GUN & KNIFE SHOW - Slidell, LA 2026

Description

The Gun & Knife Show hosted by Classic Arms Productions is a premier regional event for firearms enthusiasts, collectors, and outdoor sportsmen. It features an extensive marketplace of modern and antique firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns, alongside a vast selection of ammunition and tactical gear. Attendees can explore a diverse array of custom knives, swords, and militaria. Beyond weaponry, the show offers personal defense equipment, high-tech optics, and survival gear, providing a comprehensive shopping and networking experience for those interested in self-protection, hunting, and historical arms collecting.

Exhibits

Displays of modern rifles, shotguns, pistols, antique firearms, custom knives, swords, militaria, ammunition, and tactical gear from regional dealers and private collectors.

Activities

Buying, selling, and trading of firearms and collectibles; professional appraisals; networking with historical experts; and browsing outdoor survival equipment.

Speakers

Local firearm safety experts, historical weapons collectors, and self-defense instructors providing informal consultations and product knowledge.

Demos

Live demonstrations of high-tech optics, holster fitment, knife sharpening techniques, and explanations of modern personal defense equipment.

Accessibility

The event typically takes place at major regional convention centers such as the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell. From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), take I-10 East. Public transit is limited; driving via I-10 or I-12 is recommended with ample on-site parking available.

Exhibitor Count

200

Expected Attendance

5000

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