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Actually I did not notice a prominent 30.06 Sign posted, although I assume it was. The signs I am referring to are lawn signs posted all along the walkway to the entrance.

You can carry concealed or open at the Gun Show as long as it is unloaded (and you have no ammo). This is common practice and has been since the invention of the Gun Show and LONG before 30.06 was more than a caliber.

I am aware of the No Ammo thing from many years. But that was before I became a CHL Holder. I still didn't agree with it then either. But that had to do with the similarity of do not bring you own popcorn into the Movie Theater. This whole ammo thing stinks, but I can see where it is best to check and remove any from people that are coming to the show to sell guns (NOT CHL HOLDERS).

Now that I am a CHL Holder, I wouldn't mind their "rules" if they were common sense. Such as......for CHL Holders, Clear/Check you weapon at the check in counter, put your ammo in you pocket (as I did), get the weapon tied and go about your business. Upon leaving, reload wherever you feel safe.

How hard is that?

True.........but that was only because I came there to get that and I was not going thru all of that to go home empty handed. It won't happen again.

I don't think I am complaining.......just stating facts as they existed with regards to CHL holders entrance "rules" and the general atmosphere of the show.

I went to the Market Hall Gun Show yesterday and carried all the way to the entrance. When approaching the entrance there were several signs stating that all guns must be checked (understood). Then I see a new sign (I have never seen before) saying that you can not have any ammo. If you clear your weapon at the check in your ammo will be confiscated!

Now the sign also said that you could leave your ammo in your car. So I don't know if anyone actually gets their ammo confiscated or not.

So, before entering the building, I clear my 1911 and put the mag in my pocket with the Pipe Round loose in my pocket. I also have another 2 full mags on my belt.

I hand the checker my pistol already cleared and with slide locked. He checks it out and tie wraps and then asks me if I have any ammo. I tell him I DO NOT, that I left it in the car. I then enter the show.

I do not feel that this rule is worthwhile or required. It seems to me just another hassle to CHL holders and that is why I choose to ignore it. My defense being, what the heck.........let's say I left my ammo in the car. I walk 3 feet into the show and I can buy all the ammo I want! So what's the purpose of this rule other than to inconvenience CHL holders?

Makes no difference to me anyway, because I have decided that I am never going to another Gun Show anyway. Just too much Bull going on and almost as bad as going into a gun store! About 500 or more tables there, all with just about the same stuff and about the same prices (within 10-20.00 margin) and all too much. Of course behind each table is another gun "Expert". One A/C unit down and humidity really high. Everyone sweating inside while it is cooler outside! They couldn't even keep the beverages cold . Very enjoyable buying a hot coke or bottled water at 2.25 a pop!

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