Eastern National Gun Show - Harrisburg, PA

[mikey6480]

I was wondering if anyone has been to this show and wanted to know if it would be worth the trip? The Chantilly show will be packed and it is a terrible drive so I was thinking this might be an alternative.


Dates Jun 8 - Jun 9, 2013
Sep 21 - Sep 22, 2013
Dec 14 - Dec 15, 2013

Directions Farm Show Complex
City/State Harrisburg, PA

Hours
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Description
The Eastern National Gun Show will be held on Saturday, June 8th thru Sunday, June 9th, 2013. The Harrisburg, PA Gun Show will be held at the Farm Show Complex and is hosted by Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors of Pennsylvania. All Federal, State and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.
This show features over 30 exhibits by Ruger Collectors Association, A huge display by the Tommy Gun Collectors (tommy gun in WWII) and 2 bivouacs by WWII and Vietnam groups. Military collectors worlwide are invited to attend or display. 1000 tables of some of the finest guns in the Northeast.

Promoter Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors
Phone: (570) 679-2250
Website:http://www.maacpsse.com/
Venue ​​Farm Show Complex
​2300 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA

Vendors
800 Tables
Isle Tables; Members: $60 each, Non-Members: $65 each.
Wall Tables; Members: $65 each, Non-Members: $70 each.
Exhibitor Setup; Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Saturday 7:00am - 9:00am.

 

[cantstop]

So, with my MD C&R all C&R goods are C&C?

 

[Llyrin]

Yes, C&R are C&C if you have an FFL03.

I thought the Harrisburg show was canceled because so many companies backed out.

 

[Pinecone]

That was last year.

 

[onthefarm]

ThT was the Eastern Outdoor Show, not a gun show

Sent from mobile......

 

[MDGolom]

Are they still charging to park on top of the admission price?

 

[ArneJ]

Any idea if it would be worth attending if looking for AR parts or uppers?

 

[GasTerp09]

Any updates from anyone at the show? Trying to decide if I should make the drive from Towson.

 

[swinokur]

I think they showed their a$$ last year. Fugg'em

 

[BuildnBurn]

Went yesterday; smaller than I thought it would be, wasn't crowded
Quite a few ar's at pre- panic prices, some uppers, no parts kits, some mags
Moisin's were $150 and up
Lot's of C&R and some mil-surp
A couple of ammo vendors. Ammo not inexpensive but available.
Very little powder but some l&s r&p primers and projectiles.
$8 parking & $8 entry

There is one less Kimber model 82 sporter there

 

[Squaregrouper]

I think they showed their a$$ last year. Fugg'em

I don't know how many times this needs to be posted, but here it goes again...
The Harrisburg gun shows and the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show are not the same thing!!!
The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show is a hunting, fishing, camping, etc. expo. This is what said "Screw the 2nd Amendment" by refusing AR's to be displayed at the show. This event was typically held in late January, but so many companies pulled out, it was cancelled.
There are gun shows held at the same venue, but they have nothing to do with the ESOS. Harrisburg gun shows are usually good, but you get nailed with parking fees, which makes the York show a better option (plus its closer to MD).
Harrisburg is my home town.

 

[ArneJ]

Went yesterday; smaller than I thought it would be, wasn't crowded
Quite a few ar's at pre- panic prices, some uppers, no parts kits, some mags
Moisin's were $150 and up
Lot's of C&R and some mil-surp
A couple of ammo vendors. Ammo not inexpensive but available.
Very little powder but some l&s r&p primers and projectiles.
$8 parking & $8 entry

There is one less Kimber model 82 sporter there

Nice! Thanks for the info.
I didn't get up there though... maybe next time.

 

[Docster]

I don't know how many times this needs to be posted, but here it goes again...
The Harrisburg gun shows and the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show are not the same thing!!!
The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show is a hunting, fishing, camping, etc. expo. This is what said "Screw the 2nd Amendment" by refusing AR's to be displayed at the show. This event was typically held in late January, but so many companies pulled out, it was cancelled.
There are gun shows held at the same venue, but they have nothing to do with the ESOS. Harrisburg gun shows are usually good, but you get nailed with parking fees, which makes the York show a better option (plus its closer to MD).
Harrisburg is my home town.

So, Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show vs Eastern National Gun Show--different names but not the same shows; who'd of thought......

This will come up again in September.

 

[whistlersmother]

Just a reminder that the show date for December is coming up - next weekend.

http://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/harrisburg-gun-knife-show/

 

[GunLvrPhD]

I have always enjoyed the Harrisburg show. 10-15 years ago one could find some real bargains, and real gems, there. They have been charging for parking forever.