National Association of Arms Shows Inc.

All NAAS members must agree to enforce the mandatory show producer rules without limit at every show produced by the member.   In addition, the recommended rules should be applied by the member for safety and other reasons wherever possible.

Mandatory Show Producer Rules

1.  NAAS Member Shows shall require a signed contract from each and every exhibitor which includes requiring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

2. NAAS Member Shows shall make available to all exhibitors any information provided by ATF or state or local law enforcement agencies relating to applicable laws, including ATF "Notice to Dealers" and ATF guidelines.

3. No loaded firearms or loaded magazines or clips will be permitted in any NAAS Member Show at any time by anyone other than law enforcement personnel.

4. All cartridge firearms brought to the NAAS Show by members of the public shall be checked, cleared and tied in an inoperable position prior to being brought into the show.

5. No loose ammunition will be allowed at any NAAS Member Show. All ammunition must be in an original box, sealed container, or under cover (i.e. lidded showcase). Collector cartridges may be exempted by show safety personnel.

6. All cartridge firearms, other than those which are disassembled, must be checked, cleared and secured with a cable tie by the dealer before placing them on display at the show.

Recommended Show Producer Rules

2. No one under 18 years of age will be admitted to the show unless accompanied by a supervising and responsible adult.

3. Show management reserves the right to check all bags, purses, and containers at the entrance to ensure that no firearms or prohibited materials are being brought to the show by members of the public. A sign should be posted at the show entry: "All bags are subject to search."

4. No cameras or recording devices are permitted in the show without specific authorization of show management.

5. Show management is strongly encouraged to ensure that there are no books displayed or offered for sale at the show which describe the fabrication of devices which, if the device described were possessed by an individual, would constitute a felony under the laws of the United States or under the laws of the state or municipality where the show is being held. This prohibition includes racial, ethnic, sexist, and any hate-mongering material of any type, or any other material which are objected to by show management.

6. No explosive ordinance, destructive devices, parts designed specifically to convert a semi-automatic firearm to fully automatic fire, or anti-personnel sprays shall be permitted to be displayed or offered for sale at the show.

7. Since gun shows are advertised to the public as family events, no pornographic materials or items with obscene language or graphics, including T-shirts, magazines, videos, bumper stickers or other items which could be considered to be offensive to families or which are objectionable to show management, are permitted.

8. All show rules (including ATF guidelines) applicable to the public should be posted at the show entrance.

9. Show exhibitors are encouraged to make only factual representations regarding the quality and authenticity of the items which they display and sell at the show.