Gun Show attendance

PolarFBear · March 14, 2020, 05:51 PM

Gun Show in NE TN this weekend. Attendance was about a 1/4th of normal. All tables were sold and most regular vendors were present. Just very light traffic. Was more like a Sunday morning. A lot of foot traffic was "selling". Did see an unusual number of females buying "hardware". Coronovius-19, the "Boomer-Doomer". Median age of attendees plus vendors; ~63.

thegatman · March 14, 2020, 06:44 PM

They cancelled mine.

PolarFBear · March 14, 2020, 06:59 PM

thegatman: "Rumor" spread that all shows held in a community facility were cancelled. This one was in a commercial location. I suspect there will be no more until the "Boomer-Doomer" virus has subsided. I'm going back tommorrow and pick up a few reloading components.

Hal · March 15, 2020, 05:11 AM

In NE Ohio - the shows have been cancelled.

luger fan · March 15, 2020, 08:28 AM

Overreaction

Don P · March 15, 2020, 08:39 AM

All blown way out of proportion. Serious yes but not to the degree the media has pushed the issue/
Like a member of the former administration stated NEVER LET A CRISIS GO TO WASTE

TJB101 · March 15, 2020, 08:41 AM

Cancelled the Oaks, PA show this weekend. Bummed but stocked up on primers and powder so I’m ok.

luger fan · March 15, 2020, 08:43 AM

There are 40 dead in America. Swine Flue killed 3000

p.s. The Governor of Ohio just announced all bars and restaurants to close tonight and remain closed till further notice. Carry out still allowed

Kreyzhorse · March 15, 2020, 09:20 PM

I'm not an expert on disease, but I think this is over blown hype.

But, I'll say this. The elites tell us to panic over global warming as they fly around in their private jets. When they actually start to panic about global warming, maybe I'll be a bit more concerned. Yeah, I'm looking at you Al Gore.....

Now, this virus, they continue to tell us not to panic... but the bio hazard suits seem to indicate they are panicking a bit.

Is the hype over blown, I think so and I think cancelling everything seems like a precaution rather than legit means to control it. This is monkey see, monkey do.

For example, my local school district cancelled classes last week starting on Monday. If it was that dire, why wait several days between announcing and closing?

Finally, I hit a few restaurants this weekend and all were busy and crowded. Seems like a lot of people aren't buying what the media is selling....

Unless of course you go to Wally World or Kroger and there is no damn food, TP or meds left......

Crazy times right now folks.

jonnyc · March 15, 2020, 10:23 PM

Time will tell if over-blown or not, but glad I have plenty of guns, ammo, rations, and toilet paper!
Area show was canceled this weekend, but my shift at my LGS saw every 9mm semi (plus most other handguns), AR, pump shotgun, and most ammo for them, FLY off the shelves on Saturday. Hope we can get restocked in a reasonable time.

Mainah · March 16, 2020, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Is the hype over blown, I think so and I think cancelling everything seems like a precaution rather than legit means to control it. This is monkey see, monkey do.

We don't have the health care capacity to handle a spike in outbreaks. Taking measures that slow the spread is common sense now. Unfortunately the media has been encouraging us to freak out about everything for years, and now too many don't believe the hype. But the threat is very real this time.

TBM900 · March 16, 2020, 01:58 PM

People still go to gun shows?

Dufus · March 16, 2020, 02:33 PM

Gatherings of more than 50 people have been banned here in Tejas. Don't matter to me as I don't like crowds. And I'm not anti-social in the least.

March 14, 2020, 05:51 PM	#1
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 478	Gun Show attendance Gun Show in NE TN this weekend. Attendance was about a 1/4th of normal. All tables were sold and most regular vendors were present. Just very light traffic. Was more like a Sunday morning. A lot of foot traffic was "selling". Did see an unusual number of females buying "hardware". Coronovius-19, the "Boomer-Doomer". Median age of attendees plus vendors; ~63.

March 15, 2020, 08:39 AM	#6
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	All blown way out of proportion. Serious yes but not to the degree the media has pushed the issue/ Like a member of the former administration stated *NEVER LET A CRISIS GO TO WASTE* __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

March 15, 2020, 08:43 AM	#8
luger fan Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2018 Posts: 150	There are 40 dead in America. Swine Flue killed 3000 p.s. The Governor of Ohio just announced all bars and restaurants to close tonight and remain closed till further notice. Carry out still allowed Last edited by luger fan; March 15, 2020 at 04:38 PM.

March 15, 2020, 09:20 PM	#9
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I'm not an expert on disease, but I think this is over blown hype. But, I'll say this. The elites tell us to panic over global warming as they fly around in their private jets. When they actually start to panic about global warming, maybe I'll be a bit more concerned. Yeah, I'm looking at you Al Gore..... Now, this virus, they continue to tell us not to panic... but the bio hazard suits seem to indicate they are panicking a bit. Is the hype over blown, I think so and I think cancelling everything seems like a precaution rather than legit means to control it. This is monkey see, monkey do. For example, my local school district cancelled classes last week starting on Monday. If it was that dire, why wait several days between announcing and closing? Finally, I hit a few restaurants this weekend and all were busy and crowded. Seems like a lot of people aren't buying what the media is selling.... Unless of course you go to Wally World or Kroger and there is no damn food, TP or meds left...... Crazy times right now folks. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

March 15, 2020, 10:23 PM	#10
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	Time will tell if over-blown or not, but glad I have plenty of guns, ammo, rations, and toilet paper! Area show was canceled this weekend, but my shift at my LGS saw every 9mm semi (plus most other handguns), AR, pump shotgun, and most ammo for them, FLY off the shelves on Saturday. Hope we can get restocked in a reasonable time. __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

March 14, 2020, 06:44 PM	#2
thegatman Member Join Date: January 25, 2015 Posts: 61	They cancelled mine.

March 14, 2020, 06:59 PM	#3
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 478	thegatman: "Rumor" spread that all shows held in a community facility were cancelled. This one was in a commercial location. I suspect there will be no more until the "Boomer-Doomer" virus has subsided. I'm going back tommorrow and pick up a few reloading components.

March 15, 2020, 05:11 AM	#4
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	In NE Ohio - the shows have been cancelled.

March 15, 2020, 08:28 AM	#5
luger fan Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2018 Posts: 150	Overreaction

March 15, 2020, 08:41 AM	#7
TJB101 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2017 Posts: 498	Cancelled the Oaks, PA show this weekend. Bummed but stocked up on primers and powder so I’m ok.

March 16, 2020, 01:58 PM	#12
TBM900 Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2015 Posts: 777	People still go to gun shows? __________________ Playboy billionaire Retired Colonial Marine 1st to walk on the moon without a spacesuit

March 16, 2020, 02:33 PM	#13
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	Gatherings of more than 50 people have been banned here in Tejas. Don't matter to me as I don't like crowds. And I'm not anti-social in the least.