West Elgin Gun Show Comes to Rodney For the past eight years, husband and wife team, Brad and Joanne Reive, have been hosting the twice-a-year West Elgin Gun Show. This year’s shows will be held on March 19th, and again on September 17th at the Rodney Recreation Centre, at 135 Queens Line. Brad is now a retired farmer who has been an avid hunter for over 50 years. He says the show will have over 60 tables offering guns, ammo, knives, fishing gear and related equipment. As with most gun shows, there will be some classic and antique firearms, but the majority of the guns on display/for sale will be hunting rifles and shotguns. Of course, with that many vendors, there will be a large range of products: says Brad, “We have a couple of vendors who produce hand-made custom knives. As well, we have a female vendor who makes jewellery, candles, and clothing. All vendors are unique in their own way.” If you are interested in becoming a vendor, tables are $20 each. Reach out to Brad at bradreive@msn.com. While Brad and Joanne organize and manage the show, they are not in it to make a profit and they love the community of vendors they have been working with over the years. “Personally,” says Brad, “We look forward to seeing regular vendors who have become like family to us. We also put the show on for the vendors and we try to keep the cost down for them. Table costs are to cover rent and insurance. We personally do not make money on the show – we put proceeds towards youth sporting activities. Our biggest one is a Youth Pheasant Hunt held at the Autumn Olive Preserve, just north of Dutton. Here they learn hunting safety, sportsmanship and respect for the outdoors. All participants must have their
Ontario Hunting Safety course and have written their PAL and be between the ages of 12 and 16. We have also donated to a local youth when he was heading to the Paralympics, and also to the Kids Fishing Day held in Port Glasgow.” So, if you are looking to upgrade your gear, or looking for a great way to spend a Sunday morning in March, check out the West Elgin Gun Show.
WHERE: Rodney Recreation Centre, 135 Queens Line WHEN: Sunday March 19th, 8am – 1 pm FEE: General Admission $5, kids 12 and under free
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