Save your $$ for the upcoming Gun show!

It's going to be a wild one!

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Cool, thanks for posting.

what kind of stuff do they sell there?

what kind of stuff do they sell there?

Lots of different stuff. Most all the gun shops have booths. Alot of the clubs have booths. Knives, swords, gear, new and used guns, ammo.
Do your research on the stuff you are interested in before hand to make sure you're getting a good deal. Some stuff for sale can be overpriced IMO.

Dang need to go look for my long gun permit now.  Not where i thought i left it.

Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed when you go.

Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed when you go.

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This is completely true.  Bring cash and low expectations and you'll have a good time.   I made the mistake of rushing my way through it last time, so go slow and be sure to browse each table, there are some nice things out there if you just look.

Hah!  I do just the opposite--I tend to blaze through there and try to spot the deals before they're gone.  One word of advice--if you see it, like it and can afford it, don't fool around--buy it right away.  If you walk away from the table someone else will buy it for sure (don't ask me how I know).

Hah!  I do just the opposite--I tend to blaze through there and try to spot the deals before they're gone.  One word of advice--if you see it, like it and can afford it, don't fool around--buy it right away.  If you walk away from the table someone else will buy it for sure (don't ask me how I know).

JC is the king of barter!  He got me a good one last show....but like an idiot I sold it and have sellers remorse.....

JC is the king of barter!  He got me a good one last show....but like an idiot I sold it and have sellers remorse.....

That's OK Dex, I'll find something else to dangle in front of you....   

That's OK Dex, I'll find something else to dangle in front of you....   

Yeah, that's awkward!!! 

That's OK Dex, I'll find something else to dangle in front of you....   

Yeah, that's awkward!!! 

Ewwwww. 

I didn't intend for my comment to be interpreted that way, but now that I see the implications I've grossed myself out!  Sorry Dex!

Thanks for the heads up!

Hows the ammo selection in the previous years? 308, 556, 12ga?

Hows the ammo selection in the previous years? 308, 556, 12ga?

If you go early you can get the NEW OLD STOCK deals.

I scored last year
9mm $7 a box 124gr FMJ
556 500 rounds XM855 $100
12ga Slugs 2-3/4" $3 a box
308 win american eagle 168gr $10 a box
9mm Hydra Shocks $3 a box

Hows the ammo selection in the previous years? 308, 556, 12ga?

Selection is typically limited from my point of view. For instance, if you are looking for bulk military ball ammo you should find Young Guns, Security Equipment and maybe OGC will have deals in .223/5.56. Don't recall if I have ever seen .308 and 12ga but I don't shoot those calibers so I am not usually looking for them. If you are looking for bulk .22 and/or 9mm, .45, .40 and don't care about brand then Young Guns usually has some sort of sale going. But if you are looking for a particular brand/caliber then the selection is not good. Last show YG had CCI Blazer and Federal American Red Box .22LR for $18.95 per brick. They also had Federal American Red Box 9mm, .40 and bulk packed .45 on sale. When I was at their table the 9mm and .45 was flying out the door. The .223/5/56 bulk military ball was selling well. I suggest if you are interested in buying ammo at the show that you check the 2 or 3 major players first and buy everything you need Saturday morning as YG was running out by noon/early afternoon. Some ammo they said they had more of and was going to bring on Sunday. Other calibers they said they brought all they had.

Guess I am kinda spoiled cuz when I lived in SoCal there were usually 10+ vendors with 10+ tables each of numerous brands and calibers of ammo. Unless you shoot something unusual you would be able to find just about any caliber and brand at a sale price.

I went to the gunshow this a.m. looking for primers and 7.62 X 54R military surplus ammo for my mosin. I saw two tables selling pistol primers but they weren't what I was looking for. I didn't see any military surplus at all. I left with an ammo can and disappointment.

I thought this gun show was better than the last one at the beginnig of the year (so long as you werent trying to buy any guns).  Pick up a few large cans of ballistol, cr123s, and some maxpedition stuff all for under $40.  Picked up a few surplus first aid kits with molle pouches for a good price too. Lot more knives this year, ok prices. 

Not that many ppl there at 10. HUGE rush around 11:30.  All in all, a decent event for 6 months of waiting.

Went this morning and while I found a few good deals it was lacking in selection of guns IMHO. There was no 10/22 stuff or guns that I could find. Got a good deal on some .22 and .357 ammo. I reload .357 but the price was so good i couldnt pass it up. Found primers at an ok price. But decided not to buy them. I can wait until the next bulk purchase.  I noticed a lot more reloading supplies for sale this show. Especially bullets and cases. Decent prices on some stuff there.