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Link Posted: 9/8/2023 6:24:13 PM EST
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Debating on hitting Mesquite.

Go shooting in the 100+ heat or go look at guns I have no current budget for.
Link Posted: 9/8/2023 7:38:00 PM EST
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Originally Posted By naes:
Debating on hitting Mesquite.

Go shooting in the 100+ heat or go look at guns I have no current budget for.
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Yeah, I blew my new gun wad on Tuesday.  Then spent $700 on vehicle repairs today.  No shows for me for awhile.
Link Posted: 9/8/2023 11:24:49 PM EST
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Originally Posted By naes:  Debating on hitting Mesquite.

Go shooting in the 100+ heat or go look at guns I have no current budget for.
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Just come out for dinner afterwards, around 5:30.  Shoot me a text tomorrow afternoon, we'll know where by then.
Link Posted: 9/10/2023 7:07:21 PM EST
[#4]
@jwb211 - we expect a full report on the shows you hit next weekend.

naes, it was good to see you.  98kGuy, I'm sorry I never got a chance to swing by.

15-17 September
Cleburne - Whipp Farm Antique Alley
16-17 September
Bossier City - Ark-La-Tex - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - RebleYell, JDoggyHoplite, tacton, & backbencher have tables.
Henderson - G&S
Shreveport, LA State Fair Grounds - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
Winnsboro - American Legion Post 340

22-24 September
Nacogchoches - G&S
Waxahachie ETTS - AR15.com - https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/GUNSTOCK-2023ARFCOM-National-Event--Registration-is-Live--/5-2654939/
23-24 September
Allen - Premier - RebleYell & backbencher have tables.
Bonham - AllTex
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows
Parker - DACA - tacton has a table.

30 September - 1 October
Belton - Lone Star (don't normally cover this far south, but w/ the change of dates on Allen, this should be worth the drive)
Allen - Premier

7-8 October
Brownwood Airport - Whipp Farm
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.
Paris - AllTex

14-15 October
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

20-22 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's
21-22 October
Abilene Convention Center - Texas Gun & Knife - RebleYell intends to set up.
Bedford - Premier - this show has been removed from Premier's website w/ the statement it was cancelled by the City of Bedford.

28-29 October
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up - wear yer costume.
Tyler Fair Park Dr - AllTex - wear yer costume.  The Premier show that was across the parking lot is now on 18-19 November at the Oil Palace.

4-5 November
Longview - Classic
Texarkana, AR - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
Waxahachie Civic Center - Premier - tacton intends to set up.

11-12 November
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Itasca - Whipp Farm
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell has a table - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

18 November
Poolville - Parker County
18-19 November
Allen - Premier- backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier - jeffb1911 has a table.
Weatherford - Spartan

24-26 November
Nacogdoches - G&S
25-26 November
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - RebleYell & backbencher intend to set up.
Parker - DACA

2-3 December
Abilene Taylor Co Expo - Silver Spur
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
North Richland Hills - Premier - RebleYell, tacton & backbencher have tables.
Wichita Falls - Platinum 180

9-10 December
Fort Worth TMS - Premier - RebleYell has a table.
Mesquite - Premier- backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Shreveport, LA State Fair Grounds - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

16-17 December
Cleburne - Whipp Farm
Corsicana - Whipp Farm - this show is on hold for the time being
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

30-31 December
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

2024 listings:

6-7 January
Azle - Whipp Farm
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

11-14 January
Dallas - DSC
13-14 January
Waxahachie - Premier

20-21 January
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Longview - Classic
Waco Extraco Event Center - Premier

23-26 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

27-28 January
Mesquite - Premier

3-4 February
Cisco - Cisco Chamber

10-11 February
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

16-18 February
Durant, OK - New Frontier - note that Texas residents may only buy rifles & shotguns from FFLs at this show.
17-18 February
Bowie - Whipp Farm
Mesquite - Premier

2-3 March
Waxahachie - Premier
Wichita Falls - Whip Farm (tentative)

9-10 March
Brownwood Coliseum - Heart of Texas
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier

16-17 March
Denton - Whipp Farm (tentative)

23-24 March
Glen Rose - Whipp Farm (tentative)

6-7 April
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

13-14 April
Bossier City - Ark-La-Tex - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

26-28 April
Texas Gun Collector's
27-28 April
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

25-26 May
Irving - Texas Gun Shows

29-30 June
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

30 August - 1 September
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

18-20 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

9-10 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

28-29 December
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

2025 listings:

9-12 January
Dallas - DSC

21-24 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

5-6 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

25-27 April
Texas Gun Collector's

17-19 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

8-9 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2026 listings:

8-11 January
Dallas - DSC

11-12 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

24-26 April
Texas Gun Collector's

16-18 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

14-15 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2027 listings:

7-10 January
Dallas - DSC

3-4 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

23-25 April
Texas Gun Collector's

15-17 October
Texas Gun Collector's

13-14 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2028 listings:

1-2 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

21-23 April
Texas Gun Collector's

20-22 October
Texas Gun Collector's

11-12 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.


Please note:  We have a particular issue in catching cancelled shows, especially when a promoter or listing site doesn't or can't update their website.  If you know a show has been cancelled, please post up or drop us a line so we can remove it from the schedule and save someone a long drive with Biden's gas prices.

North Texas gun show promoters:
All Tex - (918) 658-4500
American Legion Post 320 - https://www.facebook.com/PeppyBlountAmericanLegion320/ (903) 440-1224
American Legion Post 340 - http://www.alpost340.com/
AR15.com - https://www.AR15.com
Ark-La-Tex Gun Collectors - https://arklatexguncollectorsla.com/
Audie Murphy Museum - http://www.amacmuseum.com/
Big Mule Guns - https://www.facebook.com/bigmuleguns
Brazos Valley Gun Show - (817) 822-3959 - vendors, be aware their show in July 2023 was poorly advertised and thus very lightly attended.
Brownwood Gun Show - (405) 223-5657, (325) 203-6001
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce - https://buffalotex.org/reserve-the-civic-center/
Buffalo Lion's Club - (903) 388-1806
Cisco Chamber of Commerce - https://ciscochamberofcommerce.com/
Classic Arms - http://capgunshows.com/shows/
Comanche County Gun Show - (325) 356-1724
DACA - https://www.dallasarms.com/program-small-with-tab-name/
DSC - https://www.biggame.org/convention/
G&S - [email protected]
GATGOEXPO - https://www.gatgoexpo.com/
GGA Productions
Heartland Militaria - http://heartlandmilitariashow.com
Heart Of Texas - [email protected]
Kerry Murphy - http://kerrymurphypromotions.com/
Lone Star Antique Arms - https://www.lonestarantiquearmsconvention.com/
Lone Star - https://www.lonestargunshows.com/schedule/
M&M Production - https://mandmproduction.com/
Myrtle Wilks Community Center - https://www.myrtlewilkscenter.com/
NSSF - https://shotshow.org/
New Frontier - https://newfrontiershow.com/index.php/
Old Stone Fort - (936) 615-9889, (936) 615-3707
Parker County Sportsman Club - https://www.parkersportsman.com
Platinum 180 Events - (940) 631-5316
Premier - https://www.premiergunshows.com/show-schedule/
Real Texas - http://www.therealtexasgunshow.com/
Riesel Lions Club - https://www.riesellionsclub.com/
Silver Spur - https://www.silverspurtradeshows.com/shows/
6 Bullets - (817) 705-4501
Spartan Firearm Sales - http://spartanfirearmsales.com/
T&K - https://tandkpromotions.com/show-schedule/
Texas Gun & Knife Association - http://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com/
Texas Gun Collectors Association - https://www.tgca.org/
Texas Gun Shows - https://gunshowstx.com/
Texas Trophy Hunters - https://ttha.com/events/view/hunters-extravaganza
USCCA - https://www.usccaexpo.com/
Yellow Boots - (903) 896-7432
Walt's Outdoor World - https://www.waltsoutdoorworld.com/
Wanenmacher's - http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com/home.html (Not Texas, but you should go to this show.)
Whipp Farm - http://whippfarmproductions.com/events.html
Wild West - [email protected]
Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce - https://www.winnsboro.com/events/annual-chamber-events.html
YourNewGun - https://www.Facebook.com/yournewgun

N Texas Gun Show Krewe:
backbencher generally visits a show every weekend
CDFourtyfour has been holding out on us w/ a stealth table
ContraHQ is our partner in crime in OK
djsmiles is finally here
douglasmorris99 has AR stuff
FatCat1 hits the Tyler show
Gopher visits two shows in a weekend
HenryKnoxFineBooks is our cloner.
hrt4me has gentlemanly tastes in firearms
IWC71 makes the DACA show
JDoggyHoplite sets up at as many shows as OP, tacton, & RebleYell
jeffb1911 hits as many shows as he can, sharpens knives in E Texas
jwb211 drives further to gunshows than you do
kells81 sells ammo
Kota4bye hits the FW show
Michael0317 is a vendor in East Texas
motown_steve is a revolver nut, often joins backbencher for lunch
naes wears his Cloak of Invisibility at shows - he's actually taken it off once, I seen it!
98kGuy used to do the DACA show, got busy w/ work
only1asterisk sometimes works the Tyler shows
Pointman91 hits Canton
SlpTA929 is RebleYell's partner in crime
RebleYell is set up @ many of the D/FW area shows and goes as far afield as Amarillo and Missouri
Scooter1942 sneaks into Mesquite
75149 usually hits Mesquite
tacton has a great array of mostly Colt & FN AR bits and is faithfully @ every D/FW show
The_Dog can usually be persuaded to join you for BBQ for the Mesquite shows
thesilvercord stays real quiet like
Triggerstuck hits the Canton show
txtj79 competes with backbencher to see how many shows they can visit
villageidiot usually turns out for the Fort Worth shows
If you want to be included in this list, removed, or if you're going to have a table @ an upcoming show, hit me up.

Gun show listings:
https://gunshowtrader.com/gunshows/texas-gun-shows/
http://www.gunshows-usa.com/texas/ - is showing improvement - not as comprehensive as it once was, but am only seeing a single show listed that I'm aware has already cancelled.
http://texasgunshows.us/
https://www.tsra.com/gun_shows.php

Our usual ingestion haunts: - we usually meet on Saturdays for lunch or dinner.
The Butcher Shop, 102 Lehigh St, Longview
The Dove's Nest, 105 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie
Flying Fish, 2913 Montgomery St. Ft. Worth
Kearney's Feed Yard, 3602 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale
King Tut, 1512 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth
Milano's, 3416 W 7th St, Fort Worth
Mesquite BBQ, 145 E. Davis St
Outskirts, 2116 E. FM 4, Cleburne
Railhead BBQ, 2900 Montgomery St, Fort Worth
Soulman's BBQ, 1125 Gross Rd, Mesquite
Stop-N-Go Gyros, 8401 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills
Texas Roadhouse, 1420 N. Peachtree Rd, Mesquite

Please don't @ the OP.  I read and update this thread regularly, even when I'm at the show.
Link Posted: 9/10/2023 8:06:09 PM EST
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Having been to way too many shows this summer I’ve seen some erratic purchasing behaviors from folks.

Saw a young guy tell a vendor he would purchase a G19.5 and the price was about $75 higher than what he could have paid at the table directly behind him.  

I keep my mouth shut but it makes me scratch my head considering they are both FFL sellers.  

Who knows.  
Either way, I always enjoy wasting my Saturday afternoon wandering around looking at guns.

Always a pleasure Backbencher.  
Good to see K98 and reminisce on the old days.

May or may not end up at FTW next week.
Link Posted: 9/10/2023 10:08:21 PM EST
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The last ArkLaTex show was pretty grim. Maybe 20 tables but I actually did score something for once. The Murphy show hasn’t been particularly good either but it’s consistent I guess. I really wish they would all get some new blood or at least some new inventory. I’ve been seeing some of those rifles for so long that I remember the serial numbers. If it wasn’t a classic when we started, it is now!
Link Posted: 9/11/2023 10:13:20 AM EST
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Originally Posted By jwb211:  The last ArkLaTex show was pretty grim. Maybe 20 tables but I actually did score something for once. The Murphy show hasn’t been particularly good either but it’s consistent I guess. I really wish they would all get some new blood or at least some new inventory. I’ve been seeing some of those rifles for so long that I remember the serial numbers. If it wasn’t a classic when we started, it is now!
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Ouch.  Take it that Classic's Bossier City show when it comes to town is much better.
Link Posted: 9/12/2023 5:22:34 PM EST
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Backbencher, you would've had to look to find me anyway, they stuck me in that shitty back room. Wish they would have mentioned that when I got the tables, I might not have done it. I would say if the back room saw 40-50% of people that actually came through the door, that would be a lot. Little back rooms are death.

Am trying to get a few tables at DACA in two weeks, although with three shows that weekend, its going to split the crowd for sure..l

NAES, yes, great seeing you too, its been a while!

I am trying to sell and thin the collection a bit, and Mesquite doesn't really carry the stuff I like in general anyway, but I did have to buy a Sagger ATGM from a fellow ordnance guy there! Looks good with the Russian 125mm tankgun HE/APERS round I picked up a few weeks go!
Link Posted: 9/12/2023 6:14:26 PM EST
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Backbencher, you would've had to look to find me anyway, they stuck me in that shitty back room. Wish they would have mentioned that when I got the tables, I might not have done it. I would say if the back room saw 40-50% of people that actually came through the door, that would be a lot. Little back rooms are death.

Am trying to get a few tables at DACA in two weeks, although with three shows that weekend, its going to split the crowd for sure..l

NAES, yes, great seeing you too, its been a while!

I am trying to sell and thin the collection a bit, and Mesquite doesn't really carry the stuff I like in general anyway, but I did have to buy a Sagger ATGM from a fellow ordnance guy there! Looks good with the Russian 125mm tankgun HE/APERS round I picked up a few weeks go!
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Wondered when someone was gonna bite on that Sagger.  Let me know if you get tables, I'll add it to the OP.
Link Posted: 9/12/2023 8:16:26 PM EST
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Link Posted: 9/13/2023 6:20:20 PM EST
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Someone looking for a gunsmith:

https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Gunsmith-around-in-DFW-area-/12-782416/
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I feel I'm qualified now

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https://www.ar15.com/forums/Handguns/PSA-Dagger-G26L-or-How-I-Learned-to-Stop-Worrying-and-Cut-the-frame-/13-210737/


But seriously, I agree on just buying one of the many great deals out there.
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 6:59:04 PM EST
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Originally Posted By backbencher:  Someone looking for a gunsmith:

https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Gunsmith-around-in-DFW-area-/12-782416/


I feel I'm qualified now

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/551633/7y84b3_jpg-2944733-1_JPG-2952766.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/forums/Handguns/PSA-Dagger-G26L-or-How-I-Learned-to-Stop-Worrying-and-Cut-the-frame-/13-210737/

But seriously, I agree on just buying one of the many great deals out there.


I wanna see yer 26L in person.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 9:36:18 AM EST
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I'm still fiddling with it, a minute or two with the Dremel or file here or there.  

All the edges are knocked down, so it carries without issue. The +3 is smoothed out too.  

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Link Posted: 9/14/2023 11:02:04 AM EST
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Nice.  That reminds me I need to call Glock.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 11:10:48 AM EST
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I wish you would.
I’m basically Glock’s biggest fan and your story pisses me off.
Their lack of action is unacceptable.  
I would be asking for a refund at this point.

I need to dig up my G26 and see if it can run a 33 round mag or not.  

Link Posted: 9/14/2023 11:32:14 PM EST
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I wish you would.
I’m basically Glock’s biggest fan and your story pisses me off.
Their lack of action is unacceptable.  
I would be asking for a refund at this point.

I need to dig up my G26 and see if it can run a 33 round mag or not.  
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
Nice.  That reminds me I need to call Glock.


I wish you would.
I’m basically Glock’s biggest fan and your story pisses me off.
Their lack of action is unacceptable.  
I would be asking for a refund at this point.

I need to dig up my G26 and see if it can run a 33 round mag or not.  


Shot em an email today.

@M16A1_Retro - maybe you'll have better luck this weekend.
Link Posted: 9/16/2023 9:03:03 AM EST
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Ouch.  Take it that Classic's Bossier City show when it comes to town is much better.
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Originally Posted By jwb211:  The last ArkLaTex show was pretty grim. Maybe 20 tables but I actually did score something for once. The Murphy show hasn’t been particularly good either but it’s consistent I guess. I really wish they would all get some new blood or at least some new inventory. I’ve been seeing some of those rifles for so long that I remember the serial numbers. If it wasn’t a classic when we started, it is now!


Ouch.  Take it that Classic's Bossier City show when it comes to town is much better.


Just fyi apparently there is no ArkLaTex show in Bossier this weekend. There is a childrens clothing and accessories consignment sale. A buddy went by there this morning and said the parking lot was completely full of soccer mom suvs. Going to be interesting if people start strolling in there with guns😂
Link Posted: 9/16/2023 4:11:41 PM EST
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Just fyi apparently there is no ArkLaTex show in Bossier this weekend. There is a childrens clothing and accessories consignment sale. A buddy went by there this morning and said the parking lot was completely full of soccer mom suvs. Going to be interesting if people start strolling in there with guns😂
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By jwb211:  The last ArkLaTex show was pretty grim. Maybe 20 tables but I actually did score something for once. The Murphy show hasn’t been particularly good either but it’s consistent I guess. I really wish they would all get some new blood or at least some new inventory. I’ve been seeing some of those rifles for so long that I remember the serial numbers. If it wasn’t a classic when we started, it is now!


Ouch.  Take it that Classic's Bossier City show when it comes to town is much better.


Just fyi apparently there is no ArkLaTex show in Bossier this weekend. There is a childrens clothing and accessories consignment sale. A buddy went by there this morning and said the parking lot was completely full of soccer mom suvs. Going to be interesting if people start strolling in there with guns😂


Interesting.  Left them a VM, let's see if they call me back.
Link Posted: 9/16/2023 9:23:18 PM EST
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Wondered when someone was gonna bite on that Sagger.  Let me know if you get tables, I'll add it to the OP.
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I did manage to snag a couple of tables at DACA next weekend...be interesting to see how it goes between splitting vendors and splitting customers...fingers crossed!

Yeah, I had to grab that Sagger, I passed on one last year in favor of an RPG-7...the Sagger was too cool, and he gave me a great deal. Funny when I was a 19E a long time ago at the very end of the Cold War, our biggest bugaboo was still having to DIP in the Fulda Gap as a speed bump to the Russians, I remember those Russian BMP-1's with the Sagger over the 73mm low pressure main gun...I never thought I'd own one one day (or for that matter a Russian 125mm round) what a difference 30 years make...
Link Posted: 9/16/2023 10:15:03 PM EST
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i made it to Henderson today.  Was pretty well packed Saturday morning for being an out of the way place.  Lots of locals bringing things out of the woods to trade.  Not sure how the afternoon went though.  Planning on walking through Winsboro tomorrow after church since i'll be about 15 minutes or so away, and it will take just a little bit longer to get home.  (almost an hour drive time)  Henderson is not as small a venue as Winsboro, and i did see a lot of signs around Tyler this week for the G&S Henderson show, so i bet that is one reason they had so many people there this morning.  Didnt see many for Winsboro, but i'm sure there are a lot all over Wood County, i'll see if there are any on the way to church in the morning.
Link Posted: 9/17/2023 11:22:44 AM EST
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If you come to the Fort Worth show, bring a jacket or sweater.  If you don't need it you can probably sell it to a dealer.
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@CanaryCamaro
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[#23]
@BoneB1B
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I did 87% of my business today in the last 30 minutes.

Anyone hit Frisco?  Heard the door was $20.  How was DACA?
Link Posted: 9/23/2023 8:43:52 PM EST
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Nice to meet some ARFCOMMERS again in Allen today.  Looks like there was a great turnout as far as the crowd went. I saw a couple of ADP and one Collin County deputy who didn't look too happy to be there.  I was looking for 1911 grips but it was so crowded I may have missed them.

Bonham was it's usual small show that would take about 20 minutes to walk. There were lots of old lever and bolt actions, a few pistols, and very few black guns or parts. Might be worth it if you are local. I did see one guy walking around with a questionable extended-tube shotgun. The barrel was cut short but the stock looked odd. He wasn't getting many looks.  Bonham Trades Day was in full swing also. The place was hopping today.


Did anyone make South Fork or Frisco?  I thought it odd that there were four shows scheduled for the same weekend.
Link Posted: 9/23/2023 8:58:17 PM EST
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Nice to meet some ARFCOMMERS again in Allen today.  Looks like there was a great turnout as far as the crowd went. I saw a couple of ADP and one Collin County deputy who didn't look too happy to be there.  I was looking for 1911 grips but it was so crowded I may have missed them.

Bonham was it's usual small show that would take about 20 minutes to walk. There were lots of old lever and bolt actions, a few pistols, and very few black guns or parts. Might be worth it if you are local. I did see one guy walking around with a questionable extended-tube shotgun. The barrel was cut short but the stock looked odd. He wasn't getting many looks.  Bonham Trades Day was in full swing also. The place was hopping today.

Did anyone make South Fork or Frisco?  I thought it odd that there were four shows scheduled for the same weekend.
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Now that Premier is holding shows down San Antonio way, Texas Gun Shows has pushed into DFW, hence the Grapevine & Frisco shows.  The Allen show had been scheduled for next weekend, but Premier decided to position it against Frisco.
Link Posted: 9/24/2023 2:40:30 PM EST
[#27]
Were they back putting flyers on cars again today?  I hadn't seen one of those at a gun show since the 80s.  The dot matrix printer was a nice touch too.
Link Posted: 9/24/2023 5:28:50 PM EST
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Who, what?  What flyers?  Pic?
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For information only but these things used to be quite common back in the mid 80s and early 90s, especially after Waco. It was not uncommon at Market Hall but not so much at the Convention Center downtown.
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This looks like a copy of an old flyer that was printed on a dot matrix printer, scanned, and then had the modern phone tags added.
There was a Libertarian party booth set up in the concourse by the glass on the west side but this isn't their style.
Back when you would see a John Burch Society booth and a KKK booth side by side with a couple of other fringe groups in the 80s this was more common.
I just thought it was odd.

When I came out of the show around 11:30 every car in the parking garage and the overflow in the grass had one of these. I don't know if they hit the west side of the show or not.
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This looks like a copy of an old flyer that was printed on a dot matrix printer, scanned, and then had the modern phone tags added.
There was a Libertarian party booth set up in the concourse by the glass on the west side but this isn't their style.
Back when you would see a John Burch Society booth and a KKK booth side by side with a couple of other fringe groups in the 80s this was more common.
I just thought it was odd.

When I came out of the show around 11:30 every car in the parking garage and the overflow in the grass had one of these. I don't know if they hit the west side of the show or not.
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Which show was this?
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Allen on Saturday.
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I did 87% of my business today in the last 30 minutes.

Anyone hit Frisco?  Heard the door was $20.  How was DACA?
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DACA was horrible, no door at all, very few people all weekend. I should have done Allen, sounds like you guys had lots of people! I am sure the Frisco show pulled a lot of people too, not to mention NASCAR, Balloon Fest, and Oktoberfest in McKinney. Guess I picked the wrong weekend to stop sniffing glue, or do a show.

Lots of empty tables too, I am sure may bailed to do Allen or try Frisco. I hear Frisco was all modern and commercial stuff, I was hoping it would bring new collectible type guys from down south or other areas, but it sounds like not.

It was a good show for buying, I picked up a 1959 Colt Police Positive Special marked to the Royal Hong Kong Police, and a 1939 Enfield No.2 MkI revolver for crazy cheap, so there's that...

Heard a lot about the rivalry kicking off between Premier and the guy from the South....he spent a lot of money advertising, and really dug at the whole "tired of gun shows with very few guns" angle. Should be interesting to see how it all plays out...
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DACA was horrible, no door at all, very few people all weekend. I should have done Allen, sounds like you guys had lots of people! I am sure the Frisco show pulled a lot of people too, not to mention NASCAR, Balloon Fest, and Oktoberfest in McKinney. Guess I picked the wrong weekend to stop sniffing glue, or do a show.

Lots of empty tables too, I am sure may bailed to do Allen or try Frisco. I hear Frisco was all modern and commercial stuff, I was hoping it would bring new collectible type guys from down south or other areas, but it sounds like not.

It was a good show for buying, I picked up a 1959 Colt Police Positive Special marked to the Royal Hong Kong Police, and a 1939 Enfield No.2 MkI revolver for crazy cheap, so there's that...

Heard a lot about the rivalry kicking off between Premier and the guy from the South....he spent a lot of money advertising, and really dug at the whole "tired of gun shows with very few guns" angle. Should be interesting to see how it all plays out...
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
I did 87% of my business today in the last 30 minutes.

Anyone hit Frisco?  Heard the door was $20.  How was DACA?


DACA was horrible, no door at all, very few people all weekend. I should have done Allen, sounds like you guys had lots of people! I am sure the Frisco show pulled a lot of people too, not to mention NASCAR, Balloon Fest, and Oktoberfest in McKinney. Guess I picked the wrong weekend to stop sniffing glue, or do a show.

Lots of empty tables too, I am sure may bailed to do Allen or try Frisco. I hear Frisco was all modern and commercial stuff, I was hoping it would bring new collectible type guys from down south or other areas, but it sounds like not.

It was a good show for buying, I picked up a 1959 Colt Police Positive Special marked to the Royal Hong Kong Police, and a 1939 Enfield No.2 MkI revolver for crazy cheap, so there's that...

Heard a lot about the rivalry kicking off between Premier and the guy from the South....he spent a lot of money advertising, and really dug at the whole "tired of gun shows with very few guns" angle. Should be interesting to see how it all plays out...


Given all the shows I go to in DFW, I don't  really see how that line works.  Heard dealers had to pay for parking while they set up on Friday at the Frisco show.  It's not like we don't have multiple shows nearly every weekend, this next weekend being the exception.
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Given all the shows I go to in DFW, I don't  really see how that line works.  Heard dealers had to pay for parking while they set up on Friday at the Frisco show.  It's not like we don't have multiple shows nearly every weekend, this next weekend being the exception.
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Not to mention the tickets were $20 a pop, and I am guessing paying for parking too...so even more expensive than a Ft. Worth show...

PS By the way, how are those Texas Gun Collector shows? I see one coming up in Denton...are they mainly old west and civil war? Or do they have WWI, WWII military guns? How about militaria? Is that a show I might think about doing?
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Not to mention the tickets were $20 a pop, and I am guessing paying for parking too...so even more expensive than a Ft. Worth show...

PS By the way, how are those Texas Gun Collector shows? I see one coming up in Denton...are they mainly old west and civil war? Or do they have WWI, WWII military guns? How about militaria? Is that a show I might think about doing?
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
Given all the shows I go to in DFW, I don't  really see how that line works.  Heard dealers had to pay for parking while they set up on Friday at the Frisco show.  It's not like we don't have multiple shows nearly every weekend, this next weekend being the exception.


Not to mention the tickets were $20 a pop, and I am guessing paying for parking too...so even more expensive than a Ft. Worth show...

PS By the way, how are those Texas Gun Collector shows? I see one coming up in Denton...are they mainly old west and civil war? Or do they have WWI, WWII military guns? How about militaria? Is that a show I might think about doing?


It's all older stuff, but I don't know that 1st WW stuff is out of place there.  Take a look at their website, have it linked in the OP.

The big militaria show has moved to Oklahoma.
Link Posted: 9/26/2023 9:11:16 AM EST
[#36]
I went to Frisco. Had a $3 coupon and parking was right there and free.  Convention center was almost completely full.  Almost all table were actually guns.  It was clean well layed out with plenty of rooms for scooters to get through 😂.

There was a good mix of new and old there.  I live in Frisco so it was easy to check out.  I went on Sunday afternoon which is usually slower.  Crowd was ok but didn’t see a lot of sales happening but again it was Sunday afternoon.  Heard one of the organizers complaining about multiple shows that weekend reducing the crowd.

I hope it continues to grow.  I live close and just happened to find out about it the weekend of.
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DACA was horrible, no door at all, very few people all weekend. I should have done Allen, sounds like you guys had lots of people! I am sure the Frisco show pulled a lot of people too, not to mention NASCAR, Balloon Fest, and Oktoberfest in McKinney. Guess I picked the wrong weekend to stop sniffing glue, or do a show.

Lots of empty tables too, I am sure may bailed to do Allen or try Frisco. I hear Frisco was all modern and commercial stuff, I was hoping it would bring new collectible type guys from down south or other areas, but it sounds like not.

It was a good show for buying, I picked up a 1959 Colt Police Positive Special marked to the Royal Hong Kong Police, and a 1939 Enfield No.2 MkI revolver for crazy cheap, so there's that...

Heard a lot about the rivalry kicking off between Premier and the guy from the South....he spent a lot of money advertising, and really dug at the whole "tired of gun shows with very few guns" angle. Should be interesting to see how it all plays out...
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I’m wondering if they even checked out their competition before taking this approach.

I’ve been to gun shows in several states in the last few years and I have to say that DFW is spoiled with Premier.
Link Posted: 9/26/2023 12:37:37 PM EST
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30 September - 1 October
Belton - Lone Star - backbencher & JDoggyHoplite have tables.  See backbencher for dinner plans.
Allen - Premier

7-8 October
Brownwood Airport - Whipp Farm
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.
Paris - AllTex

14-15 October
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - backbencher & tacton have tables.
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

20-22 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's
21-22 October
Abilene Convention Center - Texas Gun & Knife - RebleYell has tables.
Bedford - Premier - this show has been removed from Premier's website w/ the statement it was cancelled by the City of Bedford.

28-29 October
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up - wear yer costume.
Tyler Fair Park Dr - AllTex - wear yer costume.  The Premier show that was across the parking lot is now on 18-19 November at the Oil Palace.

4-5 November
Longview - Classic
Texarkana, AR - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
Waxahachie Civic Center - Premier - tacton has a table.

11-12 November
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - backbencher & tacton have tables.
Itasca - Whipp Farm
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell has a table - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

18 November
Poolville - Parker County
18-19 November
Allen - Premier- backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier - jeffb1911 has a table.
Weatherford - Spartan

24-26 November
Nacogdoches - G&S
25-26 November
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - RebleYell & backbencher intend to set up.
Parker - DACA

2-3 December
Abilene Taylor Co Expo - Silver Spur
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
North Richland Hills - Premier - RebleYell, tacton & backbencher have tables.
Wichita Falls - Platinum 180

9-10 December
Fort Worth TMS - Premier - RebleYell has a table.
Mesquite - Premier- backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Shreveport, LA State Fair Grounds - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

16-17 December
Cleburne - Whipp Farm
Corsicana - Whipp Farm - this show is on hold for the time being
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

30-31 December
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

2024 listings:

6-7 January
Azle - Whipp Farm
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

11-14 January
Dallas - DSC
13-14 January
Waxahachie - Premier

20-21 January
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Longview - Classic
Waco Extraco Event Center - Premier

23-26 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

27-28 January
Mesquite - Premier

3-4 February
Cisco - Cisco Chamber

10-11 February
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

16-18 February
Durant, OK - New Frontier - note that Texas residents may only buy rifles & shotguns from FFLs at this show.
17-18 February
Bowie - Whipp Farm
Mesquite - Premier

2-3 March
Waxahachie - Premier
Wichita Falls - Whip Farm (tentative)

9-10 March
Brownwood Coliseum - Heart of Texas
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier

16-17 March
Denton - Whipp Farm (tentative)

23-24 March
Glen Rose - Whipp Farm (tentative)

6-7 April
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

13-14 April
Bossier City - Ark-La-Tex - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

26-28 April
Texas Gun Collector's
27-28 April
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

25-26 May
Irving - Texas Gun Shows

29-30 June
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

30 August - 1 September
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

18-20 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

9-10 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

28-29 December
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

2025 listings:

9-12 January
Dallas - DSC

21-24 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

5-6 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

25-27 April
Texas Gun Collector's

17-19 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

8-9 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2026 listings:

8-11 January
Dallas - DSC

11-12 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

24-26 April
Texas Gun Collector's

16-18 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

14-15 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2027 listings:

7-10 January
Dallas - DSC

3-4 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

23-25 April
Texas Gun Collector's

15-17 October
Texas Gun Collector's

13-14 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2028 listings:

1-2 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

21-23 April
Texas Gun Collector's

20-22 October
Texas Gun Collector's

11-12 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.


Please note:  We have a particular issue in catching cancelled shows, especially when a promoter or listing site doesn't or can't update their website.  If you know a show has been cancelled, please post up or drop us a line so we can remove it from the schedule and save someone a long drive with Biden's gas prices.

North Texas gun show promoters:
All Tex - (918) 658-4500
American Legion Post 320 - https://www.facebook.com/PeppyBlountAmericanLegion320/ (903) 440-1224
American Legion Post 340 - http://www.alpost340.com/
AR15.com - https://www.AR15.com
Ark-La-Tex Gun Collectors - https://arklatexguncollectorsla.com/
Audie Murphy Museum - http://www.amacmuseum.com/
Big Mule Guns - https://www.facebook.com/bigmuleguns
Brazos Valley Gun Show - (817) 822-3959 - vendors, be aware their show in July 2023 was poorly advertised and thus very lightly attended.
Brownwood Gun Show - (405) 223-5657, (325) 203-6001
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce - https://buffalotex.org/reserve-the-civic-center/
Buffalo Lion's Club - (903) 388-1806
Cisco Chamber of Commerce - https://ciscochamberofcommerce.com/
Classic Arms - http://capgunshows.com/shows/
Comanche County Gun Show - (325) 356-1724
DACA - https://www.dallasarms.com/program-small-with-tab-name/
DSC - https://www.biggame.org/convention/
G&S - [email protected]
GATGOEXPO - https://www.gatgoexpo.com/
GGA Productions
Heartland Militaria - http://heartlandmilitariashow.com
Heart Of Texas - [email protected]
Kerry Murphy - http://kerrymurphypromotions.com/
Lone Star Antique Arms - https://www.lonestarantiquearmsconvention.com/
Lone Star - https://www.lonestargunshows.com/schedule/
M&M Production - https://mandmproduction.com/
Myrtle Wilks Community Center - https://www.myrtlewilkscenter.com/
NSSF - https://shotshow.org/
New Frontier - https://newfrontiershow.com/index.php/
Old Stone Fort - (936) 615-9889, (936) 615-3707
Parker County Sportsman Club - https://www.parkersportsman.com
Platinum 180 Events - (940) 631-5316
Premier - https://www.premiergunshows.com/show-schedule/
Real Texas - http://www.therealtexasgunshow.com/
Riesel Lions Club - https://www.riesellionsclub.com/
Silver Spur - https://www.silverspurtradeshows.com/shows/
6 Bullets - (817) 705-4501
Spartan Firearm Sales - http://spartanfirearmsales.com/
T&K - https://tandkpromotions.com/show-schedule/
Texas Gun & Knife Association - http://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com/
Texas Gun Collectors Association - https://www.tgca.org/
Texas Gun Shows - https://gunshowstx.com/
Texas Trophy Hunters - https://ttha.com/events/view/hunters-extravaganza
USCCA - https://www.usccaexpo.com/
Yellow Boots - (903) 896-7432
Walt's Outdoor World - https://www.waltsoutdoorworld.com/
Wanenmacher's - http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com/home.html (Not Texas, but you should go to this show.)
Whipp Farm - http://whippfarmproductions.com/events.html
Wild West - [email protected]
Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce - https://www.winnsboro.com/events/annual-chamber-events.html
YourNewGun - https://www.Facebook.com/yournewgun

N Texas Gun Show Krewe:
backbencher generally visits a show every weekend
CDFourtyfour has been holding out on us w/ a stealth table
ContraHQ is our partner in crime in OK
djsmiles is finally here
douglasmorris99 has AR stuff
FatCat1 hits the Tyler show
Gopher visits two shows in a weekend
HenryKnoxFineBooks is our cloner.
hrt4me has gentlemanly tastes in firearms
IWC71 makes the DACA show
JDoggyHoplite sets up at as many shows as OP, tacton, & RebleYell
jeffb1911 hits as many shows as he can, sharpens knives in E Texas
jwb211 drives further to gunshows than you do
kells81 sells ammo
Kota4bye hits the FW show
Michael0317 is a vendor in East Texas
motown_steve is a revolver nut, often joins backbencher for lunch
naes wears his Cloak of Invisibility at shows - he's actually taken it off once, I seen it!
98kGuy used to do the DACA show, got busy w/ work
only1asterisk sometimes works the Tyler shows
Pointman91 hits Canton
SlpTA929 is RebleYell's partner in crime
RebleYell is set up @ many of the D/FW area shows and goes as far afield as Amarillo and Missouri
Scooter1942 sneaks into Mesquite
75149 usually hits Mesquite
tacton has a great array of mostly Colt & FN AR bits and is faithfully @ every D/FW show
The_Dog can usually be persuaded to join you for BBQ for the Mesquite shows
thesilvercord stays real quiet like
Triggerstuck hits the Canton show
txtj79 competes with backbencher to see how many shows they can visit
villageidiot usually turns out for the Fort Worth shows
If you want to be included in this list, removed, or if you're going to have a table @ an upcoming show, hit me up.

Gun show listings:
https://gunshowtrader.com/gunshows/texas-gun-shows/
http://www.gunshows-usa.com/texas/ - is showing improvement - not as comprehensive as it once was, but am only seeing a single show listed that I'm aware has already cancelled.
http://texasgunshows.us/
https://www.tsra.com/gun_shows.php

Our usual ingestion haunts: - we usually meet on Saturdays for lunch or dinner.
The Butcher Shop, 102 Lehigh St, Longview
The Dove's Nest, 105 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie
Flying Fish, 2913 Montgomery St. Ft. Worth
Kearney's Feed Yard, 3602 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale
King Tut, 1512 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth
Milano's, 3416 W 7th St, Fort Worth
Mesquite BBQ, 145 E. Davis St
Outskirts, 2116 E. FM 4, Cleburne
Railhead BBQ, 2900 Montgomery St, Fort Worth
Soulman's BBQ, 1125 Gross Rd, Mesquite
Stop-N-Go Gyros, 8401 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills
Texas Roadhouse, 1420 N. Peachtree Rd, Mesquite

Please don't @ the OP.  I read and update this thread regularly, even when I'm at the show.
Link Posted: 10/3/2023 10:50:41 PM EST
[#39]
7-8 October
Brownwood Airport - Whipp Farm
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, JDoggyHoplite, tacton, & backbencher have tables.  See backbencher or RebleYell for dinner plans
Paris - AllTex

14-15 October
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - backbencher, JDoggyHoplite, & tacton have tables.
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

20-22 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's
21-22 October
Abilene Convention Center - Texas Gun & Knife - RebleYell has tables.
Bedford - Premier - this show has been removed from Premier's website w/ the statement it was cancelled by the City of Bedford.

28-29 October
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up - wear yer costume.
Tyler Fair Park Dr - AllTex - wear yer costume.  The Premier show that was across the parking lot is now on 18-19 November at the Oil Palace.

4-5 November
Longview - Classic
Texarkana, AR - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
Waxahachie Civic Center - Premier - tacton has a table.

11-12 November
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - backbencher, JDoggyHoplite, & tacton have tables.
Itasca - Whipp Farm
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell has a table - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

18 November
Poolville - Parker County
18-19 November
Allen - Premier- backbencher, JDoggyHoplite, & tacton have tables.
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier - jeffb1911 has a table.
Weatherford - Spartan

24-26 November
Nacogdoches - G&S
25-26 November
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - RebleYell & backbencher intend to set up.
Parker - DACA

2-3 December
Abilene Taylor Co Expo - Silver Spur
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
North Richland Hills - Premier - RebleYell, tacton & backbencher have tables.
Wichita Falls - Platinum 180

9-10 December
Fort Worth TMS - Premier - RebleYell has a table.
Mesquite - Premier- backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Shreveport, LA State Fair Grounds - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

16-17 December
Cleburne - Whipp Farm
Corsicana - Whipp Farm - this show is on hold for the time being
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

30-31 December
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

2024 listings:

6-7 January
Azle - Whipp Farm
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

11-14 January
Dallas - DSC
13-14 January
Waxahachie - Premier

20-21 January
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Longview - Classic
Waco Extraco Event Center - Premier

23-26 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

27-28 January
Mesquite - Premier

3-4 February
Cisco - Cisco Chamber

10-11 February
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

16-18 February
Durant, OK - New Frontier - note that Texas residents may only buy rifles & shotguns from FFLs at this show.
17-18 February
Bowie - Whipp Farm
Mesquite - Premier

2-3 March
Waxahachie - Premier
Wichita Falls - Whip Farm (tentative)

9-10 March
Brownwood Coliseum - Heart of Texas
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier

16-17 March
Denton - Whipp Farm (tentative)

23-24 March
Glen Rose - Whipp Farm (tentative)

6-7 April
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

13-14 April
Bossier City - Ark-La-Tex - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

26-28 April
Texas Gun Collector's
27-28 April
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

25-26 May
Irving - Texas Gun Shows

29-30 June
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

30 August - 1 September
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

18-20 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

9-10 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

28-29 December
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

2025 listings:

9-12 January
Dallas - DSC

21-24 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

5-6 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

25-27 April
Texas Gun Collector's

17-19 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

8-9 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2026 listings:

8-11 January
Dallas - DSC

11-12 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

24-26 April
Texas Gun Collector's

16-18 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

14-15 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2027 listings:

7-10 January
Dallas - DSC

3-4 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

23-25 April
Texas Gun Collector's

15-17 October
Texas Gun Collector's

13-14 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2028 listings:

1-2 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

21-23 April
Texas Gun Collector's

20-22 October
Texas Gun Collector's

11-12 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.


Please note:  We have a particular issue in catching cancelled shows, especially when a promoter or listing site doesn't or can't update their website.  If you know a show has been cancelled, please post up or drop us a line so we can remove it from the schedule and save someone a long drive with Biden's gas prices.

North Texas gun show promoters:
All Tex - (918) 658-4500
American Legion Post 320 - https://www.facebook.com/PeppyBlountAmericanLegion320/ (903) 440-1224
American Legion Post 340 - http://www.alpost340.com/
AR15.com - https://www.AR15.com
Ark-La-Tex Gun Collectors - https://arklatexguncollectorsla.com/
Audie Murphy Museum - http://www.amacmuseum.com/
Big Mule Guns - https://www.facebook.com/bigmuleguns
Brazos Valley Gun Show - (817) 822-3959 - vendors, be aware their show in July 2023 was poorly advertised and thus very lightly attended.
Brownwood Gun Show - (405) 223-5657, (325) 203-6001
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce - https://buffalotex.org/reserve-the-civic-center/
Buffalo Lion's Club - (903) 388-1806
Cisco Chamber of Commerce - https://ciscochamberofcommerce.com/
Classic Arms - http://capgunshows.com/shows/
Comanche County Gun Show - (325) 356-1724
DACA - https://www.dallasarms.com/program-small-with-tab-name/
DSC - https://www.biggame.org/convention/
G&S - [email protected]
GATGOEXPO - https://www.gatgoexpo.com/
GGA Productions
Heartland Militaria - http://heartlandmilitariashow.com
Heart Of Texas - [email protected]
Kerry Murphy - http://kerrymurphypromotions.com/
Lone Star Antique Arms - https://www.lonestarantiquearmsconvention.com/
Lone Star - https://www.lonestargunshows.com/schedule/
M&M Production - https://mandmproduction.com/
Myrtle Wilks Community Center - https://www.myrtlewilkscenter.com/
NSSF - https://shotshow.org/
New Frontier - https://newfrontiershow.com/index.php/
Old Stone Fort - (936) 615-9889, (936) 615-3707
Parker County Sportsman Club - https://www.parkersportsman.com
Platinum 180 Events - (940) 631-5316
Premier - https://www.premiergunshows.com/show-schedule/
Real Texas - http://www.therealtexasgunshow.com/
Riesel Lions Club - https://www.riesellionsclub.com/
Silver Spur - https://www.silverspurtradeshows.com/shows/
6 Bullets - (817) 705-4501
Spartan Firearm Sales - http://spartanfirearmsales.com/
T&K - https://tandkpromotions.com/show-schedule/
Texas Gun & Knife Association - http://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com/
Texas Gun Collectors Association - https://www.tgca.org/
Texas Gun Shows - https://gunshowstx.com/
Texas Trophy Hunters - https://ttha.com/events/view/hunters-extravaganza
USCCA - https://www.usccaexpo.com/
Yellow Boots - (903) 896-7432
Walt's Outdoor World - https://www.waltsoutdoorworld.com/
Wanenmacher's - http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com/home.html (Not Texas, but you should go to this show.)
Whipp Farm - http://whippfarmproductions.com/events.html
Wild West - [email protected]
Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce - https://www.winnsboro.com/events/annual-chamber-events.html
YourNewGun - https://www.Facebook.com/yournewgun

N Texas Gun Show Krewe:
backbencher generally visits a show every weekend
CDFourtyfour has been holding out on us w/ a stealth table
ContraHQ is our partner in crime in OK
djsmiles is finally here
douglasmorris99 has AR stuff
FatCat1 hits the Tyler show
Gopher visits two shows in a weekend
HenryKnoxFineBooks is our cloner.
hrt4me has gentlemanly tastes in firearms
IWC71 makes the DACA show
JDoggyHoplite sets up at as many shows as OP, tacton, & RebleYell
jeffb1911 hits as many shows as he can, sharpens knives in E Texas
jwb211 drives further to gunshows than you do
kells81 sells ammo
Kota4bye hits the FW show
Michael0317 is a vendor in East Texas
motown_steve is a revolver nut, often joins backbencher for lunch
naes wears his Cloak of Invisibility at shows - he's actually taken it off once, I seen it!
98kGuy used to do the DACA show, got busy w/ work
only1asterisk sometimes works the Tyler shows
Pointman91 hits Canton
SlpTA929 is RebleYell's partner in crime
RebleYell is set up @ many of the D/FW area shows and goes as far afield as Amarillo and Missouri
Scooter1942 sneaks into Mesquite
75149 usually hits Mesquite
tacton has a great array of mostly Colt & FN AR bits and is faithfully @ every D/FW show
The_Dog can usually be persuaded to join you for BBQ for the Mesquite shows
thesilvercord stays real quiet like
Triggerstuck hits the Canton show
txtj79 competes with backbencher to see how many shows they can visit
villageidiot usually turns out for the Fort Worth shows
If you want to be included in this list, removed, or if you're going to have a table @ an upcoming show, hit me up.

Gun show listings:
https://gunshowtrader.com/gunshows/texas-gun-shows/
http://www.gunshows-usa.com/texas/ - is showing improvement - not as comprehensive as it once was, but am only seeing a single show listed that I'm aware has already cancelled.
http://texasgunshows.us/
https://www.tsra.com/gun_shows.php

Our usual ingestion haunts: - we usually meet on Saturdays for lunch or dinner.
The Butcher Shop, 102 Lehigh St, Longview
The Dove's Nest, 105 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie
Flying Fish, 2913 Montgomery St. Ft. Worth
Kearney's Feed Yard, 3602 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale
King Tut, 1512 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth
Milano's, 3416 W 7th St, Fort Worth
Mesquite BBQ, 145 E. Davis St
Outskirts, 2116 E. FM 4, Cleburne
Railhead BBQ, 2900 Montgomery St, Fort Worth
Soulman's BBQ, 1125 Gross Rd, Mesquite
Stop-N-Go Gyros, 8401 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills
Texas Roadhouse, 1420 N. Peachtree Rd, Mesquite

Please don't @ the OP.  I read and update this thread regularly, even when I'm at the show.
Link Posted: 10/7/2023 6:46:13 PM EST
[#40]
Fliers again.
Link Posted: 10/7/2023 7:31:52 PM EST
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Fliers again.
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They must have done them late.  
I didn’t notice any on the way out and did not have one on my car.
Link Posted: 10/7/2023 9:18:02 PM EST
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Fliers again.
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Same as Allen or a different message?
Link Posted: 10/7/2023 9:36:25 PM EST
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Same as Allen or a different message?
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Originally Posted By Gopher:
Originally Posted By backbencher:  Fliers again.


Same as Allen or a different message?


Same.
Link Posted: 10/11/2023 8:31:54 PM EST
[#44]
14-15 October
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - backbencher, JDoggyHoplite, & tacton have tables.  See backbencher for dinner plans.
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

20-22 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's
21-22 October
Abilene Convention Center - Texas Gun & Knife - RebleYell & backbencher have tables.
Bedford - Premier - this show has been removed from Premier's website w/ the statement it was cancelled by the City of Bedford.

28-29 October
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up - wear yer costume.
Tyler Fair Park Dr - AllTex - wear yer costume.  The Premier show that was across the parking lot is now on 18-19 November at the Oil Palace.

4-5 November
Longview - Classic - jeffb1911 & backbencher have tables.
Texarkana, AR - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
Waxahachie Civic Center - Premier - tacton has a table.

11-12 November
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - backbencher, JDoggyHoplite, & tacton have tables.
Itasca - Whipp Farm
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell has a table - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

18 November
Poolville - Parker County
18-19 November
Allen - Premier- backbencher, JDoggyHoplite, & tacton have tables.
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier - jeffb1911 has a table.
Weatherford - Spartan

24-26 November
Nacogdoches - G&S
25-26 November
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier - RebleYell & backbencher intend to set up.
Parker - DACA

2-3 December
Abilene Taylor Co Expo - Silver Spur
Big Sandy - American Legion Post 320 - the dates on this are not clear - one site has this on 2-3 Dec, and does not display on their Facebook page
Bossier City, LA - Classic - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.
North Richland Hills - Premier - RebleYell, tacton & backbencher have tables.
Wichita Falls - Platinum 180

9-10 December
Fort Worth TMS - Premier - RebleYell has a table.
Mesquite - Premier- backbencher & tacton intend to set up.
Shreveport, LA State Fair Grounds - Kerry Murphy - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

16-17 December
Cleburne - Whipp Farm
Corsicana - Whipp Farm - this show is on hold for the time being
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Lone Star - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

30-31 December
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier - RebleYell, tacton, & backbencher intend to set up.

2024 listings:

6-7 January
Azle - Whipp Farm
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier

11-14 January
Dallas - DSC
13-14 January
Waxahachie - Premier

20-21 January
Burleson - Whipp Farm
Longview - Classic
Waco Extraco Event Center - Premier

23-26 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

27-28 January
Mesquite - Premier

3-4 February
Cisco - Cisco Chamber

10-11 February
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

16-18 February
Durant, OK - New Frontier - note that Texas residents may only buy rifles & shotguns from FFLs at this show.
17-18 February
Bowie - Whipp Farm
Mesquite - Premier

2-3 March
Waxahachie - Premier
Wichita Falls - Whip Farm (tentative)

9-10 March
Brownwood Coliseum - Heart of Texas
Tyler Oil Palace - Premier

16-17 March
Denton - Whipp Farm (tentative)

23-24 March
Glen Rose - Whipp Farm (tentative)

6-7 April
Grapevine - Texas Gun Shows
Mesquite - Premier
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

13-14 April
Bossier City - Ark-La-Tex - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

26-28 April
Texas Gun Collector's
27-28 April
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

5-6 May
Mesquite - Premier

18-19 May
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier

25-26 May
Irving - Texas Gun Shows

15-16 June
Mesquite - Premier

22-23 June
Waxahachie - Premier

29-30 June
Fort Worth Will Rogers - Premier
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

30 August - 1 September
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

18-20 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

9-10 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

28-29 December
Frisco - Texas Gun Shows

2025 listings:

9-12 January
Dallas - DSC

21-24 January
Las Vegas, NV - NSSF

5-6 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

25-27 April
Texas Gun Collector's

17-19 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

8-9 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2026 listings:

8-11 January
Dallas - DSC

11-12 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

24-26 April
Texas Gun Collector's

16-18 October
Denton - Texas Gun Collector's

14-15 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2027 listings:

7-10 January
Dallas - DSC

3-4 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

23-25 April
Texas Gun Collector's

15-17 October
Texas Gun Collector's

13-14 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

2028 listings:

1-2 April
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.

21-23 April
Texas Gun Collector's

20-22 October
Texas Gun Collector's

11-12 November
Tulsa - Wanenmacher's - RebleYell intends to set up - not Texas, but you should make plans to attend this show.  Look for the O'Fish Eel thread in GD a month or two beforehand, will be linked here - note that TX residents may only purchase rifles and shotguns from FFL dealers at this show.


Please note:  We have a particular issue in catching cancelled shows, especially when a promoter or listing site doesn't or can't update their website.  If you know a show has been cancelled, please post up or drop us a line so we can remove it from the schedule and save someone a long drive with Biden's gas prices.

North Texas gun show promoters:
All Tex - (918) 658-4500
American Legion Post 320 - https://www.facebook.com/PeppyBlountAmericanLegion320/ (903) 440-1224
American Legion Post 340 - http://www.alpost340.com/
AR15.com - https://www.AR15.com
Ark-La-Tex Gun Collectors - https://arklatexguncollectorsla.com/
Audie Murphy Museum - http://www.amacmuseum.com/
Big Mule Guns - https://www.facebook.com/bigmuleguns
Brazos Valley Gun Show - (817) 822-3959 - vendors, be aware their show in July 2023 was poorly advertised and thus very lightly attended.
Brownwood Gun Show - (405) 223-5657, (325) 203-6001
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce - https://buffalotex.org/reserve-the-civic-center/
Buffalo Lion's Club - (903) 388-1806
Cisco Chamber of Commerce - https://ciscochamberofcommerce.com/
Classic Arms - http://capgunshows.com/shows/
Comanche County Gun Show - (325) 356-1724
DACA - https://www.dallasarms.com/program-small-with-tab-name/
DSC - https://www.biggame.org/convention/
G&S - [email protected]
GATGOEXPO - https://www.gatgoexpo.com/
GGA Productions
Heartland Militaria - http://heartlandmilitariashow.com
Heart Of Texas - [email protected]
Kerry Murphy - http://kerrymurphypromotions.com/
Lone Star Antique Arms - https://www.lonestarantiquearmsconvention.com/
Lone Star - https://www.lonestargunshows.com/schedule/
M&M Production - https://mandmproduction.com/
Myrtle Wilks Community Center - https://www.myrtlewilkscenter.com/
NSSF - https://shotshow.org/
New Frontier - https://newfrontiershow.com/index.php/
Old Stone Fort - (936) 615-9889, (936) 615-3707
Parker County Sportsman Club - https://www.parkersportsman.com
Platinum 180 Events - (940) 631-5316
Premier - https://www.premiergunshows.com/show-schedule/
Real Texas - http://www.therealtexasgunshow.com/
Riesel Lions Club - https://www.riesellionsclub.com/
Silver Spur - https://www.silverspurtradeshows.com/shows/
6 Bullets - (817) 705-4501
Spartan Firearm Sales - http://spartanfirearmsales.com/
T&K - https://tandkpromotions.com/show-schedule/
Texas Gun & Knife Association - http://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com/
Texas Gun Collectors Association - https://www.tgca.org/
Texas Gun Shows - https://gunshowstx.com/
Texas Trophy Hunters - https://ttha.com/events/view/hunters-extravaganza
USCCA - https://www.usccaexpo.com/
Yellow Boots - (903) 896-7432
Walt's Outdoor World - https://www.waltsoutdoorworld.com/
Wanenmacher's - http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com/home.html (Not Texas, but you should go to this show.)
Whipp Farm - http://whippfarmproductions.com/events.html
Wild West - [email protected]
Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce - https://www.winnsboro.com/events/annual-chamber-events.html
YourNewGun - https://www.Facebook.com/yournewgun

N Texas Gun Show Krewe:
backbencher generally visits a show every weekend
CDFourtyfour has been holding out on us w/ a stealth table
ContraHQ is our partner in crime in OK
djsmiles is finally here
douglasmorris99 has AR stuff
FatCat1 hits the Tyler show
Gopher visits two shows in a weekend
HenryKnoxFineBooks is our cloner.
hrt4me has gentlemanly tastes in firearms
IWC71 makes the DACA show
JDoggyHoplite sets up at as many shows as OP, tacton, & RebleYell
jeffb1911 hits as many shows as he can, sharpens knives in E Texas
jwb211 drives further to gunshows than you do
kells81 sells ammo
Kota4bye hits the FW show
Michael0317 is a vendor in East Texas
motown_steve is a revolver nut, often joins backbencher for lunch
naes wears his Cloak of Invisibility at shows - he's actually taken it off once, I seen it!
98kGuy used to do the DACA show, got busy w/ work
only1asterisk sometimes works the Tyler shows
Pointman91 hits Canton
SlpTA929 is RebleYell's partner in crime
RebleYell is set up @ many of the D/FW area shows and goes as far afield as Amarillo and Missouri
Scooter1942 sneaks into Mesquite
75149 usually hits Mesquite
tacton has a great array of mostly Colt & FN AR bits and is faithfully @ every D/FW show
The_Dog can usually be persuaded to join you for BBQ for the Mesquite shows
thesilvercord stays real quiet like
Triggerstuck hits the Canton show
txtj79 competes with backbencher to see how many shows they can visit
villageidiot usually turns out for the Fort Worth shows
If you want to be included in this list, removed, or if you're going to have a table @ an upcoming show, hit me up.

Gun show listings:
https://gunshowtrader.com/gunshows/texas-gun-shows/
http://www.gunshows-usa.com/texas/ - is showing improvement - not as comprehensive as it once was, but am only seeing a single show listed that I'm aware has already cancelled.
http://texasgunshows.us/
https://www.tsra.com/gun_shows.php

Our usual ingestion haunts: - we usually meet on Saturdays for lunch or dinner.
The Butcher Shop, 102 Lehigh St, Longview
The Dove's Nest, 105 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie
Flying Fish, 2913 Montgomery St. Ft. Worth
Kearney's Feed Yard, 3602 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale
King Tut, 1512 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth
Milano's, 3416 W 7th St, Fort Worth
Mesquite BBQ, 145 E. Davis St
Outskirts, 2116 E. FM 4, Cleburne
Railhead BBQ, 2900 Montgomery St, Fort Worth
Rogers Roundhouse, 1616 Rogers Rd, Fort Worth
Soulman's BBQ, 1125 Gross Rd, Mesquite
Stop-N-Go Gyros, 8401 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills
Texas Roadhouse, 1420 N. Peachtree Rd, Mesquite

Please don't @ the OP.  I read and update this thread regularly, even when I'm at the show.
Link Posted: 10/13/2023 8:52:23 PM EST
[#45]
I dun goofed.  RebleYell has a table at Mesquite this weekend.
Link Posted: 10/14/2023 5:56:18 PM EST
[#46]
Thinking about going to Grapevine on Sunday,  is it worth it going to???
Link Posted: 10/14/2023 7:16:36 PM EST
[#47]
Most reports say no unless you bring in 5 guns to get a $10 discount on the door.  Parking's $12 there I hear.
Link Posted: 10/14/2023 9:23:05 PM EST
[#48]
Then I may go to the Mesquite show instead.

Thanks Bill
Link Posted: 10/14/2023 10:53:30 PM EST
[#49]
Any Nazi sightings today?
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 8:41:03 AM EST
[#50]
Did the panic buying spread to the show?

I didn’t make it but I’ve read that gun sales have skyrocketed due to Israel.
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