Antique Arms Show FAQ

Below are frequently asked questions about the Antique Arms Show. The responses are generalized answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive.

Disclaimer: The responses to these questions are not intended as any form of legal advice. The responses are generalized answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. You should check with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives if you have further questions on any issue relating to the buying or selling of firearms.

Yes we are a public show and children are welcome.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes, you may bring your firearms to sell to our dealers only. Selling to other public attendees is not permitted at our shows.

NO LOADED GUNS or LOADED MAGAZINES ARE PERMITTED IN THE SHOW!

The only exceptions are current law enforcement officers with a badge and I.D. Or a peace officer on duty in uniform.

Please unload your firearms prior to entering the building. Have your firearm in a hard or soft case. Your firearms will be cleared by show security, tagged and tied inoperable. Do not remove the security tag.

No, your firearms must be unloaded and cleared by show security.

Maintaining a safe and secure environment within our show is the number one priority.

You must provide proof of residency in the state where you are purchasing a gun, whether at a gun store or at a gun show. However, you may place an order with a dealer at a gun show and arrange to have the firearm shipped by a licensed dealer to a licensed dealer in your state of residence, which can be delivered to you in your state of residence after completing the required Federal forms and meeting state requirements (if there are any requirements in addition to the Federal law.)

Yes, there are many dealers and or collectors at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show.

Since there is no official appraiser designated for the show, you are encouraged to talk to several dealers and collectors to determine the value of any firearm.

Yes, you may purchase honored guest badges for the weekend online, before the show.

Daily passes and 2-day passes must be purchased at the registration booth once at the show.

Click Here to Purchase Honored Guest Badges

Click here for directions.

Honored Guest Badge Rates:

4-Day Honored Guest Badge – $100.00

General Admission Rates:

Daily Admission – $20.00 per day
2 Day Pass – $35.00

General Admission Hours:

  • Friday January 26th | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Saturday January 27th | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Honored Guest Hours:

  • Wednesday January 24th | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Thursday January 25th | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Friday January 26th | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 27th | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The January show is an Antique, Collectible, Sporting Arms and Custom Knifemakers shows. Please refer to Exhibitor’s Show Rules for further explanation.

Yes, go to our Exhibitor page by clicking here and complete the application.

No. We are currently not accepting booth payments online.

You receive two exhibitor badges with the first table and then one additional badge for each additional tables. Limit six badges (additional badges may be purchased for $45.00).

Booths come with three badges for the first booth and then two additional badges for each additional booth. Limit six badges (additional badges may be purchased for $45.00).

Your show information packet, which includes your badges, will be available at the show registration desk. We do not mail badges to you.

Exhibitor Setup Hours:

Wednesday, January 24th | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, January 25th | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Setup Hours:

Wednesday, January 24th | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, January 25th | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Show Hours:

Friday, January 26th | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 27th | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Exhibitor Tear-Down Hours:

Saturday, January 27th | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, January 28th | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Yes. The security room opens Tuesday evening. Exactly hours will be published closer to the event.