Reading gun show

[Melgamatic 66]

Has anyone been to the Eagle Arms show in Reading, at the Reading Expo Center?

 

I was thinking about taking a drive tomorrow, until I saw a picture on the Eagle Arms website which makes it look like it might be one of those super-crowded narrow aisle shows.

 

Anyone have any info?

[RecessedFilter 222]

I was thinking of going as well but it's a haul for me. I've been to quite a few shows in the past and I get so picky with what I am looking for that people-watching alone is usually all I do haha.

[Melgamatic 66]

I drove out for the show. Took just less than 2 hours from Union County.

 

This is actually a pretty good show. Large expo facility (looks like it used to be a corporate building or something), with tons of free parking and very wide aisles. Lots of people selling reasonably-priced stuff, some old, lots of new, a few non-gun vendors but not too many.

 

I almost bought some ammo, but a quick websearch showed that it was slightly more than what I had been paying online.

 

Almost bought a 1950's Marlin 336 in 32 special, but declined at the last minute because I didn't feel like adding another caliber to what I'm already loading. Although very old, it was clearly fired very infrequently, and the bore was like a mirror.

 

Ended up buying 280 rounds of 1973 LakeCity 30-06 in M1 en-bloc clips in the original ammo box, a zombie t-shirt for my son and an instant neck heating pad for my wife.

 

I would go again, it was one of the better shows within easy driving distance.

[XDm9-3.8 2]

Thanks, have to hit up Cabela's tomorrow, will make the stop. Was wondering if it was worth it, with some bigger shows coming up, wasn't sure what there would be in the way of vendors, thanks.

[Sell682 1]

I got better ammo deals at Cabelas as I don't reload. Cabelas is hosting NRA weekend.

 

One question what are the laws to purchase a pistol or rifle at a gun show? Do you still require to go through a FFL? Has anyone purchased a gun / rifle from a PA gun show?

[halbautomatisch 60]

I got better ammo deals at Cabelas as I don't reload. Cabelas is hosting NRA weekend.

 

One question what are the laws to purchase a pistol or rifle at a gun show? Do you still require to go through a FFL? Has anyone purchased a gun / rifle from a PA gun show?

You cannot buy pistols in PA directly, they must be shipped to a NJ FFL. You can buy long guns in PA, but only from an FFL. If you find a private seller at a PA show with a long gun, find a dealer at the show who will do the transfer - going rate over there is about $25 with NICS.