Whether you’re looking for gift ideas or something for yourself, shopping for the best-selling items at gun shows can help you add something new and fun to your collection. From new firearms to gun accessories, outdoor supplies, and collectibles, attendees come to Pennsylvania’s Largest Gun Show looking for something different–something they can’t find in their local brick-and-mortar stores. They know that visiting an Eagle Shows Gun Show gives them access to hundreds of tables full of products from vendors who travel hours to offer their best goods and services to local PA communities. Each show is a one-of-a-kind shopping opportunity for the whole family.
Every Gun Show is Different
One thing we can promise is that every one of our gun shows and the best-selling products you can buy there will be different. The vendors from our shows represent manufacturers and retailers from around the region, as well as local community stores, service providers, crafters, and private sellers. That means while some of our tables do travel from one show to the next and may be back the next time there’s a local gun show in your community, others can only be found at a single venue a time or two.
That’s good news for shoppers who want a better, always-changing selection, but it also means you need to be ready on the day of the show. Every deal could be a can’t-miss find or price. That’s why it’s so important to have an idea about what you’re looking for and do your research early. It puts you in the best position to take advantage of every opportunity.
2024’s Best-Selling Gun Show Items
You’ll find plenty of firearms when you come to your local gun show, but some of the best-selling items at gun shows aren’t gun-related. The Second Amendment community has a wide breadth of interests, and our events let everyone buy, sell, and trade on an even playing field by renting a booth, bringing their best products and services, and talking with the attendees who walk through our doors. Here are some of the top items people are looking for when they visit an Eagle Shows Gun Show.
- Glocks
Gaston Glock’s Austrian-designed pistol changed the handgun market when it was introduced. While skeptics were hesitant about polymer-framed pistols, Glocks are now some of the most popular firearms for civilian, law enforcement, and military use. Glock pistols and gun accessories are some of the best-selling items at gun shows in every town we visit and every day of the show.
From the original G17 and G19 models that got the ball rolling to subcompact models like the G27 and slimline pistols for smaller hands, such as the G43, there’s a Glock for every shooter. They also feature a deep third-party market for parts and accessories, and plenty of shooters install custom Glock mods to tailor their guns to their performance needs.
On our sales floor, you’ll find new and used Glocks of almost every generation and model. There are around 50 different Glock models currently in production, most of which have several different generations of engineering evolution behind them. Do your research for the model, caliber, and generation that best suits your needs, and plan to get to the show early for the biggest Glock selection that’s ever rolled into your town.
- Optics
Firearms optics help shooters aim better, improving accuracy, precision, and the speed of target acquisition. Far from just the basic scopes used by hunters just twenty years ago, modern optics have purpose-driven designs and plenty of innovation built in. Red dot sights, reflex optics, and prism scopes give you a bright red, green, or yellow aiming reticle for accurate short-range shooting with pistols, shotguns, and PCCs. Low-power variable optics are perfect for short to intermediate ranges with rifles and carbines, giving you a more feature-packed illuminated reticle and magnification for greater precision in the field.
When choosing an optic, consider how it will mount to your firearm. Many modern slides are pre-milled for optics, while rifles, shotguns, and carbines often have a rail for trouble-free gun accessory mounting. If your gun has neither, adapters and after-market mounts are often available to make installation a snap. Look for practical optics that feature a proven design and have the features you need to shoot better.
- Tactical Knives
A lot of attendees come to our shows just to look at knives. Knife collecting and gun collecting go hand in hand, as bladed tools are perfect for utility in the field or self-defense. You’ll find folding and fixed-blade knives, the smallest pen knives and large Bowies, everyday carry blades and rare collectibles. The most popular and best-selling knives at gun shows, however, are tactical knives.
Tactical knives are built for jack-of-all-trades utility. They can cut, stab, pry, and pare equally efficiently, and many have additional functionality built into their design. Seat-belt cutters and window breakers are popular with first responders, while hikers and campers may gravitate toward those with useful survival upgrades, like fire starters, compasses, and sawtooth edges.
- Training
Firearms training may not be an item, but it is a best-selling service at our gun shows. Training comes in many forms, from mandated safety courses required for hunting licenses to concealed carry or tactical shooting training. There’s a class ready to help you upskill your shooting.
Certified trainers and Second Amendment businesses that offer training rent table space to meet their local firearms community and make connections. They’ll talk to you about available classes, requirements, and pricing. Whether you’re a new shooter who just bought their first gun or a gun owner with plenty of experience who wants to fine-tune their skills, a little training goes a long way toward shooting better.
- Carry Rigs, Travel, and Storage
Holsters, slings, bags, cabinets, and safes are meant to help you secure your firearms for a range of purposes. Holsters keep your handgun ready to draw whether you’re open or concealed carrying. Slings make it easier to carry your long gun in the field. Cases come in hard and soft-shell varieties to protect your guns in storage or while traveling. Cabinets let you store your guns, while safes add an extra layer of armored security to keep them away from hands that shouldn’t have access to your guns.
If you own guns, then a way to carry or protect them needs to be at the top of your shopping list. That’s why firearm storage systems and carry rigs are both best-selling items at gun shows. You’re investing a lot of money in a tool for hunting, safety, or sport, and you want a way to keep that tool safe.
- Custom Gun Accessories and Parts
The gun show is a great place to find the best-selling gun accessories and parts you need to customize your weapon. Upgrades are available for both beginner and experienced gun modders, from drop-in barrel upgrades to new trigger groups and spare magazines.
When choosing your gun mods, think about what your gun can do to make your shooting better, then research your options for improving that aspect of your firearm. Decide which pieces have the highest probability of making the needed improvement, take an honest look at your gun parts skill level to evaluate your chance of success, and get ready for the gun show. If you need to save a little money while customizing your gun, remember that third-party parts manufacturers (like Patmos Arms Glock-compatible parts) may offer better prices and more features than comparable OEM options at a far lower price.
Order Your Gun Show Tickets Today
The next Eagle Shows Gun Show is coming to a comfortable event space or exhibition hall near you. We have hundreds of tables, paid professional security on site, and a clean, well-lit space to buy, sell, and trade firearms. Make your plans for a weekend of family-friendly fun. Order your tickets online from Eagle Shows today.