better gunshow turnout now that Hogan has won?

[lee2]

what are your thoughts on this?

 

[GrimReaper]

No

 

[sxs]

Only if Hogan could somehow roll back the laws passed last year. Unfortunately, while the GA gained a couple more Republicans, they are still in a rather small minority. It's possible the effect may be enough to make some think twice about pursuing more gun control anytime soon (although THAT's not a forgone conclusion). However, it's very unlikely any would vote to repeal those laws. While the election of Hogan is a step in the right direction, I expect an attempt to 'Ehrlich' him....i.e. prevent him from having any substantial success. For example, it was Ehrlich who was first pushing for legalized gambling casinos as a revenue raiser. The Dems blocked him and even demonized him over it. A year or so after he was out of office, it became a great idea. I expect similar treatment of Hogan. We shall see.

All that said, gun shows and attendance may grow a bit in the not too distant future as more get their HQLs and people who overspent recover the financial means to resume buying. I expect it will be awhile before this becomes significantly noticeable. Hopefully, at least some gun shows (and gun dealers for that matter) can hang on until things improve somewhat

 

[Docster]

No

^^THIS. No change anytime soon unless we're expecting him to magically reverse all that's been done over the past 8 years in the next few weeks....

 

[BlackBart]

Not a show BUT I'll make a play for some of these at Friday auction. From what I've seen of the place stuff goes stupid high. Is the 1917 "really" in .257??? I hope not.
Gun List
1. Browning Mag 12 - 12 Ga. Shotgun
2. Rem. Mod. 700 - 7mm
3. Rem. Mod. 700 - 30.06
4. Rem. Mod. 7600 - 35 Rem.
5. S&W Mod. 1500 - 30.06
6. Heckler & Koch Mark III - 12 Ga. Shotgun
7. American Arms Silver 1 - 12 Ga. Shotgun
8. CJA Mark 90 - 7.62mm Rifle
9. Stevens Mod. 124-C - 12 Ga. Shotgun
10. Fabrique Nationale Mod. 640 - 9mm Pistol WWII
11. Victor Ejector 12 Ga. Shotgun
12. Brescia Mod. 91 - 6.5mm Rifle
13. Westernfield .22 Cal. Rifle
14. Fox Sterlingworth 16 Ga. Shotgun
15. Marlin Mod. 336 - 30.30 Rifle
16. Johnson Automatics Mod. 1917 - .257 Rifle
17. Supplee Biddle Red Chieftain 16 Ga. Shotgun
18. Savage Mod. 111 - 30.06 Rifle
19. Mossberg Mod. 500-E - .410 Shotgun
20. Rem. Mod. 597 - .22 Cal. Rifle
21. Ithaca Mod. 37 - 12 Ga. Shotgun
22. Savage/Fox OU .223/20 Ga. NIB
23. GP WASR 7.62/39 Folding Stock w/Magazines
24. S&W .40 Cal. Pistol NIB
25. Henry .22 Cal. Short Barrel
26. Rossi Mod. 92 - .44 Cal. Lever Action
27. S&W Mod. 67 - Stainless 38 Spec. Revolver
28. Ruger New Mod. Blackhawk .41 Cal. Revolver
29. Taurus .44 Mag. Revolver
30. Taurus .410 Revolver NIB
31. Rem. Mod. 7400 - 30.06 w/Scope
32. Rem. Mod. 870 - 12 Ga. Shotgun
33. Allen & Thurber .28 Cal. Pepperbox
34. Hamilton #27 - .22 Cal. Rifle
35. Ruger New Mod. Blackhawk .30 Cal.
36. Remington Mod. 700 BDL - 30.06 w/Scope
37. Remington Mod. 722 - 257 Roberts w/Scope
38. U.S. Springfield Muzzle Loader w/Bayonet (extra clean)
39. Winchester Mod. 53 - .357 Mag.
40. Winchester Mod. 70 - .270 Win.
41. S&W Mod. 3000 - 12 Ga. Pump
42. Remington Sportmaster Mod.52 .22 Cal
43. Remington Model 700 6MM Cal.
44. Taurus Ultra-Lite .38 Special Revolver w/Holster
45. Keltec P-11 - 9mm Luger w/Holster
46. SCCY Mod. CPX-2 - 9mm Pistol NIB
47. Ruger Mark II - .22 Cal. Pistol
48. Western Arms 44 Cal. Black Powder Revolver
49. Double Barrel Black Powder Pistol
50. Navy Arms 36 Cal. Black Powder Revolver
51. Double Barrel Black Powder Pistol
52. Navy Arms Black Powder Revolver
53. 41 Cal. Black Powder Pistol
54. 45 Cal. Black Powder Pistol

 

[ohen cepel]

No change.

I think you have till the next nut job or till '16 if it looks like dem will win the white house.

 

[outrider58]

I would guess yes. You'd have to think these election results would boost somes' enthusiasm. Though maybe not on a grand scale. I would expect at least a slight up-tick. No?

 

[Biggfoot44]

Well when taxes roll back , and economy picks up , disposable income will increase. Some of that will trickle to gun shows.

 

[ironpony]

Short term feel good attendance may be up. But take a friend, new to hand guns to a VA gun show and they see people walking around with their new handgun purchase and they like the idea ... then tell them that since they live in MD There is Livescan, classes, HQL wait, 7 day wait, oh and wait you can't carry it very much if at all. After the explanation of the process a trip to a gun show is a difficult sell. So, I believe G&S personal protection will be the next good move for gun shows.

 

[LoneRanger]

Nope, not going to make a difference. I'm not sure why, but many of you seem to think that 2a rights are at the top of Hogan's to-do list.....I think it's pretty far down that list.

Bart, good luck at that auction. From my experience people pay stuipd prices at most of these auctions. Seen guns go for 25% more than what they could be bought for retail at Bass Pro or Cabellas.

 

[SRD]

Well when taxes roll back , and economy picks up , disposable income will increase. Some of that will trickle to gun shows.

Was just going to post the same thing.

 

[jr88]

Ironically, the fear of a Gun Grab by Democrats is what sells guns lately. If folks think the will be able buy whenever, they put it off.

 

[Lou45]

Not a show BUT I'll make a play for some of these at Friday auction. From what I've seen of the place stuff goes stupid high. Is the 1917 "really" in .257??? I hope not.
Gun List

16. Johnson Automatics Mod. 1917 - .257 Rifle

What??? THat ^^^ one??? It must be a P-17 with a JA barrel. I don't see how anyone could have changed the caliber of the same barrel from 30/06 to .257, but you jus' don't know.

 

[Second Amendment]

I don't see how the two are related. I don't go to gun shows anymore because there are no savings to be found, one has to pay to get in, and I don't care to see booths that sell beef jerky, old pocket knives, and old accessories that nobody wants.

 

[stu929]

I don't see how the two are related. I don't go to gun shows anymore because there are no savings to be found, one has to pay to get in, and I don't care to see booths that sell beef jerky, old pocket knives, and old accessories that nobody wants.

Shooters Discount excluded I pretty much feel the same way. Thinking back 10 years or so yes I enjoyed them but many more deals could be found and many more tables were present.

 

[lee2]

I was thinking I might treat myself to something at the show to celebrate Hogan's
victory.

 

[BlackBart]

Nope, not going to make a difference. I'm not sure why, but many of you seem to think that 2a rights are at the top of Hogan's to-do list.....I think it's pretty far down that list.

Bart, good luck at that auction. From my experience people pay stuipd prices at most of these auctions. Seen guns go for 25% more than what they could be bought for retail at Bass Pro or Cabellas.

That's been the trend over the past 5 or 6 years it seems. Until that time I was able to steal some great deals, not so much anymore.

 

[BlackBart]

What??? THat ^^^ one??? It must be a P-17 with a JA barrel. I don't see how anyone could have changed the caliber of the same barrel from 30/06 to .257, but you jus' don't know.

Lol, which is why I had it under scrutiny. Maybe it WAS a rebuild with a JA and has some arsenal markings and THEN it was converted to 257 Roberts. Like I said, if it's still in 06 I'll play, preview is at 4......... let you know when I get back!

 

[Alphabrew]

I was thinking I might treat myself to something at the show to celebrate Hogan's
victory.

Lou doesn't share Mopar

 

[PapiBarcelona]

I've been only going to the Oaks show in Phoenixville for the last few years.

I dont see hordes of PA residents buying lots of firearms either. The prices of most firearms that interest me are of no savings considering Oaks costs like $12 a person to get in.

Go to a large PA gun shop like Trop on a weekend, there will be quite a few people buying guns for the good prices they have.