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Title: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on October 25, 2008, 08:07:36 PM
Hello Group; Promoting the Appleseed Program at the gun show today was a fun and interesting adventure. I can not help but feel that there are legions of
folks that have not been * Appleized *. Today there was much bussle and rush early on but as time wore on the AS mesage got out, I was lucky enough to get a part of a table with a pal selling machine tools. I have table reservations for next time. There will be several thru the winter, If there is ANY ONE who would like to SHARE the Appleseed Promotion at Princeton Ill. Atire as if at an Appleseed. Pm me.  Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: hawkhavn on October 25, 2008, 08:59:19 PM
Pappy,

The Hoosier contingent (Liberty WriterHH, Bob Wyre and myself) is holding forth at the Indy 1500 this weekend.  Several of Gov. Blagoiovich(sp)'s subjects were seen roaming in the land of the free and we brought the word of Appleseed to them and sent them forth. As well as TX, CO and MI.  Haven't heard how today went but we handed out 4 cases of CTD catalogs yesterday.  We'll need to get you set up with a banner and such for your next outing.

Find a wall about 82' away and post a squares target, ask the folks going by if they can hit it...

Hawkhavn
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on October 26, 2008, 07:03:24 PM
Great Job Pappy, Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Sheepdog on October 26, 2008, 08:01:22 PM
The DuPage and Kane Co. shows should be ripe for passing out info. Anybody got a schedule?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on October 26, 2008, 08:19:08 PM
There may be dates on the ISRA web page I have seen the info there before.
Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on October 26, 2008, 10:05:26 PM
DuPage is the 1st Sunday of the month. Kane is the 2nd Sunday, however they don't have one in November. I have every intention of having a table at both oof them for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: didactic on October 27, 2008, 08:03:36 AM
If you decide to go with this additional show, please PM me the details so I can add it to the schedule.

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=3199.0 (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=3199.0)  It looks sorta lean, right now.

Anywhere else in the country, do the same!  The more gun shows we can document that we cover, the more attractive we are to more sponsors.  The more sponsors we attract, the faster we can grow.  Unnerstand?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on October 27, 2008, 07:22:53 PM
Hello Group, I would like to ask for 1000 copy`s of our of our promo paper or Swat mag promo. Pm me and I will send home address. AS always, Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Sheepdog on October 28, 2008, 08:11:21 AM
Outstanding Dan. I will try to get to as many as possible. Maybe we should get some 3 cornered hats and wear our shooting jackets!

JohnP, I want to say that The Editor had that stuff but can't speak for him. 

Editor, JohnP is talking about attending additional shows in his area s/of I80. Can G69 or I get a couple thousand sets of paper and/or article that we could work the DuPage and Kane shows with? These are well attended events and afford AS a chance at the citizens/gun owners/enthusists living in the third largest population center in the country.

Dan, lets talk. There is a chance I'd be free on the first Sun of Nov. The second, I'm in Evansville. Dec-Mar all have potential and if I can help carry the load I'm willing.

Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on October 29, 2008, 09:15:36 PM
Shooters and Staff, November 29 & 30th. There will be a gunshow at the Bureau Co. Fairgrounds in Princeton. A Table has been reserved. If you would like to help man the booth and Promote Appleseed during this weekend for any amount of time P-M me I will put you on the roster. It was a very interesting show.... Plan to attend, Thanks to Whoever sent the Papers from TX. WOW! AS always, Pappy.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Sheepdog on October 30, 2008, 10:01:58 AM
JP,
I can help that weekend. We'll talk more. Count me in!
SheepDog
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: MeanStreaker on October 30, 2008, 10:29:38 AM
Sounds like a great opportunity!  I have staffed a lot of gun shows for other organizations and one thing I wish I had done from the beginning was have a simple donations bucket on the table with a sign.  You'd be surprised how easy it is to rake in some operational money from nice folks that want to help support the cause.

(If the RWVA staff approves of this, of course...)

Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on October 30, 2008, 08:56:55 PM

JP,
I can help that weekend. We'll talk more. Count me in!
SheepDog

Thank You, SheepDog, I will put you on the (LIST) :) ;) Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: 2thdoc on November 06, 2008, 10:07:45 PM
Im helping out at the champaign county  GSL table on sat in bloomington gun show anybody going to that?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: longjohn on November 07, 2008, 11:01:38 AM
Anybody going to the Kankakee show this Sat or Sun?  Need any help there?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: TheEditor on November 07, 2008, 03:28:28 PM
Garand and Sheepdog,

I'm out of papers right now!  I'll put out a call, and perhaps bring some back from Ditchwater II (I might make it for Sunday only).

The Editor
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on November 07, 2008, 09:08:20 PM
Hello Group; I would recomend that if you would like to work you local show you should call the organizer, the number is listed on most adds for the shows.
Ask for one table, pay the fee and hand out as many flyers and talk to as many folks as you can without sounding like the info came from a can. Put up a Target if posible near as you can to 25m away to use as a reference, This is good advice, i dont remember who gave it. Put your standard rifle or rifles on your table with not for sale on them unless you want to move em. A LTR would be a great item to have on the table for reference. Have addresses of Tech sights available. Catalogs from CMP are also popular. Dress the part if you can, Shooting coat, Appleseed Tee, RWVA hat. Please, NO CAMO. Have a good time and don`t spend all your money on toys, leave some for seed. POST the DATES and ask for help  :) ;) ::)THEY WILL COME, There is still room for more at Princeton NOV 29 & 30 AS always Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: hawkhavn on November 08, 2008, 12:51:05 AM
Folks,

Here's what we do: 2 rifles an M-1 Garand and an LTR, each gets a printed sign.  Garand-'This rifle is not for sale, but ask me how you can get one for $445'.  LTR sign-'This is a Liberty Training Rifle, ask me how you can build one' There is a stack of LTR flyers available for hand out, 1 side has the LTR story, the other has a parts/source list.

I have so far managed to have a copy of every magazine with an Appleseed article in it, these are displayed along with targets.
Redcoat before/after, AQT, 4" squares, etc.

These are all good 'story' props. Garand-CMP/RWVA affiliate, LTR inexpensive/accurate training, targets show what we do.

Instead of a flyer for one shoot we make up a regional flyer for 6 months and cover all of the shoots for IL, IN, OH, KY, TN, MI, and WI.

Take a cheap national map along and put a push pin for every shoot, SHOW folks how big we are.  The Indy show usually has folks from 8-10 states, TELL them we are in their state (or close by).

HAVE FUN!!! This is the easiest 7th step there is.

Hawkhavn
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on November 16, 2008, 09:39:48 PM
Hello Group; Is there a Banner that has been approved I would like to Have one made I will pay the bill. I have two weeks can this be done? Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: hawkhavn on November 16, 2008, 10:00:26 PM
Pappy,

Contact Atticus ASAP, I believe he did he one we used.

Hawkhavn
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on November 17, 2008, 06:58:03 PM
Excellent tips Double Hotel,

I wish my printer wasn't dead.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: hawkhavn on November 17, 2008, 07:22:03 PM
G69,

What do you need???
I'll print it and put it in the mail tomorrow!
Except for the banner, that puppy is like 30" x 90".

HH
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on November 26, 2008, 11:29:44 PM
Hello Group; Well we are out of all printed material, I need to call the big supply truck,
  I would like to thank The SheepDawg for his efforts in getting the word out at our
table it seemed like he would hit them with the Appleseed and I would wack them with
a CMP side of the Appleseed as everyone wants a M1 Rifle, we had some on display. I think we made a huge dent in the uninformed Local folks. We made a few sportsmens club contacts that could pan out for other ranges that would like to host a Seed. I would like to ask for More printed Material, The Paper was a big hit. The swat flyer flew off our table, Put 2000 of each and any other seedy stuff in the mail we have another show in Jan. We may need to have two seeds in Ottawa consecutive weekends around our April date. Seems like some real big interest. Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on January 27, 2009, 07:55:55 PM
Sorry for the delay in posting, but thought I would give a breif AAR regarding the January 25-25 Princeton Gun Show.

This was the first time that I had been to the Princeton Show, and I liked it a lot. Large crowds and many vendors is an excellent combination. Pappy had to go out of State at the last minute, but did an excellent job putting plan "B" into action, and contacted fellow Appleseeder Dana and myself regarding the situation. Dana was able to swing by Pappy's to pick up the materials and then I (after having one delay after another) finally got out to the show to releive him. When I arrived, our very own 2thdoc was helping out as well. Thanks fellas  O0

The first day we had some good contacts and even a few folks who visit here stopped by to say hi including M1D among others. Sunday was simular with traffic and over all, we probably had at least 25 extremly enthusiastic folks that stopped by and talked about the program at length, and many many more that were interested grabbed materials and moved on.

All in all, a show worth having an Appleseed attendance at, not to mention a good place to get the AR lower i've been looking for O0

Thanks go out to all who helped make it happen.

The next show that desperatley needs staffing is the Feb. 1st show at Wheaton. Most of us will be building a DAR, but the table is bought and paid for, so if your interested, let me know ASAP.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 08, 2009, 09:39:08 PM
Hello Group; We had quite a time at the Kane county fairgrounds sportsmans (GUNSHOW).  The show was well attended and we made many contacts. We have a table for the next Kane county show against a wall so we can show off the new AS banner. Thanks to EEL, Grand69, and Dana for the help manning the tables.
The prices on most items were more than tripple what they were a year ago for the FMJ bullets we like. Primers are at retail for some and double or more for others. Web slings from South Korea were selling for 5.00 they are cotton and seem new and very serviceable. New GI M16A1 chrome lined barrel take offs with the one in twelve twist were well under 75-90 $. Many other repair parts were not to be had!!!! All in all a great time lots of fun! Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 18, 2009, 10:26:58 PM
Hello Group; We need folks to staff the GUN SHOW in Princeton Il the 28-29 March to hand out flyers, Try to arrive before 8am as the doors open then. If you can help out Please PM ME!!! This is the last show of the season down here and is a good one not to miss so plan to stock up on those hard to find items at Princeton :~
Hope to see you all there. Pappy

Edited by Garand69 to add...

We also have a table at Kane Co. that weekend. So we need Appleseeders at both locations.

Thanks in advance

G69
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 25, 2009, 10:26:32 PM
Hello Group; Well it is time to decide where you will be this weekend, we have two gunshows that need folks in attendance. Please if you can attend and put some time in at our table handing out papers and spreading the word!!!! You must remember how you heard about our program, and step up to the plate, RIFLEMEN VOLINTEER, APPLESEEDERS STEP UP.  Who will be in Princeton Saturday or Sunday. I need your help. AS ALWAYS!! PAPPY
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on March 26, 2009, 11:36:33 PM
THIS IS AN ALL HANDS ON DECK MISSION ILLINOIS!!!!!!!
We need to start pushing our 3-Day Shoots in Ottawa and Chilli!! And an excellent way to do this is help us out at the Princeton Show and the Kane Co show this weekend!!!

Plus you get to rub elbows with Illinois Trailblazers like Pappy, Sheepdog, EEL and others. These guys are making it happen in Illinois and need a hand from some of the 1.2 Million FOID Card Holders in the State!!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 28, 2009, 07:37:36 PM
Hello Group;
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE HELP!! GRAND 69, DANA, REVELLE, SHEEPDOG, and M1D AT THE PRINCETON GUN SHOW!!!!!!!
Folks the parts guys were doing a land office bizzness today folks were still stacked up around those tables at closing time. The price GOUGING continues for primers, and FMJBT bullets in .308 or .224. better to have them at any price is what people must be thinking. Lots of old shopworn primer stock showing up (CAUTION!) many miles bouncing around in a trailer could spell issues you don`t need.
 
  SO if you can make the party in Princeton tomorrow please attend and bring a friend, See You There, Pappy

SUNDAY REPORT; Last show in Princeton till Fall, We Have tables reserved for then TWO if posible, Clean out that unused stuff and turn it green$$$$$. There was a Negligent firearm discharge in another building, 12ga. by a dealer who failed to check the chamber on the shotgun before putting it it his rack. SAFETY RULE ONE came to mind and his falure to open the action and check for empty... Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 29, 2009, 11:15:58 PM
Hello Group; I was informed about the Chilli Sportsmans club gunshow this next week end is there any one that can work this show??? PM me when you can be there and how long you can stay. WE NEED MORE SWAT REPRINTS!!!!!!! I have enough of the Blue Press reprints for now. Thankyou for stepping up, Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on March 30, 2009, 10:57:04 PM
Ok folks, Pappy has asked nice, who's up for the Chilli Show????

We have TWO 3-DAY SHOOTS booked for Memorial Day Weekend, this is a prime place to promote them.

Who's with us?????
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on April 02, 2009, 11:05:18 PM
Hello Group; There will be a two day GUN SHOW AND SALE!!! at the Chilicothe sportsmans club just north of Chilicothe ILLINOIS on ROUTE 29. Do your best to come they have a very nice area no matter what your shooting rifle- pistol- shotgun- covered range and an indoor range also. We will be holding some of our three day special Appleseeds at this range come and check it out this weekend and enjoy the show, bring somthing to trade. Hope to see all of you there, and thanks to each and every one of you who steped up to help promote our program.  :) @) @) O0 <:)  &) Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: hawkhavn on April 02, 2009, 11:07:15 PM
Pappy,

Did your shipment show up yet???

Hawkhavn
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on April 02, 2009, 11:27:58 PM
Hello Hawkhaven; I got a huge box from FRED, Thankyou, I can almost fit it in my truck it is chock full of stuff to give away at the Chilli GUN SHOW this week end so if you are there be sure and stop by. Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: hawkhavn on April 02, 2009, 11:41:21 PM
Great! Well, you should get a little box from me as well.

Good luck, sorry I won't be close to Chilicothe this weekend.

HH
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on April 05, 2009, 11:37:40 PM
Hello Group; The Chili Sportsmans Club Gun Show was well attended, Small rifle and pistol Primers sold out early saturday, I found another type of sight to use on a  Ruger LTR. When its been in use for a fair amount of time I will give a Report on service of this front and rear sight combo at this point it looks like a reasonable option.
G69, M1D, and I were supplied a table by OUR GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW RIFLEMAN, Cliff from the Club, Thank You Cliff. Your club has a wonderfull facility and we can`t wait for your next event. There was much interest with the membership, many of them new fellows to your club many of which knew about last years Appleseed and were asking when and where will be the next chance to attend a Seed. Again Thanks To ALL THE CHILLI SPORTSMEN FOR BEING GREAT HOSTS!!!  :) ;) ;D 8) O0 @) :~ PAPPY
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on April 06, 2009, 09:43:11 AM
Great time had by all!!

We had the chance to speak at length with many interested folks and and we should have an excellent oppurtunity to sell out Chilli!

Any of you folks reading this, always try to attend an Appleseed Hosts Gun Shows!!! You have a near captive and very receptive audience that may or may not know about the shoot, but will support it as a Club activity.

Thanks Klippefurt! see you in May O0

Thanks M1D for making the trek and of course, thanks for the hospitality Mr. & Mrs. Pappy, you were right about the pork roast sam-itch-es. Who would have guessed that roast pork is like Kryptonite to Ole' Sluefoot and I managed to leave the property unscathed (and un-stuck), and had a tasty meal while driving through the blizzard to get home! (well not really a blizzard, more of a slushard, but my wipers would only let me do 65mph  ;D )
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on May 06, 2009, 06:52:56 PM
Hello Group; This Sunday is Mothers Day and also its GUN SHOW week end at Kane County Fair Grounds!!!!
This will be a great time to pick up that new rifle that you know she has always wanted bring her along so she can pick out the one she likes.
G69 and I and a few other VIP`s will be attending stop by and watch the table a bit or just chat, but come and see what DEALS there is to be had. DO NOT forget some stuff to trade as that always makes things interesting. I remember a time when my Grandmothers both came to a Gun Show I was working it was in the late 80`s and so were they. When they got to the door the man said, Laidies! You know this is a Gun Show!, and they replied Good! we must be in the right place. They were just from church and dressed to the nines, AS always Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: LayloPro on May 06, 2009, 08:48:22 PM
I remember a time when my Grandmothers both came to a Gun Show I was working it was in the late 80`s and so were they. When they got to the door the man said, Ladies! You know this is a Gun Show!, and they replied Good! we must be in the right place.

Ya know, Pappy,
I -knew- you came from good GREAT folks!!! **) **) **) O0 O0 O0

LLP
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on May 07, 2009, 10:05:25 PM
Hello Group; We have two of our Instructors Sheepdog and EEL out in Montana at the RBC so make some plans to be at the Kane Co fair grounds this Sunday we could use your help to hand out papers and promote the project. A big push is needed to fill out the next few shoots, See you There, and do not forget its Mothers Day. Pappy


Well We had quite a time spreading the word and handing out Swat reprints Blue press reprints , Papers and other Appleseed event Flyers. The gouging continues for Primers and ammo reloading components 80.00 for small rifle primers!!!! WOW. I wonder if they are going for a record. This is just a example, stuff was flying off the tables at first opening. LOTS OF INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM here in the land of suc, I wonder why. Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO--- PRINCETON, ILLINOIS
Post by: Pappy on March 19, 2010, 10:48:31 AM
Hello Team Illinois; Next weekend March 27&28 in Princeton IL there will be a Gun Show at the fair grounds.
We could use some help on the table. This show is a bit different than those in the suburbs, it goes TWO days.
If you have not been to a Gun Show this year this would be a great time to start. Please PM me if you will be able to make it. Thanks, JP

Great place to pick up AR parts>>>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on March 19, 2010, 11:32:10 AM
  :sos: Hear that folks!! Gun Show Promo needs some more attention!! :sos:

April shoots are right around the corner!! We still have ZERO Sold Out Shoots in Illinois!!!! !@#)

This time last year we were sold out!!

After the Princeton show, we need help at DuPage Co. on Sunday April 25th and at the Kane Co. Show on April 11th!!!

We have an 80 cap line to sell out at Waterman!!!! The only way to fail is to stop trying!!!!!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Sheepdog on March 21, 2010, 12:12:03 AM
Come on Illinois P U S H !  Colorado has 3 shoots 4/17-18 1 is sold out, 1 is on the verg of selling out and well the other needs some shocker paddles and a shot of adrenilne. But what I'm sayin is all ya all live in the 3rd most poulated state in the country. Drag these shooters out there and have'm catch the Spirt of 1775, bask in our rich heritage, revere those who have given us this great country, and take you shooting to another level.
Miss all you fine appleseeders in Illinois. We welcome border raiding in Colorado and the scenery is spectacular.
Keep up the good work. Mike/Sheepdog

Quote from: Garand69 on March 19, 2010, 11:32:10 AM
:sos: Hear that folks!! Gun Show Promo needs some more attention!! :sos:

April shoots are right around the corner!! We still have ZERO Sold Out Shoots in Illinois!!!! !@#)
This time last year we were sold out!!

After the Princeton show, we need help at DuPage Co. on Sunday April 4th and at the Kane Co. Show on April 11th!!!

We have an 80 cap line to sell out at Waterman!!!! The only way to fail is to stop trying!!!!!

Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 21, 2010, 08:00:16 PM
Group;


Interesting and at the same time boring as it may seem out of the way OR too far... BUT JUST so you know Princeton is the Water mark for going down state and points WEST.... $hitcargo** is not the center of the universe. You may want to get out of the bURBS folks you will not fall off.... its not flat..realy

** Wade`s term for The Socialist Peoples republick of Chicago...

We will have much to do to PROMO this new Season.. It starts today with YOU... WHAT WILL YOU DO?????? What can you do.. What have you done lately...... I have a bucket or two left one has a hole in it and the other is good so which one will you pick up?????  Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 27, 2010, 08:15:21 PM
Hello Group; Many new seeds planted today at the Gun Show in Princeton Illinois. We saw and talked to many old friends of Appleseed and spent the bulk of the day planting the seeds of future Riflemen..
If you have the time, this is a good show to attend folks are dealing and there are many new-used and interesting items for sale or trade,, Make the time.. Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on March 28, 2010, 09:41:42 PM
Excellent Work Pappy & Crew. Pre-regs up !!!!! Alton Sold out!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 29, 2010, 07:56:59 PM
Hello ALL! WOW.. what a show, THANK YOU!, to all who staffed the tables, talked APPLESEED FOR HOURS as if on a steady hold factor recording of what we do and how we do it.. Demo of how to get into and out of a loop sling for many who had never seen or heard of that usage. Many new faces, many new folks who sang the praises of the Appleseed who had never yet attended.. These are our future instructor corps.. So do not let a chance slip past you, take the time and sell it every time as if it was the last chance you will have... IT MEANS THAT MUCH.
Again THANKS to our INSTRUCTOR CORPS gunshow Volunteers, YOU have made a large IMPACT...
Klipperfurt- Cliff , Tin Man 68- Dana , Ewald- David.. To each one of you Thanks, it was a pleasure... See you on the RANGE!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on March 29, 2010, 08:18:45 PM
Hello Group; Who will be ready for KANE CO. The St Charles Show???? We need to be there EARLY!!!!!!!!!!! &) OR make the reservation call :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: HOW MANY TABLES????
We could use Tree Pour could need six - ten folks.. The IDEA is to hammer the point to where they realy know they need to get to a Appleseed, PREACH IT, SELL IT, make them understand the point.. get them there..
OH and if YOU have not been to a gun show yet, YES YOU!!! You need to be there on staff. We are keeping track.
Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Ewald on March 30, 2010, 04:47:24 PM
1. Thanks to Pappy. It was a pleasure to watch him work at Princeton. I met new people and came home with a press to boot.

2. I'll be at the Kane County show for more fun. If you haven't gone to a show with Pappy, you should. The man truly has talents.

3. Just out, the DuPage show has been moved to April 25 so as to not conflict with Easter. It is the last of the season for there.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on April 05, 2010, 07:26:55 PM
Hello Group; APRIL 11 !!! A GOOD day for a Gun Show!!! Kane Co. Fair Grounds. We are looking for some help on the tables, in the isles and in the parking lots. WE need to get the word out to sell out the shoots!!!! :sos: :sos: :sos:
We have only the Kane show on the 11th and then the Dupage show on April 25th to make a dent in this seasons event attendance. EACH one of you will have a chance, make the right choice :sos: :sos: :sos: &) ^:)^ @@) :) :) ~~:) Bring a pal!!! Can we count on YOU??? PLEASE!!!! Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: The Guy on April 06, 2010, 11:26:42 AM
Is that a sunday only event?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on April 06, 2010, 03:49:50 PM
YES each of these are ONE day events that start  early and end early. Gang busters for two tree hours. Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on April 06, 2010, 06:24:24 PM
Just hung up the phone and yes we have tables!!! This is the last big push for 4/17-18 and we need to sell out those 40-50 spots we have left and of course pave the way for the 9/11 shoot.

See you there Team ILLINOIS !!!!!!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Ewald on April 10, 2010, 03:21:32 PM
See you in the morning.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Gumballhead on April 10, 2010, 10:33:24 PM
DOM and I will see you there also!  Who's buying breakfast?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on April 11, 2010, 01:03:29 AM
Well that honor should go to whom ever shows up without a Appleseed coin or a coin of equal value or somthing like a .75 musket ball would work. Or a Sheepdog Freedom coin, Very rare... But the fellow without well now that could be interesting.. They do have a great breakfast CHEAP right there in the build....... See ya Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on April 13, 2010, 08:18:11 PM
Great show folks, thanks for coming out to help promo!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Ewald on April 15, 2010, 12:52:16 PM
Kane County was fun. Good job everyone. The crew was Pappy, Garand69, Dangerous Old Man, Gumballhead, Ashes, Skyhawk, and Ewald. A motley crew planting seeds and laughing all the way.

Next up is DuPage County Fairgrounds on Sunday April 25th. Show opens at 8:30. We need to be there by 8:00 to set up. We have one table reserved. The check is in the mail. Pappy is taking a break from this one. The crew will be D.O.M, Gumballhead, and Ewald. PM if your interested.

We know gun show promo works. This is our last shot for mass face to face contact in Wheaton until the show season starts again in the fall. We have a 300 shooter line to fill on September 11th. It's just an hour down the road. Let's take the energy we get on April 19th and start building for September!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Gumballhead on April 15, 2010, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Ewald on April 15, 2010, 12:52:16 PM
Kane County was fun. Good job everyone. The crew was Pappy, Garand69, Dangerous Old Man, Gumballhead, Ashes, Skyhawk, and Ewald. A motley crew planting seeds and laughing all the way.

Next up is DuPage County Fairgrounds on Sunday April 25th. Show opens at 8:30. We need to be there by 8:00 to set up. We have one table reserved. The check is in the mail. Pappy is taking a break from this one. The crew will be D.O.M, Gumballhead, and Ewald. PM if your interested.

We know gun show promo works. This is our last shot for mass face to face contact in Wheaton until the show season starts again in the fall. We have a 300 shooter line to fill on September 11th. It's just an hour down the road. Let's take the energy we get on April 19th and start building for September!

+1 on this

Come on out and join us!  It's a great time, you meet some great folks, and it seems everyone has heard of us.  Time to convince them to join us on the line!
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on April 15, 2010, 11:43:59 PM
Thanks a ton EWald!!

I hope we have a good turnout IIT's!!!!!!

This is second to last, and Gun Shows are everything in IL!!!!!!

Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: BOOMER_EOD on April 21, 2010, 06:27:43 PM
I wish I could be there, sure like them gun shows..
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Gumballhead on April 21, 2010, 06:30:13 PM
Coming up this weekend -

Any takers?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Pappy on April 21, 2010, 07:17:26 PM
Hello Boys and Girls; This weekend we have the  Wheaton Gun Show, Dupage Co Gov Complex and County Fair grounds.. Help me with a ADDRESS (         ). Realy not hard to get to from most western Subs.  Who will be there?
I will not be, SO if you can step up and attend that would be great! We have tables, and could use your tallents at PROMO to help sell the program to Jon Q Gun-Owner and his Gunner buddies. Take some time to give a Little back you can do it, we all will thank you. Pappy
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: RacerDave6 on April 21, 2010, 07:58:45 PM
DuPage County Fairgrounds:
2015 W. Manchester Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

http://www.dupagecountyfair.org/Fairground_Maps.php

rd6
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Ewald on April 22, 2010, 12:45:27 PM
PMs are flying re DuPage this weekend and Kane on May 9th. Plans are shaping up nicely.

I would point out there is a two day show in Belleville on May 1st and 2nd. How about it you Southern IL folks?

Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Gumballhead on April 22, 2010, 01:29:21 PM
Quote from: Ewald on April 22, 2010, 12:45:27 PM
PMs are flying re DuPage this weekend and Kane on May 9th. Plans are shaping up nicely.

I would point out there is a two day show in Belleville on May 1st and 2nd. How about it you Southern IL folks?

I saw one coming to Lake County Fairground in the new Rifleman mag -

May 22-23, IL., 2010, Midwest CADA Show, Lake County Fair Grounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake, I-94 Exit, Buckley Road (IL-137W), Slight Right onto West Peterson Road (CR-20), On Corner of Peterson Rd. & Midlothain Rd., Trade Tables $135, Display Tables 85, Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-2, Public Adm:  3-Day Pass $50 (includes Fri. Dealer set-up), $10 Daily, P & K Enterprises, PO Box 1074, Murrieta, CA 92564, 951-970-9669

http://www.americangunshows.com/GunShows/IL-GunShows.htm

Anyone know if we've been here before?

Ewald - DOM and I will be there w/you sunday - need anything?
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Ewald on April 22, 2010, 01:52:16 PM
Great link for show resources Gumballhead! Lake County wasn't on the ISRA Calendar. http://www.isra.org/calendar/ (http://www.isra.org/calendar/)

See the PM re DuPage.
Title: Belleville Gun Show May 1-2
Post by: Missouri Brigade on April 26, 2010, 10:39:55 PM
Patriot Gal, Castle Mountain, and I are going to be working the Belleville, IL gun show this weekend.  We'll take some help if anyone can make it.  Send me a PM and I'll get you the details.  Any amount of time would be good.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Ewald on May 08, 2010, 12:05:40 AM
Wow, times flies. Kane County Sportsman's Show is coming up on sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY... Mother's Day!. What better way to thank your mom for bringing you into the world than to take her the gun show and promote Appleseed? Maybe you will even find her a pink LTR.  %)

There are two shoots in Northern Illinois next weekend and plenty of spots on the lines to fill. We have two tables confirmed. Garand69, EEL, and Ewald are on deck., We could use some help early. This is the last show in Kane County  until next fall. We start at 7:30. The place is Kane County Fairgrounds. Shoot a PM for details.
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on May 11, 2010, 08:17:46 PM
A slow show due to Mother's day, but still had some good talks with folks that had not heard of Appleseed yet. And a slow day at a gunshow pushin' Appleseed beats an Elton John concert any day!

The Kane Crew was Ewald, EEL, and I with Pappy and Mrs. Pappy coming out after their Mother's Day obligations and then we all met up with Fred the Helpful for a top secret meeting at a top secret undisclosed location.... all I can say is California is in trouble, and there was a dollar menu!

Thanks for opening up Ewald  O0

See you all on the trail soon  :cool2:
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: LayloPro on May 12, 2010, 03:40:50 AM
heh!! You keep eating that kinda "food", and we'll -know- why y'all are hurting!! :cool2: @)

You know, I have to wonder why Fred the Helpful keeps making those trips out there to "urge you fella's on".....

Maybe I'll have to see if he'll fly me out there for that "300" thing y'all are planning......that would be fun, even if only half the folks actually show up...... ;) ..:..

And yes, Cali has been in trouble....for some time now...... :-\

But Illi has some tall 'splainin' to do for that last export....... ~~:)

See ya soon, my brother from Las Vegas!! O0 @)

LLP
Title: Re: Gun Show AO
Post by: Garand69 on May 12, 2010, 10:20:48 PM
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oops.... I forgot to use the cone of silence