Crossroads of the West Gun Show

I must agree with others who said it Over Priced! And No bargains
Really $ 14.00 to get in this flee market and $ 10.00 to park… come on!
Just taking advantage of folks!

I’ve been coming to this event for about 15 years. It’s way too expensive for what it is. It keeps growing and growing lately but there’s really nothing more than there used to be. It’s become sort of like Kobey swap Meet. Just an increase in vendor accessories type of things. Cases, tools blah blah blah. Boooooring! Cost of entry has gone up though. It’s just an all around — how to separate you from your money — gig. Agh! I’m so sick of being taken advantage of.

I’ve been to gun «shows» all over California. The Crossroads show in Del Mar is closest to me but it ranks at the bottom.
The first irritations are the mandatory $ 10 parking fee, and of course, the $ 14 admission fee.
It’s not really a show, it’s more of a firearm-​themed swap meet. Generally speaking, ammo can be purchased for less here that some other places. .. Until you factor in the cost of parking and admission, then you’re lucky if it’s a wash.
There are a few interesting vendors, among the dozens and dozens, but these are generally local gun stores who do not charge for parking and admission. You can visit their store for free.
Interestingly, some vendors display their guns openly and encourage you to handle them. Other vendors keep their guns locked under glass and seem to dare you to ask. Guess which vendors draw more interest?
One of the ammo vendors will buy used brass. This is a plus.
I noticed several empty vendor tables this year. Not a good sign.
The food is overpriced. I don’t need a fanny pack, machete, body armor, or another T-​shirt or ball cap.
I probably won’t be returning. It’s just not worth the cost to get in.

A lot to look at but I was really disappointed in the pricing of a lot of things. You pay something like $ 14 per person for a ticket and then $ 10 to park. Then most items are full price. Except bulk ammo. Many people come here solely for bulk ammunition, much of it hand loads. But I recommend knowing what you’re going there for and then get in and get out.

I come to the gun shows every so often. I’m really starting to see why other reviewers don’t really care for our gun show at Del Mar. The price of parking, price of admission and everything adds up. After all that, it kind of takes away from any type of discount you’d receive at the gun show, including bulk ammo purchases. I usually went to see new stuff coming out and other stuff related to guns, no much guns themselves. I personally think everything associated with guns here is way overpriced. Targets, bags, stuff like that is way cheaper on Amazon. Also ammo is starting to look way too expensive at these shows. I know people have to make a living somehow, but some of these items are marked up like 25−50%, what a joke.
This might be my last gun show, as it looks almost cheaper now to just pay the shipping associated with buying ammo online.

Very knowledgeable vendors. Environment is nice and casual. Lots of great stuff to check out.
Ok one complaint… the entrance and exit to the exhibit was all the way to the back… it was incovenient for us… because I am in a wheelchair and my husband and I had a long way to walk so that we can exit the place.

This was no gun show, as there was no show! This was a flea market, with most people selling guns and gun accessories… but many people selling random stuff! Unlike other trade shows, where there are exhibits and demos and salesmanship going on… this was a bunch of unfriendly and unprofessional peddlers. There were no representatives of manufacturers to showcase new products… just a group of third party sellers with no people skills, little interest in educating, and not as much knowledge about their products. But, if you are looking to sign gun petitions, join a gun extremist group, buy a Tea Party flag, browse Nazi and Confederate collectables — including numerous Confederate flag paraphernalia. .this event is for you! However, if you are looking for a Gun Show to SHOW GUNS, in the convention sense, save your pricey admission and parking for a different event. Oh, I did get a decent deal on extra magazines and 500 rounds of 9mm… but I would have had to buy and save a lot more to justify the $ 52 I paid on admission for my family and parking. Not going to this event ever again… and I recommend nobody ever go. Hopefully there will come a better organized and more well-​rounded Gun Show to San Diego… is there already one? A family event??? Nothing for kids!!! Even the San Diego Auto Show had several children exhibits and activities…

I usually go to the Crossroads show in Costa Mesa.
The one is Del Mar is terrible. The parking is a mandatory $ 10 with no where else nearby for you to park and walk to here. Coupled with the $ 15 admission, and you’re looking to spend $ 25 just to get in.
Selections weren’t that great either. They were out of all the powder I needed. Not as many tables as the one in Costa Mesa.
The one in Costa Mesa is better. Cheaper. Less annoying.

Attended the 13 July (Saturday) Gun Show. Arrived at 7 AM at the parking lot, already about 100 cars in line. Bought the ticket on-​line (recommended) or you have to stand in a separate line and wait until 8 AM to buy a ticket while the people with on-​line tickets were in line first (7 AM). Show started at 9 AM. 1^st time at one of these shows. Main reason was to purchase primers and powder for reloading. There was no powder sold buy any vendor. Even the internet sites were out of stock. MiWall had the biggest ammo tent and they were the only one that had a sign up «no powder» this show so at least you knew before standing in line. Their prices were the best for what I needed.
Pro — primers available, ammo reasonably priced at MiWall
Con — no powder available, parking $ 10, entry fee on-​line $ 13 and you could only use it for one day. They collected them and stamped your hand before they let you into the vendors areas.

I regret writing this review in the manner I am. However, I have been to several gun shows. Mostly in Texas and I have had great finds and brought several friends who now frequent them as a norm when the gun shows come to town. I recently went to the Crossroards of the West Gun Show in Del Mar, CA with my family and was completely DISAPPOINTED at the experience. The price of parking and the price to get into the show was OUTRAGEOUS. Standing in line to look at or purchase ammo was not what I payed to do. I felt rushed and any questions I asked were answered with a rush. The feeling in the air was HURRY UP! Not what I paid for. I then went to look for magazines for two discontinued guns I have and found them at two different vendors. They both quoted prices I thought EXTREMELY PRICEY. One vendor had after makert and the other had from the company’s themselves so went for the originals. When I called the same sales guy over and told him I wanted the magazines he RAISED the PRICE by $ 30.00 each magazine. I asked him why he changed his price and he told me he hadn’t. THAT WAS A BOLD LIE! I left and went over to the other vendor and THEY too RAISED the PRICE this time by $ 25.00. I LEFT THERE FEELING VIOLATED! As a consumer what I think of the Crossroads of the West Gun Show is CROOKS! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY! My wife later that night found a website that had the Magazines I was looking for at a fraction of what those Crossroads of the West Gun Show CROOKS asked for and I now have the magazines in my possession. NEVER AGAIN WILL I GO TO THIS GUN SHOW! SAD.

With any good gun show, you’ll have your variety of vendors; some are average, some are there to make deals, some just are well.there. It’s always bitchin’ to find the guys who like to do some business and don’t mind to get haggled a bit. I’ve found average to really good deals on Ammo, magazines are about average price, but holsters/​gun bags/​gun safes/​gun locks, etc you can find some killer deals. I actually was able to do a safety course/​test/​and get my card since you have to have one to be able to purchase. I purchased an M&P .40C almost at a $ 100 savings compared to other vendors. you just have to move and look around. As with any gun show you get your wacky stuff, cool seletion of knives and clothing, MREs, survival gear (even if you aren’t a «Prepper»), Solar stuff, wish there were a few boats on display though. just sayin’. Most of the time, it’s been worth the $ 9 (get the online coupons)

I’d never been to a gun show show before, and I was a little unsure. I ended up loving exploring the place, and we found great contacts for training and supplies. I would definitely go again.

I have attended this show several times as a consumer and recently got the other side as I attended as a vendor. I have to say that my experiences have been good. This show has improved over a few years ago where there are now more actual firearm and accessories dealers then candles, memorabilia and knick knacks… but I think that has to do more with the economy and market than anything else. The selection of items here is most always top notch, there is always something to see and grab.
As a vendor, the organizers have seemed semi unorganized when we came to them with questions on booth spots, space and options. But when it came to the actual event. Everything went smooth and as it should.
I will be back to hopefully spend and make some money!

It’s not the best gun show but it is the only around these parts…

Boring and overpriced. It was nice to experience I guess, but really, not that good unless you are one of those nuts who thinks zombies are coming for you or something else equally stupid.

My first gun show.
Admission: $ 11/​person (good for both days)
Great to look around. Awesome deals on ammunition and certain gun accessories. Vendors also selling antique items, knives, and flashlights. Plus jewelry and crystal items (strange) but I suppose not every female is into guns so she must be entertained while husband shops.
Firearms were of average price one would find as the local gun shop, did not think the deals were worth it.
Not very many vendors accepted credit.
Overall a bit disappointing however I am still glad I attended and saw what this event is all about.

What kind of fool is going to drive over 200 round trip to check on yet gun show? If you want to know can see that fool’s picture it’s right here. Oh, the things I do for my fellow gun toting Unilocalers and besides I needed some .22 lr ammo.
This is another relatively small gun show and probably not worth the drive if you’re in LA as you could go to a gun show that’s closer to you for basically the same stuff. But Del Mar is a great location with cool breezes and the ocean for a backdrop. If you’re in the San Diego area this a great place to stock up on your shooting supplies.
This gun show thing is getting strange as I’m seeing the same vendors over and over again. So in a sense all the gun shows are more or less the same. It’s like going to different Targets (the store) and you’re going to find the same items more or less.
I was a little disappointed as the bulk .22 ammo was about the same price as you could at Turners on sale. But the Stinger Mini Mag .22 ammo was $ 28 for a brick compared to $ 40 on sale at Turners or Bass Pro Shops. So I was able to make my trip pay for itself again and mission accomplished. Plus this show had a vendor specializing in .22 Rugers so I got to check out and pickup a new Kidd Trigger setup. I would have never been able to test out something like this anywhere else. Hope this info helps you.