Great American Outdoor Show never been is it worth the road trip?

PJDiesel · Jan 24, 2015

rico903 said:
Of what month?

February (every year).

jakeotts · Jan 26, 2015

If I were looking for xbow bolts and broadheads and maybe a treestand would it be worth the trip? Or just go online to cabelas?

Prot3ctor · Jan 26, 2015

Is there anything my little daughter would like lol like horses or anything

Vic · Jan 27, 2015

I take my son every year since he was 5. He likes it. I have bought my daughter pink camo clothing every year. She likes that but I don't think she would like the show personally. I will probably go opening day.

jrumann59 · Jan 27, 2015

So basically a Big Bass Pro/Gander Mountain/Cabelas with trip hocking.

PJDiesel · Jan 27, 2015

jrumann59 said:
So basically a Big Bass Pro/Gander Mountain/Cabelas with trip hocking.

Kinda, except, those retailers don't load up all their stuff and travel cross country to sell it.

Point being, while the deals may not be stellar on the first two days, make no mistake, they want to sell OUT of the retail merch they bring, lighter trailer on the way home saves fuel.

tommy gunn · Jan 27, 2015

PJDiesel said:
Kinda, expect, those retailers don't load up all their stuff and travel cross country to sell it.

Point being, while the deals may not be stellar on the first two days, make no mistake, they want to sell OUT of the retail merch they bring, lighter trailer on the way home saves fuel.

For years my dad shot in the archery tournament so he had to go up twice. I always did my window shopping opening weekend and my buying closing weekend. You get better deals on the last weekend cause nobody wants to carry all that stuff back.

PJDiesel · Jan 27, 2015

Oh, the archery.

I forgot to mention that earlier. I'm not an archer, but, it's worth seeing for anyone who hasn't been. Last year they moved it, used to be like 50 plus 3D targets set up in the seating at the arena (cool to see). I had never seen full out competition bows until then, kinda cool.

tommy gunn · Jan 27, 2015

Ya last year it was in a new section all ground level. Still 3d targets but set up a lil more realistic with bushes and stuff around them.

QM2 · Jan 27, 2015

went for the first time last year.... wasn't too bad. I'd say its designed a bit more for the hunter than anything else. But there was some neat things to see.... like the hunting dogs expo.... mags were fairly cheap also.

reptileguy99 · Feb 1, 2015

I'm going next sat haven't been in a few years but always liked it taking my dad and son since we haven't been able do do any thing this year. Been working every weekend first one off in a long time lot of outfitters and and loved the taxidermist

Marshmallow · Feb 2, 2015

I'm going Saturday and Sunday. Had an incredible time last year.

AssMan · Feb 8, 2015

Heading up with the son today...hoping to book a trip.

ericahls · Feb 8, 2015

Me and a friend went up to the show yesterday. Lots of booths and really, really crowded. Overall a great time.

Since I have a Maryland carry permit I got a Pennsylvania carry permit as well. I love being able to carry everywhere I go.

miles71 · Feb 8, 2015

I went up today, lots of people and some cool stuff. Def a great show if you like archery and need to get something. The shooting sports room is very cool.

I need to get my Permit...... Couldn't carry this year since they stopped with the non resident reciprocity...... Felt very left out :sad20:

TD

Overboost44 · Feb 8, 2015

I am going this Saturday and possibly staying until Sunday if I find a decent room rate.

lax · Feb 8, 2015

Had a great time today. My five year old tried the NRA three gun experience with gas powered airsoft guns a pinging metal targets. Ended up ordering a glock/lone wolf gas gun and the adaptor to run it on propane. Boy walked around saying I bought him a handgun all day. Let him trout fish in the pool catching one, he shot a few bows. I bought a few little things. Looked into a black bear hunt and got a chance for my dad to look things over for the rest of his ar build and at the current manufacturers of 44 mag levers. Got some free hats and shirts from the gun reps (trijicon, Henry rifle, benelli....) tons of other little swag. Oh and finally found a standard cap ar 9mm mag the 10rnd I had was getting annoying. The magpul drums look good too. I'll get one of those when they come out as long as they aren't to hateful.

If you get hungry try Appalachian brewing co just down the road. This has turned into a tradition for my family.

Terplover · Feb 8, 2015

We had a great time today at the show. It was worth the trip. Lots of friendly vendors and like minded conservative people. Would like to have seen Glock as a vendor. Maybe next year. Great fun for kids of all ages.

big pimpin · Feb 9, 2015

Going this Saturday. Hoping to find a safe

ericahls · Feb 9, 2015

big pimpin said:
Going this Saturday. Hoping to find a safe

They have a ton of safes. Saw one that could house every weapon you own our hope to ever own.

The sales lady jokingly said its for wives to put straying husbands.

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