Annual gun and knife show returns to Myrtle Beach
Gun enthusiasts will have their pick at the finest ammunition, knives and firearms as the Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show returns this weekend.
The annual event, hosted by Mike Kent and Associates, will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 2101 North Oak Street this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $8 for adults. Any child ages 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult can enter for free.
Parking will also carry a $5 fee.
With a goal to provide a safe, professional, ethical, family-friendly, high-quality show, attendees can expect to see several vendors offering a wide variety of firearms, including rifles, shotguns and collectible firearms. Knives of all sizes will also be featured with swords and personal defense weapons on display.
Civil War memorabilia, ammunition, apparel and equipment for shooters will also be on hand, along with outdoor recreation equipment and hunting accessories.
Attendees must comply with federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws during the show. Additionally, no loaded firearms will be allowed, and those carrying a personal firearm are advised to unload it before entering the building and re-load it only after leaving the show. Those caught with a loaded firearm in the show will immediately be escorted out of the event and could also face criminal charges, according to Mike Kent and Associates website.
Furthermore, Mike Kent and Associates reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual.
“Safety is our main concern with an officer who checks and secures all firearms brought into the show,” Mike Kent told The Sun News. “All vendors are required to have their firearms secured with safety straps so no cartridges can be inserted.”
Myrtle Beach police will also have officers on hand providing security.
