Not going.
I hate crowds
I don't enjoy gun shows
I abhor security theater
I have no discretionary funds
Waned to go. But no. We have to work this weekend.
So much for retirement.
So many wonderful reasons not to attend, alas while I agree with everyone that the show is best avoided...
I'm taking a co worker along, it will be their first show and for the price of admission will provide a wealth of conversation and teaching moments.
It should be quite the education... With real life, interactive, "what not to do" examples.
I'll be the guy laughing the entire time, be sure to introduce yourself when we meet.
Parking and admission costs are too high, that's mainly why I rarely attend this show. I still go once in a while, but I just don't get excited about it. Lots of non-gun related flea market junk too. 20+ years ago when there were multiple stocking NFA dealers at the show and no flea market junk, it was one of the best shows around and I always looked forward to it - bought lots of stuff too. Nowadays I find just as much good stuff at the small shows and without the high cost of parking and admission that the 1500 charges.