Question? Gun Show etiquette

[LiveFireArmory1]

When I am selling guns at the show most people ask if they can pick it up. I really appreciate those guys who have the sense to ask. Its those other guys who just run their fingers on them as they wsalk by that I am most concerned with. We will be at the Sertoma again this weekend. Come touch my ARs if you want too

[BlasterBob]

It's a gun show!! If someone doesn't want their guns to be touched, they should post signs stating so. What's the point of selling/displaying your guns if you don't want them to be handled by people?

When I have an occasional table at one of the gun shows, I ALWAYS have signs on ALL my guns that they should not be handled without permission.
It is maddening to see someone pick up the sign, toss it to the side and pick up the guns anyhow and screw around with them like a wannabe gangsta. I guess this goes to show that frequently there are assholes on BOTH sides of the gun show tables.

[irishmtnmn]

It's a gun show!! If someone doesn't want their guns to be touched, they should post signs stating so. What's the point of selling/displaying your guns if you don't want them to be handled by people? I for one will not purchase a firearm that I can't check for proper function/wear.

As a person who sits behind the table at gun shows from time to time.....I can tell you this......simply putting out a sign that says "Please do not Handle" rarely works. 9 time out of ten....people pick up the gun....and then read the sign. It is very aggravating. You want be nice to people.....but when some kid with $3.00 in his pocket picks up a $1500 gun - by the barrel - its tough to be cheerful.

[clark]

When I am selling guns at the show most people ask if they can pick it up. I really appreciate those guys who have the sense to ask. Its those other guys who just run their fingers on them as they wsalk by that I am most concerned with. We will be at the Sertoma again this weekend. Come touch my ARs if you want too

Looked like you did pretty well at the one on nevada the other weekend, Saw a kid and his dad eying a 6920 at a vendor that wanted 1350 for his with magnapul like you sold me and I told him to go talk to you and if they were serious they could save a couple of hundred bucks, They charged right to your stand and last i saw you were talking to them. Hope your doing well Kevin, like your new sign.

[Skullworks]

While it is polite to ask before touching... As some people get offended by a single finger print. ( I used to keep a oiled/wax rag handy to wipe down blued guns. ) If the dealer really does not want things handled the display should be setup such that it is difficult for a customer to pick up an item that isn't actually handed to him/her.

Glass topped display cases, rifle racks standing behind the table etc. A dealer who intends to do shows as a regular part of business should make the proper preparations and equipment investments and except the fact that a show is an up close encounter with hordes of the unwashed masses.

A casual seller can get away with showing up with only 4 guns and an old bed sheet as table cover, but that is not a "dealer".

[sabot_round]

When I have an occasional table at one of the gun shows, I ALWAYS have signs on ALL my guns that they should not be handled without permission.
It is maddening to see someone pick up the sign, toss it to the side and pick up the guns anyhow and screw around with them like a wannabe gangsta. I guess this goes to show that frequently there are assholes on BOTH sides of the gun show tables.

As a person who sits behind the table at gun shows from time to time.....I can tell you this......simply putting out a sign that says "Please do not Handle" rarely works. 9 time out of ten....people pick up the gun....and then read the sign. It is very aggravating. You want be nice to people.....but when some kid with $3.00 in his pocket picks up a $1500 gun - by the barrel - its tough to be cheerful.

I understand the issue with putting sings up and people not reading them. But right there, you can tell the difference between an educated customer and a dumbass just looking at stuff.

[Great-Kazoo]

While it is polite to ask before touching... As some people get offended by a single finger print. ( I used to keep a oiled/wax rag handy to wipe down blued guns. ) If the dealer really does not want things handled the display should be setup such that it is difficult for a customer to pick up an item that isn't actually handed to him/her.

Glass topped display cases, rifle racks standing behind the table etc. A dealer who intends to do shows as a regular part of business should make the proper preparations and equipment investments and except the fact that a show is an up close encounter with hordes of the unwashed masses.

A casual seller can get away with showing up with only 4 guns and an old bed sheet as table cover, but that is not a "dealer".

Display cases don't do shit to deter the extremely intelligent tire kicker. As their hand casually tries to open a case they look at you and say, "You know this case is locked!" No sorry i didn't realize it thanks, let me make sure the rest are locked too.

[Ridge]

^^I was helping Alxone at Tanner a while back. This guy walked up, reached behind the glass on Al's display case and picked up a 1943 Colt 1911 and started screwing around with it.

[alxone]

i now keep the pistol/coin case shut and locked at all times . i kinda lost it on a few people a few shows back . had over 10 people stick hands in the case in about a half hour .
as ridge pointed out to one guy . the case in not a sneeze guard

[funkymonkey1111]

Back before gun shows were a joke I wouldn't even stop at dealers who didn't have guns out for buyers to handle. But hey, I'm just the guy with cash in his pocket. Now at least I can touch the beanie babies and beef jerky.