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2/20/2010 1:45:22 PM EDT
Thinking of hitting the Gun Show at the Expo center tomorrow.  Anyone go today?  I haven't been in years.  I think the last time I went to a Belton Gun Show, M1 Carbines could be had for a pair of C-Notes. Ah, those were the days.
2/20/2010 2:19:57 PM EDT
[#1]
Not bad, $6.00 fee to get in for all day.  There were alot of Pistols to be had throughout the show, rifles and carbines were a bit scarce.  Prices seemed about average for the area.  Some vendors seemed to want to much documentation for purchases.  My buddy wanted to buy a Pistol and had his orders from Fort Hood, TX and all the necessary ID's and the guy still wanted a utility bill.  Thats bunco in my mind, Active Duty Solldiers ONLY need orders and an ID in TX.  Anyways, plenty of new ammo to be had also.  Not a bad show, would have liked to see more long guns and black rifles though.
2/20/2010 2:49:43 PM EDT
[#2]
I considered it a waste of $6

Half the show was jerky, knives and jewelry. The isles were FAR to narrow, they squeezed it into a room that was too small. Most of what I saw was full retail stuff that you could get locally for the same or a little less.

It was my hope that this would blossem somewhat with Austin gunshows being what they are.
2/21/2010 2:02:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Not bad, $6.00 fee to get in for all day.  There were alot of Pistols to be had throughout the show, rifles and carbines were a bit scarce.  Prices seemed about average for the area.  Some vendors seemed to want to much documentation for purchases.  My buddy wanted to buy a Pistol and had his orders from Fort Hood, TX and all the necessary ID's and the guy still wanted a utility bill.  Thats bunco in my mind, Active Duty Solldiers ONLY need orders and an ID in TX.  Anyways, plenty of new ammo to be had also.  Not a bad show, would have liked to see more long guns and black rifles though.


were they Permanent Change of Station orders or Temporary Deployment?  I was gonna do that show but I did a CHL class instead.
2/21/2010 3:29:26 PM EDT
[#4]
Well, I ended up going. It was a fairly small show––not the worst I've been to.   There were lots of pistols and very few rifles/shotguns (which is what I was looking for).  Pretty decent deals could be had on handguns.  Saw a new delta elite for a very good price.  Very tempting!  I passed up a deal on a lefty remington 30-06 with glass and am kicking myself for it now.