Chantilly, VA - Nations Gun Show February 13 - 15

JAR · Feb 7, 2015

Didn't see a new post for this one and it's sneaking up on us fast.

http://www.thenationsgunshow.com/

John from MD · Feb 7, 2015

I have never been to this show. What is the traffic like coming from ANP on Sunday morning? I'd be willing to get there early and just hang out just to beat the traffic.

John

JAR · Feb 7, 2015

There shouldn't be any traffic if you're coming from Annapolis on Sunday morning. There will probably be a line to get in if you show up early but it moves fairly quick. I normally go to this show two or three times a year and refuse to attend MD gun shows. Definitely worth the admission and drive time atleast once and use this opportunity to load up on standard capacity magazines. If you can make Friday you'll have a better chance at the best deals and have better luck with hard to find items.

John from MD · Feb 7, 2015

No chance of coming there on Friday as it opens too late. Thanks for the response.

John

Reloader · Feb 7, 2015

No traffic coming from Annapolis Saturday or Sunday morning

chevellenut71 · Feb 7, 2015

I'm going Friday, But if I don't and anyone in the Annapolis area wants a ride along let me know..

shershot99 · Feb 9, 2015

Are any of the dealers at this show usually willing to do C&R handgun purchases to Maryland residents (I dont have a C&R license myself)?

JKrew · Feb 10, 2015

I plan to go on Friday. It's been a year or two since I've gone.

ken792 · Feb 10, 2015

See you guys there.

BlindViper · Feb 10, 2015

Figures I have to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

reddobie0 · Feb 10, 2015

I think I will be heading down Saturday to pick up a few things.

whistlersmother · Feb 10, 2015

shershot99 said:
Are any of the dealers at this show usually willing to do C&R handgun purchases to Maryland residents (I dont have a C&R license myself)?

There are a couple, but you'll have to check around. I usually look for something I'm in the market for, then ask if they take C&R. Some don't particularly care if you're from Maryland as long as you can show the handgun is C&R and you have your license.

Others will call the cops if you mention Maryland. :sad20:

Phil I Am · Feb 11, 2015

Is this show worth attending?

Mdot · Feb 11, 2015

I'm scratching my head about something. Why would any Maryland resident be excited about going to another state to look at everything we can't buy here? It's not like you can go and cash/carry an AR. Once you tack on the processing, wait, and PIA hassle and expense of transferring to an FFL, the "good deal" ain't so good no more.

And besides, soon as you say you're from Maryland to anyone from a fun state, they act like you are contageous and will infect their gun laws.

chevellenut71 · Feb 11, 2015

shershot99 said:
Are any of the dealers at this show usually willing to do C&R handgun purchases to Maryland residents (I dont have a C&R license myself)?

Yes I have bought 4 there over the few years.

chevellenut71 · Feb 11, 2015

Mdot said:
I'm scratching my head about something. Why would any Maryland resident be excited about going to another state to look at everything we can't buy here? It's not like you can go and cash/carry an AR. Once you tack on the processing, wait, and PIA hassle and expense of transferring to an FFL, the "good deal" ain't so good no more.

And besides, soon as you say you're from Maryland to anyone from a fun state, they act like you are contageous and will infect their gun laws.

Maybe and this is just a maybe some People just like to go to guns shows to look around and see everything in one place.

Just like some People like to sit around scratching their heads.

ST19AG_WGreymon · Feb 11, 2015

Why does it have to be Valentine's day weekend? :/

fd0816 · Feb 11, 2015

ST19AG_WGreymon said:
Why does it have to be Valentine's day weekend? :/

I made a deal with the wife that I will go see "Fifty Shades of Grey" if she will go to the show with me... lol

smdub · Feb 11, 2015

Mdot said:
I'm scratching my head about something. Why would any Maryland resident be excited about going to another state to look at everything we can't buy here? It's not like you can go and cash/carry an AR.

You indeed can cash & carry an HBAR AR. (finding a vendor who understands MD law is probably 50/50 though.) I've bought several rifles at Chantilly in the last 2 years. One rare handgun I had them mail to my FFL back in MD. It is no longer made and I got more than enough of a deal to cover the shipping + transfer fees. I agree it makes no sense fiscally to buy a new handgun there. You can also buy std capacity mags, parts, uppers, ammo, etc. Its a much bigger show than MD shows.

erwos · Feb 11, 2015

I'm heading down there Sunday morning, I think. Powder, primers, mags.

NEVER mention that you're from MD at these shows. Many sellers get a case of the stupids when you do so.

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