Pottstown Sunnybrook Ballroom - MODERN FIREARMS SHOW

**Bob0217** · December 28th, 2014, 02:29 PM

Gun Show at the Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown

This is NOT the old Antique Gun Show
This show will include ALL TYPES OF FIREARMS, KNIVES, ETC.

50 Sunnybrook Road
Pottstown, PA 19464
off High Street, east side of Pottstown
GPS coordinates 40.245815,-75.610721

Saturday Jan 24, 2015, 9am-4pm
Sunday Jan 25, 2015, 9am-3pm

Firearms including Sporting, Tactical, Class III, Target, Military, Collectible, Antique, Black Powder, etc.

Ammunition, Knives, Optics/Scopes, Parts, Accessories, Clothing, Books/Literature, Militaria, Tools, more.

Admission $7 - children under 12 free with adult

Buy-Sell-Trade

Cash paid for firearms

Free appraisals by knowledgeable dealers

Local, state, federal laws apply to all transactions

Appalachian Promotions
(717) 697-3088
e-mail AppPromotions@aol.com
www.thegunshows.com
discount coupon at http://www.thegunshows.com/show-sites/sunnybrook/

**Tin Soldier** · January 18th, 2015, 11:41 PM

How many tables? And is there a lot of junk at this show?

**Remington788** · January 19th, 2015, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Tin Soldier

How many tables? And is there a lot of junk at this show?

I went last year and really enjoyed it.
Small venue, cozy. Dozens of tables, not hundreds like Oaks. No pickles or jerky, just guns and stuff.
I remember only one knife dealer and he was selling real knives, not crates of Chinese novelty knives.

It was not crowded and I was able to browse in comfort. I found it well worth the $6 and will probably go again this year. Break up the winter a bit.

**Bob0217** · January 22nd, 2015, 10:16 AM

This show should have around 200 tables, according to the promoter's site (thegunshows.com). Vendors should be strongly gun- and knife-related.

This will be only the second show by this promoter at this venue. We're hoping it will become successful as Leesport (same promoter - Appalachian Promotions). He does a good job advertising, and he attracts good vendors.

The only other show in the southeastern/central PA area is in Carlisle, quite a distance west. That should also ensure a good turnout of vendors at this show.

There was some concern at the last show at Pottstown that too many people thought it was going to be the Antique Gun Show that was held at Sunnybrook years ago. Help spread the word that it will not be limited to pre-1898 weapons, and will include all types of firearms, bulk ammunition, optics, parts, accessories, knives, and more.

See you there...

**ForeverPA** · January 22nd, 2015, 03:26 PM

I plan to go. Wonder what the snow will do to the attendance.

**Remington788** · January 22nd, 2015, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by ForeverPA

I plan to go. Wonder what the snow will do to the attendance.

If it is as bad as yesterday's storm who knows. 😀
Seriously, it is right on High Strert across from the hospital Emergency entrance. They would keep that road clear.

**E70x5** · January 24th, 2015, 04:09 PM

Anyone go today ? Would love to hear ppls thoughts, thanks in advance !

**mrat** · January 24th, 2015, 05:08 PM

Just got back. Nice small show. Powder/reloading guy was a no-show this time; main reason I went. They ask at admission if you have a firearm and want you to clear it. Mag in pocket, no zip ties, no pat down. Something to do on a crappy Saturday. I'm not too far away, but wouldn't recommend it if you have a longer drive(but attendance will keep it recurring). Wait for Oaks next month, it's only $3 more.

**bartomark** · January 24th, 2015, 05:52 PM

I went to the first show a couple of months back and it was much better than this one. I got there around 10:00. Maybe 30 cars in the lot. No powder guy[bummer] and some empty tables. I talked with a buddy who was there that said the afternoon picked up a little when everyone got shoveled out. I think the weather had a lot to do with the turnout, both vendors and buyers. When you consider that most vendors use trailers and may have a few hours of travel time I cant fault them for not showing up if they were checking out the forecast. I really hope that this show succeeds. About the size of the Leesport show and it is close to home.

**ForeverPA** · January 24th, 2015, 06:25 PM

Did go as promised. It is an attractive ballroom setting but man it needs more light. Oaks is a zoo compared to this. Much more relaxed but limited selection obviously. Ammo was expensive. A box of 45 cost $25 and up. I pick them up for $20 at Oaks. More long guns than handguns. Prices weren’t too bad but then I wasn’t looking to buy. Saw a few going through PICS so some selling was going on. Having seen the ballroom setting I think there is a market for a bit upscale gun show.