Boycott Rochester gun show?
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4excal
.338 Win Mag
Yea the walking in with my gun on me would be a definite, as I do that every single place i step foot (except court, and I've done that too lol) it's the no,no,no,no,no that would stop me. Even policing stickers and jewelry lol WTF! I wanted to go to get a big ass AK to hang off my necklace like those dead rappers do. 
Cleck
.308 Win
So what's gonna be there then if it's run by these old twats, hunting shotguns and blinds? Come on, man.
I keep forgetting there's a whole 'nother segment to the gun owners and they don't even care about most guns, just their shotguns.
I keep forgetting there's a whole 'nother segment to the gun owners and they don't even care about most guns, just their shotguns.
Glenn B
.308 Win
I have been to gun shows in NY, CT, MA, PA, GA, FL, TX, AZ, and CA (maybe also in a couple of other states). The only gun show that I can recall, with certainty, at which customers were allowed to carry was in CA but that was back in the early 80s. As far back as I can remember and in all the states listed, the gun shows I have attended therein have prohibited people from coming in with loaded firearms - some even required LE to have their guns banded before entering. I understand the logic behind that requirement and I believe it should be applied to everyone. I have seen people draw loaded weapons at gun shows and in gun stores, the most notable was a police officer in White Plains, at a Westchester County Center show a few to several years ago. He drew it, pointed it at both the dealer and his wife and anyone behind their table, cocked it, had his finger inside the trigger guard - all while explaining something about it to the dealer. I reminded him it was obviously loaded and he replied in a rage asking me who I thought I was to speak to him about it - so I told him. The dealer took hold of the revolver and then unloaded it. I informed a County SO at the show who asked me to describe the guy, he replied by telling me the guy was some kind of a chief in the White Plains (or maybe Westchester County) PD - a known idiot. I have no idea if that was correct or not but the cop was a ranking officer judging by the uniform he wore. I have seen others who were not apparently in LE do likewise with loaded guns at gun shows and in gun stores. Safety (aka: protection from armed morons) is one of the main reasons gun shows and gun stores do not allow customers inside with loaded firearms.
As for all those other restrictions like: No imprinted clothing or bumper stickers (except the select few they allow); no "gunpowders" ; "Photography of any kind at the show is prohibited", I think restricting all of those things is ridiculous as is the exclusion of cannon fuse (unless this has become illegal in NY). As far as banning crap like jewelry from a gun show, I applaud them. Now if only they would ban Nazi and WWII Japanese memorabilia. I would love to attend just one gun show again wherein all that is sold is guns, ammo and firearms related equipment, supplies and accessories. Banning Nazi and Japanese WWII memorabilia, jerky, toys, non-firearms related jewelry and other products unrelated to firearms would be high on my list of priorities if I was running a gun show and those restrictions would be enforced. It may just be me who feels that way but it is what I would do and I would be willing to bet a gun show run like that would be one of the better guns shows around.
All the best,
Glenn B
As for all those other restrictions like: No imprinted clothing or bumper stickers (except the select few they allow); no "gunpowders" ; "Photography of any kind at the show is prohibited", I think restricting all of those things is ridiculous as is the exclusion of cannon fuse (unless this has become illegal in NY). As far as banning crap like jewelry from a gun show, I applaud them. Now if only they would ban Nazi and WWII Japanese memorabilia. I would love to attend just one gun show again wherein all that is sold is guns, ammo and firearms related equipment, supplies and accessories. Banning Nazi and Japanese WWII memorabilia, jerky, toys, non-firearms related jewelry and other products unrelated to firearms would be high on my list of priorities if I was running a gun show and those restrictions would be enforced. It may just be me who feels that way but it is what I would do and I would be willing to bet a gun show run like that would be one of the better guns shows around.
All the best,
Glenn B
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stuck in ny
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Off topic question for LEO-can we own those full-auto 8mm blank movie guns in NYS?
Cleck
.308 Win
Well, unless they're gonna frisk or wand me, they can eat a dick.
I wear what I want, including weapons.
I wear what I want, including weapons.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Why would any firearm owner suggest to boycott a gun show?
Gun shows these days boycott themselves.
Perhaps one day they will realize they need to change if they want to be back in business.
Gun shows these days boycott themselves.
Perhaps one day they will realize they need to change if they want to be back in business.
Cleck
.308 Win
I highly doubt any of them care if they appeal to the majority of real gun owners and enthusiasts.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
The world and reality balances things out pretty much like mother nature does.
When someone looses others win.
Perhaps one day we will all go to the Bullets Guy gun show.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
The Hamburg gun show had plenty of ar's and sniper configurations. Sure plenty of shotguns and .22, but most guns sold are for protection-pistols or for hunting-shotguns and riffles. I have an ar, but only because they don't want me to have one. The other guns I'm not interested in and don't use them so it's a waiste. I'd rather shoot the pistols I own, take a course, or shoot the .22 with my kids or a friend or the fun. If you like large caliber riddles that cost $2.00 a round great go buy one. Not for me and too expensive to shoot. Sure would I love a 50 cal bmg yeah, but I can't afford one and I'd shoot it 10 times a year. To each thier own. Gun shows cater to the mass of gun owners and that reflects on their inventory.
Cleck
.308 Win
I hear ya there. I'm scouring for 40/556 deals just so I don't have to scrimp on the 308, haha. "Plinking" with the Savage is a little more expensive, lol. I don't think I could afford to plink a Barrett 50cal
MaBoomStick
.38 Special
Well, I went there today, saw some 100rd boxes of cheap 7.62 x 39, about a dollar lower than I normally pay so I guess it wasn't too bad. Bought a couple of them. Got to go ahead of the line since I bought the tickets in advance, left within 2 hours. Not terrible, just more "merch" than guns and ammo to me. That and I didnt sleep last night so I was already tired as hell.
thegatman
.308 Win
Been there. Plenty of stickers and other neat stuff. Got to support them or they will go away. Very crowded today.
Most gun shows I go to just ask if you have a firearm on you....so, you know...
MaBoomStick
.38 Special
Yup, could not walk a straight line once. Did ya see the nice AKs and ARs?
@NYGuns yeah had my jacket sleeves rolled up and unzipped just in case I was asked, first time so I didnt wanna seem shady to the staff who had to ask
@NYGuns yeah had my jacket sleeves rolled up and unzipped just in case I was asked, first time so I didnt wanna seem shady to the staff who had to ask
Uzi
.308 Win
First of all, it was fucking packed today, Like lines exceeding 150 feet out the door before noon. I had to park in the grass after trying to find a parking spot for a half hour. I thought it was worth the trip today though for sure. I've never been in any establishment with that many people crammed, it was crazy. I'm glad there wasn't a fire..
I Met up with a few familiar faces I wasn't expecting which was cool too. Pretty much if you wanted to carry your CCW or phone and take pictures, you could have easily done it. They were certainly not pushing a search or anything like that on people, it was more voluntary. There were plenty of stickers, patches and loads of knives and stuff that they said the venders are not allowed to have, but they did anyways which was great. Loads and loads of ar's and even ak variants built or stripped receivers. When I first walked in, I was skeptical, but after 10 or so minutes I found everything I wanted to buy. If you're on the fence about the retarded rules, I wouldn't be in my opinion, because very few people were following them anyways.
I Met up with a few familiar faces I wasn't expecting which was cool too. Pretty much if you wanted to carry your CCW or phone and take pictures, you could have easily done it. They were certainly not pushing a search or anything like that on people, it was more voluntary. There were plenty of stickers, patches and loads of knives and stuff that they said the venders are not allowed to have, but they did anyways which was great. Loads and loads of ar's and even ak variants built or stripped receivers. When I first walked in, I was skeptical, but after 10 or so minutes I found everything I wanted to buy. If you're on the fence about the retarded rules, I wouldn't be in my opinion, because very few people were following them anyways.
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Well I went too, it was packed because they only used one room, It did clear out around 2. I was able to buy some some odds and ends but did score a very good deal on some small bench rest primers. All and all not too great but was a day out. They did ask if carrying and everyone said no...... They did not do any searches.
944turbo
.40 S&W
Best show in a looooong time (from a vendor standpoint). The place was packed and people were buying. Even sold hundreds of evil non-compliant bumper stickers!
I've been to a lot of shitty gunshows in my life and this one was the worst. So many people looking at overpriced garbage. I do mean garbage. Who cares if the clerk was there, you would need to be out of your mind to buy a pistol at those prices. Some moron was trying to tell me how 75 cents a round was a good deal for old, unsealed, corrosive 7.62x54R. I got a lot for sale at that price boys, let me know how much you want...
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
was there too , got there around 1:30pm , at the door just asked if was carrying ... nope and walk by ... no scanner or wands seen ..
walked around lots of knifes , big big ones too and some like machetes ( arn't they banned now ) ... found a bayonet for my moisn 20- bucks ..
so grabbed it ... a few Mosins for 299 ... I'll pass ... found a muddy girl pistol case for my friends wife 12 bucks and a Glock takedown cleaning mat for 10
... some zombie targets .. huge ones .. 6 for 5 bucks .. no FUAC ones GRRRRRrrrrrrrr ......
wish there was more reloading stuff there .. very little and some was really old old stuff ..
30 yrs ago when i went to the show there with my dad .. it was my getting my yearly supply of cannon fuse ... no more .. .....
walked around lots of knifes , big big ones too and some like machetes ( arn't they banned now ) ... found a bayonet for my moisn 20- bucks ..
so grabbed it ... a few Mosins for 299 ... I'll pass ... found a muddy girl pistol case for my friends wife 12 bucks and a Glock takedown cleaning mat for 10
... some zombie targets .. huge ones .. 6 for 5 bucks .. no FUAC ones GRRRRRrrrrrrrr ......
wish there was more reloading stuff there .. very little and some was really old old stuff ..
30 yrs ago when i went to the show there with my dad .. it was my getting my yearly supply of cannon fuse ... no more ..
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Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
you were the table with all the stickers 2 bucks a sticky ??? ./// I seen it ... i have my camo jacket on like my profile pic .. hehheee ...
Even asking me, at a gun show, if I am carrying my legal weapon, is enough for me to turn and leave.
It's nobody's business.
Asked the promoter of the Saratoga Show about the no CCW policy, And as I thought it is a requirement from his insurance co. As @Glenn B said about shows around the Country it is the same! I'm sure there are only a few insurance companies that write policies for Gun Shows.
944turbo
.40 S&W
Yup that was me. Oh, the guy in camo - that was you??? That narrows it down to maybe 1857 different people. LOL
4excal
.338 Win Mag
Dr. Evil
20×102mm Vulcan
I live nowhere near there and wasn't planning on going anyway but I'm definitely not going now.
Ok, I'm a gun and knife addict, let the world know. I can help myself, I need a fix. I try to convince myself it's junk, but I want it all.So it was reeeally the worst in your life eh?
Hehehee
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