California Gun Shows seem to be
on schedule in recent years.
Economic factors have caused cutbacks in
production of annual conventions, parades and
special events, and the shortage of
ammunition has impacted gun sales. But during
recessionary times, gun sales have only
increased in what some describe as the perfect
storm in the firearm industry. Dates of the gun shows change every year so be sure to call ahead and visit their websites before marking your calendar. Below is a list of California gun show events.
Costa Mesa Crossroads of the West Gun Show
November, Crossroads of the West Gun Show
at Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, CA.
Call: (801) 544-9125
Vallejo Gun Show - Code of the West Gun
Shows January; April
Date: December
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Sunday
Gun show and sale at the Solano County
Fairgrounds
Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds
Drive, Vallejo, CA
codeofthewestgunshows.com
Cost: $10, parking
$5.
Del Mar Crossroads of the West Gun Show
December Del Mar, Del Mar
Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA. Call: (801) 544-9125
List of Other California Gun Shows
Glendale Gun Show March
August
November
Glendale Civic Auditorium, CA
1401 North Verdugo Rd. Glendale CA 91208
Sat. 9 - 5 | Sun. 9 - 4
TWO FLOORS and FREE PARKING!
GUNS, AMMO, ACCESSORIES AND MORE!
*HOURLY DRAWINGS*
ADMISSION $9.00 ($8.00 WITH COUPON)
Children under 14 are always free!
glendalegunshow.com
Glendale Gun Show Contacts
Office Phone/Fax: 619-328-0957
Voicemail/show cell: 619-997-4154
glendalegunshow@cox.net
January Ventura,
Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd A:$9 McMann's
Roadrunner 602-843-5303
March Ventura, Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor
Blvd A:$9 McMann's Roadrunner 602-843-5303
June Ventura, Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor
Blvd A:$9 McMann's Roadrunner 602-843-5303
September Ventura, Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor
Blvd A:$9 McMann's Roadrunner 602-843-5303
November Ventura, Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd
A:$9 McMann's Roadrunner 602-843-5303
While it's a known fact that 2009 was seen as
the year of the ammunition shortage in the U.S.,
this past week in Virginia, a conservative state
with somewhat liberal gun laws, vendors
reported a 200% increase in sales at a gun show,
with women entering the market more than ever.
The FBI reported a 30% increase in gun sales
in the first three months of 2009, and almost 1
million more guns will be purchased in 2009 over
2008, with purchases this year around 13.5
million in the U.S. How many people are killed
by firearms in the U.S. each year? Around
30,000. No statistics are provided as to how
many people are protected by firearms annually.
The shortage of ammo was truly the big news
as hunters faced almost doubling prices in what
is considered price gouging. Ammo experts
predict the shortage to end soon.
What is driving ammunition demand and
shortages?
Recent legislation and positions on
gun issues created a fear of loss of 2nd
amendment rights this year.
Stockpiling of ammo from those fearing a ban
on ammunition sells would occur
Economy in which ammunition manufacturers
have not increased production
Demand from China for lead used in ammunition
production
Increased military and police demands during
the "War on Terror". Government Accounting
Office has stated that commercial producers of
ammo have not been able to keep pace with
military demand.
The Department of Defense purchases
ammunition from other countries, with The
Pentagon reportedly buying 313 million rounds of
5.56mm, 7.62mm and 50-calibre ammunition last
year (mostly Israeli made) and paying $10
million more than it would have cost for it to
produce the ammunition at its own facilities or
purchased from USA bulletsmiths, according to
the GAO and other sources.
Trends in gun purchases:
More women buying stylish weapons
More demand for designer products such as
leopard skin, bright colors
More purchase of ultra-light handguns made of
titanium
Pink grips are in for the female audience
More demand for Tasers
Vallejo Gun Show - Code of the West Gun
Shows
Date: December
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Sunday
Gun show and sale at the Solano County
Fairgrounds
Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds
Drive, Vallejo, CA
codeofthewestgunshows.com
Costa Mesa Crossroads of the West Gun Show
November Crossroads of the West Gun Show
at Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, CA.
Call: (801) 544-9125
Del Mar Crossroads of the West Gun Show
December Del Mar, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar,
CA. Call: (801) 544-9125
