Springfield gun show + Schedual for a town near you

[Glanceblamm]

The Springfield IL gun show happens this weekend Oct 11-12 at the State fair grounds.
Admission is usually $5
Sat 9-5
Sun 9-4

This link is for latter dates and a town closer to you.
http://www.americangunshows.com/GunShows/IL-GunShows.htm

[Bill in IL]

Thanks for the info

[d_hiker]

This information is from their website.  I am a member.

http://www.peoriagunshow.com/

Midwest Gun Collectors' Association


MGCA presents the Peoria Gun Show at the East Peoria Convention Center At The Oaks, 4200 E. Washington St in East Peoria, Ill. The convention center is located on Washington road on the west side of Sunnyland. The February show was a great success. Over 1500 people attended the show. We hope to attract more dealers and attendees at the November show.



The Peoria 2008 and 2009 show dates are:

Feb. 2 & 3 2008 (Sat. & Sun.)

Nov. 1 & 2 2008 (Sat. & Sun.)

Feb. 3 & 4 2009 (Sat. & Sun.)

Nov. 2 & 3 2009 (Sat. & Sun.)

The shows put on by the Midwest Gun Collectors' Association have all sorts of items on display. Collectors can buy, sell or trade merchandise. Some of the items on display by the vendors include:


Antique, rare, and Modern firearms
Firearms Safety Information

Police Equipment, Military Equipment
Camping Equipment, Knives, Clothing
Books, Antiques, Jewelry, Rare Coins

The show hours are from 9am to 4pm. There is fun for the whole family at the Midwest Gun Collectors' Association gun show.
Any and all firearms transactions are subject to local, federal and state laws.

For information about the gun show write:
PO Box 9251
Peoria, IL 61612

To rent tables for the gun show call the club telephone number (309) 274-2977
Or email us at mgca@peoriagunshow.com.

[Glanceblamm]

d_hiker,
Do you usually have a table set up?
My SIL comes from Peoria, we might make the early Nov dates.

[d_hiker]

I just go and wander and try to keep my wallet in my pocket.  LOL  The last couple of shows I missed.  I am looking to going on Saturday this year.

[S.B.]

Randy and d_hiker, mite have some time on this weekend if you guys would like to meet for a cup of joe or something (Pepsi, Coke etc.)else on Saturday that weekend? Is this at the fair grounds, or that spot north on War Memorial(rt. 150)?
Steve

[d_hiker]

The MGCA gun show used to be in Peoria at the Fairgrounds but they moved it a few years ago to East Peoria.  It is actually between East Peoria and Washington on Rt. 8.  Here is a Mapquest link to the site.  http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=East+Peoria&state=IL&address=4200+E+Washington+St&zipcode=61611-1961&country=US&latitude=40.68591&longitude=-89.507661&geocode=ADDRESS#a/maps/m::9:40.68591:-89.507661:0::/e

Let me check with my son, I think we are going bow hunting that morning but we'd be done before noon.  So far I haven't had a chance to get out.

[S.B.]

d_hiker, sounds good, let us know, please? Thanks for the link, is there an exit off of rt. 116 onto rt. 8?

[d_hiker]

If I was coming from the east on Rte 116 I would head south at Metamora to Washington to Rte 8 and then head west.  But if you come in Rte 116 to the Illinois River head down the river past the Paradice gambling boat and under I-74.  Then turn left at the next light, Camp St. (Walgreen Drug on the left corner.)  Stay on that road and it merges into Rte 8, Washington St or Rd.

[S.B.]

Thanks.
Steve

[Glanceblamm]

I would really like to get up there but could possibly have a conflict with my work schedual...will know more soon.

[S.B.]

I'm going to gives this my best shot to be there between 10A.M.-2P.M. on Saturday for the one in Peoria?
Steve

[Glanceblamm]

Saturday is still not looking good for me...maybe Sun afternoon but even that is questionable. If you or d_hiker make it, you might send a pm Sat eve on any good deals on the (bargin) hard cast in a .430 or .452
I may also be interested in that 310gr Lee mold (or others) if they have them.

[S.B.]

Got you covered, Randy.
Steve

[d_hiker]

I am planning on being at the show Saturday from about 11:30 until 2 or 3.  I might have a grandson (4yo) with me, just depends when he gets to our place.

Steve, I'll PM you my cell number.  Randy, I'll keep my eyes open.