Indy 1500 gun and knife show

[Match14]

Ok, thanks for the quick reply.

 

[The Wiry Irishman]

I'd be interested in a November meet-up. Typically there's several people from the gun club that go, and a few of them are on THR, as well.

 

[Gary G23]

I used to go to that show all the time when I lived up north. One of the few things I miss about yankeeland.

 

[Christianninja]

Not only will this be my first THR thingy, it will be my first gunshow.

I know...I know...I'm ashamed.

 

[ta4]

haha, that starbucks seems really out of place for that part of town.


I may go. I love Starbucks, but I do not love 38th St. How about Starbucks in Broadripple? I avoid bad areas like the plague.

 

[mrmeval]

It's a nice Starbucks with tight parking. The city finally decided that it's abandonment of that area was in error...at least for the part of 38th leading from 65 to the fairgrounds so the area currently looks very nice. I've not been bothered nor even spoken to impolitely. I have more problems with the politicians and a small number of police than I do with the ghetto.

While it may be worth it to drive to Broadpimple while wearing my infidel shirt and vendor badge just to see someone choke on their coffee that would be low road.

 

[kludge]

I'm in, but Starbucks isn't my bag... and it sound like we may need more room anyway...

Danville might be to far to go, but I know somebody who knows somebody... actually I'm the current president of the Danville Conservation Club, and if the calendar is clear we might be able to use the clubhouse.

 

[ta4]

There are a few Le Peep restaurants with room for a group. I know there are 2 on the north side & 1 downtown. Good food, loud & fast.

 

[Geegolly]

The Indy 1500 gun and knife show will be held again during the first weekend of November.

Are we still planning a get together before the show?

 

[El Tejon]

Sure thing. Matt, my nephews and I will be there.

We will be in Indy at my dad's early Saturday morning. Starbuck's on 38th Street still O.K.? What say you?

 

[Manan]

El Tejon,
I think my son works at that truck stop?

 

[Manan]

El Tejon,
I think my son works at that truck stop?

 

[El Tejon]

Manan, which truck stop?

Sorry, not tracking your post.

What about 9:00 am on Saturday November 3d? Have a cup of coffee or tea and then hit the show?

 

[madmike]

I'll be setting up Friday, of course. Look for the fan-shaped rack of swords and my book cover blowups. I'll have my new book, too, which ticked off some lefties so much I got threats of lawsuits (bring it on)

Rest of the weekend I have drill, but my wife and possible staff will be there.

 

[ta4]

Is there a vendor list for the 1500?

 

[madmike]

no, but with 1500 tables (or more) you can find anything legal up to a Transferable .50 BMG, antique swords, hunting supplies, rare ammo, books, ostrich jerky, or a politician.

Okay, we don't sell politicians. But there are party HQs not far away

 

[El Tejon]

I'm not aware of any vendors that come to the 1500. The tables are retailers and a few private individuals selling off stuff. Some of the knife making suppliers may be vendors as well, but you can buy from them direct at the show.

You have your own business then, ta4? Which vendor and for what are you looking for, ta4?

Edit: wait, by "vendor" do you mean the correct usage of the word, or the THR usage. Ahhh, THR and it's managling misuse of certain words.

 

[ta4]

Maybe I should have said 'retailers' instead of 'vendors'. Anyway, looking for a 1911.

 

[El Tejon]

ta4, sure, plenty of dealers there, just keep a sharp eye peeled for what you desire.

I just like to go to see the hustle and bustle of the gun market in action. *tear in eye* Mercatus est dulce.

Vendor. When you say vendor to a guy like me, I think "those that supply manufacturers or distributors".

I realize that computergeek speaker vendor has become the generic "those who have stuff to sell anyone". No big deal. I'll get over myself.

 

[ta4]

El Tejon-I'll also be looking for some 5.56x45, 45acp. I'm a holster nut-hopefully a nice used holster is in the cards. Check your im.

 

[Fergy35]

Indy 1500

Is this one of the bigger shows? By that I mean, I understand the August show was an "off" show. Is this one of the larger variety?

 

[madmike]

This is the hunting season show. One of the two biggest.

 

[El Tejon]

Fergy, the August show is always "off" because the dealers think that people will not spend money because of "summer vacation" (whatever that is). Hah, I showed them and carried the responsibility of several other gun nuts!

It's self-fulfilling prophecy: the dealers bring no merchandise because they think people will not spend money. They then sit on their stools and whine that people are asking for things but not buying anything that they bring.

I've written about this after the last gun show with the knife dealer that absolutely nothing to sell and then whined that he was doing no business. I have absolutely no sympathy for the stool sitters (or lawn chair sitters) and their moronic business practices.

See you there. We'll do our part for gun trade mercatus.

 

[madmike]

I brought tons of stuff for August and did average. Considering how light it was on some dealers, and being the traditional "slow" show, I'm happy.

 

[El Tejon]

Here at westside of Indy at my parents' waiting for Matt. He will be 15 minutes late.

See everyone there.