53rd Annual Wells Gun Traders Show

View · by **XDM45** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:30 pm

53rd Annual Wells Gun Traders Show - March 9th and 10th
Moder and Antque Guns, Knives, Coins and Collectibles.

U.S.C. Public High School
Well,s MN
$5.00 Admission
No Smoking on School Property
Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Over 300 tables.

Vendor tables are $20.00 for both days if paid for by February 15th, 2013. If paid for after the 15th, $25 for both days.
Send remittance for table reservations to:
Jim Moll
400 9th Avenue S.W.
Wells, MN 56097
507-553-5479 jmoll [ at ] bevcomm.net

Guard on duty
Lunch available
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sponsored by Wells Rifle & Pistol Club

View · by **MNIceMan** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:30 pm

What is the date of the show?

View · by **XDM45** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:57 pm

MNIceMan wrote:What is the date of the show?

My bad......... post edited now with the date.

View · by **OldmanFCSA** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:41 pm

Is concealed carry allowed during show ?

And don't tell me it is a "Gun Free Zone" !!!

View · by **XDM45** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:56 pm

OldmanFCSA wrote:Is concealed carry allowed during show ?

And don't tell me it is a "Gun Free Zone" !!!

I have no idea. I emailed him since I Open Carry.

View · by **xd ED** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:36 pm

I'm really curious about that. It IS a public school, correct?

View · by **2in2out** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:43 pm

xd ED wrote:It IS a public school, correct?

Yes, it is.

It's a really fun show, and the best darn home made pie and beef commercial in Southern Minnesota.

View · by **Nalez** on Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:50 pm

xd ED wrote:I'm really curious about that. It IS a public school, correct?

You all peaked my curiosity, so I looked at their policy: http://www.usc.k12.mn.us/school164/geni ... policy.pdf

They have a specific exception to their weapons policy for gun or knife shows held on school property. Who would have thought.

View · by **2in2out** on Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:54 am

Quite a few years ago, a lady who moved to Wells from somewhere else found out about the gun show and started a petition to get it off school property. She turned out to be "sales person of the year" in Wells, and attendance actually increased after that.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59884

It's a cool venue, but don't be surprised if you go out a different door than you came in - happens to everyone at first. There are 3 gyms and a cafeteria full of vendors - if you don't get to them all, that means you missed something and need to keep walking. Also, the lunch is all home made and is worth stopping for.

View · by **OldmanFCSA** on Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:04 pm

Its a great show. Last year was my first time there when invited by member "subwofer2".
You will get lost - it happens - but then you get to re-visit areas while trying to find new areas.
Plan on spending most of the day there.
I did not carry in school last year, probably won't again this year, BUT will be there to support them.

View · by **buzzg4043** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:10 pm

The way it stands today, the show will be posted at the door due to the rash of "accidents" at gun shows this year.
No loaded firearms in the building.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-gun-appreciation-day-five-injured-at-three-different-gun-shows-20130119,0,2727285.story

View · by **XDM45** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:47 pm

buzzg4043 wrote:The way it stands today, the show will be posted at the door due to the rash of "accidents" at gun shows this year.
No loaded firearms in the building.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-gun-appreciation-day-five-injured-at-three-different-gun-shows-20130119,0,2727285.story

I've never been to a gun show, but the way I've seen some people handle firearms at the range scares me enough. Too many people out there just buy a gun and don't get any kind of basic training, and some that do don't continue it. Maybe it's just a habit for me to be the perpetual student because I'm constantly learning and getting certifications in the IT field and I like to learn about things that interest me.

View · by **cobb** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:28 pm

buzzg4043 wrote:The way it stands today, the show will be posted at the door due to the rash of "accidents" at gun shows this year.
No loaded firearms in the building.

If it is posted against carry under 624.714, this will be the first year.

View · by **wildfan1** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:39 pm

Never been to the wells show, but thinking about going this march. How are prices there? Crazy like gunbroker, or more reasonable?

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View · by **wasfuzz** on Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:19 pm

Spoke with the guy who books the tables last night, they are sold out of tables again this year and have even expanded into a new area of the school that has not been used for the show prior. Should be a good show as it normally is - very busy place.