Upcoming CA Gun Shows we should attend

[V]

Hey Antibubba,

Make sure you get a good box or two of the California Tri-folds to hand out at your gun shows from BaldDragn. I loaded him up with a boatload at the CRPA dinner.

You are a good man and should have the best tools we have available...

Cheers
Phil

[Jet Set]

V (or anyone else...),

Since California is helping Nevada getting up and running...

There is the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18.  I can man a table on Friday the 16th.  Perhaps someone local not traveling to do an Appleseed on the weekend can man the booth over the weekend.  I also posted this on the Nevada board, so maybe someone will be able to help with booth duty.

Could you use your charm to get a free table for us?

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11355.0
http://www.bigrenoshow.com/futuredates.php

Folks,

The list of gun shows is always changing and Bob's list above is a sampling. If you find or hear of a gun show near and local to one of your shoots PM me if you would like me to contact and setup a free donated table at the show. I'm happy to be a central contact so that we don't have multiple people begging an organizer and p***ing them off.

Here are links to help you find a gunshow you might be interested in contacting me about organizing.

http://www.gunshows-usa.com/california.htm and yes there are other states at this site.
http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/gunsched.htm reachable from the above site.
http://www.mcmannsroadrunner.com
http://www.codeofthewestgunshows.com/

Again, I'll contact, beg, etc., but I need you to take the lead.

Cheers
V

[Jet Set]

It probably wasn't a good idea of me to ask for the same thing on both the Nevada and California boards.  If someone can help out with getting a booth for the Big Reno Gun Show April 16th - ?, perhaps you can respond using this thread in the Nevada board:

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11355.0

V (or anyone else...),

Since California is helping Nevada getting up and running...

There is the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18.  I can man a table on Friday the 16th.  Perhaps someone local not traveling to do an Appleseed on the weekend can man the booth over the weekend.  I also posted this on the Nevada board, so maybe someone will be able to help with booth duty.

Could you use your charm to get a free table for us?

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11355.0
http://www.bigrenoshow.com/futuredates.php

Folks,

The list of gun shows is always changing and Bob's list above is a sampling. If you find or hear of a gun show near and local to one of your shoots PM me if you would like me to contact and setup a free donated table at the show. I'm happy to be a central contact so that we don't have multiple people begging an organizer and p***ing them off.

Here are links to help you find a gunshow you might be interested in contacting me about organizing.

http://www.gunshows-usa.com/california.htm and yes there are other states at this site.
http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/gunsched.htm reachable from the above site.
http://www.mcmannsroadrunner.com
http://www.codeofthewestgunshows.com/

Again, I'll contact, beg, etc., but I need you to take the lead.

Cheers
V

[Jules]

Jet Set, V,

I will post this on the Cali board too.

http://www.bigrenoshow.com/

Jules

[V]

I have an email and a voicemail in with the organizer to try and get donation of table/space (ie we provide the table in a walkway/registration area, whatever) I'll let you know what comes back. If he agrees I will need the names of volunteers for each day.

JS is volunteering for Fri will there be anyone for the weekend. I know we can't pick this date but generally a gun-show on an AS weekend is a bad idea, it sucks attendees away from us and we can't get enough volunteers for both  a show and an AS. What we do in Cali is find the gun show dates then arrange AS a week or two after them in the area then use them to promote the event. I know that doesn't apply in this case just a note for general.

Cheers
Phil "V"

[Antibubba]

I think this weekend's show at Cal Expo was one of the best ever.

Matt and Jessi came out for a few hours Saturday, during what turned out to be the slowest part of the whole show.       We were well situated for foot traffic--just inside the entrance and directly across from the Miwall Ammo booth.  This meant I had people coming up until closing time on Saturday and until 3:00 on Sunday.  I talked to many interested couples, and a lot of families.  Told about the battle of Concord, many of those children were more excited by the History Lesson than the shooting!    There is hope for the future!!!  I expect to see a lot of families in the next few months.

What blew me away was the number of old farts Dangerous Old Men who were interested in Appleseed.  Usually these are the guys who already know everything there is to know, but the word is spreading about us, and they have grandchildren or other family they want to go shooting with them.

And the new tri-fold is great!!

[V]

See this response in the Nevada board (I believe everyone can see every state board, including guests under the new/old/new approach... )

We have a comp'ed table in the Foyer of the Sierra Resort, just need volunteers to man it.

Cheers
V

It probably wasn't a good idea of me to ask for the same thing on both the Nevada and California boards.  If someone can help out with getting a booth for the Big Reno Gun Show April 16th - ?, perhaps you can respond using this thread in the Nevada board:

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11355.0

V (or anyone else...),

Since California is helping Nevada getting up and running...

There is the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18.  I can man a table on Friday the 16th.  Perhaps someone local not traveling to do an Appleseed on the weekend can man the booth over the weekend.  I also posted this on the Nevada board, so maybe someone will be able to help with booth duty.

Could you use your charm to get a free table for us?

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11355.0
http://www.bigrenoshow.com/futuredates.php

Folks,

The list of gun shows is always changing and Bob's list above is a sampling. If you find or hear of a gun show near and local to one of your shoots PM me if you would like me to contact and setup a free donated table at the show. I'm happy to be a central contact so that we don't have multiple people begging an organizer and p***ing them off.

Here are links to help you find a gunshow you might be interested in contacting me about organizing.

http://www.gunshows-usa.com/california.htm and yes there are other states at this site.
http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/gunsched.htm reachable from the above site.
http://www.mcmannsroadrunner.com
http://www.codeofthewestgunshows.com/

Again, I'll contact, beg, etc., but I need you to take the lead.

Cheers
V

[V]

Ooops,

Double booked myself for IBC/Supplies Distribution and Ventura McMann's Gun Show.

Anyone want to run the table at the Gun Show PM me. I can setup/teardown each day and visit the IBC to distribute supplies but need someone to mind the table all day.

Let me know.

[bob 210]

OK folks, we have another gun show coming up at the end of March! The Costa Mesa Crossroads of the West Gun Show will be the weekend of March 27-28. This will be our last chance to promote the big April 19th events! We really need some help with manning a table at this show. Who will answer the muster drum?

[SavageShootr]

I will be taking care of the grandchildren the weekend of March 27-28. Sorry, I will have to miss this one.

SS

[LayloPro]

I can pull at least one of the days...who's setup rig do we want to use?
Who's gonna help take care of this?
Either day is fine, although I prefer Sundays......

LLP

[bob 210]

I think Grandson of Liberty still has my set up from the last show?

[Grandson of Liberty]

I think Grandson of Liberty still has my set up from the last show?

I thought I was just supposed to leave it there for next time?   

Just kidding - the last I saw it we were loading it into 22CalGal's car. 

[bob 210]

I think Grandson of Liberty still has my set up from the last show?

I thought I was just supposed to leave it there for next time?   

Just kidding - the last I saw it we were loading it into 22CalGal's car. 

Along with the flags and banner?

[Grandson of Liberty]

I think Grandson of Liberty still has my set up from the last show?

I thought I was just supposed to leave it there for next time?   

Just kidding - the last I saw it we were loading it into 22CalGal's car. 

Along with the flags and banner?

Yep. And if I remember correctly, we were able to get it all loaded without having to cut anything down to shorter lengths, so there shouldn't be any extra assembly required the next time around. I know she and Mr22CalGal had some stuff to deliver to LayloPro, so it's possible he might have the set-up now.

[LayloPro]

Heh! Not only possible, but true...including flags & banners......
All mostly in a road case now, to make transporting a bit easier.....

The poles are a bit of an issue, however, the Jeep is not real length friendly on most stuff, so we will probably go with couplers on the majority of the stuff....doesn't add any time to it all.....

So, does this mean you want me to be in the Sat AM "start up" crew?

LLP

[bob 210]

Heh! Not only possible, but true...including flags & banners......
All mostly in a road case now, to make transporting a bit easier.....

The poles are a bit of an issue, however, the Jeep is not real length friendly on most stuff, so we will probably go with couplers on the majority of the stuff....doesn't add any time to it all.....

So, does this mean you want me to be in the Sat AM "start up" crew?

LLP

Please......

[Antibubba]

This is a few months off, but it never hurts to start early.

Code of the West has scheduled a show June 12-13 in Gridley, which is halfway between Sacramento and Red Bluff.  I'd be happy to represent Sac, but it would be a great opportunity for Red Bluff to promote as well.

[eaglescouter]

Date noted.  Sunday is booked for me, I'll see if I can clear Saturday to join you.

es

This is a few months off, but it never hurts to start early.

Code of the West has scheduled a show June 12-13 in Gridley, which is halfway between Sacramento and Red Bluff.  I'd be happy to represent Sac, but it would be a great opportunity for Red Bluff to promote as well.

[Antibubba]

Great--I'll get it set up.

Now, a question for the group.  There are no Sac-area gun shows between now and April 17-18.  However there is an anti-tax Tea Party Rally at the State Capitol on April 15 (naturally).  This would seem to be a great place to find potential Riflemen.  Has anyone done a Tea Party, or provide feedback for any other outdoor event?

[Jules]

BaldDragn, James E, his lovely daughter, and I attended one last year in Sac. I found that there were a huge mass of people, and each group came with their own agenda. It was rather a mess, and Fox had a field day with it. We did the best we could with what we had, and I went and looked for folks that seemed to have the same reason for being there as we did...... I can say of all the hundreds of fliers and hundreds of people we talked to, we did get one man who came to Sac Valley to an Appleseed for a Saturday only. I had talked to him and his friend at the Capital that day.

I would like to get someone up to Reno for the gun show in April.

ANYONE not scheduled for an Appleseed on April 17-18 PLEASE get signed up to help for that show. Nevada is the next area we want to 'Island hop', and V has everything reserved and set up for us. We just need YOU.

Thanks,

Jules

[Jet Set]

Yes,  this is the first time the Big Reno Gun Show has comped us a table, so we should make a good first impression.

I'll be there on Friday.  Desertrat144 will try to be there part of the time on Friday as well.  So, we need people for Saturay and Sunday.

...

I would like to get someone up to Reno for the gun show in April.

ANYONE not scheduled for an Appleseed on April 17-18 PLEASE get signed up to help for that show. Nevada is the next area we want to 'Island hop', and V has everything reserved and set up for us. We just need YOU.

Thanks,

Jules

[Antibubba]

Jet Set,

   If you can't get anyone closer to Reno to help out for the whole weekend,  then I'll drive up from Sacramento.  I'd hate to miss the Anniversary shoot, but Big Reno is important.  However, I'll need a place to stay Friday and Saturday nights.

  Jules, BD, until that time I'm available to assist with preparation and setup for AS April.  

[Jet Set]

Thanks Antibubba!  A good back up plan if no one local can help out over the weekend.  However, if you skipped the Sacto AS and came up here, it would just enable me to go down to Sacramento for the AS.  So, as much as I want to be in Sacto over the weekend, I'm not sure if us trading spots makes sense in the bigger picture.  If all else fails, I can cover all 3 days.  Fortunately Desertrat144 is coming part of the day Friday, so I will have bathroom breaks and help.  My hope is that someone not able to go to AS will be able to cover at least Sunday, so I can do at least 1 day in Sacto.   I really appreciate you willing to jump in and sacrifice!

BTW, I'm working on a slideshow that I am hoping to run on a laptop at the gunshow.  I'm not sure if we will have power available.  What I would really like is a big flatscreen, but that definitely needs external power or a pre-charged UPS. Hmmm.....

[V]

Thanks Antibubba!  A good back up plan if no one local can help out over the weekend.  However, if you skipped the Sacto AS and came up here, it would just enable me to go down to Sacramento for the AS.  So, as much as I want to be in Sacto over the weekend, I'm not sure if us trading spots makes sense in the bigger picture.  If all else fails, I can cover all 3 days.  Fortunately Desertrat144 is coming part of the day Friday, so I will have bathroom breaks and help.  My hope is that someone not able to go to AS will be able to cover at least Sunday, so I can do at least 1 day in Sacto.   I really appreciate you willing to jump in and sacrifice!

BTW, I'm working on a slideshow that I am hoping to run on a laptop at the gunshow.  I'm not sure if we will have power available.  What I would really like is a big flatscreen, but that definitely needs external power or a pre-charged UPS. Hmmm.....

Harrold,
Power is available at the tables for an $80 fee... I couldn't get everything waived for us. How seriously do you want power?

[Jet Set]

Don't pay for it!  If you can get it for free, great, but don't pay $80.  I expect to have a new laptop, so the battery on it should last several hours.  I might try to cobble something together with a jumppack and inverter or with a UPS.  I don't have a flat screen in the USA, so the laptop will be it unless I borrow a computer monitor from someone.

Besides, I think we might be in the lobby rather than in the gunshow hall?  If so, there might be free power there.

Thanks Antibubba!  A good back up plan if no one local can help out over the weekend.  However, if you skipped the Sacto AS and came up here, it would just enable me to go down to Sacramento for the AS.  So, as much as I want to be in Sacto over the weekend, I'm not sure if us trading spots makes sense in the bigger picture.  If all else fails, I can cover all 3 days.  Fortunately Desertrat144 is coming part of the day Friday, so I will have bathroom breaks and help.  My hope is that someone not able to go to AS will be able to cover at least Sunday, so I can do at least 1 day in Sacto.   I really appreciate you willing to jump in and sacrifice!

BTW, I'm working on a slideshow that I am hoping to run on a laptop at the gunshow.  I'm not sure if we will have power available.  What I would really like is a big flatscreen, but that definitely needs external power or a pre-charged UPS. Hmmm.....

Harrold,
Power is available at the tables for an $80 fee... I couldn't get everything waived for us. How seriously do you want power?

[Antibubba]

Power is available at the tables for an $80 fee... I couldn't get everything waived for us. How seriously do you want power?

Can we use hand puppets?  It'd certainly bring in the kids!   

I have the Appleseed slideshow on my laptop, which I'd bring anyway.  We can copy it to yours.

However, if you skipped the Sacto AS and came up here, it would just enable me to go down to Sacramento for the AS.  So, as much as I want to be in Sacto over the weekend, I'm not sure if us trading spots makes sense in the bigger picture.  If all else fails, I can cover all 3 days.

If you can  get one or more bailers willing to work with me on both days I'll commit to both Saturday and Sunday.  But you might want to be there one of the days anyway--Big Reno is far too busy to have only one person at the table.  You'd be surprised how busy one table can be, and that's at our watered-down California shows!  Also, I have a banner and frame-- would I need to bring signage? 

The only other stipulation is that I have some place to stay.  I'm unemployed and I simply can't afford to fill the tank and hotel up for 1 or 2 days.

I really appreciate you willing to jump in and sacrifice!

The shoots are merely the apple.  Getting citizens off the couch is the real bailing.   

[eaglescouter]

Regarding the sign and stand, please review the event rules that were linked by V. Our normal California banner is probably too large unless you are fortunate enough to get a wall booth where the sign size/height is not an issue.

[Cal 7.62]

I was looking at the Big Reno Show.com website rules for the show and this might be a work around for the banner.........
10. Exhibitors must provide BOTH top and front covers for each of their tables. Front table covers must be of sufficient length to ensure one cannot see under the table from the front.
Regarding the front cover- AN APPLESEED BANNER IS THE PERFECT SIZE FOR THIS (I believe.) I think they're 3' x 6'
Cal 7.62

[Jet Set]

Antibubba, I'd say bring the banner and frame if convenient.  Maybe we will get lucky.  Also, we might be able to use the banner to cover the front or top of the table, as per the rules .  If you have tablecloths or even white bed sheets, we can use those as well for the required tabletop/tablefront covering.

If I am there over the weekend, I will be staying at a hotel, so you could crash with me.