I have gone to several of the HHAA shows over the years but won't go again for a while. I personally think that we would all benefit from the organizers and vendors having a get together to discuss how to improve the show and attract more people.

Our gun rights depend on the support of younger generations who are being constantly brainwashed by schools and tv to support all of the leftist agendas.

But that's just like my opinion man

Stopped going, deals are few and hard to find.  It would be nice if the vendors had a list of sale stuff rather than having to look at the price tag of every firearm, ammo box, etc.  List wouldn't even need to be comprehensive, maybe just top 5 deals or whatever.  Also variety seems to be lacking.  I recall going to look for a lever action and in the entire show I think there was 2.

I won't stop going, 'cause you always see guys that you don't see, but at the show. It is truly a social event. Our community needs to get together, And you never know what treasure you will find.
Suspect that some of the table holders are there for the social interaction. Put stuff out pro forma, just 'cause they have always had a table.
With the internet now, it is far easier to bring in collector stuff, which is my thing than look local. Say Gun Broker and others.
Could not find anything to spend my money on Saturday though, try as I might.
It needs spiced up.
What can the local gun guys do to support?
Aloha
Gordy

People are at the LA Lakers basketball game tonight... Maybe that's why no $$ to spend.

My son scored on some toy tanks and books on tanks at one of the booths.

I'd love more variety at the shows too.  I'd like to see some mainland manufacturers and vendors come in.  I remember Colt I think came in and had their wall of M16's from prototypes when they were first made to current stuff.  Invite vendors like Magpul & training school, Troy, Glock, CMP, etc.  Like a small trade show.  I'd also like to see all of the local shooting clubs like MPPL, Koko Head Skeet & trap, military teams, and the like displaying what they do and try to attract participants.

As far as prices go, I know it's difficult for businesses to lower prices.  Firearms have small profit margins.  Ammo is probably at the lowest prices they can go.  Lots of hoops to go through and extra cost in bringing in and processing firearms and ammunition.  Accessories usually have higher margins.  If a business lowers prices to where we'd like, then it wouldn't be worthwhile for them to sell anything at the gun show.  Used stuff does seem overpriced on average though.

A lot of the top firearm enthusiasts in Hawaii are in this forum, so I think it'd have to start with us on bringing out new things.  Tables are cheap at the gun show so you could make displays or sale tables.

By the way, thanks to HPD for providing the 24 hour security voluntarily again this year.

I like going to the gun show, find lost friends and meet new and current one. I purchase my son's first toy rifle. Took the pic for my treasure box. My wife bought me 100 rounds of slugs and her a mini flashlight at YG. $18 bucks well spent for the family and support the vendors. But the main reason was to show my wife RL Ak47 future project.

I always enjoy the shows and seeing family and friends there.  My kids have always have a blast at the airsoft, archery, and gun arcade booth.  It is definitely a social gathering and I want to thank HHA and all those who make it happen. 

The first time I went to the gun show a few years back was fun.  Talking to the old guys about historical firearms and being able to handle and play with history is great.  Unfortunately it can get old fast and that's what I think the show is suffering from.  If the aim is to get new people interested in guns, the same old tired gun show isn't going to accomplish that.

Dont really have extra cash or any new guns in mind, but DAMN i cant believe I forgot about it and missed out. Still would've loved to check it out at least. :/

http://m.kitv.com/news/hawaii-historic-arms-association-great-guns-show/35644540

Posted in that other gun show thread too.

Will echo other comments about the "staleness" of the show, I see the same vendors at the same tables, selling the same stuff they tried to sell at the last show. Nothing that can't be changed though! 

If the show was integrated with something like camping/hiking for instance it would bring in much more people.

Also if the people weren't there to gouge the hell out of you that would help as well.  Not saying that everyone is like that, but you can see who is in to raping people and who are offering sales at reasonable markups.

If the show was integrated with something like camping/hiking for instance it would bring in much more people.

Also if the people weren't there to gouge the hell out of you that would help as well.  Not saying that everyone is like that, but you can see who is in to raping people and who are offering sales at reasonable markups.

What items did you notice had inflated prices?

...Not saying that everyone is like that, but you can see who is in to raping people and who are offering sales at reasonable markups.

Guess they should offer a free bottle of ASTROGLIDE with every purchase? Just to make the raping less painful.