[6172crew]

Good job on the booth!

[LesGrossman41510]

Originally Posted by TomV

Not a single one.

Nice to hear, i was expecting a little more from our enemies in the gun control crowd.

[My-AK47]

Dragonfly, it was nice to meet you! All of you guys did a great job Saturday working the CG'S table. In the future if you need a hand at the booth please feel free to call me now that you have my number

[elrcastor]

Originally Posted by ricochet

Are there details here about the shoot-in-q at Chabot ?

There's a thread here

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=238081

[chickenfried]

I've seen the tattooed guy all around the penninsula. Eating at the coffee shop I go to, coming out of tabors, etc. He kinda stands out . Everytime I see him he's just wearing a white tank topl

Originally Posted by saigon1965

[bwiese]

Originally Posted by chickenfried

I've seen the tattooed guy all around the penninsula. Eating at the coffee shop I go to, coming out of Tabors, etc. He kinda stands out . Everytime I see him he's just wearing a white tank topl

That tattoed dude is my great & good friend Felonious Phil.

His wifebeaters are for summer. Winters are full Ts for Phil. The above pic is his "Sunday best" vest for gunshows.

He's a cowboy shooter and that's his SASS handle. He's a great reloader and an all around great guy. Go say Hi to him, tell him you're from Calguns.

Phil's a Calgunner by proxy (he'll be posting when his typing speed gets up a bit) and brings plates/utensils/napkins etc for the bay area ShootNQs.

Yes, Phil's distinctive visage is known up & down the Peninsula. If it's good food, a gun shop/show or a car/bike show, he's there.

[BTW Which coffee shop - Brentwood Bowl in SSF? He hits Gunther's in SSF a bit too.]

[Sick Boy]

Had a good time meeting everyone while at the booth today. Definitely glad to work it again if you need me Dragonfly.


Here's a pic of what we were displaying today for demo guns:

[Trendkill]

Was just awesome to meet everyone and talk guns. I was pleasantly suprised to meet a ton of people who have never heard of Calguns....and better yet...people who had no idea what we do. Alot of people were eager to ask questions regarding OLL legality when you engaged them in conversation.

Once again...very nice to meet my fellow brothers and sister's ( Calgunners)

Here's some pics I took real quick before the "Camera Nazi" told me to stop the photo's.....

[Waldo]

I had a chance to stop by today and would like to offer a tip of the hat to all the volunteers there! Nicely done!

It was organized, friendly, knowledgeable and approachable to the folks passing by. Dragonfly and Ladyliss did a great job of acknowledging me and starting a conversation as I stuck my nose in around the table looking at the literature.

[redneckshootist]

I stopped by the calguns booth yesterday and today mostly to troll them that was until someone recognized me. I had to spend the whole weekend watching my booth though but I passed out lots of flyers and directed lots of people to the booth. And made some money on top of it all.

[elrcastor]

Originally Posted by redneckshootist

I stopped by the calguns booth yesterday and today mostly to troll them that was until someone recognized me. I had to spend the whole weekend watching my booth though but I passed out lots of flyers and directed lots of people to the booth. And made some money on top of it all.

right on!!!

[Trendkill]

Originally Posted by redneckshootist

I stopped by the calguns booth yesterday and today mostly to troll them that was until someone recognized me. I had to spend the whole weekend watching my booth though but I passed out lots of flyers and directed lots of people to the booth. And made some money on top of it all.

Good to meet you....thanks for stoppin by.

[chickenfried]

I'll introduce myself next time I see him. I've spotted him at neal's in burlingame and Gunter's.

He kinda puts a hole in your "tattoos will look silly when you're older" theory .

Originally Posted by bwiese

[BTW Which coffee shop - Brentwood Bowl in SSF? He hits Gunther's in SSF a bit too.]

[bwiese]

Originally Posted by chickenfried

I'll introduce myself next time I see him. I've spotted
him at Neal's in Burlingame and Gunter's.

I've not been to Neal's (I believe it's the old Ben's cafe though??) I'll hve to ask Phil about it. I trust his opinion of diners

Phil also helps ensure the coffee pot at Tabor's Guns is emptied

Phil, friends and I customarily do T-Day and Xmas morning breafkast at Gunther's, though I won't make the T-day brkfst this year.

And we usu hit Celia's on Peninsula Ave San Mateo after we do a shoot at Jackson Arms, and Brentwood Bowl cafe before heading to the Cow Palace show.

He kinda puts a hole in your "tattoos will look silly when you're older" theory .

Bwaah! Phil's definition of formal wear is the good leather vest and a new T-shirt with advertising for ammo or racing fuel.

Still waiting to see his bike get put together.

Oh - ask Phil if he's ever been in a biker bar with a buddy in a 3-piece suit I'm probably the only one that's ever gone into the (now closed) Rio in San Bruno after the symphony. I was looked at strangely until they saw I was Phil's friend.

Honestly, the guy should run for mayor. He knows a ton of folks, he's very nice and polite and even-tempered.

[duraglock]

Was nice to stop by the booth and talk to calgunners. Also nice to see them out in force to spread the true facts. As always nice to put the names with faces. Bwiese nice to meet you in person you have always given solid advice.

[Super Spy]

Yesterday was my first time working the Calguns booth. I enjoyed meeting fellow Calgunners and having some faces to put with the handles. It was great to be able to spread the word and do a bit to kill FUD!

[jdberger]

Big props to Dragonfly for running the booth. As usual it was a pleasure.

I'd like to note one thing, though. It came to my attention that a particular vendor who was originally adjacent to us complained to the Show organizers about the CGN booth.

At a previous show, this vendor had approached me about the legality of his product. After a little research and some consultation with some other (smarter) folks, we told him that it was most likely legal. Show attendees also asked us about his product (his table was next to us) and we were able to recite the applicable statute to demonstrate legality.

This vendor also benefitted from proximity to the CGN table. Visitors to our table were able to look left and see his products. Quite a few walked over to chat with him. I'm pretty sure that the CGN booth boosted his sales.

So - I was pretty suprised when I was informed that this same vendor who'd been so solicitous and eager for our opinion decided that the CGN was a distraction and wanted us moved away from his table. Apparently CGN was "stealing his customers". Attention to our table was also preventing customers from seeing his product.

Amazing, eh?

[kf6tac]

Originally Posted by jdberger

Apparently CGN was "stealing his customers". Attention to our table was also preventing customers from seeing his product.

Amazing, eh?

If his customers are getting "stolen" by a booth that is selling nothing except hats, stickers, and OLL books, I think he has much bigger issues than CGN

[Steyr_223]

Looks like a great time! I really wish I could have come by this weekend to show support but life got in the way..Sick kids and wife...

I still have my blue Calguns shirt from the October show, if you need me for the next show..

[wildhawker]

Looks like a first-class event run by Dragonfly. Thanks to all the Calguns volunteers who spent their Saturday and/or Sunday educating those who might otherwise have set out into the world of CA guns without the family and support that we have here. California will one day be free and gun friendly, and you are all making that happen. Bravo!

[oaklander]

It was great seeing you guys Sunday. Someone at the booth asked me if I had heard of Calguns.net. I said "yes."

I was soooooooo tempted to say "no."



Glad the Firing Line reprints were a popular item. I know Red was giving away a lot of them too.

[jdberger]

So - where'd the lucite donation boxes get off to?

[trashman]

Sorry I couldn't make the show (and the volunteer opportunity) -- I had prior work obligations this time around. Look forward to pitching in next time.

Keep up the great work!!!

--Neill

[sirnonz]

i stopped by saturday with my g/f and picked up a few flowcharts, nice booth! ill be sure to try to help next time.

[larryratcliff]

Weird, I was there with a friend of mine and did not see the booth. We both gave cash to the NRA on the way in and my friend was telling me about calguns which prompted me to join this site several days later but I some how missed the booth.

[saigon1965]

The booth was to the right against the wall as you entered the building - Good to have you aboard -

[wildhawker]

Originally Posted by saigon1965

The booth was to the right against the wall as you entered the building - Good to have you aboard -

How about a round of e-applause and thanks for Saigon's generous donation of mouth-watering hand-made burritos from his restaurant in Dublin (Taqueria Azteca, 7155 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin, CA). If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and grab some of the best Mexican food around (and I mean that- I tend to grab lunch there at least once a week and it's fantastic every time).

[nagorb]

Originally Posted by wildhawker

How about a round of e-applause and thanks for Saigon's generous donation of mouth-watering hand-made burritos from his restaurant in Dublin (Taqueria Azteca, 7155 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin, CA). If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and grab some of the best Mexican food around (and I mean that- I tend to grab lunch there at least once a week and it's fantastic every time).

Looks like I know where I'm going next time I'm coming back from panoche.

[elrcastor]

Originally Posted by wildhawker

How about a round of e-applause and thanks for Saigon's generous donation of mouth-watering hand-made burritos from his restaurant in Dublin (Taqueria Azteca, 7155 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin, CA). If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and grab some of the best Mexican food around (and I mean that- I tend to grab lunch there at least once a week and it's fantastic every time).

I totally agree with wildhawker, and i also usually make it there for lunch at least one a week.

[Trendkill]

Originally Posted by wildhawker

How about a round of e-applause and thanks for Saigon's generous donation of mouth-watering hand-made burritos from his restaurant in Dublin (Taqueria Azteca, 7155 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin, CA). If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and grab some of the best Mexican food around (and I mean that- I tend to grab lunch there at least once a week and it's fantastic every time).

I gotta stop in there sometime.....I totally missed out on the burrito's....I worked Sunday.

[saigon1965]

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen - I sure wish that I can make it out to the show both days to feed everyone - Work gets in the way quite a bit - Until the next show -

[ricochet]

Here's to the burrito guy - thanks saigon ...

[wash]

I had a really good time.

Last show I volunteered a rifle for display, this time I was behind the booth.

I had a great time, spent too much and talked to a lot of calgunners and hopefully future calgunners.

The Burritos were good, highly recommended.

The guy selling the safes, what can we do about that?

It was funny actually. He had set up on our table, then he complained and we got moved...

On the good side, two tables worked out pretty well, last time one table just had too much overflow. I could understand why he was upset but like others have said, he's got bigger problems than being next to our booth.

[jdberger]

Originally Posted by wash

I had a really good time.

Last show I volunteered a rifle for display, this time I was behind the booth.

I had a great time, spent too much and talked to a lot of calgunners and hopefully future calgunners.

The Burritos were good, highly recommended.

The guy selling the safes, what can we do about that?

It was funny actually. He had set up on our table, then he complained and we got moved...

On the good side, two tables worked out pretty well, last time one table just had too much overflow. I could understand why he was upset but like others have said, he's got bigger problems than being next to our booth.

Eff him!

Last show I made an effort to make sure that we were good neighbors. Pulled overflow people from our table who were crowding his, talked to him about legality, let him know that we were there to answer questions, etc....

And even after he'd pulled his "panties in a wad" trip - he STILL sent prospective customers to our booth to confirm that his product was a legal way to transport a pistol. What chutzpah.

I'd like for him to offer an apology to Dragonfly for being a D***. Then, I'll THINK about being nice to him.

[bplvr]

CalGuns reserved 2 tables ,and I personally confirmed with X-Roads a few days before the show.
We were assigned tables W-42 and W-43. Tables are like politicians,when you buy 'em they are supposed to stay bought.

[sirnonz]

Originally Posted by saigon1965

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen - I sure wish that I can make it out to the show both days to feed everyone - Work gets in the way quite a bit - Until the next show -

i think i might have talked to you about the double rifle case. did you pick one up?

[iRIGHTi]

are there any plans in the works for a booth at the OC Fairgrounds (Costa Mesa) Crossroads shows? i would be happy to help! my So-Cal Beltfed Shooters set-up/booth could be adapted easily!

i now see an old thread from July that there was a booth at OC. be happy to help out next time around!

[bplvr]

We are falling back to re-group with a lot of new show goodies for the 2010 season.The next CM show we will do is March 27 & 28. Order your Blue Polo now from gunsR4.us to avoid the stampede later ,and sign up for what day and shift you want as soon as the thread is posted. Have a good time at the booth and welcome to the 2A fight.