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Miss Kitty | 12-27-2008 10:36 PM
Going to my first gun show, Pics added I talked hubby into taking me to a gun show in Atlanta tomorrow. Never been to one before, are they usally alot of inventory at these shows, or is it better to buy online? Hubby asked me what type gun did I want? I want a AR 15, he laughed at me..lol...Any info welcomed:emotions16: Miss Kitty

mtnman | 12-27-2008 10:58 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show I find Gun Shows fun! I�ll carry a rifle to trade and I never know what I�ll be bringing home. The best deals are the guns the public brings to sell and the very best deals are out front, before they get in the building!! Have FUN!

ohioarmedneutrality | 12-27-2008 10:58 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show First, if this gun show is like others I have been to, I hope you aren't claustrophobic, because it may be shoulder to shoulder. As for inventory, it just depends on what the dealers bring with them and how much they're charging. Although I am not familiar with how things are done in Atlanta, up this way, we have fellows carrying their personal firearms to sell to prospective buyers at the shows I've been to. Just be careful not to get thumped in the noggin by a guy carelessly turning with a rifle slung over his shoulder! A person can buy firearms online, but only if he or she possesses a Federal Firearms License or if they have their order shipped to a local FFL holder (usually a licensed gun shop) and pay the associated fees and, of course, go through the background check. Let's just say there is some paperwork and planning involved with this. There is another class of FFL for buyers of firearms classified as Curios and Relics that can also buy online. One big disadvantage of buying firearms online is not being able to see upclose and in person what you are buying. You may be better off going to this gun show or to a local gun shop so you can handle the hardware and see what suits your needs. Good luck with whatever you decide to purchase. Make sure you take the time to familiarize yourself with your firearm's operation and care and then practice with it. A gun does you no good sitting in a closet. I love to see the ladies get involved in firearms. My wife is a much better shot than I am even though I'm the gun nut in the family. One more thing: If your hubby gets you an AR-15, you better give him a colossal hug and kiss because those firesticks are getting pricey!

Miss Kitty | 12-27-2008 11:15 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Thanks Guys for the info....Found quite a few shooting ranges in our area..so I will get some pratice in. Maybe I'll get lucky on the AR-15, thats what I want, one thats not real heavy, we looked at a pawn shop today, they had only one and wanted 1700 for it. MissKitty

ohioarmedneutrality | 12-27-2008 11:31 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss Kitty (Post 1484708) Thanks Guys for the info....Found quite a few shooting ranges in our area..so I will get some pratice in. Maybe I'll get lucky on the AR-15, thats what I want, one thats not real heavy, we looked at a pawn shop today, they had only one and wanted 1700 for it. MissKitty
Yeah, hit the shooting ranges for sure. Though prices have gone nuts lately, you should be able to find an AR-15 for less than $1,700. Here's some links of a few online vendors for gawking/pricing purposes (a few AR's listed, but not at all): http://www.classicarms.us/ http://ioinc.us/mm5/merchant.mvc?Scr...Code=Long+Guns http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Browse.asp?Cat=3024 https://shop.vanceoutdoors.com/rifle...33s350lcmufpd7 http://www.rguns.net/rifles/rifles-s...lete-556.shtml http://www.samcoglobal.com/rifles.html

angryhippy | 12-27-2008 11:42 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Browse a few online retailers so you don't over pay.

latitude22 | 12-27-2008 11:50 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show anyone bought from rguns? They usually stock what they list or backorder?

Maddie | 12-28-2008 09:59 AM
Re: Going to my first gun show I haven't seen any good deals at Atlanta gun shows in a long time, but they're still fun to browse. If you're sure you're going to get an AR, it would be a good place to pick up some extra magazines for it. From what I hear, ARs are really scarce around Atlanta now. Candler Road Pawn Shop (also a gun shop) got a bunch in right after Thanksgiving. I don't know if they have any left. The local EMS guys were all planning to snap them up as soon as they came in! On the plus side for female buyers, there's a woman behind the counter there. I bought an AR15 a few years ago from Ed's Pawn Shop (on North Henry Boulevard) in Stockbridge. They're nice folks and at the time had good prices on their ARs. I sometimes use the Gallery of Guns (www.galleryofguns.com) Gun Genie as an online resource to compare prices between participating gun vendors in my area. You still have to research prices to make sure you don't pay too much, but sometimes you can find good prices or sales, and you can order through the site by putting down a down payment. You then have to pick up your gun and pay the rest of the balance at the gun store you chose to buy from. It might take a few days for the store to get the firearm in. I've ordered 3 firearms through this site in recent years and never had a problem with it. I've heard they don't have any available ARs on the site right now, though. Good luck and have fun! I thought about going to the show today, but I've got a bunch of work to do, and I spent the last of my discretionary money on a 30-06 the other day. Regarding ranges, you might consider joining a gun club. I'm a member of a reasonably priced one out in Covington (all the ranges are outdoors). If you're interested in the details, let me know.

Twisted Avatar | 12-28-2008 11:48 AM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by mtnman (Post 1484687) I find Gun Shows fun! I�ll carry a rifle to trade and I never know what I�ll be bringing home. The best deals are the guns the public brings to sell and the very best deals are out front, before they get in the building!! Have FUN!
Humble thyself mortals: THE LEGEND SPEAKS!!!!! :adore::adore::adore::adore::adore::adore::adore:: adore::adore::adore:

TomD | 12-28-2008 12:10 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by Maddie (Post 1485025) Regarding ranges, you might consider joining a gun club. I'm a member of a reasonably priced one out in Covington (all the ranges are outdoors). If you're interested in the details, let me know.
Maddie, you probably already know about it but I used to go to the Dekalb County Range. It a pretty good public range run by the Dekalb Police. I used to go there when I lived in Stone Mountain. It's off of Evans Mill Road. For anyone in the Atlanta area especially north, there is Riverbend Gun Club. It is among the top 10 shooting venues in the entire country.

90%RealMoney | 12-28-2008 01:37 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show I remember going to the HUGE gun show at the Pomona fairgrounds every year, in the Los Angeles area. There was around 8 huge buildings full of vendors. Literally a million guns, rifles, shotguns for sale. Of course the liberal city council put the nix on it. You couldn't see this entire show in one day, it wasn't possible. I think it was put on by Great American Shows or something like that. Now, up here in Northern Ca., the local show can be seen in about 20 or 30 minutes. I've never been to the big show in Sacramento, guess I need to go. You will have a blast though. Gun shows are alot of fun!

SilverCity | 12-28-2008 02:27 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by 90%RealMoney (Post 1485242) I remember going to the HUGE gun show at the Pomona fairgrounds every year, in the Los Angeles area. There was around 8 huge buildings full of vendors. Literally a million guns, rifles, shotguns for sale. Of course the liberal city council put the nix on it. You couldn't see this entire show in one day, it wasn't possible. I think it was put on by Great American Shows or something like that. Now, up here in Northern Ca., the local show can be seen in about 20 or 30 minutes. I've never been to the big show in Sacramento, guess I need to go. You will have a blast though. Gun shows are alot of fun!
Ahhh yes. The Great Western Gun Show on the Pomona Fairgrounds was indeed legendary...and no you couldn't see it all in one day.

Maddie | 12-28-2008 04:17 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1485169) Maddie, you probably already know about it but I used to go to the Dekalb County Range. It a pretty good public range run by the Dekalb Police. I used to go there when I lived in Stone Mountain. It's off of Evans Mill Road. For anyone in the Atlanta area especially north, there is Riverbend Gun Club. It is among the top 10 shooting venues in the entire country.
I used to go the Dekalb County Range. I haven't been in years, though. I hear Riverbend Gun Club is very nice. You have to know people who are members to get in, though, and when I was looking for a gun club, I didn't know anyone at Riverbend (let alone the required two members) and there seemed to be a lot of hoops to jump through, so I didn't bother looking into it further. I was also told that there was a long waiting list to get in, but I wasn't told that by a member, so it might not be true. Southriver Gun Club is nice. It's not as fancy as Riverbend, and it's smaller, but everyone is friendly. I think the dues are comparable between the two clubs.

TomD | 12-28-2008 04:48 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by Maddie (Post 1485423) I used to go the Dekalb County Range. I haven't been in years, though. I hear Riverbend Gun Club is very nice. You have to know people who are members to get in, though, and when I was looking for a gun club, I didn't know anyone at Riverbend (let alone the required two members) and there seemed to be a lot of hoops to jump through, so I didn't bother looking into it further. I was also told that there was a long waiting list to get in, but I wasn't told that by a member, so it might not be true. Southriver Gun Club is nice. It's not as fancy as Riverbend, and it's smaller, but everyone is friendly. I think the dues are comparable between the two clubs.
If you or anyone you know wants to join RBGC let me know.

Maddie | 12-28-2008 06:06 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Thanks, Tom.

Miss Kitty | 12-28-2008 07:39 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Well, My first gun show was quite interesting and enjoyable. I didnt get anything:bawling:....Hubby got a new Mossberg shotgun,and we spent quite abit on ammo. I did get to handle quite a few AR-15. I really liked a Bushmaster and the guy was going to let me walk with it for 1100.00. I almost had myself talked into it , I will check around some more. Theres another gun show next weekend, I woul like to go to. Thanks Maddie and Tom for the info, MissKitty :biggrin:

Ares | 12-28-2008 09:48 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Miss Kitty, I have a Bushmaster AR-15 Modular Carbine. Love that weapon. Has all the rails you'll need including the quad-rail which is a must if you plan on decking it out with accessories. :-) Hope you get one, you will not be disappointed. Love my Bushmaster

Twisted Avatar | 12-29-2008 08:31 AM
Re: Going to my first gun show 1 Attachment(s) Quote:
Originally Posted by Ares (Post 1485836) Miss Kitty, I have a Bushmaster AR-15 Modular Carbine. Love that weapon. Has all the rails you'll need including the quad-rail which is a must if you plan on decking it out with accessories. :-) Hope you get one, you will not be disappointed. Love my Bushmaster
Looks nice........

Miss Kitty | 12-29-2008 09:04 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by Ares (Post 1485836) Miss Kitty, I have a Bushmaster AR-15 Modular Carbine. Love that weapon. Has all the rails you'll need including the quad-rail which is a must if you plan on decking it out with accessories. :-) Hope you get one, you will not be disappointed. Love my Bushmaster
Ares, Got mine today:banana:......I'm very excited about it.....plus it has all the goodies already on it...lighted recticle scope, cross hairs adjustable to green or red, red dot laser, tactical flash light, telescopic stock, raised scope mounts can still use the iron sights looking under scope, forward pistol grip mounted on rail and two 30 rounds magazines.....I will post a picture tomorrow.MissKitty :applause_:coolbeer::emotions16:

sneak | 12-29-2008 09:49 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss Kitty (Post 1487110) Ares, Got mine today:banana:......I'm very excited about it.....plus it has all the goodies already on it...lighted recticle scope, cross hairs adjustable to green or red, red dot laser, tactical flash light, telescopic stock, raised scope mounts can still use the iron sights looking under scope, forward pistol grip mounted on rail and two 30 rounds magazines.....I will post a picture tomorrow.MissKitty :applause_:coolbeer::emotions16:
Congrats on the AR! :ok: Looking forward to the pic. Now stock up on some more mags and plenty of ammo.

Maddie | 12-29-2008 10:05 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Congrats! :applause_:applause_:applause_ I can't wait to see the picture!

EE_ | 12-29-2008 10:11 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Congrats Miss Kitty! http://farm1.static.flickr.com/33/54...b5769aaee4.jpg

Miss Kitty | 12-30-2008 10:53 AM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by EE_ (Post 1487183) Congrats Miss Kitty! http://farm1.static.flickr.com/33/54...b5769aaee4.jpg
EE....I luv this pic, I hope you dont mind I saved it....Just too cute..MissKitty:36_3_12:

Desert Fox | 12-30-2008 12:07 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss Kitty (Post 1487661) EE....I luv this pic, I hope you dont mind I saved it....Just too cute..MissKitty:36_3_12:
We love the picture too, now show us the picture of your new toy, already...:s9::yippee::wavey:

Ares | 12-30-2008 07:13 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Congrats Miss Kitty. Enjoy. :-) Now stock up on Mag's and shoot .223 and 5.56 until you can feel the difference ;) TA- The one I have is the upper one in your pic, with the telestock. As of now, just has the iron sites, but comparing a couple of Eo-tech's to replace them. :)

Miss Kitty | 12-30-2008 07:21 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show 8 Attachment(s) Ok Everybody....Here is the eye candy..My newest toy...and a few more of the arsenal to get your hearts pumping. Hope ya,ll enjoy the well meant attempt at photogrophy. MissKitty

EE_ | 12-30-2008 09:03 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show Very sweet! Gun porn! I liked the first shot. (the money shot) I could almost hear the cheesey porn music in the background. :yes:

ohioarmedneutrality | 12-30-2008 10:59 PM
Re: Going to my first gun show You're going to need more ammo. ;)

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