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West Springfield Gun Show

March 9 March 10

West Springfield Firearm & Knife Show

More information about the Great West Springfield Firearm & Knife Show can be found at the promoters website or contacting them directly.  Federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws should be observed

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Gun Show Times

Mar 9th – 10th, 2024
West Springfield, Massachusetts

Show Times

Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Admission

Check with promoter for cost of show admission; Children 12 & under: Free (with adult)


Promoter

Mid-Hudson Promotions
Contact: Carole
Phone: (914) 248-1000
Website: http://northeastgunshows.com

Location

Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, MA 01089

Gun Show Information

The West Springfield Gun Show will be held in West Springfield. Always check the promoters website for change in dates, cost or any discounts available. Each promoter and venue will have different promotions, attendance requirements and rules, as such it will be good to check prior to going to any show. This  gun show is held at Eastern States Exposition and hosted by Mid-Hudson Promotions

Please always check with the promoter before the show for last minute changes

If you are a promoter and would like to list your shows – email us

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The West Springfield Gun Show like all gun shows require all participants to observe both federal and state gun laws.

We update gun show schedules frequently and add gun shows as new ones are scheduled. We strive to verify all Massachusetts gun shows and provide information relevant to both potential vendors and participants. When possible, always check the show promoter website for extra information or updates of the gun show we may not yet have on our Massachusetts gun show websites.

We list gun shows in multiple states. You can check out other gun shows in other states near you. Go to our main page at: https://traderscreek.com/gun-shows/

Organizer

Mid-Hudson Promotions
Phone
(914) 248-1000
Website
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1305 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, MA 01089 United States
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Great Marlboro Gun & Knife Show

September 21 September 22

Great Marlboro Gun & Knife Show

The Great Marlboro Gun & Knife Show data and specifics can be found at the promoters website. Please always check with the promoter before the show for last minute changes.

All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed to avoid having more common sense gun laws

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Gun Show Dates
Sep 21st – 22nd, 2024
Marlborough, Massachusetts

Show Times

Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Admission

General: $13.00; Free Parking

Gun Show Information

Always check the promoters website for change in dates, cost or any discounts available. The Great Marlboro Gun & Knife Show will be held in Marlborough, MA. This gun show is held at Marlboro Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center and hosted by New Mart Promotions.

Promoter

New Mart Promotions
Contact: Carole
Phone: (914) 248-1000
Email: fasttrack@rcn.com
Website: http://northeastgunshows.com

Location

Marlboro Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Rd W
Marlborough, MA 01752

Please always check with the promoter before the show for last minute changes

If you are a promoter and would like to list your shows – email us

Back to Massachusetts Gun Shows

The Great Marlboro Gun & Knife Show like all gun shows require all participants to observe both federal and state gun laws.

We update gun show schedules frequently and add gun shows as new ones are scheduled. We strive to verify all Massachusetts gun shows and provide information relevant to both potential vendors and participants. When possible, always check the show promoter website for extra information or updates of the gun show we may not yet have on our Massachusetts gun show websites.

We list gun shows in multiple states. You can check out other gun shows in other states near you. Go to our main page at: https://traderscreek.com/gun-shows/

Organizer

New Mart Promotions
Phone
(914) 248-1000
Email
fasttrack@rcn.com
Website
View Organizer Website
181 Boston Post Rd W
Marlborough, MA 01752 United States
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McHenry County Gun Show

October 22, 2023 @ 7:30 am 1:00 pm

McHenry County Gun Show

Information about the McHenry County Gun Show can be found by directly contacting the promoter or at the promoters website. Please always check with the promoter before the show for last minute changes.

Please note that all federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed to avoid having more common sense gun laws

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Gun Show Dates
Oct 22nd, 2023
Nov 19th, 2023
Dec 17th, 2023
Woodstock, Illinois

Show Times
Sunday: 7:30am – 1:00pm

Admission
General: $5.00; Children under 14: Free

Gun Show Information
The McHenry County Gun Show will be held in Woodstock, IL. Always check the promoters website for change in dates, cost or any discounts available. Each promoter and venue will have different promotions, attendance requirements and rules, as such it will be good to check prior to going to any show. This Woodstock gun show is held at McHenry County Fairgrounds



Promoter
D&J guns
Contact: Donald Cichoski
Phone: (815) 385-1982
Email: dandjguns1911@att.net

Location
McHenry County Fairgrounds
11900 Country Club Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098

Please always check with the promoter before the show for last minute changes

If you are a promoter and would like to list your shows – email us

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Gun ownership is the second amendment to the US Constitution. The fact it is number two identifies just how important it was considered – free speech being number one. If you are a hunter, sport shooter, an outdoors lover, whatever you need to stand up and be counted. Go to enjoy your rights and attend an Illinois gun show. The McHenry County Gun Show like all gun shows require all participants to observe both federal and state gun laws.

We update gun show schedules frequently and add gun shows as new ones are scheduled. We strive to verify all Illinois gun shows and provide information relevant to both potential vendors and participants. When possible, always check the show promoter website for extra information or updates of the gun show we may not yet have on our Illinois gun show websites.

We list gun shows in multiple states. You can check out other gun shows in other states near you. Go to our main page at: https://traderscreek.com/gun-shows/

Details

Date:
October 22, 2023
Time:
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Organizer

D&J guns
Phone
(815) 385-1982
Email
dandjguns1911@att.net
11900 Country Club Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098 United States
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Cottonwood AZ Gun Show

November 4, 2023 November 5, 2023

Cottonwood AZ Gun Show

The Cottonwood AZ Gun Show data and specifics can be found at the promoters website.  Please always check with the promoter before the show for last minute changes.

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Gun Show Dates
Nov 4th – 5th, 2023
Cottonwood, Arizona

Show Times
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Admission
General: $8.00; Children under 16: Free (with adult); 2-Day Pass $12.00

Gun Show Information

Always check the promoters website for change in dates, cost or any discounts available. The Cottonwood Collectibles & Firearm Show will be held in Cottonwood, AZ. This Cottonwood gun show is held at Verde Valley Fairgrounds and hosted by Arizona Collectibles & Firearms

Buy-Sell-Trade. There will be Antique and Modern Firearms, Ammo, Knives and much more.

Promoter
Arizona Collectibles & Firearms
Contact: Dennis Champagne
Phone: (928) 310-8544
Email: dennis.champagne@aol.com

Location
Verde Valley Fairgrounds
800 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Please always check with the promoter before the show for last minute changes

If you are a promoter and would like to list your shows – email us

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Go to NRA

Gun ownership is the second amendment to the US Constitution. The fact it is number two identifies just how important it was considered – free speech being number one. If you are a hunter, sport shooter, an outdoors lover, whatever you need to stand up and be counted. Go to enjoy your rights and attend a Arizona gun show. The Cottonwood AZ Gun Show like all gun shows require all participants to observe both federal and state gun laws.

We update gun show schedules frequently and add gun shows as new ones are scheduled. We strive to verify all Arizona gun shows and provide information relevant to both potential vendors and participants. When possible, always check the show promoter website for extra information or updates of the gun show we may not yet have on our Arizona show websites.

We list gun shows in multiple states. You can check out other gun shows in other states near you. Go to our main page at: https://traderscreek.com/gun-shows/

Details

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November 4, 2023
End:
November 5, 2023
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Organizer

Arizona Collectibles & Firearms
Phone
(928) 310-8544
Email
dennis.champagne@aol.com
800 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326 United States
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Fire Starters

Fire Starters

Fire Starters are handy to have when out and about in the woods, when bushwhacking and to have available for your bug-out bag. Many times campers and “preppers” have redundant sources to begin a fire, matches, flint and steel, magnesium sticks, etc. but they do not always have access to good dry material such as dry tinder. Hence, the reason for this post – Fire Starters, are a source of dry flammable material that once lit should burn for at least five minutes and help ignite longer burning materials. These are easily lit by most methods – like those listed above. Best of all, they are compact!!

Fire starters can be the answer and they are easily made at home and for free from materials everyone has. Here is how you make your very own fire starter:

  1. Take material from your laundry dryer, small bits of cotton/fiber string, shredded cloth and place into the egg holder compartments in a paper egg carton.
  2.  Take a lit candle and pour a thin layer of melted wax over the lint & cloth.
  3. Once dry, break carton sections off and pack in zip lock bags.

When you need them just take one out. Fluff up some lint and light on fire. Whether you use matches or flint and steel, the lint should easily catch fire. The wax will help keep the fire going.

Once lit just place under whatever the long term fire material will be. In five minutes you should have a cheery warm fire.

Four-wing Saltbush – Wild Edible

Four-wing Saltbush

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Common Names: Chamise, chamize, chamiso, white greasewood, saltsage, fourwing shadscale, bushy atriplex, four-wing saltbush, four wing saltbush

four-wing saltbush leaves are simple, alternate, linear to narrowly oblong covered with fine whitish hairs

Description: Fourwing saltbush is deciduous to evergreen, depending on climate. Its much-branched stems are stout with whitish bark. Mature plants range from 1 to over 8 feet in height, depending on the soil and climate. Its leaves are simple, alternate, linear to narrowly oblong covered with fine whitish hairs and ½ to 2 inches long. Its root system is branched and commonly very deep (to 20 feet) when soil depth allows.

Male and female flowers are commonly on separate plants. Male flowers are red to yellow and form dense spikes at the ends of the branches. The female flowers are axillary and nondescript. Fourwing saltbush plants can exhibit male and female parts in one flower. The seed is contained in cases that turn a dull yellow when ripe and may remain attached to the plant throughout winter.

Location: Four-wing saltbush is a widely distributed shrub on rangelands in the western United States including the Intermountain, Great Basin, and Great Plains regions (see map). Its natural range extends from below sea level to above 8,000 feet elevation. Land owners and agencies use fourwing saltbush for reclamation of disturbed sites

four-wing saltbush range is the western USA

Edible: Fresh roots can be boiled with a little salt and drunk for stomach pain and as a laxative. Leaves and young shoots can be added to soups and stews. Soapy lather from leaves can be used for itching and rashes from chickenpox or measles. Fresh leaf or a poultice of fresh or dried flowers or roots can be applied to ant bites and bee stings.
Native Americans used ashes from the leaves as a substitute for baking powder.

Seed generally ripens in late August and September and can be harvested from mid September through December. The seeds can be ground into meal. Seed yields may range from 200 to 400 pounds per acre.

Notes of interest: Saltbush is high in carotene and averages about four percent digestible protein. The leaves may be as high as 18 percent total protein. It is important for both wildlife and domestic animals.
The blossoms and twigs can make a yellow dye.

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