play with the puppys! ( dogs )

 

[erwos]

Pretty sure I saw some strollers at the Dulles show. No one's going to care as long as the kids aren't touching the merchandise without permission.

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

I've seen strollers at the Dulles show everytime I've gone. No big deal IMO.

 

[jmiller320]

Kids and strollers are fine as long as you don't act like the people that shop at Walmart and block the path of other shoppers.

 

[lee2]

get a baby backpack.

 

[jimbobborg]

get a baby backpack.

This. Chantilly gets crowded. Most people are polite, but I highly suggest you do this at this show.

 

[BlueHeeler]

7 months? He should already have his C&R by now.

 

[KMK1862]

This. Chantilly gets crowded. Most people are polite, but I highly suggest you do this at this show.

I second this suggestion.

 

[damifinowfish]

The young they start shooting the better!

 

[Allium]

put a bayo on the front of the stroller - no issues

 

[wreckdiver]

I've taken my kids to gun shows since they were in strollers. I usually only take one at a time these days, but my kids fight as to who's turn it is to go with me. Don't sweat it.

 

[lkenefic]

I took my son to his first show when he was around 4 yo. I don't think he quite knew what exactly was going on. Now that he's almost 10, he totally gets it and loves going with me. To the OP, I really don't think it would be an issue...