Not just a generic gun show, it's TIPTON gun show

[BGDave]

This weekend 12-4 and 12-5. This is possibly my favorite gun show. Usually has a little bit of everything. Some times they even sell fundraiser small cakes and other baked goods. (pro tip, buy the carrot cake).
As usual, I pay at the door like everybody else. I have never had a table at any gun show.
Just looked it up, it's $5 entry.
And yes, they do expect unloaded firearms. After watching the new firearm enthusiasts putting barrels up each other noses, I can see this being beneficial.

 

[Trapper Jim]

This is a great show. First time for me to have 3 tables. Love the back room. My mix of premium 1911’s, Bullets, ammo, accessories, black powder rifles, balls etc will fit right in. I usually sell out to the table covers as currency is easier for me to carry home.

 

[Slow Hand]

That has always been a neat show. At least for oddballs like me who like old, weird stuff! I’m hoping to make it up there sometime this weekend.

 

[COOPADUP]

Might just have to pop in and check this one out.

 

[US1882]

Going to make my first trip as well. I believe there is another show in Greenfield this weekend. Looks like some windshield time.

 

[binkerton]

After watching the new firearm enthusiasts putting barrels up each other noses,

Wat?

 

[BGDave]

Wat?

Seriously, there are a lot of new firearm buyers lately. They have no sense of muzzle control.
Saw one at Stout Field take an AK from the dealers hand and instantly point it at the dealers eyeball. I'll say one thing, the dealer moved pretty fast for a fat guy. That was a no sale, Dog.
Sometimes the most interesting things at a gun show are the antics of the crop dusters and the dustees.

 

[snapping turtle]

My first indy1500 (the first 1500) a guy had a nice collection of Winchester lever actions with a nice plastic printed sign “do not pick up or touch without asking”

A guy grabbed one and racked the level a few times. The table owner freaked out yelling and stated “this show sucks you people auck I am leaving see you in Tulsa.”

Never saw that guy again in Indy. I did see him at national gun day.

I think those rifles were Winchester commemoratives limited editions. At the time thought to be worth tons. Now yes worth good dollars but kinda a Beanie. Baby overall compared to what people thought they would be worth now. They just made so many.

At gun shows I have seen topless ladies, drunk table sellers a lady at the 1500 selling bedazzled jewelry ask me not to stand in the isles in front of her table, (I told her to kiss my hairy white ass) a few ND’s a suicide in the parking lot. , a money bag with about 10k in cash dropped in the isle in front of me (which I gave back to the guy who dropped it) a small concession fire. A fight in the line to get in over saving a spot while a guy parked. Crop dusters and dusties some of the worst BO imaginable some sweet smelling ladies

None of the above happened in Tipton

 

[DoggyDaddy]

My first indy1500 (the first 1500) a guy had a nice collection of Winchester lever actions with a nice plastic printed sign “do not pick up or touch without asking”

A guy grabbed one and racked the level a few times. The table owner freaked out yelling and stated “this show sucks you people auck I am leaving see you in Tulsa.”

Never saw that guy again in Indy. I did see him at national gun day.

I think those rifles were Winchester commemoratives limited editions. At the time thought to be worth tons. Now yes worth good dollars but kinda a Beanie. Baby overall compared to what people thought they would be worth now. They just made so many.

At gun shows I have seen topless ladies, drunk table sellers a lady at the 1500 selling bedazzled jewelry ask me not to stand in the isles in front of her table, (I told her to kiss my hairy white ass) a few ND’s a suicide in the parking lot. , a money bag with about 10k in cash dropped in the isle in front of me (which I gave back to the guy who dropped it) a small concession fire. A fight in the line to get in over saving a spot while a guy parked. Crop dusters and dusties some of the worst BO imaginable some sweet smelling ladies

None of the above happened in Tipton

Well gee, now you're making me rethink Tipton.

 

[miguel]

Tipton is always a fun show. I imagine it is like what "olde tyme" (1970s) gun shows were like.

Too bad there isn't a shuttle that would take you from Greenfield to Tipton and back! WE NEED A GUN BUS!

 

[Trapper Jim]

Tipton is the show for responsible people especially the back room that we call the TGS Burbs. My tables loaded with bargains.

 

[snapping turtle]

Well gee, now you're making me rethink Tipton.

Well I am sure we could come up with something exciting. Maybe someone needs to start a Marco Polo game. Pull the fire alarm or aomething

 

[MrSmitty]

Dang it now I want to go there...but it 137 miles away....( according to googlefu)......
we have local gun shows (Straight Shooters...meh..) here in the deep south of Indiana, but they suck pond water, and prices are cosmic.....I want a Tipton down here!!

 

[jgressley2003]

I’ll be there with a couple friends on Saturday. I really like this show I just wish there was more room to get through the aisles.

 

[KokomoDave]

Just fart. It clears the aisles...

 

[BGDave]

My first indy1500 (the first 1500) a guy had a nice collection of Winchester lever actions with a nice plastic printed sign “do not pick up or touch without asking”

A guy grabbed one and racked the level a few times. The table owner freaked out yelling and stated “this show sucks you people auck I am leaving see you in Tulsa.”

Never saw that guy again in Indy. I did see him at national gun day.

I think those rifles were Winchester commemoratives limited editions. At the time thought to be worth tons. Now yes worth good dollars but kinda a Beanie. Baby overall compared to what people thought they would be worth now. They just made so many.

At gun shows I have seen topless ladies, drunk table sellers a lady at the 1500 selling bedazzled jewelry ask me not to stand in the isles in front of her table, (I told her to kiss my hairy white ass) a few ND’s a suicide in the parking lot. , a money bag with about 10k in cash dropped in the isle in front of me (which I gave back to the guy who dropped it) a small concession fire. A fight in the line to get in over saving a spot while a guy parked. Crop dusters and dusties some of the worst BO imaginable some sweet smelling ladies

None of the above happened in Tipton

All that.

In all fairness though, one of the best crop duster events happened at Tipton.
Sunday, near closing time and very few patrons still looking for the "Deal of the show". Bachelor farmer type wearing bib overalls in the lead. Sensitive type guy ahead of me. About 10 feet separation between us. The guy following the bachelor lets out an alert. Pointing at bibs dude he hollers, HE POOPED HIMSELF !! (Loud) several times. He was not mistaken. That shart stuck in my nose like peanut butter. I used to think I was pretty immune to that type of chemical warfare. I was mistaken.
Bibs turned the corner and hit the front door like a demon was after him.
Come to think about it, I have never seen sensitive guy again.

 

[Trees]

Headed up that way in the morning. Hopefully find something to bring home!

 

[Winamac]

All that.

In all fairness though, one of the best crop duster events happened at Tipton.
Sunday, near closing time and very few patrons still looking for the "Deal of the show". Bachelor farmer type wearing bib overalls in the lead. Sensitive type guy ahead of me. About 10 feet separation between us. The guy following the bachelor lets out an alert. Pointing at bibs dude he hollers, HE POOPED HIMSELF !! (Loud) several times. He was not mistaken. That shart stuck in my nose like peanut butter. I used to think I was pretty immune to that type of chemical warfare. I was mistaken.
Bibs turned the corner and hit the front door like a demon was after him.
Come to think about it, I have never seen sensitive guy again.

BG Dave, I read your story. I laughed so hard I cried. Thanks I needed the laugh.

 

[Mongo59]

My first indy1500 (the first 1500) a guy had a nice collection of Winchester lever actions with a nice plastic printed sign “do not pick up or touch without asking”

A guy grabbed one and racked the level a few times. The table owner freaked out yelling and stated “this show sucks you people auck I am leaving see you in Tulsa.”

Never saw that guy again in Indy. I did see him at national gun day.

I think those rifles were Winchester commemoratives limited editions. At the time thought to be worth tons. Now yes worth good dollars but kinda a Beanie. Baby overall compared to what people thought they would be worth now. They just made so many.

At gun shows I have seen topless ladies, drunk table sellers a lady at the 1500 selling bedazzled jewelry ask me not to stand in the isles in front of her table, (I told her to kiss my hairy white ass) a few ND’s a suicide in the parking lot. , a money bag with about 10k in cash dropped in the isle in front of me (which I gave back to the guy who dropped it) a small concession fire. A fight in the line to get in over saving a spot while a guy parked. Crop dusters and dusties some of the worst BO imaginable some sweet smelling ladies

None of the above happened in Tipton

...and those are just the good points!

 

[Hookeye]

Too bad its the MZ opener or Id have set up a table