(Original) San Antonio Gun Show - September 17 & 18 (TX)

[M2]

The San Antonio Gun Show is back!!

This is the one by Premier Gun Shows, LLC (Tim and Michelle Finucane) out of Ft Worth, who have hosted two excellent shows at the Exposition Hall behind Freeman Coliseum (3201 East Houston St) here in SA.

This show will be September 17 & 18. Hours are Saturday 9am – 6pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm. General Admission is $8, cash only (get a dollar off coupon here); and parking is $5 (that's the city, and has nothing to do with the show promoters).

This is my favorite show in SA. The last time it was held the promoters came out to our pre-show breakfast and talked in depth to us about what we liked and didn't like about their previous show. They were also kind enough not only paid for our meals, but also gave us passes to the show! It was a very enjoyable event and we were happy to hear they plan to do six shows in San Antonio in 2012 (March 24 & 25, May 19 & 20, July 21 & 22, September 15 & 16, October 13 & 14, and December 8 & 9)

Also, please help spread the word. The nice folks at Premier Gun Shows are really working hard to host a show that both vendors and visitors both enjoy. We have to continue supporting it and them as it is to everyone's benefit that all goes well! So far it has been a big win-win for all involved, let's make sure it stays that way!

Cheers! M2

 

[ms6852]

I did not attend the last one they held. Traffic was just a fiasco. There were too many events going on at the same time. It took me 30 minutes to move just less than a mile from the interstate.

But the first one I ever attended at the same location was great and truly refreshing. I found the vendors to have their products reasonably priced.

I will no longer ever attend a Saxet Gun show. I will wait for this one always.

 

[M2]

Unfortunately, there was a dog show at the same location during the first day of the last show. That was beyond the control of the show promoters and they were not too happy about it as it did cause a lot of complaints. I was out of town and ended up going on Sunday, which was very enjoyable. We also attended the first show this year and had a great time then.

We usually hit the SAXET show but this one is much better, there is a much larger variety of vendors and the layout of the show makes it easier to move and see everything. Food is expensive, but that is controlled by the city as is parking. Premier Gun Shows is trying to get some relief from the prices, but there is only so much they can do. It's tough trying to please the venue owners, show vendors and attendees as well as try to make a profit (they are a business, y'know!) but they do their best and I honestly believe they are trying to make it the best for all involved.

I have attended countless shows in this area and again I have to say this is the best I've been to!

Cheers! M2