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04-12-2017, 07:42 AM
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Calgary ... The largest Gun Show in Canada
I didn't see this posted so here's
a reminder for everyone.
AACCA Easter Gun Show
Canada's largest gun show
BMO Center - Stampede park.
Friday Apr 14 -
9:30 am to 5 pm
Saturday Apr 15 -
9:30 am to 4 pm
Admission is $10
Ladies and kids under 12 are free
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04-12-2017, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: In the Orchard or Punta Sal Peru
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I'll pass
Been to its lots through the years. Too bad they don't have sections with military , western, hunting , other etc. It's all random.
Great show but I just find for myself too much junk and non interesting stuff. But on the other hand treasure for others.
Kamloops is a bit smaller but way more quality arms in contrast to military stuff.
I'll go to Kamloops instead.
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04-12-2017, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Foothills
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Right on! The BMO center is throwing its overweight, sweaty guy in camo get together! Every vehicle in the parking lot will have a Browning buckmark sticker in the back window 
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04-12-2017, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Central Alberta
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Admission is $10
Plus the exorbitant parking, which will make your entry about 25. 
Grizz
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04-12-2017, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Uh, guess? :)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams
Admission is $10
Plus the exorbitant parking, which will make your entry about 25.
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You don't have to park there. Take the C-Train there. And take your purchase home on the C-Train! Meet the friendly members of the Calgary Police Service Tactical squad as they scream at you to lay on the ground!
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In this case Oki has cut to to the exact heart of the matter!
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04-12-2017, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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This year has quite a few really nice guns soon to be hitting the Canadian market, however I doubt the ones I'd like to test drive will be there. Mainly Kel Tec and Standard Manufacturing. Boo
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04-12-2017, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Has anyone seen 10/22 parts there. I'd like to make a custom 10/22 but have been having trouble figuring out where to source the parts from
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04-12-2017, 08:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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One hell of a trinket show...lots of stuff...literary.
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04-12-2017, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Lethbridge
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how has the pricing been in the past?
I've never traveled for the calgary shows prior only because the smaller ones around me usually have inflated pricing.
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04-12-2017, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1cuz1
how has the pricing been in the past?
I've never traveled for the calgary shows prior only because the smaller ones around me usually have inflated pricing.
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Typical most want an arm and a leg not like the show 20 years ago when you could make great deals in the parking lot.
You really gotta search hard. 
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04-12-2017, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Calgary
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Wolverine Supplies noted on CGN that they won't be attending this year, I guess the costs of the travel, lodging and extra staff labor wasn't worth it last year.
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04-13-2017, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaberTosser
Wolverine Supplies noted on CGN that they won't be attending this year, I guess the costs of the travel, lodging and extra staff labor wasn't worth it last year.
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I am VERY sorry to hear this, I am in the market for a new S&B, and had hoped to see them to discus availability and delivery.
Good Luck, YMMV.
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04-13-2017, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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I will be helping at Brianedwards table at least Friday
Answering questions about hunting dog training, promoting the pheasant farm while trying to sell a couple safe queens some odd ball 308 bullets (220 silvertips) and a pintail pair wildlife print with stamp (Hayden) with a carved man cave decoy. As I told Brian I will only be bringing quality junk!!!
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 a hunting we will go!!!!!!
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04-13-2017, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wwbirds
Answering questions about hunting dog training, promoting the pheasant farm while trying to sell a couple safe queens some odd ball 308 bullets (220 silvertips) and a pintail pair wildlife print with stamp (Hayden) with a carved man cave decoy. As I told Brian I will only be bringing quality junk!!!
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Every table needs a pesky heckler so I'll keep an eye out for you two
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04-13-2017, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: near Calgary
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We have a long list of existing AO hecklers but the more the merrier!! I could name names but most of them dont tell us their real name just the AO handle. Some come from as far away as Ft Mac and Brooks!!
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a hunting we will go!!!!!!
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04-13-2017, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
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I'll be going, usually worth a look. I've had good an bad experiences. It seems more like a show and tell than it used to be, prices are a little inflated and no room for bargaining, in my experience anyway.
Have always found bits and pieces for my ever growing Lee Enfield collection...
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04-13-2017, 03:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wwbirds
We have a long list of existing AO hecklers but the more the merrier!! I could name names but most of them dont tell us their real name just the AO handle. Some come from as far away as Ft Mac and Brooks!!
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04-13-2017, 03:31 PM
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I hope it's ok to ask in this thread but is there a place you can try rifles? How do I know what I want/like?
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04-13-2017, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kws14
Has anyone seen 10/22 parts there. I'd like to make a custom 10/22 but have been having trouble figuring out where to source the parts from
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Try Dlask arms for 10/22 parts, decent guys to deal with. Building a 10/22 can be very addictive and expensive.
https://dlaskarms.com/collections/10...2-dar-22-parts
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04-13-2017, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Westerose
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Quote:
Originally Posted by josey
I hope it's ok to ask in this thread but is there a place you can try rifles? How do I know what I want/like?
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If you are new to shooting and don't have friends who shoot, that can be a tough one... places like Calgary Shooting Centre have firearms you can rent. As well, some of the local clubs have open houses were you could have a chance to try some different firearms.
ARG
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