Knoxville gun show at Chihlowee Park Dec 30 - Jan 1.

[mav]

I was thinking about driving up to Knoxville tomorrow and I noticed that there is a gun show at Chihlowee Park starting Dec. 30.

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I have been up there several times, but not on a Friday. Does anyone know if this is correct?

Thanks.

[Guest dubaholic2]

yes, its running fri., sat., and sun.

[dlm37015]

come on over

[Lumber_Jack]

Yep it's the annual end of year 3 day gun show.

[mav]

Good deal. It looks like I will be going then. Thanks.

[Oh Shoot]

Point is, you can get in on Friday?

Do the vendors really set up on Thursday or what? I kinda got the impression that half of them don't even show till Friday afternoon?

Who's actually ever been to one on Friday?

- OS

Edited December 30, 2011 by OhShoot

[3gundave]

The show opens at 1:00PM. The venders start setting up about 9:00.

[Lumber_Jack]

Point is, you can get in on Friday?

Do the vendors really set up on Thursday or what? I kinda got the impression that half of them don't even show till Friday afternoon?

Who's actually ever been to one on Friday?

- OS

Are the usual suspects gonna show up on Saturday? I'm actually in Knoxville this weekend.

[FUJIMO]

I've been to several Friday 3 day specials. I know a couple years back it was jammed packed but that was directly after Christmas. With a lot of people working today I am curious to see how the crowds will be.

[Kenstaroni]

Place was packed this afternoon..could hardly walk around!

[Garufa]

Place was absolutely packed this afternoon around 3 pm. That's about all I can report. Went for one specific thing, found it and left. Will probably go back tomorrow and browse although there's not much I can find for $14.

Look about halfway down this page for a $2 off coupon. CJL Enterprize

Edited December 30, 2011 by Garufa

[Mike.357]

Are the usual suspects gonna show up on Saturday? I'm actually in Knoxville this weekend.

Hey Neil, I am skipping it but not sure about the other trouble makers. You might want to fire off a PM to Mac.

[mav]

I was there between 1:20 and 3:00. I had to wait in line 20 minutes in order to get in. It was packed. I didn't really care about going, but my brother was down from Long Island, so I figured I would take him to a big gun show.

I didn't really find anything I needed or wanted. I was up there mainly for knives. However, I did run across one item that I thought was a deal. A vendor had a SS Wilson Combat Protector at a really good price, but I certainly don't need another 1911. I think my mother and sister had a good time. They were probably the only two people at the show who were specifically looking and buying non-firearm related merchandise.

It is too bad that nobody has a TGO name tag on so I would be able to recognize someone from the forum. I have been up there several times, and I am sure I have probably seen people from this forum, but I have no idea what they look like.

[TN_Hiker]

I stepped into Volunteer Ordinance Works this afternoon with a friend to have a look around as I've become fond of doing there lately and noticed the counters were wiped out. I was thinking hmm... Heavy duty cleaning or one heck of a sale... Lol The guy at the counter mentioned they take their wares to a gun show in Knoxville so I guess this was the one he was referring to.

Sadly that kind of ruined my browsing experience but I'm sure I'd have had a blast if I could have gotten to Knoxville!

[dlm37015]

not too bad of a show today i started setting up at 0700

[mav]

I stepped into Volunteer Ordinance Works this afternoon with a friend to have a look around as I've become fond of doing there lately and noticed the counters were wiped out. I was thinking hmm... Heavy duty cleaning or one heck of a sale... Lol The guy at the counter mentioned they take their wares to a gun show in Knoxville so I guess this was the one he was referring to.

Sadly that kind of ruined my browsing experience but I'm sure I'd have had a blast if I could have gotten to Knoxville!

Yep, they do that for most gun shows in TN. If you ever go to VOW on a weekend (I know today was an exception) it is always best to check and see if a gun show is scheduled.

[jlpred]

If it was free to get in, I would definitely go. Was there any good deals on 5.56 ammo? Some place in Johnsonville sells some Isralie stuff that people on ar15.com seem to like.

[Lumber_Jack]

What are the closing times for Saturday and Sunday?

[Mike.357]

I have probably seen people from this forum, but I have no idea what they look like.

I am the fat guy with Lt. Dan and Donald Sutherland

[Garufa]

I am the fat guy with Lt. Dan and Donald Sutherland

[Oh Shoot]

I'm Mr. Sutherland. But plumper.

- OS

[Guest razorblade]

Are you allowed to "open carry" at the gun show? Seriously, I don't know.

[Murgatroy]

Are you allowed to "open carry" at the gun show? Seriously, I don't know.

Sure, as long as it isn't loaded.

[lacon]

Sure, as long as it isn't loaded.

Also, it will be assumed to be for sale or trade - so decide how much you will take for it.

[Lumber_Jack]

I look like........

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