Upcoming CA Gun Shows we should attend

[Cal 7.62]

Woo Hoo! Got a table at the Bakersfield gunshow for next weekend. 
Oh, that's right, now I have to "work" there! 
Me and my big mouth. 

[Cal 7.62]

For those of you going to Costa Mesa. Chelene Nightengale will have a table at the Crossroads of the West Gunshow. IMO the only GOOD candidate running for California Governor. Chelene is the ONLY candidate who strongly supports our 2nd Amendment rights. Invite her to an Appleseed while you're there. I know Desert Dog has had positive dealings with her.

Steve

[Jules]

For those of you going to Costa Mesa. Chelene Nightengale will have a table at the Crossroads of the West Gunshow. IMO the only GOOD candidate running for California Governor. Chelene is the ONLY candidate who strongly supports our 2nd Amendment rights. Invite her to an Appleseed while you're there. I know Desert Dog has had positive dealings with her.

Steve

Inviting her to a Seed is cool. We cannot as a 501 3 (c)  endorse anyone. Nor should it appear that AS is endorsing anyone. That gives folks a mixed message. We have one of our own running for Mayor in West Sac. We will support him and work his campaign, but cannot in any way connect it to Appleseed.

Jules

[Cal 7.62]

Sorry if it appeared as an endorsement.
Just wanted to let them know to invite her to a seed.

[Jules]

Sorry if it appeared as an endorsement.
Just wanted to let them know to invite her to a seed.

no foul, no penalty, and ask her to bring a friend!

love Jules

[bob 210]

I just noticed there is a Gun Show in Ventura this weekend. Is anyone covering this show?

[Dano]

I saw that in the paper today, sorry I will be out of town fishing in the high sierras.

Dano

[V]

I just noticed there is a Gun Show in Ventura this weekend. Is anyone covering this show?

Is the bear Catholic?

I covered it as usual... some friendly people stopped by so I could eat, drink and do what bears do in the woods...

Quite a few previous Appleseeders who were very enthusiastic on the upcoming shoots. Lots of excitement about Newhall, Saugus and Sunland.

By the way, should we do more prominence to the host range name rather than the neutral "town" location? Several people were like, "hmmm, ok I'll think about it" when I explained were the "towns" were but when I dropped the range names, Oak Tree, Angeles Shooting and Place To Shoot they were like, "Oh right, yeah I've shot there", much more excitement.

Just a thought. It would have been nice to have had company 

Cheers
Phil

[LayloPro]

Heh!! As always, do them all!! If the town name doesn't elicit any response, the range name is usually the next thing to go to.....that way, we whack 'em twice!

Works here as well......

LLP

[Freeman]

We need people to man the tables at some upcoming gun shows, who can help?

October 2/3 Tulare - no one signed up
October 9/10 Turlock - no one signed up
October 30/31 Fresno - no one signed up

November 13/14 Ventura - no one signed up
November 20/21 Glendale - Dano 1 day, Freeman (possibly)
November 27/28 Costa Mesa - no one signed up
November 27/28 San Jose - no one signed up

[V]

I'll do the Ventura Nov gun show, would like to have some assistance, I bring the table, banners, flags, books, rifles, flyers, just need bodies to talk to people and hand 'em all out.

Cheers
Phil

[Zot]

Crossroads of the West is doing another show in Del Mar on Dec 18th, 19th and February 12th, 13th.

We need to get this on the calendar.  We had a good turnout this last weekend and I know that a consistent effort with constant visibility builds our credibility and familiarity with the public.  Put me down as a volunteer for both weekends, both days.  I can do at least 1/2 day shift both days.  I plan on showing up no matter what and y'all will have to kick me out if you don't want me there :-)

Zot

[Jules]

Go back in time and visit the
Old West.
The Big Reno Show has more
selections for buyers,
sellers and collectors...
antique firearms, cowboy
and western memorabilia,
blades, books, Indian
artifacts and more.


1 1/2 Acres of Exhibits!
The next show rides in on

November 5 - 7, 2010
9am-6pm Fri-Sat, 9am-3pm Sun







Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E Second
Reno Nv 89595
800-648-5080

[Hambone]

I can help at the Reno Show if anyone else has interest in going. I am unaware of how to go about getting us a table-spot or if such arrangements have already been made.

[Jules]

I can help at the Reno Show if anyone else has interest in going. I am unaware of how to go about getting us a table-spot or if such arrangements have already been made.

Thanks Hambone, but we made the executive decision to take a pass on the November Big Reno, and take another look at it in March. GGlovesguns is in Nev. and has already made contact with the event owner for a table. We were surprised by the lack of buyers that made the Big Reno a few months back that BD,ES,NC22G, GG, GB, and I worked. Thanks for your willingness, and we will see about getting a table from Lou again in the Spring.

Jules

[Hambone]

No worries. Any word about local shows? (too lazy too look into other threads.... teh Xbox calleth)

[LibertyMinded]

V,

I can help at the Ventura show on the 13th.


Debbie
LM

[V]

Thanks,

You know the ropes from last time so I'll see you there.

Anyone else?

V,

I can help at the Ventura show on the 13th.


Debbie
LM

[Camljr]

I can help out... see you there....

[Cal 7.62]

I've got a table at the Bakersfield gunshow Nov 20-21. 
Moose said he's 80% sure he can help out.
If anyone else wants to lend a hand we'd love to have you. PM me for details. 

[Cowgirl Ducky]

LayLo, I'll have to check my schedule but I'm pretty sure I can help out on the 22-23 dates!!

[Freeman]

Anyone interested in getting and/or manning a table at the Glendale gunshow November 20/21?

[Camljr]

I would love to do that, but I have a Carbine match at my gun club that saturday.

I could go Sunday if you get a table.

[SavageShootr]

Costa Mesa, CA Gun Show January 29-30.

Penny's Dad asked if anyone is running it.

[Justin]

I posted a list of this year's shows:

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=20314.msg159534#msg159534

I'll keep an eye on this thread to update the list, PM s are encouraged as well as suggestions.

[Mr Pete]

Because of work I can't go to CV this weekend but I can do one day of the Costa Mesa Gun show.

I know it was just discussed on the conference call but are there any reference materials for the show?  Suggestions?

Is there a standard kit for the show?  Historical Map, fliers, flags etc?

Who is on point for Costa Mesa?

-Peter

[Mr Pete]

Who is on point for Costa Mesa?

Turns out I was on point!

Bob210 provided all the promotionals and I made due with hats, books and shooting jackets.  After Bob showed me the ropes it was, "Dance Monkey Dance!"...so no different than a regular shoot.

Good:
It was a great time.  Plenty of Appleseed alums helped encourage interested visitors.  Nothing like testimonials from regular people to give us momentum.  Lots of IIT, RH and SB swinging by which was great.  Nice to meet Appleseed family outside of a shoot.  I got to meet Melody's dad and brother (Melody of the infamous Burro Canyon underwater shoot).  

Just guessing I would say that interest came from about:
40% new individuals
40% new families (very interesting)
20% previous shooters

All in all a great time,
-Peter

[V]

At the last gun-show in Ventura I've decided to save money on dated material like flyers for individual shoots, Instead I go to the webpage schedule (the map) filter on California and just print that web page. It has the next 2-3 months of CA shoots for people to look over. I hand out that plus the tri-folds, swats, dillons.

Cheers
Phil

[Mr Pete]

At the last gun-show in Ventura I've decided to save money on dated material like flyers for individual shoots, Instead I go to the webpage schedule (the map) filter on California and just print that web page. It has the next 2-3 months of CA shoots for people to look over. I hand out that plus the tri-folds, swats, dillons.

Cheers
Phil

Exactly...people were asking about shoots for which I had no information.  I'll remember that for next time. 

The Glen Helen flier was nice because it showed a Ladyseed.  Explaining that there are dedicated women who shoot a 210 AND spend the 120 hours doing the "IIT apprenticeship" to become Instructors and SBs really impressed people.  Lots of families and women seemed convinced just by that.

The family angle was good.  At least 7 families picked up info, listened to the spiel, asked questions and seemed genuinely interested.

-Peter

[Justin]

Ontario Gun Show Feb 5-6

Alrighty Folks, another great weekend and another Gun Show. So who is going to be in Ontario this weekend? Also who normally attends Ontario shows?

Thanks Mr. Pete for attending last weekends show but even more so for the AAR. If your interested, send him a PM. I'm sure he will share the details along with some of the other topics that were discussed while he was there. I will also start compiling these AARs and looking at trends so that we can look at the information and have a more effective influence.

Again, the more help the better, especially in the way of materials and banners and the like. Thanks everyone and let me know ASAP if you plan on attending the Ontario 5-6 Feb show so I can fill you into the schedule. Also, if you are in the area and have Gun show materials, that would be good info as well.