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Annual SSWA Gun Show March 4-5 will attract the curious and the enthusiastic alike Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
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Non-firearm vendors also include fromThe South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association’s annual gun show is set to take place scratch knifemakers, leatherworkers selling Specialized in March 4 and 5 in the Moose Jaw Exhibition everything from saddles to belts, and even a Energy Efficient Furnaces Company’s Convention Centre at 250 Thatchfew vendors selling cosmetic products. Custom Sheet Metal Work er Drive, bringing together hunters, sportsThe event is a chance for people to learn We Service ALL Makes and Models men, farmers, ranchers, and enthusiasts from more about gun safety, hunting regulations, Always Fully Stocked! across the region. and wildlife conservation. The SSWA will have The two-day event will feature vendors a booth to educate people about owning and from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, shooting firearms. Tickets for the SSWA’s popdisplaying a wide variety of firearms, ammuular gun raffle (it’s a Tikka T3 Stainless in 6.5 nition, hunting accessories, and other outdoor Creedmoor this year) will be sold at the booth, gear. Visitors can expect to find everything and Park will be there to answer any questions, from collectible, antique firearms to the latest including information on the organization’s hunting rifles and shotguns, along with amgun range — currently Moose Jaw’s only inmunition, scopes, reloading equipment, and door range — and how to become a member. a wide range of other hobby displays such as “We take gun safety very seriously,” Park baked goods, jewellery, knives, and more. said. “Every firearm that comes in has to go The event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturthrough our checkpoint at the front door, and day, March 4, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunthey check it for safety, then the firearms are day, March 5. flagged to show that they have been checked. Admission is $5 per person except for “Every firearm leaving the gun show also children under 12, who get in free. has to pass through that checkpoint to ensure According to Don Park, president of the that it hasn’t been stolen, that they have a propTHE WEARHOUSE South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association er bill of sale, and that it is still safe. We also (SSWA) and one of the gun show’s organizers, have a table with the newly formed Saskatchthe trade show is about more than just firearms ewan Firearms Program, so a gentleman from Lots of new pants have arrived! and attracts a substantial variety of people. that office will be set up for educational purAll Fabric Rolls 40% OFF! “It’ll be a high percentage of firearms enposes.” SSWA 2023 Gun Show poster thusiasts and hunters, but lots of farm people There are still a few tables free at the come in, too, just for interest’s sake and the social aspect of it,” Park SSWA Gun Show. They are $40 each. Any vendors interested in the explained. “And there are always lots of people who have never 2024 event can also sign up for the mailing list for that show. been around firearms before, maybe this is their first time and they For more information, visit the SSWA website at southsaskcome in for the interest and the novelty.” wildlifeassociation.com, or contact the SSWA at 306-692-2775 or The South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association’s annual gun southsaskwildlife@gmail.com. show is open to the public and welcomes people of all ages. Whether you’re an experienced firearms owner, just starting out, or simply curious, there’s something for everyone. THE WEARHOUSE “We’ve got (a booth from) the Southern Independent Riders, which is a motorcyBuy 1 Pair of Pants and Get The 2nd Pair for 1/2 PRICE! cle club from Assiniboia, and they raffle off a Harley-Davidson every year,” Park said. Bring this coupon to purchase 1 pair of pants at our ‘regular’ low price and buy the second pair for 1/2 “We’ve also got the Assiniboia gun club, and price (of equal or lesser value) the Assiniboia Wildlife Federation has a table. We promote the industry as a whole. “There’s a lady from north of Swift CurWed & Sat 10am-5pm rent who has pies and bread and all kinds of Thurs & Fri 10am-7pm squares and goodies. We also have a concession open for breakfast and lunch and coffee 429 River St. W. Moose Jaw and treats throughout the day.” The 2020 SSWA Gun Show hall (photo by Randy Palmer)
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