Costa Mesa Gunshow March 26-27

[Agent423]

So I searched crossroads of the west, Costa Mesa, google, and finally calguns to no avail for an answer. I wanted to take my S&W AR-15 to the upcoming gun show to #1 Have a smith remove the damn castle nut that i can't remove without fear of destroying my black beauty, #2 mount accessories on my rails to see if I'd like to take stuff home with me... Thus the questions, am I allowed to bring the rifle, how, and should I? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Also this thread is now an generic Costa Mesa pump up thread.

[Ed_Hazard]

Transport as you would to the range unloaded and cleared w/bolt open. Have the gun cleared and tagged at the table by the main entrance and then enjoy the show.

[bob7122]

i think you can it just has to be unloaded. they will check.

[Agent423]

Thank you kind sir.

[alexf2k9]

if you have a strap on it just throw it over your shoulder and open carry it unloaded, Thats legal right?

[TurboChrisB]

Yes, perfectly legal to throw it over your shoulder and walk it in. In your case I would...it would be SO much easier than trying to pull it in and out of a case or bag over and over again. Check it in at the entrance...they'll put a color marker in the action showing it's locked open and you're good to go. Have fun and go EARLY (8-9) to beat the crowds.