Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Please check with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives if you have further questions on any issue relating to the buying or selling of firearms

Disclaimer: This is not intended as any form of legal advice

Can I bring a firearm to the show to sell or trade?

Yes, Please be sure the gun is unloaded before you enter the show, and take it to our gun check table at the show entry for verification. They will clear it and secure it with a zip tie to disable the action. No loaded firearms and no loaded magazines are permitted at the gun show. Your personal safety is our number one priority while you are at the show.
Can I carry a loaded gun in the gun show if I have a Concealed Carry Permit.

We are proud supporters of the right to carry and have lobbied extensively to establish and extend that right to all. As long as you're not carrying to flaunt it as a badge of freedom, no one will know.
Is it legal to buy or sell a gun if neither party is a federally licensed dealer?

All firearms transfers must be processed through a licensed dealer. No one may bypass any law that applies in their State of residence
Can I buy a gun at a gun show if I am a resident of another state?

You must provide proof of residency in the state where you are purchasing a gun, whether at a gun store or at a gun show. However, you may place an order with a licensed dealer at a gun show and arrange to have the firearm shipped to a dealer in your state of residence, which can be delivered to you in your state of residence after completing the required Federal forms and meeting state requirements.
How much does it cost to get in the gun show?

General admission is $12
What time does the gunshow open to the public?

Public Hours for the shows are from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Where do we get tickets to The Great Pocono Arms & Military Show?

They are available at the entrance.
How do I get directions to The Great Pocono Arms & Military Show?

You can find directions on our mail page or right here
Can I get a gun appraised at the gun show?

Yes, there are many collectors and collector-dealers at our gunshow. Since no one is designated as the official appraiser for the show, you are encouraged to talk to several dealers and collectors to determine the value of any firearm if you are planning to sell it.