ExactlyMyPoint

Went to a gun show today. Here are some quick observations.


* The gun show was at the Expo Center. The Expo Center has several exhibition halls. I figured the one with all the police vehicles parked outside was where the gun show was being held.

* I had to disarm. Of course, they did not bat an eye when I pulled out my gun, unloaded it and had a tie strap put in it. I asked about the ammo and I had to unload the magazine and put the magazine in one pocket and the cartridges in another. Whatever. I asked if I could carry it concealed and they said as long as it is "disabled", I can do whatever I want with it.

* Only two people pointed a gun at me. At least that I noticed as I was talking directly to them. But it was OK because they were unloaded, right.

* I got to compare a Kel-Tec to the Ruger LCP. There is a huge difference in quality. Sorry to the guys who own a Kel-Tec, but the Ruger is the one I am going to buy.

* I could purchase a Ruger LCP today for $365 or $275 if I want to wait 2-3 months and travel 75 miles one way to pick it up.

* One gun dealer was extremely rude to me.

* Talked to two Glock armorers and learned a bunch about the care and feeding of a Glock.

* I may start my own flashlight business. I talked to the Coast regional sales manager and we had a very enlightening conversation. He thinks Surefire and Streamlight are very good flashlights but his brand beats them in terms of operational cost effectiveness.

* There was an assortment of pink rifles and all the girls were playing with them.

* There was a guy selling t-shirts. One was a baby shirt that said, "Don't make my mommy have to shoot you". I wanted to send one to Lima but I don't have her address.

* Clips and magazines are the same. Sorry, JD, but I talked to the woman/owner behind the table and she said, "Yes, yes, I know, but if I put up magazines, all the guys ask where the Playboys are."

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dr_cmg

Send her a PM. I'm sure some arrangement could be made for you to get the t-shirt to her.

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Captain Crunch

Well, the PDX gun shows have sure changed since my time.

Where were the beef jerky vendors?

Where were the survivalists? Was there nobody selling copies of the Anarchist's Cookbook? Incredible!

Only one dealer was rude to you? What, are they giving sensitivity training to the vendors now?

What's the admission fee nowadays? Last time I went, it was $8.00.

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