Date change for Chantilly Gun Show

pilot25 · Jul 30, 2016

I have never been to a show before but it sounds like, from reading on here, that the vendors are the same over and over? One guy was from TX. That's a heck of a drive to sell some stuff.

I spent a ridiculous amount of money on magazines, ammunition, bags, laser sights, and a safe. All for someone who doesn't own a firearm. I thought it was a fantastic showing. Donated to MSI and got one of the flag art from the veterans next door to MSI. Even bought some overpriced homemade fudge. No Hillary shirts though but lots of clever Trump stuff.

Definitely can't go back. I'd go broke.

fidelity · Jul 30, 2016

Dan44 said:
Some more Magpul 20rd AK mags for my KS47 and a Magpul D60 mag (only $110)

See any reasonably priced steel AK-47 mags, Bulgarians (say $40 for a 30 rd mag), Yugoslavian (maybe $20 for a 30 rd mag), or even Russian bakelite mags?

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jeffie7 · Jul 31, 2016

Is there a state law that you cannot have a loaded gun at a gun show? On the coupon for this show it had that written across the bottom.

Thought about going but after seeing that, I figured meh I'll pass.

crolfe1984 · Jul 31, 2016

jeffie7 said:
Is there a state law that you cannot have a loaded gun at a gun show? On the coupon for this show it had that written across the bottom.

Thought about going but after seeing that, I figured meh I'll pass.

I believe the show "must go on" with this caveat from their insurance company. If you've never been, or only go once a year, this Chantilly in general is not one to miss.

I hate speculating, but this may very well be the last (or only 1 or 2 away) from an up-spike in pricing. Naturally due to, what shall we call it, political contributions.

Mr. Ed · Jul 31, 2016

jeffie7 said:
Is there a state law that you cannot have a loaded gun at a gun show? On the coupon for this show it had that written across the bottom.

Thought about going but after seeing that, I figured meh I'll pass.

Probably not state law, just show rules. You can still carry, and when you enter they'll put a zip tie through your pistol that you (or they) can remove when you leave. Load up after you leave the building. Not a big deal, really.

davsco · Jul 31, 2016

R56 Ed said:
You can still carry, and when you enter they'll put a zip tie through your pistol that you (or they) can remove when you leave. Load up after you leave the building. Not a big deal, really.

it is a big deal, it's sacrelig. all our posts about boycotting tilted kilt and others that don't allow carry, and yet "we" don't allow carry at one of "our" events.

and having an empty, zip tied handgun on your person is most definitely not "carrying."

in my mind, having a bunch of folks unload outside the show and load after the show creates a much more dangerous situation than carrying inside the show and keeping it in your pants.

not beating on you Ed, just a sore point for me.

Grampa G · Jul 31, 2016

Are there dealers that understand the C&R license when selling to a Md. resident?

KH195 · Jul 31, 2016

Grampa G said:
Are there dealers that understand the C&R license when selling to a Md. resident?

It's mixed. Most of the dealers there that specialize solely in C&R guns have no issues at all, and most of the private sellers "liquidating collections" of C&Rs have been fine as well in my experience. I've seen some of the high volume dealers that sell mostly new modern stuff refuse to accept C&R on eligible guns though.

Dan44 · Jul 31, 2016

fidelity said:
See any reasonably priced steel AK-47 mags, Bulgarians (say $40 for a 30 rd mag), Yugoslavian (maybe $20 for a 30 rd mag), or even Russian bakelite mags?

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I saw some, mostly those refinished mags.

fidelity · Jul 31, 2016

Dan44 said:
I saw some, mostly those refinished mags.

Thanks. Saved me the drive. I have new Bulgarians and others awaiting me in the Midwest, but would have shot down to Chantilly if there were similar options.

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Grampa G · Jul 31, 2016

KH195 said:
It's mixed. Most of the dealers there that specialize solely in C&R guns have no issues at all, and most of the private sellers "liquidating collections" of C&Rs have been fine as well in my experience. I've seen some of the high volume dealers that sell mostly new modern stuff refuse to accept C&R on eligible guns though.

Thanks for the info. I may take a drive down

Tactics · Jul 31, 2016

$15 Magpul Glock Mags! It was a huge show, bigger than I remembered. Lots of cool stuff, lots of dudes who made it a point to smell as offensive as possible.

denimdan85 · Jul 31, 2016

jeffie7 said:
Is there a state law that you cannot have a loaded gun at a gun show? On the coupon for this show it had that written across the bottom.

Thought about going but after seeing that, I figured meh I'll pass.

Or when you are asked by the 80 year old woman who takes your ticket if you have any guns on you just say no, of course not, I am from Maryland.

6pack · Jul 31, 2016

dblas said:
Don't forget to stop by the MSI table and say "hi" and make a donation.....

Absolutely! I'm just about to head down. Wish I could have given a half day to the MSI table this time too. Next time. :thumbsup:

jeffie7 · Jul 31, 2016

I think I'll just skip it.

Wouldn't mind looking for some classic guns but f it. Why spend money if I don't need to and if they want to disarm me and try to sell me the very thing they disarmed me of when I came in. I just see no point.

Docster · Jul 31, 2016

I guess everyone could petition the shows' promoters to pay the exorbitant cost for liability insurance (if available) at a big gun show. The promoters would pass those costs on to the vendors who would pass the costs onto the consumer.

Then everyone could just complain about prices going up significantly or vendors bailing out.

OR, "no I haven't any weapons"..... and exercise your rights discreetly the same way I don't take 15 guys into Starbucks each carrying their AR 15s.

Rick3bears · Jul 31, 2016

Docster said:
I guess everyone could petition the shows' promoters to pay the exorbitant cost for liability insurance (if available) at a big gun show. The promoters would pass those costs on to the vendors who would pass the costs onto the consumer.

Then everyone could just complain about prices going up significantly or vendors bailing out.

OR, "no I haven't any weapons"..... and exercise your rights discreetly the same way I don't take 15 guys into Starbucks each carrying their AR 15s.

Or maybe don't freak out and use some of that tacticool ninja stuff you learned on Youtube. :lol2:

(Not you Docster. Just laughing at some of the nimrods.)

jeffie7 · Jul 31, 2016

I'll just buy accessories online and give my local gun store the chance to handle the sale of guns.

Less impulse buys that way

davsco · Jul 31, 2016

Docster said:
I guess everyone could petition the shows' promoters to pay the exorbitant cost for liability insurance (if available) at a big gun show. The promoters would pass those costs on to the vendors who would pass the costs onto the consumer.

are you absolutely 100% certain it's an insurance issue (cost) or mandate? i'm not saying it's not but i don't think it's reasonable to assume it is insurance-related. I'm not aware of any gunshops that mandate no carry for employees or customers and this is just a big gunshop. and i've handled insurance for my various employers (outside the firearms biz) for a few decades and that issue never came up.

omegared24 · Jul 31, 2016

jeffie7 said:
I'll just buy accessories online and give my local gun store the chance to handle the sale of guns.

Less impulse buys that way

I can't disagree with this. I took my boys yesterday just so they could see the variety of guns that are on display. All little parts I was looking for (thread protectors, etc.) weren't that cheap. Half the people I talked to were giving incorrect information about what they were selling.

Worth the price of admission for the experience. Not worth it if you think you're going to save a bundle or get the best of the best.

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