Babies (15mo.) at gun shows??

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I just think it's a little bit inappropriate, but I can't really articulate why I think that way.
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Probably because there's nothing logical behind it. How is a baby going to be harmed by being at a guns how as long at they're not under foot or grabbing at dangerous things? How are the other attendees going to be harmed as long as the child isn't in a stroller, under foot, or grabbing onto things?

Perhaps there's a deep seated idea that a gun show is an exclusively male gathering where behavior that wouldn't be acceptable elsewhere somehow is acceptable there?

I don't know, but we have babies in chest and back carriers as well as kids and as long as they're not causing problems for others they're welcome.
 
There's always people at the gun shoes around here that smell like they have pooped themselves, what's one more?
 
How do you feed babies the deer jerky they sell at gun shows? That's about the only problem. :p

A toddler that can walk, but behaves? No problem.
 
At gun shows hosted by my gun club we let 'em in free if they're under 12. Shooting ought to be a family thing anyway. I've worked the past eight shows there and we've never had a problem with little kids. I've taken my grand kids to gun shows and no one seemed upset by them.
 
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If you're going Saturday, I doubt there will be room enough for a stroller. Saturday is always packed at that show and strollers will make things tough. I recommend just carrying the kid and making it a team effort between you and your girlfriend.
 
I see nothing wrong with bringing well behaved kids to gun shows. The key word is well behaved. I you can't control your kids keep them on a leash or at home.

At 15 months this is really a non issue. He/she may get cranky, may decide to just holler all day or just may nap and giggle and play with anyone who smiles at them.

Try to catch a nap with your child before going and bring snacks and a couple toys and some juice. A stroller is a big plus if your going to be there for more than a little bit.

If your child decides to throw a temper tantrum. The majority of the other folks are wishing they could relive that age for a little bit, some are experienceing it right now and the few others ain't got there yet.

It's the half growed ones that don't know how to act that upset folks. Don't miss the chances you get at that age.....it don't last long.

And if you think you need an excuse.......your just looking for a .22 that your child seems to like or reacts to:)

If you like guns teach your kids, the earlier the better within reason.

If you don't like guns......teach them anyway, the ealier the better. Odds are pretty good they'll find one somewhere. Being almost positive they'll respond correctly is, as they say priceless.
 
If they can walk or you can carry them--and they can handle some place so crowded and loud, it's all good.

Besides, what else are you going to do with 'em, put out big bowls of food and water and let the cat watch 'em? That's worse than a gun show. Cats are bad, they steal the breath from babies.
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Hey, that's what my dad used to do with me, except my nanny was a doberman.
Not sure what you have against cats, though. I love 'em. Just wish I could climb the trees after them.
 
I say ban them all not only gun show places like disney, they slow me down too much and while we are at it, ban the geezers too, if they block/slow me down they should not be there, after all it's all about ME isn't it....:evil:


















;)in case you can't tell just pulling your chain....;)
 
I say ban them all not only gun show places like disney, they slow me down too much
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Don't like to wait in line to get your picture taken with goofy? :rolleyes:

The majority of people won't care if you bring your kid, so just be sure they don't grab anything dangerous or get away from you and have fun!
 
as long as they don't choke on beef jerky, who cares?

you just need to cut it up for them
 
I've only been to one show with my twin daughters, they were 17 months. They slept most of the time, were just quietly looking around for the remainder. Didn't bother anyone, and by the time they were done, so was I. I go about every other year and last about an hour and a half tops.
 
Self-ambulatory hildren who are well controlled ought to be welcomed; strollers ought to be verbotten!

I'm sure there must be exceptions, but most of the stroller parents I have observed seem oblivious to the space they're taking up and the traffic jams they're causing.
 
Gun shows are some of the best ways to teach kids about all the various types of firearms, ammo, and trappings that come along with the shooting community, even more so if they have a budding interest.

I bring the princess with me every time I go and have never been scoffed at or discouraged from bringing her to future events. I even got a 75% discount on a "tactical" backpack I bought in which to carry her! :D
 
If it's too crowded for a stroller, how does a guy in a wheelchair get around? Sounds like the gun show promoters need to do a little expansion, or control the number of attendees or tables. Greed might be making them pack too many vendors in..........
 
tdstout,
No not goofy, it's Donald Duck I want a picture with.:neener:
and for what its worth I try to take my daughters to all the gun shows with me.watch them and no should care
 
I've brought my son to a number of knife shows when he was 2 and 3 years old and he had a great time. Bringing a stroller was key, as he would eventually just fall asleep and I could continue to enjoy the show for hours. I don't think I got one weird look. The knife ladies loved him.
 
I prefer a "1 strike" rule with kids. And not just for gun shows. Include grocery stores, wal-mart, anywhere. If your kid is loud, obnoxious, grabbing things, destructive, etc even one time, don't ever bring them back. I'm honestly in favor of a "no children allowed" rule for most public places, but I know that won't fly. So just make sure they are not interfering with anyone else, either with sound, smells, or physically.
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Yep, that's the way i was raised and i wish more parents would observe this. I'm to the point where i cannot enjoy a dinner at a restaurant anymore.

As far as the stroller goes, that depends upon the density of participants and width of aisles.

Our DFW gun shows are nearly always packed, but there are a number of folks in wheelchairs/electric vehicles/strollers and although they slow the flow a bit, I've never seen anyone have a problem with it.
 
Others might be a bit unhappy, but bring the stroller. If you can, use one of the collapsible umbrella strollers (walmart has them for $20 I think). They are small, in obtrusive and very easy to maneuver.

I have done it and had a great time, got lots of nice comments (I have five girls), but would never do it without a stroller. Strap them in. Bring something small that can keep their hands busy, and have a good time. Just know that your "footprint" is bigger and act accordingly.
 
http://www.snugli.com/

I wore one of these for all 3 of my kids. (literally, the first one still is in great shape for a 10 year old carrier)

Keeps the hands free, and forces you to keep good posture too.

Just don't bring 'em to the range like that.
 
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