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**Capybara** · 03-26-2014, 5:10 AM

You missed the Santa Barbara Historical Arms Show a few months back, it was excellent, small but some nice stuff there and no beef jerky or Chinese toy vendors, it was an actual gun and blade show with lots of very historical displays as well.

The next one is July 19-20th http://www.sbhaa.org/gsinfo.pdf

**Dr.Mauser** · 03-26-2014, 5:58 AM

And its in Santa Barbara? Maybe I'll have to make my way down there.

**Capybara** · 03-26-2014, 7:18 AM

Yes, at Earl Warren Showgrounds, right off of the 101. There were a ton of BP guns, lots of cool bladed things and a decent amount of C&Rs for sale. Also displays put up by lots of hard core collectors, not for sale, just displays with the collectors answering questions and giving history, it was fun. I learned more about Nambu pistols than I could have in reading ten books on them. There was a really sweet WWII display with a half track with an M2 on it, uniforms on mannequins, etc. it was museum quality.

Worth the drive if you have the time. Not a huge show but pretty quality stuff.

**glennsche** · 03-26-2014, 10:06 AM

ive bought nice stuff there as well; agree with Capybara. its small but the ratio of good to not good/relevant booths is much higher.

last time i was there i got a nice dutch and french helmet... and watched a guy trade a russian sks for a g41 which caused me great pain

**rdfact** · 03-26-2014, 10:28 AM

Your location says Modesto, so check out Alquist Arms in Turlock. Last time I was there a few months ago they had at 3-4 M1 Carbines. One was an IBM, not sure of the others.

**Emdawg** · 03-26-2014, 10:42 AM

After what happened to that Alvin Seal, most of the dealers will be hardpressed to put guns on the tables.

**Dr.Mauser** · 03-26-2014, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by Emdawg

After what happened to that Alvin Seal, most of the dealers will be hardpressed to put guns on the tables.

Elaborate...

**Capybara** · 03-26-2014, 12:56 PM

There was a big thread here on Calguns a few weeks ago about the Seal arrest but I don't get the connection between him and C&R vendors at the show? How does one event relate to the other Emdawg?

**Emdawg** · 03-26-2014, 1:17 PM

Well, first off, Alvin was a C&R vendor at the show. Capybara, you had a conversation with me about Enfields. Remember? Well, Alvin was in the same isle as me. He sat right behind me.

Anyway, most of the C&R vendors all know each other. I already know 2 guys who will not be setting up any future tables due to the Registration law and what happened to Alvin. They don't care if there is a FFL 01 at a show to do the transfers. Most of these guys are old and scared. Not worth the risk.

**Jimja** · 03-26-2014, 2:09 PM

Originally posted by Emdawg

Well, first off, Alvin was a C&R vendor at the show. Capybara, you had a conversation with me about Enfields. Remember? Well, Alvin was in the same isle as me. He sat right behind me.

Anyway, most of the C&R vendors all know each other. I already know 2 guys who will not be setting up any future tables due to the Registration law and what happened to Alvin. They don't care if there is a FFL 01 at a show to do the transfers. Most of these guys are old and scared. Not worth the risk.

It is very sad that the Vendors are not aware of the recent changes in the law. Yes, the registration sucks, but it's not their problem, it's up to the buyer to register the C&R.

There are plenty of people here that have a C&R and a COE and are still able to purchase C&R's on the spot, it's a shame that these vendors are giving in and not setting up tables.

In reality there is almost no risk for these guys, sell to somebody with a C&R and a COE or go through a dealer.

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