Guns 101: a Beginner's Guide to Buying and Owning Firearms by David Steier

Author:David Steier
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2011-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

Gun Shows

Gun shows are a terrific way to see a lot of guns in a short period of time. A gun show is an event (usually organized by a promoter, just like a rock concert) where vendors rent tables to sell their products to consumers. After the Columbine tragedy, gun shows received a lot of bad press because the children involved and the dealer involved broke the law. He sold guns to minors. You don’t see this much at gun shows. Most vendors are honorable men and women just looking for a legal venue to sell their product to a larger audience. “If you can’t bring Mohammed to the mountain, bring the mountain to Mohammed.” Remember, the same rules that apply to a gun store apply to a gun show.

Typically, there is a “door charge” that goes to the promoter. After you pay that charge, there is usually a “security checkpoint” where guns that are being brought to sell are checked and have their actions secured. Most will not permit you to carry loose ammo or loaded magazines. Don’t give the nice policemen a hard time! Having a concealed carry permit means nothing, as most would not permit you to carry in a public gathering anyway.

I always try to tour the entire show before I buy anything. That is, unless you find “the deal of the century,” then go with your gut instinct. Depending on local laws, there can be two types of dealers at these shows: federally licensed dealers and private sales dealers. Licensed dealers are usually the owners of gun stores who are bringing inventory to sell. They possess a Federal Firearms License or FFL to sell guns and must follow all federal, state, and local laws. Private sales dealers are individuals who buy a table to sell their guns. Since they are not federal dealers, there is no requirement for them to fill out any paperwork or perform any background checks. It’s just one citizen selling a widget to another citizen. In most states, this is perfectly legal.

Finally, gun shows are notorious for being cramped. Please try to be polite. Remember, most of those people have guns.

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