Nations Gun Show this weekend

mvee · Jun 7, 2014

She initially said they could take c&r for the mosins. I guess they aren't as bad as shaggy at dark sun. You would think that somebody in the business would learn the law.

kgain673 · Jun 7, 2014

I'll never drive down there again. I'm not paying money to have someone treat me like I'm a criminal and talk to me like I'm the reason we have these gun laws. Nothing there other then ammo and Magpul mags are a good deal, NOTHING!!!! They know damn well shotguns and C & R firearms are not regulated, they are just trying to shun MD buyers out of spite. Nothing they have is better priced then what you can find a some brick and mortar stores in MD. I'll stick to the MD shows and drive out of state for mags, thats it.

nomade · Jun 7, 2014

I think same thing.. no more VA shows for me either.

ken792 · Jun 7, 2014

nomade said:
I think same thing.. no more VA shows for me either.

The one in Salem, VA is great though, but it's quite a haul (unless you're already down there anyway). I've seen lots of good C&R deals there. The usual big sellers like DAG Ammo, Trader Jerry's, and Georgia Arms are there as well. It's slightly smaller than Nations, but I believe it to be a better show.

TopShelf · Jun 7, 2014

ken792 said:
It wasn't a large exhibit, but it was exactly that plus an M1903 I don't remember the story of and an M1 barreled receiver dug from the Battle of the Bulge site.

I see. Thanks for the info.. Thought about going today, but decided to skip this time. I really didn't need anything, and tend to burn money when I do go

TheBert · Jun 7, 2014

teqmod said:
Surprised I have not seen anything on it yet here, at least recent (yes there might be an old thread but not on the first page)

Anyone going?
http://thenationsgunshow.com/

I went to the last one and purchased many subscriptions to magazines while I was in Chantilly, Virginia.

ken792 · Jun 7, 2014

TopShelf said:
I see. Thanks for the info.. Thought about going today, but decided to skip this time. I really didn't need anything, and tend to burn money when I do go

So do I, but for the first time ever, I managed to not buy anything at a gun show. I paid for admission and food later, that's it.

ThisGuy918 · Jun 7, 2014

Cruised over early. Parking lot seemed empty. Got inside and it indeed was empty. Never been to show that was that wide open. Roamed around looking at prices, noted who had what and just enjoyed all the room. Went back to pickup my selections, rolled out and leisurely drove home. Little gems hidden all over.
Likes
Case of 7.62x39 for 210
Wolf .308 for 10 a box
magpul everything for pretty good prices.
Couple md friendly dealers (prices were high)
AR-10/LR308 almost everywhere
Oddities
Eye candy
Things I didn't like.
.223/5.56 ammo prices
55&70 dollar bricks of .22
Merchants who think the panic is still on.
Ar upper prices.
Charging tax on cash sale

Hakuna Matata · Jun 8, 2014

I arrived at 1pm on Friday and walked right in, show wasn't crowded and I liked being able to move around th show without bumping into people or being shoulder to shoulder.

I bought 1000 rounds of 5.56 for $328 which is a pretty good deal. Also picked up some Magpul stuff for a decent price.

I didn't really attend the show with a shopping list in mind, I simply enjoyed window shopping more than anything.

Jimbob2.0 · Jun 8, 2014

Ive sort of given up on Chantilly, used to be a staple and I have bought tons of stuff.

Lately between scrutiny for being the "Nation's Gunshow" and the same ho hum dealers Ive moved on. Not saying there still are not deals but between the drive, parking, B.S. meh

York is good, though the ammo is a little more but 9/10 times i just have it shipped to my door. Need to go next time as I want some 20rd Magpul G3 mags for the Tavor and some 40rders.

rico903 · Jun 8, 2014

Never been to this show and it has always been on my list but sounds like I can scratch it off. No need to be treated like sh#t by a bunch of over priced red necks. Lok slike York will be next show.

MightyWarMonger · Jun 8, 2014

I went yesterday with the wife and 3 kids and I was treated very well by all vendors including the one who said they couldn't sell to MD resident's (it was a mozin at a good price

) but I just went to another vendor and bout it got a decent deal on a sxs 12 gauge and picked up some desperately needed .45 (500rds tula $150) a couple crickets for the kids and some rubber band guns for the kids (I think they made out the best over me and the wife lol) we all had fun no great megga deals or anything but for me it was worth the drive no problem with parking and was there 15 min before they opened the doors the line disapeared in 2 min as everyone was prepaid to go in. only bummer couldn't find any ponchos needed 2 and their poncho liners were a little high needed 2 of them as well. My only regret was the one dealer not selling me a mosin but life goes on there were plenty there who would. Also unlike others experiance none of the vendors charged me sales tax (that I remember) when I paid with cash most made a point to say taxes were included with the price when I pulled cash out.

TopShelf · Jun 8, 2014

ken792 said:
So do I, but for the first time ever, I managed to not buy anything at a gun show. I paid for admission and food later, that's it.

Surprisingly, I went to the last one and did the same. That was a first for me. I have been thinking ammo prices would come down, but from what I saw they really have not

338lapua09 · Jun 8, 2014

I know MD vendors that go an set up at this show and they have a FFL and cannot buy from some of the un-educated VA.vendors that sell ..My first thought was you have got to be kidding me..really..nope all true seen it first hand..
Food
There is a good BBQ place right next to the show. I cannot remember the name but way better then the crap in the show..

sbmike · Jun 8, 2014

I was there earlier today and it was nice to walk around in a land that is far freer than the People's Republik of Marylistan. I had to laugh and at the same time curse, at the sign above the crate of Mosins.

ken792 · Jun 8, 2014

338lapua09 said:
I know MD vendors that go an set up at this show and they have a FFL and cannot buy from some of the un-educated VA.vendors that sell ..My first thought was you have got to be kidding me..really..nope all true seen it first hand..
Food
There is a good BBQ place right next to the show. I cannot remember the name but way better then the crap in the show..

Willard's Real Pit BBQ

kgain673 · Jun 8, 2014

sbmike said:
I was there earlier today and it was nice to walk around in a land that is far freer than the People's Republik of Marylistan. I had to laugh and at the same time curse, at the sign above the crate of Mosins.

Funny, but they can kiss my balls.

HT4 · Jun 8, 2014

With only a few exceptions, I was real unimpressed with prices. Add on top of that, I found very little of what I was looking for. Oh well.

HT4 · Jun 8, 2014

One other thing: the vendor selling (i) Indian blackhead aluminum, (ii) potassium perchlorate, (iii) electric matches, (iv) visco fuse, and (v) radio control "fireworks" igniters... All right next to each other on the table. Wow. Just wow!

kgain673 · Jun 8, 2014

HT4 said:
One other thing: the vendor selling (i) Indian blackhead aluminum, (ii) potassium perchlorate, (iii) electric matches, (iv) visco fuse, and (v) radio control "fireworks" igniters... All right next to each other on the table. Wow. Just wow!

WTF? Are you serious?

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