Gun and Knife Show Etiquette
The primary rule at any gun or knife show is, “Be respectful and be responsible!”
Be polite! Use the words “May I,” “Please,” and “Thank You.” It will go a long way towards making the whole show experience much better for you, the dealers, and your fellow customers!
Unless you are seriously shopping a dealer’s table or in the middle of buying, try your best not to block the table from other customers. If you are only “window shopping” and there are other people trying to buy from a dealer, be courteous and stay out of the way.
Never interfere in a deal between a buyer and seller, whether the deal is going on between a dealer and a show attendee, or two individuals doing a side deal among themselves. Do not interrupt or make a comment on any transaction that is not your own.
Don’t brown bag it! Do not try to sell items to other show goers if you did not pay for table space yourself. This will upset other dealers who paid to have a vending table. It is perfectly acceptable to sell your item or collection to a dealer at the show. If you meet someone with whom you want to do a private deal, exchange contact information for later, or take the deal somewhere off the property of the show grounds.
Don’t grab! Never take any item from another customer’s hands, or from a dealer’s hands (unless they are specifically handing it to you for inspection).
Don’t handle knives or guns without permission. Always ask the dealer if you can look at something or handle it, regardless of whether it is in a glass case or not. If a firearm is under glass, do not ask to handle it unless you have serious intent to buy. Likewise, don’t ask the dealer to cut the nylon tie so you can work a gun’s action unless you are considering a purchase.
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