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Tanner Gun Show
870 South Colorado Blvd. #1081, Glendale, CO
•Tanner Gun Show operates six shows annually across Colorado—from Denver to Colorado Springs to Pueblo. At roughly 4X the size of competing shows, Tanner draws thousands of visitors and moves serious inventory for vendors. | Show | Location | Dates | |------|----------|-------| | Castle Rock | Dougla...
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Tanner Gun Show operates six shows annually across Colorado—from Denver to Colorado Springs to Pueblo. At roughly 4X the size of competing shows, Tanner draws thousands of visitors and moves serious inventory for vendors.
| Show | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 14-15 |
| Loveland | The Ranch (Larimer County Events Complex) | Feb 28 – Mar 1 |
| Colorado Springs | Norris Penrose Event Center | Mar 28-29 |
| Aurora | Arapahoe County Fairgrounds | Apr 18-19 |
| Colorado Springs | Norris Penrose Event Center | Jun 13-14 |
| Golden/Jeffco | Jeffco Fairgrounds | Jun 27-28 |
Show Hours - Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM - Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
$15 tickets cover both days. Kids under 12 are free. Active military gets in for $12. No refunds under any circumstances.
Every Tanner Gun Show is a full buy-sell-trade event. Bring your firearms for appraisals, sell them outright, or trade for something from the thousands of vendors on the floor. Beyond guns, you'll find knives, outdoor gear, ammunition, western wear, jewelry, books, collectibles, and food.
Tanner provides tables and chairs for all vendors. Setup happens Friday 12 PM–8 PM, Saturday 8 AM–9 AM, and Sunday 9 AM–10 AM. Everything out by 7 PM Sunday.
| Table Type | Price (Weekend) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aisle Table | $100 | Center floor location |
| Wall Table | $120 | Perimeter location |
| Electricity Add-on | $40 | Both table types |
| Commercial Booth | $350 | 10×10, no tables included |
| WiFi | Free | Now complimentary |
Vendor Access Times - Saturday: 7 AM – 6 PM - Sunday: 9 AM – 7 PM - Security on-site: Saturday 7 AM through Sunday 6 PM
Multiple tables are always placed together for larger vendors.
- •All guns must be unloaded and zip-tied, including personal carry
- •Violation of gun safety rules = permanent dismissal
- •Helpers must remain at tables at all times
- •Dogs are absolutely not allowed
- •All vendors must obey federal, state, and local laws—no exceptions
- •Covered booth (tent) regulations follow International Fire Code 2018
- •All sales final—no refunds, weather included
- •Only pre-paid tables are guaranteed
Tanner advertises heavily on TV, radio, newspapers, billboards, magazines, internet, and roadside signs across the entire Colorado front range. They maintain an extensive email list (50,000+) and send show reminders and coupons to subscribers. The Loveland show specifically draws Denver dealers plus Northern Colorado and Wyoming vendors—with 500 tables spanning both north and south exhibit halls at The Ranch.
CCW certification classes run Saturday and Sunday at each show. Classes happen in conference rooms attached to the venue. Legal defense information through U.S. LawShield (30-day free trial available).
Fairfield Inn & Suites - $99/night special rate - Call 303-928-7500 and mention Tanner Gun Show - Locations: Denver, Aurora, Parker
MCM Elegante Suites - $99/night gun show rate - Complimentary parking, WiFi, DirecTV - Hot breakfast included - Reference "Tanner Gun Show – Room Block" when booking
Quality Inn & Conference Center - $89/night special rate - Call 970-353-8444 and mention Tanner Gun Show
New vendors are encouraged to call 720-514-0114 to check availability—some shows maintain vendor waitlists. Registration forms and table maps available online for each venue.
Mailing Address 870 South Colorado Blvd. #1081 Glendale, CO 80246
- •Phone: (720) 514-0114
- •Email: [email protected]