Pictures at gun shows?

meatloaf · 02-03-2008, 12:14 AM

A buddy and I went to the crossroads gun show today. My buddy took a picture of a gun that his brother who couldnt go today, and we were told that it was against the law to take the picture and we could be kicked out. The dealer then said he didn't care and just wanted to give us the heads up. Anybody know why you cant take pictures at a gun show?

Mooseman684 · 02-03-2008, 01:13 AM

I've never heard of such a thing...
hell, everybody's cell phone can silently take a picture now...
Rich

Midas · 02-03-2008, 02:12 AM

That doesn't make much sense, I've honestly never encountered that problem at a gun show.

Death Metal · 02-03-2008, 03:15 AM

the shows down by me have signs posted before you walk in saying no pictures or videos allowed.

pajaro · 02-03-2008, 04:34 AM

yes!!!! im here in california.... went to the cow palace gun show in south san francisco.... !!! they posted at the entrance that no photography was allowed!!!

...... i assume it's to discourage anti gun political assholes from getting easily distorted propoganda photos......

im a good photographer..... i could go into a gun show with a camera and frighten the shit out of the general public........

as a practical matter, we need to involve more people into shooting, gun safety.... spend more time with kids in the woods ....... ?

SwedeSteve · 02-03-2008, 06:47 AM

Yep, take a kid shooting! They are the future of our rights. Plus he mightjust enjoy it as much as you will!

neophyte · 02-03-2008, 07:00 AM

Part of the 'picture' taking concern was and is caused; at least in this area; by the BATF's picturing taking of individuals coming and going.

Court cases have been challenged by BATF's illegal practice. No winners. BATF has utilized this practice: ?watching over? potential drug rings buying throw away weapons.

Gun show promoters banned the practice.
Has it worked? no. I still see folks with "phonecams"

samuel · 02-03-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Yep, take a kid shooting! They are the future of our rights. Plus he mightjust enjoy it as much as you will!

That youngun will never enjoy a safari in the woods and a chance to let them shoot as much as I do and the fact that when they ask a question and I answer,they are actually listening to me and not blanking me out.They love to learn and I love to give them the opportunity. sam.

Mooseman684 · 02-03-2008, 02:13 PM

After some research, I found That professional Gun Show Promoters Hold the Rights to Media, which includes Photography... Some Anti-gun forces have secretly photographed Patrons, and Guns at various shows, trying to get ammunition to shut down Gun Shows because of "Straw Man Purchases" and Criminals buying guns Illegally...They have now discovered a way of taping conversations and transactions using Cell phones and Wav Files.
Rich

SilverRun · 02-03-2008, 02:38 PM

It is strongly discourage down here as well. Although, I don't think a dealer would mind you using a cell phone to snap a pic of a specific gun to send to your buddy - so long as you ask first.

Big Dog · 02-03-2008, 07:23 PM

I committed this faux-paux when I attended my first gunshow - I was also into photography, and took my nifty little Pentax K1000 into the show. I was told real quick - "NO pictures!"
It was awhile before I went to another gunshow . . .

But I got over it.

mym1a · 02-03-2008, 07:28 PM

gun porn? was that firearm laying naked out side of it's holster or gun case??? In public?

maybe prominent anti gun types are afraid of being seen at a gun show? in reality those that run the guns shows are probably afraid of their products being recorded and accused of selling illegal items??????/

meatloaf · 02-04-2008, 02:45 AM

Well I was just wondering if it was law or the actual gun show making that decision thanks all.

02-03-2008, 12:14 AM	#1
meatloaf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lakewood CO Posts: 863 Trader Rating: (0)	Pictures at gun shows? A buddy and I went to the crossroads gun show today. My buddy took a picture of a gun that his brother who couldnt go today, and we were told that it was against the law to take the picture and we could be kicked out. The dealer then said he didn't care and just wanted to give us the heads up. Anybody know why you cant take pictures at a gun show?

02-03-2008, 01:13 AM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,252 Trader Rating: (0)	I've never heard of such a thing... hell, everybody's cell phone can silently take a picture now... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-03-2008, 02:12 AM	#3
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,703 Trader Rating: (0)	That doesn't make much sense, I've honestly never encountered that problem at a gun show. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

02-03-2008, 04:34 AM	#5
pajaro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: newcastle, california Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0)	pictures at a gun show yes!!!! im here in california.... went to the cow palace gun show in south san francisco.... !!! they posted at the entrance that no photography was allowed!!! ...... i assume it's to discourage anti gun political assholes from getting easily distorted propoganda photos...... im a good photographer..... i could go into a gun show with a camera and frighten the shit out of the general public........ as a practical matter, we need to involve more people into shooting, gun safety.... spend more time with kids in the woods ....... ?

02-03-2008, 06:47 AM	#6
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep, take a kid shooting! They are the future of our rights. Plus he mightjust enjoy it as much as you will! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-03-2008, 03:15 AM	#4
Death Metal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 178 Trader Rating: (0)	the shows down by me have signs posted before you walk in saying no pictures or videos allowed.

02-03-2008, 07:00 AM	#7
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (0)	illegal? Part of the 'picture' taking concern was and is caused; at least in this area; by the BATF's picturing taking of individuals coming and going. Court cases have been challenged by BATF's illegal practice. No winners. BATF has utilized this practice: ?watching over? potential drug rings buying throw away weapons. Gun show promoters banned the practice. Has it worked? no. I still see folks with "phonecams" __________________ Craig By the standards of most

02-03-2008, 02:13 PM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,252 Trader Rating: (0)	After some research, I found That professional Gun Show Promoters Hold the Rights to Media, which includes Photography... Some Anti-gun forces have secretly photographed Patrons, and Guns at various shows, trying to get ammunition to shut down Gun Shows because of "Straw Man Purchases" and Criminals buying guns Illegally...They have now discovered a way of taping conversations and transactions using Cell phones and Wav Files. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#10
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,659 Trader Rating: (0)	It is strongly discourage down here as well. Although, I don't think a dealer would mind you using a cell phone to snap a pic of a specific gun to send to your buddy - so long as you ask first. __________________ "Those who stand for nothing fall for anything." - Alexander Hamilton

02-03-2008, 07:23 PM	#11
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,063 Trader Rating: (0)	I committed this faux-paux when I attended my first gunshow - I was also into photography, and took my nifty little Pentax K1000 into the show. I was told real quick - "NO pictures!" It was awhile before I went to another gunshow . . . But I got over it. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-03-2008, 07:28 PM	#12
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,312 Trader Rating: (0)	gun porn? was that firearm laying naked out side of it's holster or gun case??? In public? maybe prominent anti gun types are afraid of being seen at a gun show? in reality those that run the guns shows are probably afraid of their products being recorded and accused of selling illegal items??????/ Last edited by mym1a; 02-03-2008 at 07:39 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-04-2008, 02:45 AM	#13
meatloaf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lakewood CO Posts: 863 Trader Rating: (0)	Well I was just wondering if it was law or the actual gun show making that decision thanks all.