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gun shows
In the United States, a gun show is an event where promoters generally rent large public venues and then rent tables for display areas for dealers of guns and related items, and charge admission for buyers. The majority of guns for sale at gun shows are modern sporting firearms. Approximately 5,000 gun shows occur annually in the United States.
DOJ Report on Where Criminals Get Their Guns | National Review
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Table 5 is interesting. Data is self reported - that is the authors asked the prisoners.
So, I've never been to a gun show, and I'm planning to pop my cherry this Saturday the 20th and the Expo Center. Do they sell weapons there? And do the background check there? How does that work? Or is it more a chance to touch/handle weapons and then purchase locally?
Thanks!
didn't see a sub-forum for asking people in Washington but anyone know any good gun shows in the area? Since Background checks make buying guns kind of annoying in this state im always looking for parts and ammo sellers.
Beyond that, is there any good reloaders in the PNW that sell quality...
Gun-Show Customers’ License Plates Come Under Scrutiny
Gun-Show Customers’ License Plates Come Under Scrutiny
Devlin Barrett Oct. 2, 2016 7:35 p.m. ET
Federal agents have persuaded police officers to scan license plates to gather information about gun-show customers, government emails...
I need advice on wa gun shows.
I manufacture my own line of gun cleaning products. I am expanding my product line and considering selling at gun shows in the future.
No questions about my products please, not what this thread is about.
I have never really been into attending guns shows in the...