What to expect when attending a gun show
Aside from MANY friendly vendors and faces.Why should I attend a Gun Show??
Not only are you exercising your second amendment muscle, but you are also supporting many different small businesses that only do shows for a living. In addition, you will find some unique items, gifts and memorabilia not found anywhere else!'
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Before we head into all the fun things we offer at each show.
Head on over to a specific show and sign up for text alerts for that show and we'll send you notifications for the show and all surrounding events.
Not only are there guns
There's so much more!You will also find merchandise for all your shooting needs, ammo, components, reloading equipment & supplies, tactical accessories, gun bags, knives of all kinds, usually custom knives too, military stuff and collectibles, coins, optics, gun magazines and parts, non lethal self defense, many shows have first aid including bug out bags, survival gear, we always have stuff for the ladies like Scentsy, jewelry, some have clothes, conceal carry purses. It is like having many stores all under one roof, something for everyone.
When you Arrive and Pay your Admission:
First you need to be aware it is cash only for admission and you may come and go all day the day that you pay admission, unless you bought a 2Day Pass, then you may come and go all weekend.
Is there an ATM available?
Most all the building we go to have an ATM on site. Not all vendors take credit cards, so come prepared.
Are kids welcome to come??
At Silver Spur, we are about family and family time! Gun shows are a great place for educating your kids on gun safety and there is so much history at the show. Texas Parks & Wildlife has partnered with us in Lubbock & Midland to offer the Hunter Education Coursed for kids 9 and up. It is required for kids to hunt, but also is a great tool for kids to learn about gun safety and handling. Silver Spur pays for your child to attend these as our way to give back and invest in the children of today. We are working on some of our other shows to add this to in the future.
Concessions & Parking:
All the facilities we have shows at have a concession stand of some sort and in Midland we have food trucks. None of the buildings we are in charge for parking, parking is free!
Did you know you?
You can buy, sell or trade your firearms, knives, ammo, swords or coins at the show?
Bringing a firearm to the show to sell or trade?
HERE’s WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWIf you bring a firearm in to sell, trade OR buy accessories for, they need to be unloaded when you enter the facility, there will be someone at admission to check and strap your firearm for safety. If that tie is cut anytime during the show it needs to be retied immediately, usually by the vendor looking at it.
What happens when I fill out paperwork to buy a firearm?
The vendor with a Texas FFL has to either call it in or do online, usually it is a short simple process. Sometimes there is a delay, the vendor will call you as soon as they get a response. If it is end of show and no call back, they will arrange you getting your firearm or transferring to someone local.
What happens if the gun vendor is from out of state with an FFL??
You will end up paying transfer fees and possibly other incurred fees depending on vendor, KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY. Best to buy from Texas FFL vendors.