I just got an email from GunsAmerica claiming they were not going to the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg,PA due to "the prohibition against selling and delivering of firearms of all types". We got rid of Reed Exhibitions last year because of them wanting to restrict "black guns". The NRA has it this year and this is the first I've heard anything of the sort about restrictions. Any vendors or members out there know anything about this?

Make sure the date on that email isn't a year old.

First thing I checked and the fact that they reference the outdoor show returning to Harrisburg this year.

This is way old news. announced last year.

As in all the major shows of this type, the firearms will be "disarmed" by firing pin removal - so it really would not be a saleable item.

It appears that the show is MUCH more focused on firearms this year as it seems that every major manufacturer is here. A change from previous years.

I'm looking forward to seeing the changes and seeing it all once again!

I believe the intent is that without the sale of firearms the manufacturers will be more focused on displaying their new products. I'd rather see that than a rack full of Ruger American .270's and .30-'06's for sale because that what moves the most volume.

Thanks for the info and the link. I remember a little info coming out around the NRA taking over the show but never saw that piece of info about not selling/distributing arms. In the world of information overflow, this didn't make it on my radar until the email from GunsAmerica yesterday.
I'll be there next Saturday to check out what's going on and the new forum.