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Hi Ben,

Excellent questions!  Yes, there is usually a local FFL at the show willing to do transfers.

Vinny can give you a definitive answer on your old S&W revolvers and WWII German firearms but they sure sound like they fall into the “collectable” category to me.  I have seen your tables at many other shows and don’t recall anything on them that would violate the WACA rules or even the intent of the rules.

For a refresher to all exhibitors, here are the WACA Show Rules as listed on the table application form:

WACA Show Rules

Rules of Exhibits
1. Only antique or old collectable firearms may be displayed, with the following exceptions:
    Directly related items such as knives, swords, badges, or other makes of guns historically associated.
    Holster, belts, cases, and other items of accessory.
    Any other item manufactured by Winchester and considered collectible.
    Books, catalogues, advertising and pamphlets about Winchester firearms or products.

2. Guns of current manufacture must fall in a collectible category.  Collectability will be determined by the Show Manager with the concurrence of one Officer or Director.

3. Fully automatic guns are allowed only by prior approval of the Show Manager. Only those considered collectible can be approved.

4. Guidelines for selection of Display Judges:

    (a) May not have display in competition and

    (b) Must have knowledge and experience in Winchester collecting.

5. The policy of WACA is to promote and encourage ethical behavior on behalf of the members of the Association and to that end, compliance with the following STATEMENT OF CONDUCT is expected:

That any WACA member will never knowingly sell or display a Winchester firearm that has had any or all of the following modifications without full disclosure as to same:
    Wholly or partially refinished and/or remarked
    Having major parts replaced, embellished or altered.
    This is to say that the authenticity of any Winchester firearm will not be misrepresented either through alteration without                          disclosure, or through false representation of rarity or historical significance.

6. Show table rental will be based on acceptance of the above conditions; non-compliance will cancel rental agreement and may result in removal from the show.

Safety and Security Rules

1. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited.

2. The show management reserve the right to deny rental space to anyone at their discretion.

3. The show management, producers, sponsors, staff, agents, and/or individuals, employees, are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage, for any cause whatsoever that may be incurred by an exhibitor, his employees, guests, or property in his, or their possession.

4. The exhibitor releases the show management, WACA, its sponsors, staff, agents, and/or individuals, and employees, from liability, for any injury, loss, or damage.

5. A firearms inspector will be on duty during public hours. Delivery of goods to the show site is strictly the sole responsibility of the exhibitor.

6. Each exhibitor shall be responsible for his/her firearms and must have checked each one to ensure that it is unloaded.

7. Semi-automatic pistols that are displayed in the open must have a spacer between bolt and chamber. The spacer can be cardboard, plastic, wood, or any suitable material. Magazine need not be removed. This does not apply to new cased commemoratives or other boxed or cased guns.

8. No gun powder, loose ammunition, explosives, flammable material, primers, or gas shells may be brought into the show. Ammunition considered in the discretion of the Show Manager to be collectors’ ammunition is permitted, provided it is exhibited in a manner to avoid handling by the public. All ammunition must be in an original box, sealed container, or under cover (i.e., lidded showcase). Collector cartridges may be exempted by show safety personnel.

9. No pet animals may be brought into the show without prior approval of the Arena Management and Show Manager.

10. No cartridge or charge may be placed in a firearm inside the Arena.

11. All exhibitors must have their firearms checked by a security officer or club officer and comply with all other safety rules. All cartridge firearms brought into the Show by members, guests or the public shall be checked, cleared and tied in an inoperable position prior to being brought into the show.

12. The Show Manager or any other Club Officer may, at his/her discretion, enforce the removal of any item that he deems hazardous to safety or security.

13. No exhibitor may be expelled from the show unless:
      He/she refuses to comply with the rules after being reminded.
      A loaded firearm is found in his/her area.
      He/she is loud, disorderly, or otherwise disruptive to the show.

14. An expelled exhibitor, member, or guest may appeal to the President for a review by the Board of Directors. The decision of the Board shall be final. The person expelled may reapply to enter the show after one year following the incident.

15. Each exhibitor is responsible for the security of his/her valuables and shall take reasonable care to prevent theft or damage of them.

16. Policies on strapping of guns:
Trade tables – All cartridge guns that are on a trade table will be strapped. It does not matter if the cartridge gun is “not for sale,” or for “display only “or “locked in a case if it is a cartridge gun, on a trade table, it will be strapped. No exceptions!
Display tables – All cartridge-guns that are accessible on a display table will be strapped. Accessible means that someone can actually pick up the gun from the table or take it down from the display. If the display is behind glass, or if the guns are mounted in such a fashion that they cannot be easily removed from the display, then they need not be strapped. If in doubt, displayers should check with the Show Manager.

Additional Show Rules

1. WACA will require a signed contract from each and every exhibitor which includes requiring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

2. Unclaimed tables as of 9 am Friday will revert back to WACA and are subject to resale unless prior arrangements have been made with the Show Manager.

3. Leaving early on Sunday is highly discouraged. Check with the Show Manager if you need to leave early.

4. WACA will make available to all exhibitors any information provided by ATF or state or local law enforcement agencies relating to applicable laws, including ATF “Notice to Dealers” and ATF guidelines.

5. No loaded firearms or loaded magazines or clips will be permitted in the show at any time by anyone other than law enforcement personnel or show security.

6. All cartridge firearms, other than those which are disassembled or those in a glass display case, must be checked, cleared and secured with a cable tie by the dealer before placing them on display at the show.

7. Knives and cutlery will be considered collectible.

8. Ammunition will be allowed for sale only if it is discontinued ammunition in older boxes.

9. Commemorative ammunition will also be allowed if it is in a caliber that fits a Winchester firearm.

10. Display cases will be allowed even if they are not built by Winchester or under Winchester contract. This will include Frenchfitted cases, drape-fitted cases or cases that have only a foam insert. NO safes or gun cabinets will be allowed for sale.

11. WACA does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, or age in the administration of any of its membership policies nor in connection with any aspect of its events, its admissions policies, or any other aspect of its management and operation.

Rick forgot to mention no Beanie Babies also. 🙂

Best Regards,