Gun Show Questions

[AndyLate]

I have been to a ton of gun shows, bought plenty, never sold a single thing.

We have a gun show this weekend that I would like to sell an AR at. I always see plenty of (non-vendor) people carry guns into the show to either sell or trade. Is it kosher to do that with, say, one rifle? I am referring to social norms, not legality.

I completely understand the vendors have to rent tables, cover expenses, etc and I really don't plan to push it. One PSA carbine is all I am trying to move.

Assuming selling a single gun is not a problem, do I just walk around with a slung rifle until someone asks if I want to sell or trade? Maybe hang a cardboard sign on it with a price?

Thanks

Andy

[Sam]

I have done it several times with ARs and shotguns, one at a time. Walk around with gun on sling on my back with a card board sign with the sale price. Price it right and you'll have cash in your pocket before you get past the front door.

[Artos]

You are fine...no need for a sign as those interested will be asking. I suggest giving a thanks for the interest & no haggling firm price.

[Sikiguya]

I did that with a couple of pistols. Threw them cased in a backpack and clip a sign saying what they are and how $. I got stopped 10 times in the first row and sold it by the second row.

I have seen guys stick a rod down a sling long gun with a sign attached to it.

I’d bring a bill of sale form prefilled with your information, clipboard, and a pen.


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[jsbhike]

Not a bad idea to ask slightly more than what you are willing to take for it. If you walked in with a sign on it saying "free", someone would ask you for $50 to take it off your hands and a piggy back ride to their vehicle.

[Sikiguya]

Not a bad idea to ask slightly more than what you are willing to take for it. If you walked in with a sign on it saying "free", someone would ask you for $50 to take it off your hands and a piggy back ride to their vehicle.

Ain’t that the truth!


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[TomMcC]

I have been to a ton of gun shows, bought plenty, never sold a single thing.

We have a gun show this weekend that I would like to sell an AR at. I always see plenty of (non-vendor) people carry guns into the show to either sell or trade. Is it kosher to do that with, say, one rifle? I am referring to social norms, not legality.

I completely understand the vendors have to rent tables, cover expenses, etc and I really don't plan to push it. One PSA carbine is all I am trying to move.

Assuming selling a single gun is not a problem, do I just walk around with a slung rifle until someone asks if I want to sell or trade? Maybe hang a cardboard sign on it with a price?

Thanks

Andy

Perfectly ok to do. Vendors choose their way of selling and you have chosen yours'.

[AndyLate]

Great replies. I know my questions seemed a bit "dumb" but it is new to me.

A sincere thanks, Y'all

Andy

[Slater]

Depending on the gun show promoter, some won't allow private transactions on the premises. You have to go outside to the parking lot or to the Wal-Mart across the street.

[ViniVidivici]

Indeed, it's very much up to whatever entity is putting on the show. Most are cool with it.

I've done that with a Browning A-5, slung on my shoulder, didn't even need a sign, plenty of folks asked, sold quick.

I've seen folks make a little flag-type sign and stick it in the barrel while they walk around.

I always appreciated that, so I didnt have to bug them.