I've never been to this show. It is next scheduled for April 1, 2, and 3rd. Anyone attended in the past? Anyone going to this one. Any comments on whether it is worthwile going to?

 

A lot of questions, I know.

 

Dom

For myself, I started to go to gun shows to walk around and look for good deals.

 

I've gone to 3 in the past, VF being one of them, and I don't think I'll be going to any more.

 

VF was big, had a lot to look at, but it was super crowded and I didn't find that many 'hot deals.'

 

I'd much rather shop the internet for better deals from my own home and be able to drink a HopDevil while doing so.

 

Edit: As my post seemed rather negative, I wanted to correct myself and agree with the below posters. If you are planning on looking/handling lots of guns, looking at a lot of accessories, going for the 'gun show experience' and it doesn't matter whether they have good prices or not, then yeah I would suggest going.

I think its worth going to. Get there early, this place gets packed quick. The aisles are very narrow too. I usually go on Friday night after work, seems to be a little less crowded than saturday.

I have been to several shows, VF being one of them. I would really recommend going, especially if you don't regularly go to shows. Out of the shows I have been to, this one seemed to have the most products related to my interest.

I went to one 3 years ago and it was fun. They had a lot of gun stuff, but it was quite crowded. Regardless, I think you should go just for the funny factor and the experience of checking out stuff. Remember, you don't have to buy.

The point that needs to be made is if you want to go to the VF gun show to SHOP - be there when the doors open on Fri night, Sat(my preference), or Sunday mornings!! By 11:00-11:30AM it is usually packed with every aisle full of people, making it VERY difficult to get around.

 

If you want to get the gun show experience, it doesn't matter when you go. People watching is great, average deals on ammo (from the smaller booths), chance to get hands-on times with numerous hard to find firearms, and not a crazy price at the door.

This is one of the better shows. There are vendors at this show that you won't see at other area shows. I never seem to find a lot of great deals on guns at this show, but there are some deals on ammo to be had (especially if you're looking for more unusual calibers), and parts and accessory selection is good.

 

I will agree this show get crowded.

Pay the extra $5 and go on Friday - best investment you can make. The show is enjoyable when you don't have to force your way through the aisles. Just my $.02....errrrrr $5.

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

Thanks for the info guys.