Stout Field (National Guard Armory) Gun Show, Indy on Dec 30 - 31

[miguel]

This weekend on the southwest side of Indianapolis!

3912 W Minnesota St
Indianapolis, IN 46241

$6 admission

Kids 12 and under = FREE!

Parking = FREE!

No idea how many tables or the quality thereof but I'm sure someone will chime in soon.

Keep our local gun culture alive by attending shows near you, even if you may not buy anything! For just $6 and a gallon of gas, you will certainly be entertained, at the least. Worst case, think about all the stupid things you had to do to make your wife happy last weekend.

 

[Bobby]

My brother and I will be there as vendors.

 

[Smith& W]

See you all there ,both days.

 

[Jont22]

What exactly does this mean? No concealed carry?

NO LOADED FIREARMS IN THE BUILDING

Indianapolis @ Stout Field Armory

www.centralindianagunshows.com

 

[Nugget]

What exactly does this mean? No concealed carry?

NO LOADED FIREARMS IN THE BUILDING

Indianapolis @ Stout Field Armory

www.centralindianagunshows.com

Yep. I'm no expert, having only been to a couple gun shows, both in the last couple years. But both times, they made us drop our CCW mag, rack the chambered round out, and ran a zip tie through the chamber to prevent reloading. I think the fear of too many idiots unholstering their weapon and accidentally discharging into the crowd is too great, maybe?

 

[Brian's Surplus]

What exactly does this mean? No concealed carry?

NO LOADED FIREARMS IN THE BUILDING

Indianapolis @ Stout Field Armory

www.centralindianagunshows.com

It means exactly what it says. It's a requirement at all gun shows (the ones that carry insurance anyway). Too many people would start trying holsters, magazines and accessories with loaded guns. The average person really lacks proper firearms handling skills.
That being said, if you have a loaded concealed weapon and you keep it concealed, nobody will know.

FYI, they also prohibit loaded magazines.

 

[Jont22]

Thanks guys.

Wasn’t sure if it was just for liability in case someone brought in something to sell without ensuring it was unloaded.

 

[indyk]

In bound, with my Padawon.

The last few times there I lasted about 2 laps before leaving empty handed. But hell I don’t need a darn thing either….Still a good time.

 

[Slow Hand]

hoping to make it tomorrow

 

[BigMoose]

I don't know what the snack bar burnt this morning, but that smoke made my stomach turn.

As always it was fascinating to dig through the weird ammo selection of https://www.indianagunowners.com/members/brians-surplus.45042/

Always get a kick out of seeing calibers I haven't seen in years, plus. Polish Surplus 9mm Para

 

[Johnk]

Gonna go tomorrow God willing and the Creek don't rise. Wife's crazy family coming today.
Looking for obscure ammo: 303 British & 7.5 Swiss.

 

[BigMoose]

Gonna go tomorrow God willing and the Creek don't rise. Wife's crazy family coming today.
Looking for obscure ammo: 303 British & 7.5 Swiss.

I saw a couple vendors with 303, Including Brian's Surplus.

 

[indyk]

I don't know what the snack bar burnt this morning, but that smoke made my stomach turn.

As always it was fascinating to dig through the weird ammo selection of https://www.indianagunowners.com/members/brians-surplus.45042/

Always get a kick out of seeing calibers I haven't seen in years, plus. Polish Surplus 9mm Para

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Cooking kydex has a distinctive smell.


Some deals on ammo, close to online without shipping and tax.

Some surplus m590A1’s at a steal!!! 230-250-290.00 making their way through on the back wall along with the last of the 870’s with surefire.

For the most part,
You guys that set up or tote your gear around, Unless it’s something rare, or just slightly harder to find you cannot set your prices at or above retail.
You might
get lucky with the new shooter or the local group of thugs that seem to be pouring in…but the crap is getting redundant.

I guess it’s better then no show at all.

PSA Receivers 65-70
Used COLT SPORTERS 1450.00 1500
SKS 1000-1500
54r Ball 450-575
PMAGS 17
KUSA 12 10 rd mag 55$

The space needed at these shows seem to go un noticed. Our fellow patriots in wheel chairs, canes or other disabilities CANNOT get through comfortably without causing a jam. This is disappointing and not fair to them and others who might not be so compassionate or respectful.
Open another room, remove non firearms related vendors or another building, with an increasing amount of new shooters this isn’t working during prime time.
With a couple thousand in my pocket I made one lap and left.

 

[BigMoose]

I dunno, the cute puppy booth keeps the women folk entertained 15 times longer then anything else there.

Whoever brought them is an genius lol. Got to shop for gun stuff in peace today

 

[ECS686]

^
Cooking kydex has a distinctive smell.


Some deals on ammo, close to online without shipping and tax.

Some surplus m590A1’s at a steal!!! 230-250-290.00 making their way through on the back wall along with the last of the 870’s with surefire.

For the most part,
You guys that set up or tote your gear around, Unless it’s something rare, or just slightly harder to find you cannot set your prices at or above retail.
You might
get lucky with the new shooter or the local group of thugs that seem to be pouring in…but the crap is getting redundant.

I guess it’s better then no show at all.

PSA Receivers 65-70
Used COLT SPORTERS 1450.00 1500
SKS 1000-1500
54r Ball 450-575
PMAGS 17
KUSA 12 10 rd mag 55$

The space needed at these shows seem to go un noticed. Our fellow patriots in wheel chairs, canes or other disabilities CANNOT get through comfortably without causing a jam. This is disappointing and not fair to them and others who might not be so compassionate or respectful.
Open another room, remove non firearms related vendors or another building, with an increasing amount of new shooters this isn’t working during prime time.
With a couple thousand in my pocket I made one lap and left.

No offense to any dealers but the ones at that show have always been high. When FN had their FN series 9mm (before that 509) for like 400 everywhere s dude had some that must have been magical at 795!

Funny you see those dudes cart their same stuff at several gun shows.

I did score some Hogue grips for cheaper than I can order to give m K frame some love

 

[Salmonslice]

Can anybody be a vendor ? Is there a rent fee for the space? Or is it too late to sign up for that ?

 

[BigMoose]

Can anybody be a vendor ? Is there a rent fee for the space? Or is it too late to sign up for that ?

50 bucks a table

 

[Cameramonkey]

The space needed at these shows seem to go un noticed. Our fellow patriots in wheel chairs, canes or other disabilities CANNOT get through comfortably without causing a jam. This is disappointing and not fair to them and others who might not be so compassionate or respectful.
Open another room, remove non firearms related vendors or another building, with an increasing amount of new shooters this isn’t working during prime time.
With a couple thousand in my pocket I made one lap and left.

I have the same feeling, and I'm relatively thin and able bodied. I went last month and there was barely enough room for two to squeeze past each other.
The only consolation is this show is only $6 and 10 mins from my house. So no complaints there.

 

[Brian's Surplus]

Gonna go tomorrow God willing and the Creek don't rise. Wife's crazy family coming today.
Looking for obscure ammo: 303 British & 7.5 Swiss.

We should have both of those at the show if we didn't sell out today.

 

[223 Gunner]

I went yesterday and left empty handed. It was still fun and somewhat crowded. I did notice how narrow the aisles are and some I had to skip due to "traffic jams"
I may go back this morning and re-walk it too see if there is anything I cannot live without.