Dates
- Oct 16th, 2016
10/16/2016 8:00 AM10/16/2016 1:00 PMMcHenry County Gun Show Hours: Sunday 8:00am – 1:00pm. Admission: General $5.00, Children under 14 Free. More Information: https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/crystal-lake-gun-show/Holiday Inn Convention Center, 800 State Rt 31, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014DJ gunsMM/DD/YYYY - Nov 20th, 201611/20/2016 8:00 AM11/20/2016 1:00 PMMcHenry County Gun Show Hours: Sunday 8:00am – 1:00pm. Admission: General $5.00, Children under 14 Free. More Information: https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/crystal-lake-gun-show/Holiday Inn Convention Center, 800 State Rt 31, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014DJ gunsMM/DD/YYYY
- Dec 18th, 201612/18/2016 8:00 AM12/18/2016 1:00 PMMcHenry County Gun Show Hours: Sunday 8:00am – 1:00pm. Admission: General $5.00, Children under 14 Free. More Information: https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/crystal-lake-gun-show/Holiday Inn Convention Center, 800 State Rt 31, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014DJ gunsMM/DD/YYYY
City/State
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Rating
Hours
- Sunday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Admission
- General: $5.00
- Children under 14: Free
Description
The McHenry County Gun Show will be held on Oct 16th, 2016 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This Crystal Lake gun show is held at Holiday Inn Convention Center and hosted by DJ guns of Illinois. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.
Plenty of FREE parking at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake IL.
Promoter
Vendor
6ft Tables
Tables $30.00/each
Day of: $40.00/each
Dealer Setup:
Sunday 6:00am
sounds like fun.
Thinking about going to this gun show on 24 Mar 13.
I think the one in Crystal Lake on the 20th will be a good one.
I'll be there.
Does anyone know anything about the Rosemont show? Do they sell anything or is it just vendor displays.
I went to the one at Rosemont last year. They do sell guns but I will not be going to that would be anytime soon. Small section of guns and the rest of it is more just outdoor stuff and RVs. Don’t waist your time going to one outside of Cook County
I meant to say do not go to one inside cook county
Reactive Targets will be selling our wide range of reactive targets, including exploding targets, steel targets and show casing how to make inexpensive splatter targets.
Do you need a FOID card to attend, purchase from this show?
yes
No You do not need a FOID for admission. However, a FOID Card is required to purchase Firearms and or ammunition. This is a State Law. However if you live outside of IL (and can prove it) the FOID requirement is null and void.
Will they be selling ammunition?
Yes
you are a dick you couldn't make comments like that where ever you go outside the USA. GO QuicKLY
What if I am from Wisconsin visiting. I don't think that there is any problem with your foid card with me, right.
I have a gun I want to sell. Do I need a table?
do all attendees need to have a FOID card? or can my wife attend with me
Will not be attending future shows. It is hypocritical that a gun show bans legal concealed carry people from entering a gun show. Ironic, a gun show that has signs posted at the entry doors “no guns allowed”. I will attend and spend my money at shows that promote proper gun ethics. Boycott this show in support of your legal rights.
This is actually a rule at the majority of gun shows. It’s for safety and sometimes is even a requirement of the venue in order for the show to be held there. Not to mention it’s good for the general public eye.
For safety…….riiiiiiiigggggghhhhhht. LOL
Even at the Indy 1500 at the end of May you may carry your gun inside but you cannot have the magazine in the weapon. And they also check the chamber. Just saying.
Steve, If you paid attention to your concealed carry training you would remember 430 ILCS 66/65 Sec. 65. Prohibited areas.
“10) Any public gathering or special event conducted on property open to the public that requires the issuance of a permit from the unit of local government, provided this prohibition shall not apply to a licensee who must walk through a public gathering in order to access his or her residence, place of business, or vehicle.”
This probably applies to all gun shows in Illinois that are held in public places.
Does the gun show need a permit if they are renting a large room like in a convention center? I don’t know as I’ve never operated a gun show. Just curious if they didn’t need a permit, could you legally carry? I mean a gun show held in a Holiday Inn Convention Center isn’t really on public property but is open to the public…
Does anyone know what the knife vendor situation is? I’m going for the knives. More specifically for the hope of finding some balisongs (butterfly knives). Anyone with any experience attending these shows, have you seen any butterfly knives in your past visits? I went to the Kane County show last sunday and it was a complete waste of time and gas.
Am I still able to attend if I’m only looking for knives?
I haven’t seen this answered anywhere but you only need the FOID card if you are dealing with guns, correct?
Thank you!
Hi Mike,
I have gone to this gun show several time, and there are lots of vendors there selling knives. I’m not sure about the specific knife you are looking for, but I do know there is a wide variety of them, from several different vendors.
As far as the FOID card, even if you are only going to look at knives, I am 99.9% certain you cannot get in without a FOID, as there are men standing at the front entrance that check your FOID before entering the venue…
Capri:Wrong information. All that a person needs to enter the show is $5.00 and be old enough. FOID is only needed to buy firearms, ammunition, primers, powder and similar reloading stuff.everything in compliance with State and Federal laws.
You don’t need a FOID card to get in. My wife doesn’t have Her FOID and she was able to attend with me no problem. However,, the vendors will ask to see your FOID if you want to handle any of the firearms.
Do they sell firearms at this show or are they just vendor displays?
I understand and abide by Illinois law, and have not made a purchase at a gun show in the past. I am looking for a nice 45 so I ask…If I make a purchase from a vendor at the show, a vendor that I do not know and may or may not have a store or FFL, do I still need to wait the 3 days? If so how can I trust that I will ever see this person (Seller) again, and how do I pick up my purchase? . I do have a FOID and CCL, but I’m just not up to speed on making a purchase outside of a store. Thanks for your input.
Illinois State Gun Laws: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/illinois/
I have a Winchester rifle model 1890…Will there be people there to appraise firearms?.. Or buy the rifle?
Never been to this show, so maybe I will go in June !
I am attending on June 14. Hoping to find a Beretta 92 compact Type M single stack.
Can anyone give me the idea of the foot traffic for this show? I’m a vendor that’s considering attending… How’s it compare to Kane County?
Shoulder to shoulder.. As a vendor you will not be disappointed with the numbers. No gaurinty on the buyer’s…
Really good show for the price – generally a lot of good vendors.
Super cheap ammo! 100 reload rounds of 9mm for $20
That’s not cheap let alone super cheap considering you can get new factory ammo for the same price online or on sale at Cabelas
It’s also plated bullets, not jacketed bullets
Not the biggest show in the area, but organized and a decent variety of vendors. Worth checking out if you have some free time.
Are children allowed to attend?
Yes!
I love it!