The Show Goes On

For those of us in the gun and outdoor industry, we find ourselves in the thick of the show season. My colleague, Ricky Bond, and I returned to the U.S. Agency after the Dallas Safari Club convention only to unload and re-pack for what will be a month on the road attending the Antique Arms Show and the Safari Club International Convention, both held in Las Vegas. Westley Richards has been a mainstay at both shows for many, many years and it is always a time of year that we look forward to. While Simon owned and operated one of the best gun makers in the World, he was a gun dealer at heart and he always spoke fondly of the Antique Arms show. Recalling a blog post of Simon's where he asserted that at no other time, anywhere in the world, is there a larger gathering of fine guns under one roof, this is quite obvious as I walk the isles of the show. It is a cast of colourful characters, historic and collectible firearms and it remains one of the few, and really the best, of the true gun shows left in the U.S. Safari Club International's convention is two weeks later and it is the largest outdoor show on U.S. soil.

For those of us who are in pursuit of the outdoor lifestyle there is really no other place where one can meet outfitters, taxidermist, gun makers and equipment companies from all over the World in one place. It truly is a spectacle to behold and the four days the show runs is barely enough time to take it all in. Prior to my employment with Westley's I would notice how many people frequented the Westley Richards booth and I am looking forward to meeting these faithful clients as well as catching up with old friends.

One other aspect of this time of year that Ricky and I are looking forward to is the week between the shows that allows time for visiting clients. Simon and I often discussed being accessible to our customers not only in the Agency but to travel to see them as well. To that point, we schedule time to visit our clients and offer showings in the comfort and privacy of their homes or offices. This also provides an opportunity to pick up items for our used gun inventory. This is a service we offer year round and we are happy to schedule such visits at the convenience of our clients. I encourage any readers of The Explora to make it a point to visit both the Antique Arms show and the SCI convention and this year is as good a time as any. I would also encourage the readers of the blog to feel free to contact us to schedule a visit and private showing on their home turf. This is a great way to see, up close, what Westley Richards offers as well as to discuss their personal collection and how Westley Richards might be able to assist in buying and selling guns for their firearms portfolio.

Show Schedules:

Antique Arms Show: Jan 20th - 22nd, 2017
Westgate Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Safari Club International: February 1-4, 2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Centre, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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DH

David Hodoon November 04, 2025

David Hodo on January 21, 2017 at 2:38 am

Good luck with your meetings with new/old potential clients next week. I’m meeting with my PH for the upcoming trip to S.A. this summer. He is attending a hunting expo in Kansas City this weekend. Always looking forward to your future posts on the Explora! Good luck and stay safe!!!
JT

JT Timmonson November 04, 2025

JT Timmons on January 25, 2017 at 4:16 am

The antique arms show was fantastic. It was an incredible collection of firearms and craftsman. The WR booth was by far the most impressive collection of guns I saw. Thank you for your gracious hospitality. Jt