Crossroads of the West Gun Shows

Crossroads of the West Gun Shows is a travelling gun show, the largest in the United States.[1] Their regular attendance of 10,000 was predicted to exceed 17,000 following the 2015 San Bernardino attack.[2] As many as 1,400 vendors attend.[3] It holds 60 shows a year.[4] Total annual attendance exceeds 500,000.[5] It is a member of the National Association of Arms Shows.[1]

The gun show has a safety rule prohibiting loaded firearms. Despite this, at least one attendes has been injured in an accidental shooting.[6][7] A Taiwanese national was arrested in 2016 after purchasing 17,000 rounds of ammunition at a Crossroads of the West show.[8]

Popular items include ammunition and civilian versions of M-16/M-4 style "black guns".[9] Non-firearm merchandise includes swords, survival gear, and beef jerky.[5]

People often attend with their families.[10] At some venues concealed carry classes are offered.[11]

Bob Templeton started the company in 1975 with his wife Lynn.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Phil Rabon (25 January 2016). "Crossroads of the West gun show in town".
  2. ↑ "Gun Show In Costa Mesa Illustrates Country’s Increased Interest In Firearms « CBS Los Angeles".
  3. ↑ "Thousands expected at Costa Mesa gun show". The Orange County Register.
  4. ↑ "Crossroads of the West Gun Show comes to Costa Mesa as President Barack Obama pushes tougher gun regulations". ABC7 Los Angeles.
  5. 1 2 "Gun shows highlight states’ differing laws on firearms". Reveal.
  6. ↑ "Man buys gun at Arizona gun show and promptly shoots friend by mistake".
  7. ↑ Sinclair Broadcast Group. "Man accidentally shot at Phoenix gun show". WSTM.
  8. ↑ Ray Stern (17 March 2016). "Taiwanese Man Busted for Huge Ammo Buy at Phoenix Gun Show". Phoenix New Times.
  9. ↑ "Crossroads of the West gun show in Ontario draws thousands, many seeking ammunition".
  10. ↑ "Politics, Safety Concerns Behind More Gun Purchases, Show Operator Says". NPR.org. 7 January 2016.
  11. ↑ "'Crossroads of the West' gun show brings guns, ammo to public; get your concealed carry permit - St George News". St George News.

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