Edition 2026
LAFAYETTE GUN & KNIFE SHOW 2026
Past edition
AP Events
info@apevents.euDate of the event
Heymann Center
1373 S. College Rd, Lafayette, LA, Lafayette, United StatesFrequency
BiannualAbout the Event
Description
The Gun & Knife Show by Classic Arms Productions is a premier regional trade fair dedicated to firearms, ammunition, and outdoor gear. This event serves as a comprehensive marketplace for collectors, hunters, and sports shooters, featuring an extensive selection of rifles, shotguns, pistols, and antique firearms. Beyond weaponry, the show offers a diverse range of combat knives, swords, hunting accessories, and fishing equipment. Attendees can explore a vast inventory of gun parts, cartridges, and ammunition, alongside personal defense tools, high-tech optics, and militaria. It provides a professional environment for enthusiasts to buy, sell, or trade while engaging with experts in outdoor survival and self-protection.
Exhibits
Displays of rifles, shotguns, handguns, antique collectibles, automatic weapons, custom knives, swords, and tactical gear from regional dealers and private collectors.
Activities
Buying, selling, and trading firearms and knives; expert appraisals of antique weapons; networking with outdoor survival specialists and hunting enthusiasts.
Speakers
Local experts and vendors providing insights on firearm safety, concealed carry regulations, knife sharpening techniques, and historical militaria preservation.
Demos
Live demonstrations of high-tech optics, holster retention systems, personal defense tools, and outdoor survival equipment throughout the weekend.
Accessibility
The show typically takes place at regional convention centers or fairgrounds; check the official website for specific venue details. Most venues are accessible via major interstate highways.
Exhibitor Count
200
Expected Attendance
5000
Location
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