First Gun Show

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2002-09-08 04:54pm

Yesterday, I went to my first gun show simply out of curiousity. I don't own any firearms, nor am I really a gun nut. That's not to say I'm not good with them, I'm fully qualified on the M-9 and M-16. I'm just not a gun freak like some of the others on this board. Anyway, they had a lot of guns there. I'd hadn't seen so much firepower since visiting the 2nd Bomb Wing. There was everything from small little pistols to M-4s. It was kinda cool being able to pick up and hold so many weapons in one day. There was also a large assortment of knives, but most were cheap crap. Besides the overwhelming amounts of guns, there was also a shit load of rednecks there. I have never seen so many rednecks in one place. I mean these were your stereotypical guys in overalls with no shirts wearing camo hats. There were also hundreds of confederate flags, shirts with confederate flags on them, bunper stickers with confederate flags on them, books about confederate flags, belt buckles with confederate flags, and other misc confederate stuff. I also loved this one table filled with conspiracy theory books about how the UN was going to take over America. It also happened to be the same table with the big ass poster proclaiming that "We believe in God's laws" and goes on to list the Ten Commandments. Perhaps there is a connection.

Just to some it up, besides all the right-wing the south will rise again crap, it was a pretty good display. The whole point to this story: well, there is none.

Anarchist Bunny · Post by **Anarchist Bunny** » 2002-09-08 05:05pm

Did you happen to see this?

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2002-09-08 05:06pm

Being a member of a minority race, I don't think I would ever be allowed into a gun show. I have heard stories about them from my friends, however.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2002-09-08 06:23pm

Gun shows are fun, even if you don’t walk away with anything..

Is always cool when the Air force or Army shows up to the bigger ones with Stingers or Sidewinders. I recall they once had a dummy Maverick at one show.

Raptor 597 · Post by **Raptor 597** » 2002-09-08 06:39pm

I went too one before it was great...

Manji · Post by **Manji** » 2002-09-08 07:10pm

Master of Ossus wrote:Being a member of a minority race, I don't think I would ever be allowed into a gun show.

WTF?

I guess you've swallowed the "right wing gun owner = racist" propaganda put out by the libs.

Go to a gun show and take a look around. It'll wake you up a bit.

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2002-09-08 08:07pm

Perhaps I should go to one, someday. When I lived in Israel, though, if you went to the wrong place you could be killed (or, at least, abused). Maybe it's just one of those Post Traumatic Stress factors kicking in again. Oh well....

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2002-09-08 08:08pm

Im always amussed how the red neck types you mentioned seemed to think one day they will defend themselves against the goverment with their guns.

Uh huh. Sure guys.

The south will rise again? YAWNN!

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2002-09-08 08:20pm

I woundn't be concerned. Gun shows are one of the safest places you could be, I've never even seen a single argument at one let alone any violence.

Raptor 597 · Post by **Raptor 597** » 2002-09-08 08:46pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:I woundn't be concerned. Gun shows are one of the safest places you could be, I've never even seen a single argument at one let alone any violence.

*lmao* You release how funny that is?

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2002-09-08 08:49pm

Incidentally, as a Republican I want to see one someday. Maybe I'll get my chance pretty soon.

Jack Lain · Post by **Jack Lain** » 2002-09-08 08:53pm

The last gun show I went to, I picked up a Walther P38. Really nice and kept in good condition.

Gun shows are fun. I don't care for the red necks, but I do enjoy window shopping the different firearms.

Here is a link as to what it looks like. I have not fired it yet.

http://home.snafu.de/l.moeller/Walther_P38.html

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2002-09-08 09:03pm

Perhaps, if you go north enough, there won't be many rednecks. I've never been to a gun show, but I have handled a shotgun and come out alive.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2002-09-08 09:23pm

Hmm I wonder how many people have been killed at Gun shows?

(I remeber a guy drowned at a gun show once, no I had nothing to do with it desipite how ironic it was)

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2002-09-08 09:25pm

I always thought it would be a fun prank to set off some firecrackers outside a gun show and see what happened.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2002-09-08 09:29pm

Manji wrote:WTF?

I guess you've swallowed the "right wing gun owner = racist" propaganda put out by the libs.

Go to a gun show and take a look around. It'll wake you up a bit.

I don't know about racism, but I have a pretty good idea that if I went to a gun show wearing a "Proud to be Atheist" T-shirt, I should make sure the local hospital has some of my blood type on supply first.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2002-09-08 09:48pm

don't know about racism, but I have a pretty good idea that if I went to a gun show wearing a "Proud to be Atheist" T-shirt, I should make sure the local hospital has some of my blood type on supply first.

Just goes to show that most frothing at the mouth gun types dont give a rats ass about the other admendments.

Jack Lain · Post by **Jack Lain** » 2002-09-08 09:49pm

To be honest, I don't think so MW. Most of the gun shows I've been to are populated with collectors, not idiot RW ppl. My dad picked up an 1800 rifle that was really pretty. Engravings of wildlife and all. And he is about as right as you can get. Though he is an atheist.

I mentioned the red necks in my previous post because they are always there. But they are the not the norm or the majority.

I bought a sabre at the show before the last. It is really nice. Civil war engravings and I hung it in my study/office. Gun shows have changed in the last couple years. I don't see many militia ppl there anymore, mostly just folks who are interested in collecting older firearms.

I skip the nazi shit though. The last show I went to had a lot of nazi stuff for sale. I really don't understand how an American could buy crap like that. Those guys were the enemy. I guess its the power of myth. But my grandfather fought against them, so I bypass it.

I think you should attend one. Its a good time and the majority of the people are very nice and are just having fun. Its a love of history and firearms. Not much else. Plus the hot dogs are great. If you like hot dogs, you'll love the gun show.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2002-09-08 10:46pm

Darth Wong wrote:
Manji wrote:WTF?

I guess you've swallowed the "right wing gun owner = racist" propaganda put out by the libs.

Go to a gun show and take a look around. It'll wake you up a bit.
I don't know about racism, but I have a pretty good idea that if I went to a gun show wearing a "Proud to be Atheist" T-shirt, I should make sure the local hospital has some of my blood type on supply first.

I think NOT.

Ever been to one? I somehow doubt that given what you just posted.

Anyway, thats the kind of shit they SELL, right next to the Bill Clinton targets and trespasser will be executed/violated signs.

MKSheppard · Post by **MKSheppard** » 2002-09-08 11:26pm

Sea Skimmer wrote: I think NOT.

Ever been to one? I somehow doubt that given what you just posted.

Anyway, thats the kind of shit they SELL, right next to the Bill Clinton targets and trespasser will be executed/violated signs.

Nonono.......it goes:

"Trespassers will be SHOT. Survivors will be SHOT AGAIN."

and

"GE - WE BRING GOOD THINGS TO LIFE" (GE logo in front of a MiniGun)

and

"WE'RE FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU"
(picture of BATF agents in ninja combat gear)

and

"VOTE FROM THE ROOFTOPS"

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2002-09-08 11:59pm

MKSheppard wrote:
Sea Skimmer wrote: I think NOT.

Ever been to one? I somehow doubt that given what you just posted.

Anyway, thats the kind of shit they SELL, right next to the Bill Clinton targets and trespasser will be executed/violated signs.
Nonono.......it goes:

"Trespassers will be SHOT. Survivors will be SHOT AGAIN."

and

"GE - WE BRING GOOD THINGS TO LIFE" (GE logo in front of a MiniGun)

and

"WE'RE FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU"
(picture of BATF agents in ninja combat gear)

and

"VOTE FROM THE ROOFTOPS"

I have that GE shirt, always good to wear while using my dads Bren. So many signs and shirts, but I cant think of all that many.

A few others which stuck in my mind:

IF YOU ARE FOUND HEAE TONIGHT YOU WILL BE FOUND HEAE TOMMAROW

STEAL HERE DIE HERE

There are also the classic bumper stickers:

KEEP HONKING I'M RELOADING

WARNING DRIVER ONLT CARRIES 20 $ WORTH OF AMMUNITION

SO MANY CATS SO FEW RECIPES

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2002-09-09 07:46am

I might get that ammo one

Raptor 597 · Post by **Raptor 597** » 2002-09-09 04:38pm

They had some Redneck bullshit, the rest was great, 12 Gauge Cop Shotginsprobably illegal too sell but the who the fuck is stupid enough too enter a gun show and ask for your firearms, they had former USSR Military Hardware should of bought that Siberian Cap and went too a Republican Convention

, they had plenty of WWII Surplus too not too mention a shitload of guns

Cpt_Frank · Post by **Cpt_Frank** » 2002-09-09 05:01pm

Jack Lain wrote:The last gun show I went to, I picked up a Walther P38. Really nice and kept in good condition.

Gun shows are fun. I don't care for the red necks, but I do enjoy window shopping the different firearms.

Here is a link as to what it looks like. I have not fired it yet.

http://home.snafu.de/l.moeller/Walther_P38.html

Huh. Believe it or not, but my grandfather still has one in his desk.
It's still functional, but doesn't look very shiny anymore.

I skip the nazi shit though. The last show I went to had a lot of nazi stuff for sale. I really don't understand how an American could buy crap like that

? German guns from the WWII era or just medals and propaganda books and uniforms etc?
Well these objects can still be regarded as the silent witnesses of a dark age which shall never be forgotten to prevent history from repeating itself.

Whoa! That one was good!

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2002-09-09 08:58pm

Are there any women at these gun shows? If so, do they wear bras?