Gun Show-DO NOT CARRY?

**NRA Member** · February 22nd, 2013, 04:29 PM

I have not attended Gun shows so maybe this is the norm? Not carrying when attending a gun show because it's not safe too? According to CROSS ROADS of the WEST Gun shows web site (They run big Gun shows in the Western states) they don't want any loaded weapons in the show? This seems beyond hypocritical to me. A lawful gun owner can not carry at a gun show because it is not "Safe" to do so, but can carry away from the gun show? Anti-gunners would love this? Lawful gun owners can't be trusted to carry at a gun show so we don't let them??
From their web site:
http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/faqs.php

Q: Can I bring a gun to the show to sell or trade?
A: Yes, and many folks do. Please be sure the gun is unloaded before you enter the building, and take it to our gun check table at the show entry for verification. They will clear it and secure it with a nylon tie to disable the action. No loaded firearms and no loaded magazines are permitted in any Crossroads gun show. Your personal safety is our number one priority while you are at the show.

Q: Can I carry a loaded gun in the gun show? I have a Concealed Carry Permit.
A: We respectfully request that you do not bring any loaded firearm into the gun show. Safety is our Number One Priority, and a safe environment in the show can only be maintained if there are no loaded guns in the show.

Is this the norm here for gun shows?

**PSUWaz00** · February 22nd, 2013, 04:52 PM

I normally attend the Eagle Arms show when it comes to Oaks and yes, that is the norm. Theyre are normally Staties there to check and (normally zipties) mark all unloaded firearms being brought into the show. I guess their idea is not to somehow have someone confuse a loaded gun for an unloaded gun in such a crowded space, I dunno. I just leave mine in the truck.

**addicted2freedom** · February 22nd, 2013, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by PSUWaz00

I normally attend the Eagle Arms show when it comes to Oaks and yes, that is the norm. Theyre are normally Staties there to check and (normally zipties) mark all unloaded firearms being brought into the show. I guess their idea is not to somehow have someone confuse a loaded gun for an unloaded gun in such a crowded space, I dunno. I just leave mine in the truck.

Sounds logical I guess...

**jaseman** · February 22nd, 2013, 05:26 PM

I'd assume some of it may have to do with insurance and liability as well. But that's just a guess...

**rgb03** · February 22nd, 2013, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by jaseman

I'd assume some of it may have to do with insurance and liability as well. But that's just a guess...

This. Most time it's the venues that do not allow loaded firearms and not the people running the show.

**QuackXP** · February 22nd, 2013, 08:07 PM

I think it's along the lines of LGS that don't want you to bring in a loaded firearm for things like service or holster fitting.

With the show its just extended to no loaded firearms period. But if there where no obvious signs I would still carry well concealed. The downside is that your not going to try holsters and accessories for that firearm as I'm sure you would be escorted out if found to have a loaded firearm.

Hokkmike · February 22nd, 2013, 09:42 PM

If detected and not marked as other guns you may have brought in to trade or sale (usually with a heavy plastic tie through the chamber, you would have to prove it that it was your to begin with and not stolen.