Question regarding gun shows

[hogwylde]

I went to my first gun show today and it was "ok". I reckon there would be more interesting things to look at if there weren't so many restrictions here in Massachusetts but that's not even my complaint.

What I couldn't get over was how many booths there were that were selling Nazi and Hitler memorabilia. I told my brother, who lives in Florida, about this and he says he sees it all the time at gun shows down there too.

Is this the norm for gun shows? It left such a foul taste in my mouth that I don't know if I would go to another. I thought a gun show was simply that; guns, knives and the sort. Was not expecting to find framed pictures of Hitler, Nazi medals, patches, etc...

[Armed_and_Safe]

Pretty much normal. The people that sell them understand the value of a dollar. Hitler stuff sells well and since it was war related it makes sense that they would sell at gun shows.

I don't collect myself but I'm sure that even people that do don't necessarily agree with what he was. Hell maybe a couple vets even collect the patches to remind them that hes gone and they fought the good fight.

People will collect from anyone famous and face it he was the most famous mass murder of all time. I'm sure Manson, Bundy, Oswald, and any other famous P.O.S's stuff would sell just about anywhere also.

If your not into that just do like I do and move along. Your there for guns right?

[hogwylde]

If your not into that just do like I do and move along. Your there for guns right?

Oh, without a doubt. It's not like I saw the stuff and hastily left. I continued to walk around until I got my fill but I guess I found it to be distasteful.

[Armed_and_Safe]

Oh, without a doubt. It's not like I saw the stuff and hastily left. I continued to walk around until I got my fill but I guess I found it to be distasteful.

As do I, just keep in mind that they are collecting for money just like art. Don't let your distaste stop you from attending, The best deals are found in gun shows and you would do yourself a disservice by not going because of it IMO. Guess it doesn't really matter though if you cant buy anything good in your State.

[B2Tall]

Infamy always sells well.

[Firefighterchen]

I have not come across much Nazi memorabilia, if any at all, at the gun shows from Eugene to Portland, OR. Haven't made it to any in my new hometown in WA yet.

[Cotillion]

Most of the people buying are simply collectors. Let's face it, thinking about that happening in America and people call you a crazy conspirator so for something that outrageous to happen not so long ago will always keep people intrigued

[Cotillion]

I have not come across much Nazi memorabilia, if any at all, at the gun shows from Eugene to Portland, OR. Haven't made it to any in my new hometown in WA yet.

I didn't know you were in Oregon. I'm in medford, maybe we should meet in roseberg and duke it out

[hogwylde]

I didn't know you were in Oregon. I'm in medford, maybe we should meet in roseberg and duke it out

I live in Massachusetts but have uncles near you in Ashland and Eugene. I have fond memories of spending summers in Eugene as a 14 y/o kid. Don't know if it was the tubing down the Willamette River or the nude beach we came across but it was nice! If you see either of my uncles, tell them David said hi!

[Cotillion]

I was referring to Chen. He's what you'd call a coat tail