Gun Shows Calendar
Every Gun Show in America. One Calendar.
Aggregated from every major promoter. Search by state, date, and distance. Stop checking 50 different websites.
1,691
Upcoming Shows
49
States
Weekly
Updated
100+
Promoters
00 // LIVE
#00
Upcoming Gun Shows
Aug
21
Gonzales Gun Show
JB Wells Arena & Expo Event Center · Gonzales, LA
Aug
21
Big Reno Show
Sparks Nugget Casino Resort · Sparks, NV
Aug
21
Dousman Gun and Outdoors Show
Dousman Lions Club Community Center · Dousman, WI
Aug
21
The BIG Springfield Gun Show
Allison Sports Town · Springfield, MO
Aug
21
Webster County Gun Show
Webster County Fairgrounds · Fort Dodge, IA
Aug
21
Gonzales Gun Show
JB Wells Arena & Expo Event Center · Gonzales, TX
Aug
21
PCMAF Annual Gun Show
Pen Convention Center · Deer Lodge, MT
Aug
21
Gonzales Gun Show: 3-Day Event
JB Wells Arena & Expo Event Center · Gonzales, TX
01 // GUIDE
#01
Your First Gun Show — What to Expect
01
What to Bring
→Cash
→Valid photo ID
→Wish list / measurements
→A buddy
→Patience
02
How to Negotiate
→Ask best price
→Bundle items
→Be willing to walk away
→Cash talks
→Late Sunday = best deals
03
What to Watch For
→"New in box" that's used
→Prices above online retail
→No return policies
→Unsafe displays
→Know fair prices before going
02 // LEGAL
#02
Private Sales at Gun Shows
The “gun show loophole” is a misnomer — the same rules apply at shows as anywhere else. Licensed dealers always run background checks. Private sellers follow their state laws, which vary wildly.
22 states require background checks on all private sales.
03 // COMPARE
#03
Gun Show vs. Online — When Each Wins
Gun Shows Win When
→You want to inspect before buying
→Negotiating face-to-face
→Finding rare/used items
→No shipping/transfer wait
→Accessories and parts
Online Wins When
→You know exactly what you want
→Comparing prices across retailers
→New-in-box purchases
→Availability of specific models
→Price tracking over time
Know Prices Before You Go
Check current market prices so you know a good deal when you see one.