Gun Show in Athens

[NextExit]

Thinking about going to the one in Athens this weekend but it's about 70 miles away! Anyone been to it before? Worth the trip? If not, I'll just wait for the one in K-town next weekend....

[FUJIMO]

Went down a couple shows ago and it was over 150 miles round trip for me and a buddy.

Several deals to be had depending on what you're looking for. Spotted a ruger 10-22 Bull Barrel in SS with a laminate stock for $325. Well worth the money but we passed and wished we wouldn't have now. Buddy landed a mak-90 for a sweeeet deal. Ammo was marked at it's "as usual" price, it's staged in a gymnasium type setting so it's not the largest venue around. But I am one to keep those smaller shows alive so it was worth it. I am even trying to work out going down to this one on saturday if I can work out my schedule.

[G27]

Too far away for me, but with that town's history it would be a GREAT place for a show!

[NextExit]

Well since I'm gonna be in Knox on Saturday, I'll be a little closer to Athens.... and it's gonna be a wet weekend anyway.... I can talk myself into making the trip!!

[FUJIMO]

Well since I'm gonna be in Knox on Saturday, I'll be a little closer to Athens.... and it's gonna be a wet weekend anyway.... I can talk myself into making the trip!!

Well if I am there you might see me. Just look for the tall ugly guy with a goatee, NRA hat, and overall's on

[Guest Arko]

Didn't even know there was an Athens show. May have to check it out..

[NextExit]

Found it while searching for gun shows. It's at the Armory.

[frankmako]

it will the same thing as you find at any gun show these days. high price guns, high price ammo, lots of knifes and beef jeerky. but someone there will find something that they were looking for.

[FUJIMO]

it will the same thing as you find at any gun show these days. high price guns, high price ammo, lots of knifes and beef jeerky. but someone there will find something that they were looking for.

It wouldn't be complete without them,lol. But someone has to make up the difference I guess. Now that tazer guy that's someone that could use a good

[enfield]

The last one I went to was at the National Guard Armory on 30 between Athens and Etowah. Get off I75 at Exit 49 (Highway 30) and take it east thru town to the Armory. The Armory has a tank on the lawn, so when you feel the crosshairs on your chest, turn left.

For folks coming from the east, take 411 to Etowah and get on 30 west.

It's a small venue with too darned many tables and not enough walking room for my taste. Shall we say claustrophobic?

Edited January 21, 2010 by enfield

[sigmtnman]

How does it work taking a rifle to sell/trade? What time does it start?

[Guest Traumaslave]

How does it work taking a rifle to sell/trade? What time does it start?

Check it at the door and wear a hard hat cause you're gunna get bombarded with lookers.

[FUJIMO]

How does it work taking a rifle to sell/trade? What time does it start?

Pay your admission, don't try to hand them the rifle upon inspection or you will get a hilarious response, then prepare for the onslaught of

"watch you got there ?"

"how much for your (enter name here) ? "

and the usual

"is (enter price here) the best you will do ?"

by the way, what rifle you bringing ? Might not make it that long depending on price and make

I think the door opens at 9 or close to it. Last time they weren't that strict about that.

[sigmtnman]

A converted saiga 223 if i do.

[Shug]

it will the same thing as you find at any gun show these days. high price guns, high price ammo, lots of knifes and beef jeerky. but someone there will find something that they were looking for.

I beg to differ sir. This show dont rate no beef jerkey.

[FUJIMO]

Yeah I have to say this show reminds me of the Lenoir City show that's put on once a year. Less jerky,tools,and burritos and MORE GUNS GUNS GUNS !

[Guest Rugerman]

I think I will be there. This is usually a very enjoyable show. Breakfast anyone?

[NextExit]

I should be there around lunch time... about 1.

[Guest mac_05evo]

Hmm right up the road from me, I may ride up to it.

[NextExit]

Did anyone go? I had to do the brakes on my SUV and couldn't make it. And tomorrow it's gonna rain so figure this time I'll go... if it's worth it.

[sigmtnman]

I wound up shooting my new kimber instead.

Is it tomorrow too?

[FUJIMO]

Went today.

Wound up getting there around 10. Several standing outside enjoying the pretty weather and looking to buy and/or sell.

First show I've saw 2 Fn 5.7's in a while. At least in this area. The one on the table the guy has isn't what I would consider a BAD deal considering he has the now taboo ammo in the package. I am still tempted to to throw down for one and probably should have made that purchase but held off.

Several tables were empty, depending on what ammo you were after there were deals to be had. No 9mm or 40 to be bought cheap though. Several levers, several older military rifles, couple ak's, 1 or 2 walking sks', and a fair amount of AR's. Handguns were everywhere. Stayed the usual hour and a half and headed home with some gun sleeves. NO STUN GUNS TO ZAP EVERY 5 SECONDS , only jerky I saw was crockett creek , and everyone I talked with was pleasant.

All in all not a bad show. I always go with a positive outlook and make the best out of it.