Well,,There goes the Syracuse NY Gun Show I fear.

[pharmer]

I'd tell Ya'll about the gun shows here, but I don't want Ya'll moving here..

Heh-heh, it's 80* outside right now. In January it'll still be 80* while you are out "plowing the weather." Joe

 

[GypsmJim]

I lived in NY most of my life (had a beautiful home on a beautiful piece of property) - escaped two years ago. NY is no longer a viable option for people into our sport and hobby. My only regret in moving is that we waited way too long! Not telling anyone what to do as I know many are tied to the State by family, jobs, etc. but as a former NY'er I have to say it is a tremendously GREAT feeling to get the hell out! I could no longer live in a State that I didn't belong in.

I was at camp last weekend. With my new lawn tractor I can cut the grass in about 25 minutes with no sweat involved.

After that chore I decided to go to the pond and throw around a barbless lure. Got a largemouth bass on every single cast. Of course I put may babies back in the water.

A half hour later I was swinging on my wife's swing while drinking a beer. A mom and 2 fawns plus a nice 8-pointer sauntered right by me.

A check of one of my trail cams revealed a whole flock of turkeys.

My neighbor up the road keeps an eye on the property. He beeps as he drives by if he sees my gate open. Then I can be sure in a few minutes he'll be coming over with a cooler of beer.

My Great Uncle often talked about his Mauser that he picked up for free from his local Post Office after WWI. Then he recalls about when it was confiscated from him in about 1935. Soon after he emigrated to the USA and soon became a citizen. As much as he loved America he often talked about missing his homeland.

A relative moved down south. He has a beautiful home and no gun restrictions. But, OTOH, lots of people, no open rural land, dirty waterways and not many places to shoot. Besides the cost of living far exceeds NY.

I applaud all NYers that leave. More room for us. But, I ain't going.

 

[dave1918a2]

Heh-heh, it's 80* outside right now. In January it'll still be 80* while you are out "plowing the weather." Joe

I'll probably be plowing snow next month, if not this month. But since there are only three gun shows up here a year it don't matter. Enjoy Your weather.

 

[Golddollar]

I moved out of Maryland in 2005 and into PA and the gun laws in Maryland have proceeded to get worse. I'm glad I moved when I did.

 

[Golddollar]

If the admission charges to gun shows get any worse I'll have to carry my Golden Dollars in a wheelbarrow to get in.

 

[lihpster]

The way I read the title made me think that I've never been afraid of a gun show and if I was afraid, I would like to see it go away. At least out of sight, if not out of state.

 

[Abbynormal]

Why does NY state elect scum to be their legislature?

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Glad that Ilived when I did. Wondering when testosterone will be illegal and lipstick, high heels and skirts become mandatory for everyone.

 

[Narragansett]

I must say, I love New York for its' beauty. Ausable Chasm, Cooperstown, Cherry Valley, trapshooting at the NY State Home Grounds in Bridgeport, and playing golf on a mountain course in Margaretville, but I just would not want to live there

 

[bgrafsr]

Besides the political attacks on gun ownership affecting turnout for gun shows the economy isn't helping much either. I am a regular table holder at the Ohio Gun Collectors shows and over the last few shows I have noticed a significant drop off in attendance. In addition there seems to be less and less money exchanging hands as well. Other table holders I talk to are saying the same thing. People just aren't buying things like they used to do. Reports from other shows seem to be reflecting the same issue. When people are feeling the pinch they get tight with their money. May not buy that nice antique, the new gun they saw or the ammo and accessories to go with it.

Sad to hear about a long time Collectors organization going under. Between a sagging economy and new antigun restrictions I fear more will follow. Just the economic factor reduces people attending shows and that starts to affect the number of table holders. Which results in less to see or consider buying and fewer people bother to spend the time and money to come back. States passing ever more restrictive laws such as NY has done compounds the problem. Even gun friendly states are facing a constant push by the anti-gun crowd. Not a good sign for the future of gun shows and gun collector clubs sadly.

I was an OGCA member for about 40 years. I gave up on it due to the Directors.
They got the prime tables by the entrance and always bought the good stuff coming into the show. I also did not like the ,direction the show was going. Since most of the Directors lived in the Southern or Central part of the State, they had no interest in getting a show venue up North. The shows at the old tank plant by the airport were great, but the **** Directors decided not to have the shows there anymore and went to Wilmington instead. It was a 3 hour drive or more for me, and I only went once. Cancelled my membership and have no regrets about doing so.

 

[bgrafsr]

Why does NY state elect scum to be their legislature?

Probably because New York City and Syracuse control the votes, just like Chicago does in Illinois.