Howard County Show 12/12-12/13/20

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  • FFBWMD

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    Oct 3, 2011
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    Upcoming show this weekend 12/12/20-12/13/20, at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm..
     

    cantstop

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    Aug 10, 2012
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    You might want to try Lowe's. ;)

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    Melnic

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    Dec 27, 2012
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    HoCo
    And what are the odds of finding primers at this show?

    I actually think there is a 89.3% chance you will see primers at the show for 10-20 cents per primer.

    3% chance you will see antimony labeled as Lead Primer

    I live so close that I'll be there at some point.
     

    Johnny5k

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    Nov 24, 2020
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    Is this show any good? Maybe Ive been spoiled, havent been to other than a Nations at Chantilly in over a decade. Went to York this past weekend and was very underwhelmed.
     

    John from MD

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    Is this show any good? Maybe Ive been spoiled, havent been to other than a Nations at Chantilly in over a decade. Went to York this past weekend and was very underwhelmed.

    You would probably do better going to Gettysburg. At least you can buy standard mags up there and they do have a husband/wife reloading dealer that shows up.
     

    Pale Ryder

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    Jan 12, 2009
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    Millersville
    So how are the gun shows working with Covid? Lot of standing in lines? Is it up to the individual go distance etc.?
    Cabin fever is getting to me, but not feeling especially lucky in taking chances with virus either.
     

    Melnic

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    So how are the gun shows working with Covid? Lot of standing in lines? Is it up to the individual go distance etc.?
    Cabin fever is getting to me, but not feeling especially lucky in taking chances with virus either.

    The Frederick show required mask use and I saw everyone in mask.
    Since that is the state/county mandate, bring a mask.

    I carry my own hand sanitizer.

    The good question is if there will be a limit to the # of people in the building and people waiting outside like in Va.

    I went to Frederick show and did not have to stand in line long and it was just to pay.
     

    Bullfrog

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    Oct 8, 2009
    15,160
    Carroll County
    Upcoming show this weekend 12/12/20-12/13/20, at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm..

    I saw this listed but expected that MD or Howard county would make them cancel. I guess this means you won't be at Gettysburg?

    Is this show any good? Maybe Ive been spoiled, havent been to other than a Nations at Chantilly in over a decade. Went to York this past weekend and was very underwhelmed.

    As much as I would like to encourage you to support
    local shows, its pretty certain this one will whelm you less than York. It will definitely be smaller, and by order of the crown no standard sized mags shall be had.

    On the other hand, its close by, and its more fun than doing more fall cleanup.
     

    Slackdaddy

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    Jan 1, 2019
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    Honestly the only reason to go to a show is for 10+ capacity mags and 80% lowers,,
    I see no sense in going to a MD show as no 10+ mags.
    May as well just go to a VA LGS and get what you need without the crowds, cover charge, high prices, and ass sweat smell ?
     

    FFBWMD

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    Oct 3, 2011
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    Woodbine MD
    Honestly the only reason to go to a show is for 10+ capacity mags and 80% lowers,,
    I see no sense in going to a MD show as no 10+ mags.
    May as well just go to a VA LGS and get what you need without the crowds, cover charge, high prices, and ass sweat smell ?

    You do know some people actually go to gun shows to buy guns right?... The mag issue hurts us all, even us dealers here. But by all means go out of state and spend your money with other shops who dont give a shit about what we fight for and deal with here in MD!!
     

    ohen cepel

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    Feb 2, 2011
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    Where they send me.
    We never know what may happen. Old Joe may well ban online sales of many things, in which case you all will be BEGGING for a show. I like to spread my odds out and so support the local shows when I can. Not perfect but the best option we have now.

    So, I'll be there. May not make a huge difference but I'll do my part.
     

    Johnny5k

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    Nov 24, 2020
    1,021
    You do know some people actually go to gun shows to buy guns right?... The mag issue hurts us all, even us dealers here. But by all means go out of state and spend your money with other shops who dont give a shit about what we fight for and deal with here in MD!!

    Yeah, I would love to buy one at the show. The only problem is I want one with standard mags. In fact, I think I want the mags more than the gun itself.

    I think most of us support our LGS as much as we are able, but sometimes it just doesnt make sense.
     

    Slackdaddy

    My pronouns: Iva/Bigun
    Jan 1, 2019
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    I do 99% of my firearms and firearms related purchases at MD Local Gun stores. I have not been to gun shows since the days of Annapolis National Guard Armory (20+ years ago). I used to buy guns at gun shows, but it was typ "Walnut and Steel".

    My point was the only reason to go to a gun show (for me) would be to purchase something I can not purchase at a LGS,, and that would be mags, and a Maryland gun show wont help there. Or the selection of cash-n- carry 80% lowers. The lowers I "could" get at a MD show.

    Point is (for me), a MD show does not offer anything more than walking into my LGS.

    Also I have spent more than one day in Annapolis testifying, Born in MD, intend to die here.



    You do know some people actually go to gun shows to buy guns right?... The mag issue hurts us all, even us dealers here. But by all means go out of state and spend your money with other shops who dont give a shit about what we fight for and deal with here in MD!!
     

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