so let's hear what everyone thinks

it sucked, but then again I wasn't expecting much so it wasn't a big let down

Attendance was down....
Saw some new vendors...
Lot's of familiar faces..
Ammo availability getting better, cept .22
Over all, what I expected

Pretty much same old same old. But at least I know there are occasionally some good deals and if you look hard you can find some interesting things. For instance the last two shows this one person has been selling some black powder gun and his supplies. While I have similar guns he had some 385gr and some 410gr lead hunting conicals in 50 caliber. So instead of buying 20 new for ~$12 I bought some open packages with 17 for $3. He also had an interesting book on Hawaiian Gods. I paid $3 for it. Also picked up Leonard Nimoy's second autobiography for $4 in near new shape. Being a bit of a Trekkie I couldn't help myself. I bought some other misc stuff. I try and spread my money around and support the local economy as much as I can.

Still, gun shows here can't compare to the ones I have been to on the mainland

Met expectations....
Not bad show. The historic displays were impressive.
Ammo and primers plentiful.
Gun deals better as demand wanes.

Really, given our population base and isolation this is about all you can expect.
We should all be thankful for the Hawaii Historic Arms Association for putting forth the effort of planning and execution.
I have never seen any other group step up to the plate. It's a lot of work.
Btw, if there are any 2a people who have an interest in cool historic items, then you should join the club.
The original members aren't getting any younger.

I and 3000+ National Guard and Reserve Soldiers were working this past weekend and couldn't attend. That may have caused the low numbers.

I wasn't working but didn't make on Saturday due to family visiting and then Sunday it wasn't the cards either. There should have been an I did not attend choice. 

I wasn't working but didn't make on Saturday due to family visiting and then Sunday it wasn't the cards either. There should have been an I did not attend choice.

sorry dusto, i cannot edit the poll
mahalo to teichi and all those who serve

Also picked up Leonard Nimoy's second autobiography for $4 in near new shape.

It's a good one.

couldnt get off from work to fly down. wish i got to go. never been to one.

I wasn't expecting it to be any better than the last gun show, so my expectations were met. I did see some decent deals out there, just nothing I really needed. Young Guns had a Tavor for $1700.00 that was briefly temping  . I got some ammo at decent prices which made the parking and admission fees worth it. As always, it was nice to bump into people you know and talk story.

It was good to see more vendors out there this year, but overall it was So So.

I never expect to find deals at gun shows, but I was blown away by how few guns there actually were. I'm comparing to a couple in Virginia and even one in San Diego back in 09 but they all had way more actual firearms.

We had 2 New X-Ring Girls.

I had 20 new products on Display for AR and Ruger 10/22's

I had 10 new products that never made it out. No Space.

I guess I gotta do the merchandising better. FAIL

Should have had a list of Gun Show Prices for the parts. FAIL Most items were 25-50% off.
I was doing it the Chinese way "Gotta ask for bargain!"

We had 2 New X-Ring Girls.

I had 20 new products on Display for AR and Ruger 10/22's

I had 10 new products that never made it out. No Space.

I guess I gotta do the merchandising better. FAIL

Should have had a list of Gun Show Prices for the parts. FAIL Most items were 25-50% off.
I was doing it the Chinese way "Gotta ask for bargain!"

what a bout a post gun show marketing sale 

We had 2 New X-Ring Girls.

I had 20 new products on Display for AR and Ruger 10/22's

I had 10 new products that never made it out. No Space.

I guess I gotta do the merchandising better. FAIL

Should have had a list of Gun Show Prices for the parts. FAIL Most items were 25-50% off.
I was doing it the Chinese way "Gotta ask for bargain!"

you need more tables and more helpers
that tall guy you had was pretty sketchy looking

what a bout a post gun show marketing sale 

it's called "swap meat"

Historical displays were interesting that's about it. Better ammo specials at OGC and YG prior to the show. Was hoping to see some lever actions, saw two, one sold and one 22mag. Unless I get into reloading I doubt I'll attend the next one.

Never give up Bro... Keep seeking and you'll find something good.
As for reloading if you keep shooting it only makes sense, saves $ & just like cooking. Another thing you and the Mrs can do.
Taught my daughter to reload when she was 5. Don't know if you got any children. But getting the family involved and informed is a important part of safety.
So many good guys on the forum and available reloading manuals to help you along the way.

Young Guns had a Tavor for $1700.00 that was briefly temping

Saw that too, but it was left handed, didn't even want to ask how much sending back to have it converted was.