Regulations

Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd. takes the safety and reputation of our shows very seriously. We employ firearms-certified security officers for each of our shows to conduct weapon checks of patrons prior to entrance to the show. No loaded firearms are allowed into the show, with the exceptions of active duty law enforcement officers and the security force provided by the promoter. Each gun that enters the show is rendered inoperable by the security officer's placement of a locking zip tie. An employee of Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd., circulates throughout the show on a regular basis to ensure all guns remain tied. Overnight security is also employed during off-show hours so that the show remains secured 24 hours a day.

In addition, Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd. works closely with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of each show. On-duty police officers are present throughout the show hours to answer questions, provide security, and set the tone of the show by their presence.

Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd. also works closely with state law enforcement. Typically, the state police maintain an office at each show and conduct instant background checks for the purchase of firearms. Undercover troopers usually circulate throughout the show to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.

The vast majority of our participating gun dealers are federally licensed firearms dealers, authorized to conduct sales at gun shows by federal law. An occasional private collector is allowed table space to sell from or expand a collection. These rare exceptions are carefully vetted to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

These preventive measures have earned our shows one of the finest reputations for promotion and quality on the East Coast.

Gun Show Rules

1. Persons renting space at the gun show who are in the business of buying, selling or trading firearms must be federally licensed to sell firearms.

2. All federal, state, and local laws must be adhered to.

3. All firearms in the show, regardless of source, must be tied with a locking nylon wire strap which renders the weapon inoperable. Any tie that is temporarily removed must be replaced. The only exceptions to this rule are the security force provided by the promoter and active duty law enforcement.

4. No loaded weapons are permitted at the show. This rule applies both to dealers and the public with concealed weapon permits. The only exceptions to this rule are the security force provided by the promoter and active duty law enforcement.

The following items are prohibited from sale or display:
- racially or ethnically offensive material
- printed material advocating violence
- printed material for conversion to full automatic
- parts used for conversion to full automatic
- parts used to self-manufacture silencers

5. No alcohol is allowed in the show.

6. All tables must be manned during show hours.

Violation of these rules may result in expulsion from the show and all future SGK shows. Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd. reserves the right to deny table space or admission to the show to any person.