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Posted: 5/25/2019 10:18:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By geegee:. I completely forgot about the Denton Show, which used to be pretty decent. Cue The Kingston Trio, "Where Have All the Gunshows Gone?"  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By geegee:. I completely forgot about the Denton Show, which used to be pretty decent. Cue The Kingston Trio, "Where Have All the Gunshows Gone?" Originally Posted By Gopher:. Is this due to infighting in DACA or something else? Has the market finally saturated to a point where a show once a quarter isn't sustainable?
The old Militaria shows at the Convention Center were lots of fun. Dallas politics finally ruined that show and everything seemed to move over to Market Hall. What will it take for this show to come back to its former glory? Under Trump, DACA is getting lean and that is not a happy process. Audits are being demanded, so we'll see where that goes. I think 5 shows a year is sustainable, but they have to be promoted heavily to attract vendors and visitors, and the show may already be in its death spiral. For Market Hall to fill back up into both halls would likely take a Democratic president. |
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Posted: 5/26/2019 1:02:57 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: This thread illustrates we don't lack for gun shows in north Texas - there's almost always one in an hour's drive every weekend - and quite often two. That doesn't mean a given location or organization will last forever. The principal issue w/ the DACA show is Obama is no longer in office. Premier used the Obama years to get big and run multiple shows across the state every weekend; DACA got fat and happy. Under Trump, DACA is getting lean and that is not a happy process. Audits are being demanded, so we'll see where that goes. I think 5 shows a year is sustainable, but they have to be promoted heavily to attract vendors and visitors, and the show may already be in its death spiral. For Market Hall to fill back up into both halls would likely take a Democratic president. |
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Posted: 5/27/2019 2:41:31 PM EST
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1-2 June
Carthage Civic Center - G&S Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star Witchita Falls Kickapoo Airport - Whipp Farm 8-9 June Burleson Event Center - Whipp Farm 15-16 June Lewisville Lakeland Plaza - Premier Waxahachie Civic Center - Premier 22-23 June Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier Nacogdoches Civic Center - G&S 29-30 June Belton Expo Center - Real Texas Mesquite Big Town - Premier Tyler Convention Center - Lone Star |
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Posted: 5/31/2019 12:37:09 PM EST
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I wonder if the one in Fort Worth this weekend will be any good?
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Posted: 5/31/2019 4:49:17 PM EST
[#5]
Last time I went it was about 3/4 the size of the Premier show that is in another 3 weeks. I haven't been to one in about 6 months though. I would choose it over the DACA show.
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Posted: 5/31/2019 7:39:19 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By villageidiot:
Last time I went it was about 3/4 the size of the Premier show that is in another 3 weeks. I haven't been to one in about 6 months though. I would choose it over the DACA show. |
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Posted: 5/31/2019 7:57:49 PM EST
[#7]
I'm going to go to Fort Worth tomorrow.
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Posted: 5/31/2019 8:02:42 PM EST
[#8]
Wish I could join you.
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Posted: 5/31/2019 8:05:35 PM EST
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Wish I could join you. Soon enough. |
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Posted: 5/31/2019 8:18:15 PM EST
[#10]
Yup. Got to order suppressors soon.
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Posted: 6/1/2019 6:47:19 PM EST
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motown_steve:
I'm going to go to Fort Worth tomorrow. |
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Posted: 6/5/2019 1:10:15 AM EST
[Last Edit: motown_steve]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Shake_TX:
How was it? I was going to go but wound up deciding not to. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Shake_TX:
Originally Posted By motown_steve:
I'm going to go to Fort Worth tomorrow. ETA -And bb will tell you that I spend money at every show. |
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Posted: 6/5/2019 7:44:51 PM EST
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Wow. Premier is crushing the competition.
Gun show attendance is a leading indicator of political diciness, so while I love a good crowded gunshow, the lack of attendance @ the minor FW show & DACA indicates we're winning. It's a perverse indicator, like service at McDonald's. |
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Posted: 6/5/2019 7:49:08 PM EST
[#14]
8-9 June
Burleson Event Center - Whipp Farm 15-16 June Lewisville Lakeland Plaza - Premier Waxahachie Civic Center - Premier 22-23 June Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier Nacogdoches Civic Center - G&S 29-30 June Belton Expo Center - Real Texas Mesquite Big Town - Premier Tyler Convention Center - Lone Star |
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Posted: 6/5/2019 9:29:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
It's a perverse indicator, like service at McDonald's. 
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Posted: 6/5/2019 9:30:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Wow. Premier is crushing the competition. Gun show attendance is a leading indicator of political diciness, so while I love a good crowded gunshow, the lack of attendance @ the minor FW show & DACA indicates we're winning. It's a perverse indicator, like service at McDonald's. 
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Posted: 6/6/2019 4:59:41 AM EST
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JUNE 8 AND 9, GREENVILLE, TX, HUNT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 9800 JACK FINNEY BLVD, GREENVILLE, TX
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Posted: 6/9/2019 8:48:08 PM EST
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15-16 June
Lewisville Lakeland Plaza - Premier - this is a small but good show. Last time I went I picked up a .38 S&W Bodyguard & a 20 ga Mossberg Shockwave for competitive prices, both gifts for the kiddos. Waxahachie Civic Center - Premier - I have never visited this one. Someone post up a report. 22-23 June Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier @Motown_Steve You going to be buyin or sellin? Nacogdoches Civic Center - G&S 29-30 June Belton Expo Center - Real Texas Mesquite Big Town - Premier Tyler Convention Center - Lone Star |
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Posted: 6/14/2019 2:18:20 PM EST
[#19]
Weekend bump.
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Posted: 6/14/2019 9:31:24 PM EST
[#20]
Blew my wad at PSA and Grabagun. Plus getting ready to take Dog Mahal back on the road. It'll be mid July before I can hit a show.
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Posted: 6/14/2019 9:38:02 PM EST
[#21]
I'll be set up at Mesquite the end of this month, and Allen and Mesquite in July...
May have a primo AK type thingy I am culling available... 
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Posted: 6/16/2019 9:48:46 PM EST
[#22]
22-23 June
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - if you're in D/FW, this is the one to go to. Post up if you want to meet for lunch beforehand. BBQ, Arabic, Turkish, Tex-Mex abounds. Nacogdoches Civic Center - G&S 29-30 June Belton Expo Center - Real Texas Mesquite Big Town - Premier Tyler Convention Center - Lone Star |
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Posted: 6/17/2019 3:44:48 PM EST
[Last Edit: Brewgod]
[#23]
Anybody going to the Nacogdoches show? I'm thinking about going Saturday...
ETA: Will have to go Sunday, grandsons first birthday party Saturday. |
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Posted: 6/22/2019 10:37:30 AM EST
[#24]
Currently at Will Rogers. Tall, black beard. Camo hat with BFL patch on the back
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Posted: 6/23/2019 8:33:38 PM EST
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29-30 June
Belton Expo Center - Real Texas Mesquite Big Town - Premier Tyler Convention Center - Lone Star 6-7 July Canton - G&S Denison - AllTex Fort Worth - Lone Star Gatesville - Whipp Farm 13-14 July Lewisville - Premier 20-21 July Allen - Premier Bowie - Whipp Farm Longview - Classic Arms 27-28 July Mesquite Big Town - Premier Paris - AllTex |
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Posted: 6/25/2019 9:22:09 PM EST
[#26]
6-7 July
Canton - G&S Denison - AllTex Fort Worth - Lone Star Gatesville - Whipp Farm From a friend of mine who will be there: The Denison show is put on by the promoter that is usually at the Sherman show. The mall that they usually have the show at increased the price for the space they usually set up in and they moved the show about five miles up the road to the Hilton Garden Inn Denison. Much nicer venue. It may also attract a few more tables. This venue has attracted some of the bigger dealers in the past but there have been issues with other promoters and them not getting the turnout expected. YMMV. |
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Posted: 6/27/2019 11:11:19 AM EST
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Work issues will keep me from being able to set up in Tyler this weekend. But looks like I will be off on several weekends in July, so I hope to make several of the shows that I never make it to!
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Posted: 6/27/2019 9:04:16 PM EST
[#28]
Did I miss posting the last Dallas show?
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Posted: 7/5/2019 7:29:10 PM EST
[#29]
6-7 July
Canton - G&S Denison - AllTex Fort Worth - Lone Star Gatesville - Whipp Farm 13-14 July Lewisville - Premier 20-21 July Allen - Premier Bowie - Whipp Farm Longview - Classic Arms 27-28 July Mesquite Big Town - Premier Paris - AllTex Whoops, sorry fellas, forgot to update. Metroplex folks post up where you want to go eat. |
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Posted: 7/6/2019 12:05:01 PM EST
[#30]
@backbencher
You going to ftw show today? |
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Posted: 7/6/2019 12:06:44 PM EST
[#31]
No.
 Am working on the '93 Plymouth Laser today. 
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Posted: 7/6/2019 7:14:03 PM EST
[Last Edit: Gopher]
[#32]
The Denison show was small but an interesting mix of stuff. A few AR's and parts but lots of old 22's and old revolvers plus the usual collection of bolt action hunting rifles. The oddity of the day was a young Hispanic dude with a Calico 9mm pistol. I haven't seen one of those in years.
BTW: the Hilton is a way better venue than the old Mall location. |
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Posted: 7/6/2019 7:30:21 PM EST
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Posted: 7/13/2019 11:58:32 AM EST
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13-14 July
Lewisville - Premier 20-21 July Allen - Premier Bowie - Whipp Farm Longview - Classic Arms 27-28 July Mesquite Big Town - Premier Paris - AllTex |
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Posted: 7/14/2019 8:20:18 PM EST
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20-21 July
Allen - Premier Bowie - Whipp Farm Longview - Classic Arms 27-28 July Mesquite Big Town - Premier Paris - AllTex |
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Posted: 7/21/2019 2:59:25 PM EST
[#36]
Did anyone make Allen this weekend? My AC adventures prevented me from making it.
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Posted: 7/21/2019 3:29:04 PM EST
[Last Edit: zach_]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopher:
Did anyone make Allen this weekend? My AC adventures prevented me from making it. |
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Posted: 7/21/2019 6:17:34 PM EST
[#38]
27-28 July
Mesquite Big Town - Premier Paris - AllTex 3-4 August Lewisville - Premier Mineral Wells - Whipp Farm Nacogdoches - G&S 10-11 August Tyler - Lone Star (This is a worthwhile medium show in E Texas) 17-18 August Abilene - Texas Gun & Knife Mesquite Rodeo - Premier 24-25 August Fort Worth - Premier - post up if you want to meet somewhere for lunch. King Tut and Rail Head BBQ are nearby. 31 August - 1 September Glen Rose - Whipp Farm Lewisville - Premier |
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Posted: 7/21/2019 6:48:14 PM EST
[#39]
Probably up for BarBQ and Big Town.
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Posted: 7/21/2019 6:55:41 PM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Dog:
Probably up for BarBQ and Big Town. |
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Posted: 7/21/2019 7:30:25 PM EST
[#41]
Souldman's noon Saturday, or? I can't make it.
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Posted: 7/21/2019 10:32:24 PM EST
[Last Edit: The_Dog]
[#42]
I just assumed Soulman's since the regular BT crew prefers it. So yeah. Saturday is good. I think we've got the TX HTF Meetup in Allen the same day.
So... Go big or go home. ETA: Wait... you can't make it either day @backbencher? |
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Posted: 7/22/2019 6:38:24 PM EST
[Last Edit: backbencher]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Dog:
I just assumed Soulman's since the regular BT crew prefers it. So yeah. Saturday is good. I think we've got the TX HTF Meetup in Allen the same day. So... Go big or go home. ETA: Wait... you can't make it either day @backbencher? ETA - updated title. Noon Saturday it is. Wish I could join you. I can almost taste that smoked beef... |
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Posted: 7/22/2019 8:10:41 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Nope, man, outta town @ the moment. ETA - updated title. Noon Saturday it is. Wish I could join you. I can almost taste that smoked beef... |
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Posted: 7/23/2019 5:30:31 AM EST
[#45]
Looks like DeathHates.
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Posted: 7/23/2019 9:20:43 AM EST
[#46]
Originally Posted By The_Dog:
Bummer... So who is going to join me for Bar-B-Q on Saturday? Originally Posted By backbencher:
Looks like DeathHates. |
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Posted: 7/23/2019 3:38:59 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates:
Hoping to. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates:
Originally Posted By The_Dog:
Bummer... So who is going to join me for Bar-B-Q on Saturday? Originally Posted By backbencher:
Looks like DeathHates. |
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Posted: 7/23/2019 7:23:57 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Dog:
We can sort it out when it's closer to that time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Dog:
Originally Posted By DeathHates:
Originally Posted By The_Dog:
Bummer... So who is going to join me for Bar-B-Q on Saturday? Originally Posted By backbencher:
Looks like DeathHates.
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Posted: 7/25/2019 5:15:02 PM EST
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The Paris show is 90 min from the Big Town show at the most and it's for a worthy cause
it supports the Museum of the Caddo and it's once a year, drive out, have lunch at the 107, BurgerLand, Jaxx Gourmet Burgers Torres Mochas or Red Bear's . The crew at the show make a GREAT Red Beans and cornbread for $3-$4 I'll be there representing the Texas State Rifle Assoc... Chef Chefs .45 Ranch |
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Posted: 7/25/2019 5:27:09 PM EST
[#50]
Pick a spot Chef, I'll put it in the title.
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