What does it take to become a Gunshow Promoter?
Just curious.
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A venue and advertising? 0 -
this is just my humble 2 cents after thinking about it in the past
I would image a of of work organizing the dealers / customers advertising . finding a suitable venue to rent on a set schedule if they will allow guns . insurance did I mention insurance [:D] security . more security
biggest issue getting people and dealers to commit to a new show when most likely there is existing ones thats years in the making and has history still having shows in the area(s)
they started one in my home town maybe 8 years ago still have it in the fall and winter I have never seen more than 8 or ten tables set up and a couple dozen people any given time in the place free parking and 3 or 4 dollars to get in0 -
It's a business, so it requires everything any other business needs. Business licenses (in multiple states), tax licenses, insurance, bank accounts, federal employer number, bookkeeping methods, a semi-truck of tables and chairs, signage, and a sizable capital account. All this before you even begin and long before you record your first income.
You have to find a venue and rent it (payment in advance) on a schedule that doesn't conflict with other shows within driving distance, advertise in several media - for both dealers and public, assign table locations to dealers, pay the meals, miles, and motel for your entire staff, setup all those tables, provide security, and settle all disputes.
Sounds like fun, huh?0 -
Sort of like a concert promoter.
In 1982 our motorcycle club promoted an AMA hill climb event. Our president was a business man, lined up all the resources. Each resource had their own requirements that had to be met and coordinated.
It was a tremendous amount of work for him. The rest of us did all the groundwork.
We made a pile of money, though.0 -
I would also imagine you would have to grease quite a few palms at least here in the DPRK. 0 -
The most important thing that everyone is missing is that the show MUST be "sponsored" by a local, state or national shooting sports organization. Without that the dealers would not be able to sell/transfer their guns at the event.
Most gun show promoters ARE a local, state or national shooting sports organization. For instance in my area all of the gun shows are "Dakota Territory Gun Collector Association" sponsored show and promoted by them.0 -
Insurance. There are some dumb ass gun owners out there. Dropping hammers to see if the chambers are clear [:D]. Click, click, click, click, "KABLAOW". 0 -
A large inventory of beef jerkey. 0
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