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  • Bullfrog

    Ultimate Member
    Oct 8, 2009
    15,152
    Carroll County
    July 23, 24 & 25, 2021

    DULLES EXPO CENTER | 1,300 Tables
    ​1,300 TABLES
    100% OPEN!
    FULL OCCUPANCY!
    NO OCCUPANCY LIMITS!


    ​NO TIME SLOTS OR PUBLIC SESSIONS!
    DOORS OPEN BETWEEN THE BUILDINGS!
    TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
    TICKETS AVAILABLE ONSITE ALSO!


    WELCOME BACK

    LOCATION:
    Dulles Expo Center
    4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
    Chantilly, VA 20153​​

    NEW HOURS:
    ​Friday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    Note: There is usually a section on various admission prices, but that is currently missing from the web page.


    https://www.thenationsgunshow.com/

    $1 off coupon here:

    https://www.thenationsgunshow.com/coupon.html
     

    bigjohn

    Ultimate Member
    Jun 29, 2007
    2,752
    I can only find season tickets on the their site. Am I doing something wrong or is there an issue?
     
    Jul 1, 2012
    5,711
    The big Show Of Shows in Louisville was rescheduled for this weekend (July 21-25), wonder how many of the usual dealers will be there instead... maybe just the C&R guys though.
     

    Bullfrog

    Ultimate Member
    Oct 8, 2009
    15,152
    Carroll County
    I can only find season tickets on the their site. Am I doing something wrong or is there an issue?

    That is all I see as well.

    The last show, you had to buy tickets for specific time slots, but that requirement is gone.

    Maybe they'll only be selling tickets at the door this time.


    :shrug:
     

    bigjohn

    Ultimate Member
    Jun 29, 2007
    2,752
    I’m trying to avoid the 3 hour wait to get in like the last show was said to have. Long ride from the shore to have to wait that long

    That is all I see as well.

    The last show, you had to buy tickets for specific time slots, but that requirement is gone.

    Maybe they'll only be selling tickets at the door this time.


    :shrug:
     

    ken792

    Ultimate Member
    Sep 2, 2011
    4,480
    Fairfax, VA
    That is all I see as well.

    The last show, you had to buy tickets for specific time slots, but that requirement is gone.

    Maybe they'll only be selling tickets at the door this time.


    :shrug:

    Last show June was back to normal with no capacity limits and $17 tickets covering the whole day. It was the show before that which had time slots.

    I’m trying to avoid the 3 hour wait to get in like the last show was said to have. Long ride from the shore to have to wait that long

    I only recall seeing the long lines at opening at the last show. After that initial line cleared, there was little wait.
     

    94hokie

    Active Member
    Mar 29, 2015
    832
    Severna Park, MD
    I’m trying to avoid the 3 hour wait to get in like the last show was said to have. Long ride from the shore to have to wait that long

    I was there at opening on Saturday for the last show. There was a long line, but once the doors opened, I was in within 10 minutes
     

    erwos

    The Hebrew Hammer
    MDS Supporter
    Mar 25, 2009
    13,866
    Rockville, MD
    Very interested in reports on the powder situation. One of the reasons I used to go to these was to buy powder without paying hazmat (yes, the ticket costs money, but not hazmat money). Running out of TAC, so need to restock...
     

    ken792

    Ultimate Member
    Sep 2, 2011
    4,480
    Fairfax, VA
    Very interested in reports on the powder situation. One of the reasons I used to go to these was to buy powder without paying hazmat (yes, the ticket costs money, but not hazmat money). Running out of TAC, so need to restock...

    The big reloading vendors that used to be present were not there. A few vendors had smaller amounts of powder, but I didn’t check the prices. I don’t recall seeing many 8lb jugs, mainly 1lb sample size.
     

    csxt602

    Active Member
    Oct 29, 2020
    132
    Essex, MD
    I’m trying to avoid the 3 hour wait to get in like the last show was said to have. Long ride from the shore to have to wait that long

    We got there around 10:30 on Saturday for the last show (June), and there was zero waiting. We walked right up the ticket window inside and went in after getting stamped.
     

    SavageShooter

    Active Member
    Jan 10, 2014
    644
    Arbutus, MD
    Maybe it will be a few more reloading vendors there this time. In June it was poor. Things are getting better. Ammo prices on the net are down. I'm going on friday. I'll report on here when I get back.
     

    Balzer94

    Active Member
    Feb 27, 2011
    769
    What’s the purpose of buying tickets ahead of time for the Chantilly show? Is it just cheaper? I’m only seeing an option online for Friday
     

    bigjohn

    Ultimate Member
    Jun 29, 2007
    2,752
    What’s the purpose of buying tickets ahead of time for the Chantilly show? Is it just cheaper? I’m only seeing an option online for Friday

    I just didn’t want to wait in the lines that were extremely long 2 shows ago is all
     

    crolfe1984

    Enthusiast
    Oct 21, 2007
    562
    Baltimore City, MD
    Seeing conflicting info floating around the web for this show.


    Friday admission: is it 1PM or 3PM? Even on their own website they list both (you have to poke around to find it).
     

    Bullfrog

    Ultimate Member
    Oct 8, 2009
    15,152
    Carroll County
    Last show opened at 1PM.

    Seeing conflicting info floating around the web for this show.


    Friday admission: is it 1PM or 3PM? Even on their own website they list both (you have to poke around to find it).

    As Ken said, the last show opened at 1pm on Friday.

    Since the page for this event says 3pm on Friday, right under where it says NEW HOURS in all caps, I think its very likely the 1pm you found by 'poking around' elsewhere is probably old info.
     

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