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  • KellyinAvon

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    I can't believe it's October either! This show will be in the West Pavilion (AKA the BIG room) since in mid-October we (hopefully) won't be needing A/C like in August. This is near the east side of the fairgrounds and the building runs north & south.

    I'll be at the NRA/NRA-ILA/ISRPA booth as usual. Unlike the last show I'll be there all day Friday, possibly the Saturday or Sunday as well.

    When I get the lay of the land I'll provide landmark-directions such as the Revolver-Tactical "big bomb" sign, the guy with a bazilion targets, $25 Serbian gas-masks, the concession stand and the NRA/NRA-ILA/ISRPA booth.

    The thread will be bumped with sightings of: SPAM-Can Mom, the cast of The Hills Have Eyes, the extras from The Walking Dead, Kill a commie for Mommie and Kalashnikov t-shirt buds, 1911 lanyard-carry dude, gas mask dude(s), the Man from Glad if it's raining, and of course INGOers in the wild.

     
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    I tried to stop by and say hi to someone who shall remain nameless but they weren't around when I showed up. So rude. I think this time I'll just crop dust the nra booth :D
    Mom has recovered from her knee surgery (probably all the physical therapy exercises I made her do) so I'll be able to be there all day. I'll try to stay upwind.
     

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    Gotta run down south that weekend but look forward to your play by play of the goat "petting" contest we call the Indy 1500............................hilarious!
     

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    Gotta run down south that weekend but look forward to your play by play of the goat "petting" contest we call the Indy 1500............................hilarious!
    As CM can attest, I will be making comments. It's a shame not to share them with INGO.
     

    Warrior1354

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    I'll be there last show of the year might as well try to get some decent deals on ammo if I can. And KellyinAvon you forgot about the dope smokers too. The last time I went I walked past many people that smelled like dope.

    So you will have to watch out for the Shaggy smoking weed guy!

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    I'll be there last show of the year might as well try to get some decent deals on ammo if I can. And KellyinAvon you forgot about the dope smokers too. The last time I went I walked past many people that smelled like dope.

    So you will have to watch out for the Shaggy smoking weed guy!

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    Was it the Goths? Saturday was Goth Day last show.
     

    KellyinAvon

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    Less than a week away! Got my list (ok, not really, only looking for one thing and I only need a list for more than two things) got my cash (need more) other than that I’m ready.
     

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    Gonna sound stupid but if I have something to sell how do I let it be known?
    I've only sold rifles, but I used to carry it with a sling, then make a sign with what it was and how much I was asking, attach it to a dowel rod and put it down the barrel. I've seen others put something similar on pistol cases too. Then again a lot of people just carry in whatever they're selling. There will be people that come up and ask you about it, guaranteed. I just found it easier to make a sign than to have to keep getting stopped by the tire kickers. I have done it that way too though.
     

    KellyinAvon

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    Can you sell or trade at 1500?
    Yes you can.
    A dowel rod down the barrel of a slung long gun with a sign on top containing info is a classic approach to private sales. I've seen signs on backpacks as well.

    Letting the folks know what ya got seems key. Several shows back we saw INGOer @Smith& W spot a round-butt 686 from like three aisles away (not mentioned on the sign, spotted it partially sticking out of a cargo pocket.) Not everyone has that keen eye.
     

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    List? Check! Cash? Check! Stash of snacks? Check! It's going to be raining tomorrow so there may be an appearance of The Man from Glad.
     

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    I am looking for a decent 22LR pistol to use at the range. Any chance of finding something like this at the show - for a reasonable price? Been a while since I attended the event...
     

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    I am looking for a decent 22LR pistol to use at the range. Any chance of finding something like this at the show - for a reasonable price? Been a while since I attended the event...
    Excellent question sir! A lot of the tables are still covered, I’m gonna take a lap around and I’ll see what there is to see. Are you looking revolver or semi automatic?
     
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