• Instant background check - only takes a few minutes on average
  • Competitive prices!
  • Show Office to help you find what you need
  • Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff and exhibitors
  • Our gun shows have a zero tolerance policy for loaded guns in the building allowing you and your fellow visitors to handle all the guns in a safe environment.
  • Only our security and law enforcement with proper identification can carry a loaded gun in the building
  • Access to safety training courses
  • Free personal consultations to find the best fit for you
  • Experts to explain firearm's function, use, and other details
  • Variety - Over 2 miles of guns, accessories, ammo, knives, surplus, military antiques, collectible firearms, and much more
  • Guns at your fingertips - You can pick up the firearm, feel the weight, check the grip, work the action, trigger pull, etc.
  • You can grab-and-go or spend the entire weekend at the show to increase your firearm knowledge.
  • Check concealability, get fitted with holster with the level of concealment you desire.
  • Get everything you need for your firearms or weapon in one place, ammo, safes, training, etc.
  • Discounts when you bundle- even between some different vendors

2023 Annual Passes

Acts as a 3- day pass for 5 shows

A yearly savings of $25 on admission price!

$180.00​​
April 21, 22 & 23, 2023
June 16, 17 & 18, 2023
July 21, 22 & 23, 2023
Sept. 29, 30 & Oct. 1, 2023
November 17, 18 & 19, 2023

Trauma Treatment Workshop
Saturday - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Runs for 1 hour
Contact David Dietrich call with Get Ready! at 757.268.5258 or email at ddietrich@getemergencyready.com

Directions:

From I-81, take Rt. 66 East,, take Exit 53 onto Rt. 28 North, Drive 3 miles. Take Willard Road Exit and turn right. Take the first or second left into Chantilly Shopping Center. Follow the signs to Dulles Expo & Conference Center.

15 minute Gun Cleaning Seminars

By: Precision Gun & Bore Cleaning
4 Different Seminars:
Revolver, Bolt Action, AR-15, Semi-Automatic Pistol

Friday - Semi-Automatic Pistol and Revolver 5pm & Revolver 7pm,
Saturday - 4 Seminars 10am Semi, 12pm - Bolt Action, 2pm - Revolver & 4pm - AR-15
Sunday  - 4 Seminars 10am Semi, 12pm - Bolt Action, 2pm - Revolver & 4pm - AR-15

Call Steve Anderson with Precision Gun & Bore Cleaning at 757.438.6285 or 
email sanderson1966@cox.net for special requests or questions.

Come to the show and get trained by an expert and get the kit or equipment you need fast without a lot of research!  

Bring your difficult to clean guns with questions (please unload first!)

Cleaning Products and Kits Available for:
AR-15’s, Semi-Automatic hand guns, revolvers, shotguns, bolt action rifles, Muzzleloaders, Carbines and Rugers, including gas tube cleaners, jags, solvents, lubricants, oils, brushes, patches, cleaning rods, guide rods, paste, 
Shotgun Choke Cleaner, heavy duty 30 Caliber and up, and much more...
all neatly packaged and easy to use for your gun.

Some kits and equipment specially designed for guns we love to shoot but hate to clean. 

Shooting made easier and fun again!

Tables:

1,300 Eight Foot Tables

Aisle $125.00  |  Wall $130.00 

Electricity $95.00

WIFI:  FREE - Compliments of Showmasters

On-Site Hotel:

Holiday Inn

4335 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151
$76.00 King, Double or Single
(703) 815 - 6060

DULLES EXPO CENTER

Admission:

Friday Pass: $15.00  |  3 Day Pass: $25.00  |  Adults: $19.00
Teens (12-17): $10.00  |  Children under 12: FREE

Annual Passes are available!


Children: Under 12 years age:  FREE with Supervising Adult

CASH OR CREDIT CARDS AT THE DOOR
FREE PARKING
Join the NRA at the show - get FREE admission and
a discount on membership, a hat and a magazine subscription

Join VCDL at the show - get in FREE

Public Hours:

Friday 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

Dulles Expo Center

4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA

 

About the Nation's Gun Show:

Here at The Nation's Gun Show, we are dedicated to you and all your different needs. Items that can be found at the Nation's Gun Show include, but are not limited to: guns, modern guns, antique firearms, knives, ammo, militaria, accessories, shotguns, rifles, shotguns, holsters and swords.

Why Gun Shows Are Great

FREE CLASSES THIS SHOW!

Other CLASSES THIS SHOW!

MILITARY - Bring your work orders to purchase a firearm!

We can make copies at the show office at

the front of the show if you need them.  

Gun Dealer will need to keep a copy.

Chantilly Exhibitor Rules

1) No Battery Packs Allowed!
2) Any open flame requires a permit from the Fire Marshall!
3) Any food sampling requires a food permit!
4) Any food sold MUST be Pre-Approved!
5) Any food sold MUST reach an agreement with concession about a required fee.

PLEASE READ ENTIRE LINK BELOW:

EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS 122014.pdf

EXHIBITOR iNFORMATION

DO NOT BRING LOADED GUNS INTO THE BUILDING

Exhibitor Set-Up:

Thursday 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Friday     9:00AM - 3:00 PM  

Saturday 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Sunday   9:00 AM - 10:00AM 

Tables:

1,300 Eight Foot Tables

Dates​​​​​​


April 21, 22 & 23, 2023

June 9, 10 & 11, 2023   Rescheduled

June 16, 17 & 18, 2023   New Date

July 21, 22 & 23, 2023   

Sept. 29, 30 & Oct. 1, 2023

November 17, 18 & 19, 2023

​December 29, 30 & 31, 2023

the nation's gun show