Planning to go to my first gun show

[DEAGLER]

Planning to go to the Tanner gun show this coming August. How do you come about purchasing a gun from someone there? Do you just have to be 21 or do they run background check etc as well?

[00tec]

They do backgrounds. They have people there doing the 4473s.

[SideShow Bob]

Same or better prices at your LGS, with the exception of the members here that sell at the show. R&S, and alxone are the first two off the top of my head.

[CrufflerSteve]

I get nostalgic for the days before they allowed dealers.

If you are looking for particular gun or guns get an idea of proper price before going. It can be overwhelming and bargains are rare.

Steve

[AaronRocha1]

If you are looking for particular gun or guns get an idea of proper price before going. It can be overwhelming and bargains are rare.

Steve

Very true, know your gun values and what they are selling for before going in there looking.

I've actually gotten a few decent deals down there. I bought a very nice iwb holster for my 1911 for like $35-$40 all leather and personally the best one I've owned for my 1911's. My carry piece (Crimson SP101) has an Ace Case from the guy who sets up in the far back north corner. It's by far my favorite rig and most comfortable carry. I bought 4 of them just in "case" thinking they were going to be cheap. $10 I think? or less.. I've had it over a year with daily use and it is unbelievable.

I also bought a early year Winchester 30-30 with some great furniture for $350. Super nice gun and very well taken care of. It was a good deal to me.

I believe some dealer had some Rock River AR15's starting at $800 or $900 or in that ball park. It's been a little while since the last show, there will probably be some good deals if you can find them. Go Early, the good ammo deals are gone by lunch.

Regarding getting an awesome deal, well, a gun is worth what you are willing to pay. You keep your eyes open, something will pop out.

Good Luck!

[TEAMRICO]

Instructions:
1. GO
2. Take $8 to get in.
3. Know what you are looking for.
4. Do your Online research to compare prices prior to show.
5. When purchasing, if you are happy/satisfied with what you paid then good.
6. Make your own judgment of what you thought of the show and asses and then re-assess your next show.
7. Have fun.

[blacklabel]

And don't forget your appetite for beef jerky!

[Guylee]

Be prepared to get mean mugged and yelled at a lot.

[bogie]

Be prepared to get mean mugged and yelled at a lot.

Especially since the recent tragedy. Tanner is going to be nucking futs!

[SideShow Bob]

Especially since the recent tragedy. Tanner is going to be nucking futs!

Yep,
Stay away unless you like getting rubbed up against by total strangers that don't even have the courtesy say thank you afterwards.
The good thing is, is that alxone's table is no longer next to the bathroom, so you wont need to take earplugs to put in your nose while checking out the cool items at his table.