NMLRA, the Honorable Horners, and Others are Saving Dixon's Fair!

[SamTex1949]

So, where and when is the Faire supposed to be?

https://www.igunshows.com/Gunmakers-Fair

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

https://www.igunshows.com/Gunmakers-Fair

Thank you!

 

[LongWalker]

Sooo... what has this to do with Dixon's Gun Makers Fair?

Think of it as a relatively non-confrontational way to question why the NMLRA is spending money on new projects (i.e., sponsoring the Gunmakers Fair) without having addressed old problems (as required by law). There's a chance that the announcement about the Gunmakers Fair will be the straw that broke the camel's back, and that someone will file complaints with DOJ, IRS, and FWS/INDNR, or contact the media.

The information provided by Mr. Fleenor may help to at least temporarily alleviate concerns. Folks have been patient, but patience has limits.

 

[Daryl Crawford]

While i understand concerns, I do have trouble understanding how a complaint about bathrooms in Friendship creates anger over a regional event that does have ADA bathrooms on site. Sort of seems like a nose and face situation.
Regardless, I hope this fair, with its many clinics and vendors, continues.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

I have partaken much more in Dixons Gun Fair that I will ever Partake in the use of NMLRARanges or the use of their Ranges and such. Seems to me its very Regional. Seems like the same old thats killing our Sport....

 

[rich pierce]

I sure wish threads like this wouldn’t get ruined by side discussions in this way. I opened it to learn more details about the 2022 Kempton event and more than half of it is a rehash of back and forth bashing and supporting the NMLRA. Not sure why moderators allow that to fly.

I knew the Dixons well back in the 70s and 80s. I’ve been back a few times since, traveling from St. Louis because the fair is so good. Far as I know, no other event is like it with so many free classes and demos on a variety of topics by experts. So glad it will continue, and I hope it does not lose that teaching and demo component.

 

[LongWalker]

Daryl, in accepting sponsorship from the NMLRA, the Gunmakers Fair/vendors/attendees are benefiting from discriminatory effect of the NMLRA's spending priorities. Plain and simple: supporting the Gunmakers Fair is supporting the NMLRA's practices, good or bad.

Rich, people have been trying to get enough support within the community to get the NMLRA board to act. The only time we get any answers from the NMLRA is when questions are asked in public. Perhaps you're right: trying to resolve the problems within the community hasn't worked for 25 years, hoping it will work now is sorta stupid, eh?

As far as the Gunmakers Fair goes, rather than "ruining" a thread here it would probably be more effective to send letters to the venue, other sponsors, and the vendors, explaining the history of the problem and asking why they are choosing to work with NMLRA. Such letters could then be followed up with media attention, protestors outside the show, contacts with customers and suppliers of the vendors, etc. . . . Of course, they might decide it is easier to cancel the show.

 

[jdw276]

Daryl, in accepting sponsorship from the NMLRA, the Gunmakers Fair/vendors/attendees are benefiting from discriminatory effect of the NMLRA's spending priorities. Plain and simple: supporting the Gunmakers Fair is supporting the NMLRA's practices, good or bad.

Rich, people have been trying to get enough support within the community to get the NMLRA board to act. The only time we get any answers from the NMLRA is when questions are asked in public. Perhaps you're right: trying to resolve the problems within the community hasn't worked for 25 years, hoping it will work now is sorta stupid, eh?

As far as the Gunmakers Fair goes, rather than "ruining" a thread here it would probably be more effective to send letters to the venue, other sponsors, and the vendors, explaining the history of the problem and asking why they are choosing to work with NMLRA. Such letters could then be followed up with media attention, protestors outside the show, contacts with customers and suppliers of the vendors, etc. . . . Of course, they might decide it is easier to cancel the show.

Yep, that is the choice, cancel the show. This show is coming back after getting discontinued. Who cares who is helping it come back. Everyone says it is a great show, been around a long time. Bringing it back is positive. Friendship is in a different state. Deal with it.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Long Walker, give it a break as a muzzleloader you should be happy NMLRA stepped up too continue the show air your problems somewhere else, like at a meeting if you feel that strong about it.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Protesters you have too be SH@@@@@ me, THERES ENOUGH NEGATIVE ISSUES IN THE SHOOTING WORLD RIGHT NOW. And all this over handicapped rest rooms that from what I have read is being worked on. Zonie SHUT THIS DOWN.