Calguns Gun Show Booth - Ontario, Oct 24-25 2009 [Archive]

wildhawker

04-16-2009, 07:21 PM

EVENT: ONTARIO (CA) GUN SHOW
DATE: OCTOBER 24-25, 2009
LOCATION: ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER (ONTARIO, CA)
TIME: •Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; •Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VENUE INFO: http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/showVenues.htm#ontario
REGIONAL COORDINATOR: bplvr

**CREW**

EVENT COORDINATOR: pennys dad

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq46/jacobrascon/calguns_oct.jpg

Exposed

04-19-2009, 09:17 PM

Im in for this one too. Im pretty much willing to be of service to any show in OC and L.A. Counties.

JERK

04-22-2009, 02:02 PM

I would love to help at this show. Just let me know what I need to do.

cryptkeeper

05-03-2009, 09:18 PM

edit: I'll let you know as it gets closer. Don't want to make any commitments to far out that I can't keep.

crismateski

05-03-2009, 09:57 PM

still a ways off, but hit me up as we get closer, I would love to help out

Crusader

05-03-2009, 10:09 PM

I think I'm down. When we near October I'll have to make sure I'm not working though.

Futurecollector

05-04-2009, 12:58 AM

I can do both days, if you would like...

Crusader

05-17-2009, 01:25 PM

I had so much fun working the Calguns booth yesterday I am definitely in for this next one. Maybe we can make an even bigger showing of it next time and possibly have our own booth. Although sitting at the Ammo Bros table sure did bring in a lot of traffic haha.

retired

05-17-2009, 04:43 PM

Brandon, I will work the show again on whichever day you need me to. I can probably work the same 8:30 to 2pm hours again also.

ETA: I'd like to do Sat. this time if possible, only because the ammo situation should be better, but I will work either day.

Eat Dirt, if we both get Saturday, perhaps we can car pool if you'd like.

Eat Dirt

05-17-2009, 06:41 PM

Like Crusader said ::

I had so much fun working the Calguns booth yesterday I am definitely in for this next one

Count me in for Saturday

Retired:: That will work for me , If it works for you

SeanCasey

06-10-2009, 02:19 PM

I'm in on this show too. All day, both days. I am hoping to save enough money up by then to have a nice AK for display purposes.

Legasat

06-10-2009, 03:49 PM

I'm in on this show too. All day, both days. I am hoping to save enough money up by then to have a nice AK for display purposes.

Think your "buddy" will be at this one? ;)

SeanCasey

06-10-2009, 04:18 PM

I can only hope that is NOT the case.The Sunday morning crew got a chance to meet him at Costa Mesa as well as the Saturday guys.

Blademan21

07-13-2009, 05:20 PM

Sounds like fun. Let me know which day you I can help. I can bring my SOCOM 16 for display.

Cr6IC

07-21-2009, 07:05 AM

I'm willing to help out. It's past time I got more involved in the issues I care about.

1923mack

07-28-2009, 09:38 AM

This event is just to close to me to not volunteer. Sign me up.

bplvr

08-02-2009, 05:32 PM

I know it is a short ways off ,but I helps if we get most of the show planning and ordering pretty much done by Oct. 1st.
As most of you know in an effort to promote a professional appearance it is much appreciated if you have a CalGuns polo shirt if you are behind the booth.The shirts are sold at cost and are a very high quality polo that can be worn to any casual event. They come from "can'thavenothingood" and can be seen at GunsR4.us . You can order them online and have them shipped to your home or to the 'show coordinator' and pick them up at the start of your shift.

This is the volunteer schedule as of 8/12/09

Coordinator : pennys dad

Sat; ....Sean Casey.....8-1.....1-5
Future collector...8-1 ....1-5
Retired .............8-1 .........
Eat Dirt ...........8-1 .....1-5
* Pennysdad ........8-1...... 1-5
{-- ?---}.........8-1
{...?......}.......................1-5

Sun........Sean Casey .........8-1.....1-5
FutureCollector ....8-1.....1-5
Pennysdad ..........8-1......1-5
00Buckshot..........8-1......1-5
Taxannihlator........8-1......1-5

We try to have 5 people at the booth on each shift. As you can see we still have openings on each day. It is first come..first served on days and times.I called X-Roads and wehave a wall table reserved. There are table accessories in LA and they can be used for both Costa Mesa and Ontario.
The one thing you may need is an ABS or PVC frame to put the banner and shirts on. Look at theone in the Del Mar July show thread.It worked good, is lightweight ,and comes apart in 4 ft. sections. It can be modified to be either a wall booth unit or one out on the floor.

The sooner we get a show coordinator the better. A few of have done this before andwe will give you all the help you will need.

pennys dad

08-03-2009, 07:22 AM

I an work as a volunteer for either day

bplvr

08-03-2009, 07:39 AM

I an work as a volunteer for either day

How about Sunday 8-4 ?

pennys dad

08-03-2009, 07:47 AM

sure sunday 8-4 is fine

Eat Dirt

08-03-2009, 07:47 AM

I can work the booth all day Sat.

bplvr

08-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Thank you for your support ! You won Sat 8-5 !! Buy ammo early .
We need one volunteer for Sat 1-5 and one volunteer for Sunday 8-4.
Then the schedule is full and we will then add "alternates".

pennys dad

08-05-2009, 08:58 PM

I can work Sat 1-5 also. Do you want me to bring an AR or M1A?

bplvr

08-05-2009, 10:22 PM

We usually have one OLL gun and one "grabber "gun. I brought an "Oswald Carcano " to the last show ,so if someone brings an AR, your M1A would be a nice compliment.

Eat Dirt

08-05-2009, 10:40 PM

I'll most likely bring my '43 Winchester Carbine
And either the Hakim
Or the "41 Springfield Garand ( Just sealing the deal on this one )

Got to rep. the classics too

Let me know if you still need help on Sunday

SeanCasey

08-11-2009, 07:27 PM

Come on, someone step up and be coordinator. I have been doing it in prep for the Costa Mesa show and if anyone steps up for this show I will offer you my full assistance and help you learn the ropes of being a coordinator (it really isn't that hard, and with a decent volunteer roster in place already, it's even easier).

That said, if no one steps up by 9/1 I will volunteer for that role to fill it in, but I think we would be best served to get more people trained and gaining experience at being coordinators.

pennys dad

08-11-2009, 08:29 PM

Hmm, I guess its time to let the rubber meet the road. I will volunteer to Coordinate the Oct. Ontario show. Heck I have the shirt already :) hahahaha

wildhawker

08-14-2009, 01:16 PM

Can someone post the updated schedule so I can modify the first post?

bplvr

08-14-2009, 01:28 PM

Mr. Wildhawker,
please go back to post #17 .
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CaliAR

08-14-2009, 01:55 PM

What do we need to do at the booth?

wildhawker

08-14-2009, 04:13 PM

doh is right, completely overlooked your edit date. I'm :sleeping: on the job again...

Mr. Wildhawker,
please go back to post #17 .
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pennys dad

08-14-2009, 10:36 PM

Hi Everyone

This is what we have so far:

"EVENT: ONTARIO (CA) GUN SHOW
DATE: OCTOBER 24-25, 2009
LOCATION: ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER (ONTARIO, CA)
TIME: •Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; •Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VENUE INFO: http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/sh...es.htm#ontario
REGIONAL COORDINATOR: bplvr"

Hi now that I have seen what a show is like I will be updating the volunteer schedule and posting a new schedule. Thx

We have a few spots left and there are a few folks that posted they would like to help. I will ping the Handles I got from the thread and see if we can fill up the open spots.

CaliAR: Primarily your talking. Your talking about the site and what it offers. While you are talking sell a shirt or a book or something. But mainly you are just being an advocate for your rights, your site and your weapon of choice.

00BuckShot

08-18-2009, 05:57 PM

Penny's Dad....I'm in for all day sunday if you still need someone.

mindwip

08-21-2009, 12:34 PM

You can put me down on any day/time. Any gun i have i can bring it both days. CMP M1 carbine and Garand, MM Grip AR build, saiga.

PM sent, Pennysdad

pennys dad

08-23-2009, 08:38 PM

Hi everyone

Here is the latest schedule. Please review and provide feedback. Thx!

editted check post below

wildhawker

08-23-2009, 09:26 PM

slick!

00BuckShot

08-25-2009, 04:57 PM

I can bring a nice Mosin 91/30 too if you think that would be better than my humble AR.

pennys dad

08-30-2009, 09:33 PM

Hi again, we have some changes. Basically we will have 3 positions to fill at the show.
(1) Booth Volunteer: This position will work their shift or shifts behind the booth table.
(2) Crowd Volunteer: This position will work the crowds. U will carry an AR or AK or something that requires MODS to be CA legal. You will have a sign that says "Ask me why this is legal".
(3) Line Volunteer: This position will work the lines. You will hand out fliers, info packets, FAQ sheets.

Choose one or two or three to work and send me feedback as to which one you want to work.
The link will take you to the current schedule.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tfMZ9l3mv3iWx4tg3LjNXQw&single=true&gid=0&output=html

00BuckShot

08-31-2009, 02:52 PM

I'm down for booth and or line.

TaxAnnihilator

09-03-2009, 02:50 PM

All day Sunday. Let's rock it!

bplvr

09-03-2009, 03:54 PM

Schedule updated @ post #17

mmartin

09-04-2009, 05:53 PM

new here, but I'm up for volunteering... sunday any time.
... ok, so now that I'm volunteering, what do we actually do?

mmartin

09-04-2009, 05:56 PM

make that sunday booth 1-4 if the spot still needs filling.

pennys dad

09-08-2009, 08:48 PM

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq46/jacobrascon/calguns_octv1.jpg

bomb_on_bus

09-22-2009, 07:28 PM

I would be interested in maybe helping out.

There isn't going to be another good gun show for quite a while up here and I usually make it down there a few times a year anyways.

I could do a full or half day on saturday and I could bring down some goodies with me.

mquejr

09-22-2009, 08:56 PM

i didn't even know of this gunshow...i just might stop by

wildhawker

09-22-2009, 10:06 PM

new here, but I'm up for volunteering... sunday any time.
... ok, so now that I'm volunteering, what do we actually do?

Swing by the upcoming Del Mar booth and spend some time with the gang. It's pretty straightforward; enjoy the time communicating with fellow enthusiasts, show them the benefits of being a part of the community and how it works, thank them for their interest. It's tons of fun and gets you juiced to go after the next one. Activism is addictive.

mmartin

09-22-2009, 11:17 PM

Swing by the upcoming Del Mar booth and spend some time with the gang. It's pretty straightforward; enjoy the time communicating with fellow enthusiasts, show them the benefits of being a part of the community and how it works, thank them for their interest. It's tons of fun and gets you juiced to go after the next one. Activism is addictive.

gonna see if I can clear the schedule to come over on sunday!
thx, megan

ANDREWMENDEZ

09-23-2009, 08:48 AM

Still a little early, but I may be able to help out. Have to check my work schedule after the weekend!

Crusader

09-28-2009, 03:57 PM

I would like to relist my name for volunteer duty. I have an AK (with a Raddlock) and a Mauser Kar98k that I can bring to the show to demonstrate/display.

Let me know which day I'm needed so I can request them off from work.

ANDREWMENDEZ

10-02-2009, 03:04 PM

Do you guys still need help with this?? Or is the schedule full?

mmartin

10-02-2009, 03:14 PM

Swing by the upcoming Del Mar booth and spend some time with the gang. It's pretty straightforward; enjoy the time communicating with fellow enthusiasts, show them the benefits of being a part of the community and how it works, thank them for their interest. It's tons of fun and gets you juiced to go after the next one. Activism is addictive.

planning to be there saturday morning... see you there?
megan

mindwip

10-02-2009, 08:48 PM

Yeah we still have plenty of time!

pennys dad

10-02-2009, 09:17 PM

currently Ontario show is over full.

wildhawker

10-02-2009, 09:22 PM

planning to be there saturday morning... see you there?
megan

I am going to try and get back down south for one more occasion this year, likely sometime in Nov.

ANDREWMENDEZ

10-02-2009, 10:34 PM

currently Ontario show is over full.

DAMN THE LUCK! I CALL DIBS ON THE NEXT ONE!

mtsul

10-03-2009, 02:14 AM

If something opens up let me know
I would Love to Volunteer to help out any 1 day, all day does not matter, If you guys need anything, PM me or txt or call (951)-732-2796 Matt
If not Ill see you guys there

Dr. Peter Venkman

10-03-2009, 09:16 AM

DAMN THE LUCK! I CALL DIPS ON THE NEXT ONE!

DIBS.

ANDREWMENDEZ

10-05-2009, 10:48 AM

DIBS.

I fixed it! Thanks!

sspen003

10-08-2009, 11:43 PM

Damn I always miss the sign up for these. If anyone falls through please let me know. I would be glad to help

gigahertz

10-11-2009, 02:42 PM

I hope this is not the wrong sub-forum to ask this question.

I could not make it to the last show at Del Mar and was wondering if anyone saw metal military ammo cans for sale and for how much? I am looking for the " fatty " cans.

I saw those for sale at the AZ gun show I went to a while back but could not buy them since I flew and did not have time to pack them up before my flight.

Thanks for any info on this.

mmartin

10-11-2009, 02:55 PM

gigahertz

10-11-2009, 03:39 PM

don't know what the "fatty" cans are but there were at least 3 or 4 vendors selling ammo cans in a wide variety of sizes. the hubby thought they were pretty good prices.
megan

The fatty can I was referring to is the one that were made to carry 800 rounds of 5.56 ammo. I started calling them " fatty" cans after sales people at a few surplus stores refer to them as such.

Thanks for the reply

Futurecollector

10-12-2009, 04:34 PM

I just got notified that I have traffic school on both days :(

so I cant make it... damn you DMV!!!!

sspen003

10-13-2009, 08:42 AM

I just got notified that I have traffic school on both days :(

so I cant make it... damn you DMV!!!!

Has this spot been filled? If not can I fill it?

dadoody

10-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Does anyone know if the Ontario show has more, less, or the same amount of stuff as Costa Mesa? Costa Mesa show seems too far away, and I want to horde ammo now :(

ke6guj

10-13-2009, 03:53 PM

IIRC, the ontario show is smaller in size than Costa Mesa.

7.62x54R

10-13-2009, 06:47 PM

retired

10-13-2009, 10:45 PM

The Ontario show is much smaller than Costa Mesa, but it is still good to go to. Come on over to the Calgun booth and say hi to us. I'll be there Sat. morning.

Eat Dirt

10-14-2009, 07:47 AM

The Ontario show is much smaller than Costa Mesa, but it is still good to go to. Come on over to the Calgun booth and say hi to us. I'll be there Sat. morning.

I'll be there Sunday .........Sunday ........... Sunday

pennys dad

10-15-2009, 07:33 AM

I will update the schedule with the current changes and send out invites to the next in line for the show. I will also send out an invite to a pre show meeting

TaxAnnihilator

10-19-2009, 10:21 AM

Hey Jacob - any idea of when/where the pre-show meeting might be so we can clear the calendar?

pennys dad

10-20-2009, 09:10 AM

Lets met Friday evening 630pm
Heroes & Legends Bar & Grill
131 Yale Ave
Claremont, CA 91711-4723
Get Directions
(909) 621-6712

pennys dad

10-22-2009, 09:21 PM

Hi

Here is the final schedule:

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq46/jacobrascon/octfinal.jpg

Eric Mayer

10-22-2009, 09:37 PM

Trifolds, SacPD Fliers and Flow Charts were shipped today, you should receive them tomorrow before noon.

Have a great show!

Eric :cool:

mtsul

10-23-2009, 12:30 AM

Im willing to Help any way any day

bomb_on_bus

10-23-2009, 02:32 PM

well I am still heading down there to see what all the hub-bub is about. I will make a pit stop at the Calguns booth and stir up some conversation. Hopefully find some good deals on reloading equipment and the like.

sspen003

10-24-2009, 11:56 AM

it was nice seeing all of you guys at the booth today. Man I want to get on the next calgun's table waitlist

Mstnpete

10-24-2009, 03:12 PM

It was a pleasure meeting most of you that were at the Gun show booth today.
Thanks for the shirt! This will be worn on many Shooting competition events
for Calguns representation.

retired

10-24-2009, 04:06 PM

It was a pleasure meeting most of you that were at the Gun show booth today.
Thanks for the shirt! This will be worn on many Shooting competition events
for Calguns representation.

Are you saying it wasn't a pleasure to meet all of us.:D Ok, who didn't you like.:cool2:;) j/k

I worked the 9-1 shift and we had a lot of people stop by; many of whom had never heard of OLL or bullet buttons. We were able to educate a lot of people and hopefully gain some more members to strengthen our ranks.

Mstnpete

10-24-2009, 04:38 PM

Calguns presence is definitely good.

A suggestion:
You know the Repeal AB962 letter. This should be scanned and posted so all members can print it out and fill out & send it in.

Peter

Eat Dirt

10-24-2009, 09:37 PM

WOW . What a Great day with a bunch of Good People

I can't tell you all how much I enjoy helping at the Cal-Gun table

Meeting other Cal-Gun people / Handing out brochures or just talking guns with somebody that drops by

All in All , A great way to spend a Saturday

dskell

10-25-2009, 01:37 PM

Came by and said hello and picked up some stickers.

It's funny to me how some people think that the rush to buy AR parts is still going on.

Eat Dirt

10-25-2009, 03:42 PM

Here's a picture form yesterday's show

Showing The Cast Of Characters :::

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f365/eatdirt76/unknown008.jpg

retired

10-25-2009, 05:19 PM

Here's a picture form yesterday's show

Showing The Cast Of Characters :::

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f365/eatdirt76/unknown008.jpg

Who is that old guy sitting down on the left.:wheelchair::whistling:

Eat Dirt

10-25-2009, 05:31 PM

Looks like he's some Retired guy .........:D

saigon1965

10-25-2009, 05:46 PM

Got to get that banner updated - Or somebody take a sharpie and change the membership numbers -

mmartin

10-25-2009, 05:58 PM

I had FUN today!
thanks for letting me play.
megan

bomb_on_bus

10-25-2009, 06:50 PM

Glad I got to meet you guys!

It was nice to see and hear so many attendees talking about the political situation and voicing out against it. Got 3 shirts and tons of stickers and best of all the wifey loved the designs and got a shirt as well. My dad would have love to see the carbine and garand M1 on display.

The rest of the show was decent got to spend some time with the guys at J&J armory talking about their new semi auto .308 thats supposed to be a real tack driver.

I enjoyed talking with Dave over at Nemesis Arms a couple of booths away. That guy has put some serious effort in making the EDM platform much more user friendly as well as worked out some of the design bugs that gave me some headaches especially.

Tons of ammo booths that were at decent prices. Nice to see ammo going for online prices and not what they charge around here!

PRK was also there with some eye poping guns that were all of course CA legal.

Cold War shooters was in force with plenty of nice guns to drool over.
All in all it was worth the 2 hour drive and gas money. Hopefully the shows up here in the valley are taking note as the ontario show blew the doors off anything locally!

Wished I would have seen some more reloading equipment though.

bcrich

10-25-2009, 07:10 PM

bombonbus, the reason for the lack of reloading components at the show is because ontario has a bs rule/policy that doesn't allow the sale of powders/primers which doesn't make sense.....drive to nearby basspro for that. Costa mesa show is where its at for components! cant wait for that one

pennys dad

10-25-2009, 08:17 PM

This was a great show, I got to meet alot of new Calgunners and well thats the reason I do this so Thank You Everyone that participated and everyone that dropped by.

I have a few slide shows

One from Shoot n Q that I forgot to post:
http://s432.photobucket.com/albums/qq46/jacobrascon/th_IMGA0001.jpg (http://s432.photobucket.com/albums/qq46/jacobrascon/?action=view&current=1eaa8edf.pbw)

Ontario
http://s432.photobucket.com/albums/qq46/jacobrascon/th_IMGA0019.jpg (http://s432.photobucket.com/albums/qq46/jacobrascon/?action=view&current=0d034962.pbw)