Crossroads of the West Gun Show

I was looking forward to checking out what was offered here and gaining some better knowledge about guns. I was disappointed. There were so few actual gun vendors and only a handful of training programs available. It was mostly knives at this show. There were some people selling survivalist items and antique military gear which I thought was need but with the exception of 3 ammo dealers it was kind of meh. Most of the vendors took cards but some didn’t which is their prerogative but seems odd. Also I am not sure what Scentsey and Cutco have to do with a gun show but they were there to.
Plus I went on Sunday and it was still $ 16 for a ticket. That seems excessive to me. Oh and don’t forget $ 8 to park. However, if you parked in the Swap meet parking it was free. I am so glad I took this route because $ 24 just to park and get into the show seems crazy.

Impressed and overwhelmed by all that was offered. They’ll be back in August, which i plan to attend and be better prepared for. So much to see in just 1 visit, but if i read the sign correctly your Saturday ticket gets you in both days. Just when you think you’ve seen all the vendors, you make your way to the exit and discover there’s another side of the building you haven’t explored! I counted 6 separate areas, plus the outside area which makes 7. If you plan to buy, know exactly what you want and know what you would pay outside. show prices are not necessarily cheaper. You can take your safety test onsite & receive your license immediately for $ 25, this license is required for all gun purchses. Kids are welcome, 12 & under is free.
No pictures allowed once inside. A good mix of food vendors– pizza, hawaiian chik bowls, street tacos, pastrami sandwiches, burgers, beer, churros, pretzels & coffee. Bring cash, as prices are cheaper if you pay in cash. Bring rolling bags, duffle bags, or those carts that you can wheel around. Parking is $ 8, but there’s free parking at the swap meet with a $ 2 entrance fee per person, plus $ 16 per person into the gun show. If you’ve entered thru the gun show side which is near the amphitheater, you can get into the swap for free.
My first time here, it was pretty interesting. The vendors were friendly & informative, even to a newbie like myself.

It’s always a good Saturday when I’m here! Lots to look at while having a beer and fresh peanuts. My favorite booth was Alpha Shooting Sports. They had a lot of custom uppers that were test fired for quality, and they were super friendly to me (first time buyer). A lot of the vendors are but not all. Some will belittle you if you’re not an exmarine who’s done 8 tours and missing a limb.
Parking is 8 bucks and $ 15 for large trucks.
Restrooms are clean.
Lots of walking so wear comfy shoes.
Bring a backpack or suitcase on wheels for large purchases especially if you want to buy bargain ammo.

Lots of great vendors. Plenty of accessories and good deals. About 4 times larger than the Ontario show. Good times, good law abiding gun owners.

Always a great show with lots and lots of parts, guns, bullets, and more… The prices very from a great deal to a bit over the top. I had a great time and would go again.

should have called it the knife show of the west. So little selection of guns it was almost a complete waste of time. We did get some inexpensive ammo and targets, but otherwise, I would have preferred to shop online and save the admission fee. I am sure it has a lot to do with the new laws, but overall, it was quite a letdown.

Kind of a fun way to spend some time checking out what they have. Not the greatest selection of firearms, especially if you go on the second day. Know your prices before you go though. Also make sure and ask before you purchase anything where it will have to be picked up once the ten day background check is completed. One of the guys informed me I would have to drive to Miramar down in San Diego to pick up the purchase. No thanks ! Some things are deals and some aren’t. They also have lots of other non gun related things to look at too.

Crossdressers of the west, let us say blows. It cost $ 10.00 just to park. $ 14.00 for a ticket, $ 10.00 for a hot dog $ 6.95 for a soda. You never see any Manufactures Reps. or Shooting Celebrities, there are no seminars on reloading, safety, training, nothing. It has some vendors that sell ammo, magazines, Chinese knives, all of which I guarantee you are way cheaper at Walmart or Online. Some vendors are selling, Dash Cams, Beef Jerky, and other crap you would only see at Swap Meets and Rummage Sales. All the Firearms are cheaper at Turners Outdoorsman, Big-​5, or any gun store in San Diego County. The Best GIMMICK is the Concealed Weapons Classes, $ 50.00. You have to take and pass the class to get a CCW. In SAN DIEGO COUNTY the Sheriff is the one that issues the PERMITS. Only problem is the Sheriff does not ISSUE MANY. He does not give them so easily. See if I am wrong.

I came here with my boyfriend and while there are lots of non gun related things for sale we did manage to find a few deals.

Just returned from the Costa Mesa show and I was fairly disappointed. Primarily in the number of firearms sellers, their selection and pricing. As far as I could see, there wasn’t a bargain to be had, pretty much anywhere… in fact, a sampling of the handguns I’ve been in the market for demonstrated that the BEST price was in line with what I can get online, and the worst was what you’d pay at a major sporting goods chain. After paying for two people to get in and $ 7 for parking, I’d need to save at least $ 40 on a purchase to make the trip worthwhile. Sadly, there were precious few sellers of handguns and those that were there didn’t care to price competitively for the show. If you’re interested in rifles (particularly AR-​15s) you will probably find everything you want. If you’re looking for a handgun, you’re going to find the pickings a lot slimmer.
Also feel like the show has strayed a little too far, in terms of what kinds of items are allowed or encouraged for sale. We were seeing things like imported china sets, home décor (not gun/​hunting related) and various other flea market-​worthy items, which were not in line with what you’d go to a gun show looking for.
It appeared that ammunition was a huge focal point at the show, which is fine… but I wasn’t knocked out by most of the pricing. The best deals you can hope for are on reloads, and you’re taking a chance on quality with those.
My wife enjoyed the variety of prepping and survival equipment on offer and there was plenty of space for everyone, so it wasn’t that we didn’t enjoy browsing… but I was definitely hoping for a much better turnout from firearms vendors and certainly, much more competitive pricing.

Q: Can I carry a loaded gun in the gun show? I have a Concealed Carry Permit.
A: We respectfully request that you do not bring any loaded firearm into the gun show. Safety is our Number One Priority, and a safe environment in the show can only be maintained if there are no loaded guns in the show.
This is from Crossroads of the West Gun Show web page. I would expect this from an anti-​gun group!!! Gun free zones do not work!!!

The most awesome event the ocean fair has to offer there is a little something for everyone and if u go u won’t be disappointed!

USA Gun Gear is the worse company to buy any products from. I was a repeated customer bought 2 lasers and one of the laser doesn’t work. The woman behind the counter had the nerve to tell me «I have many thief’s steal products, how do I know you didn’t steal the laser.» WTH! She had the worse customer service and started yelling because I wanted to exchange the laser for one that works. I would avoid this gun company at all cost, they sell products that don’t work and accuse you of stealing it!!!

Huge variety of arms and ammo. Lots of well informed vendors. Safe and expansive! Definitely worth the entry fee in deals you’ll get once inside! Cheapest selection around!

I’ve been going to CROTW gun shows for over 20 years. I use to love the huge show at the LACO Fairplex. An epic show back
in the 90’s. It was under $ 10 ($ 8) and huge. Fast forward to 2014, no show at Fairplex, $ 16 to get in at the OC Fairgrounds show. $ 5 to park (use to be free), over all, not as good of a show. It use to be a great place to find jerky. I saw only a few vendors last show. Use to get hard to find parts. Not so much anymore. Over all, my last few shows were not as enjoyable as they use to be. I may go to get specific things in the future, but it’s not as fun as it was before.

I have been here a couple of times to look for ammunition and a magazine for my friend. Fair warning try to get here early! There are a lot of people who come to find ammunition and other accessories for their firearms! You will find all sorts of ammunition here from brand names to reloads so that shouldn’t be a problem. The problem is that most of the vendors will put a limit on how much ammunition you can buy to give other people a chance at it too.
PLEASE PLEASE BRING A CART TO HOLD THE AMMUNITION!!! Because if you are like regular people hold a couple cans of ammunition can be quite tiring especially if you still want to walk around. And then when you want to go home you have to walk it back to you car!
Have fun everyone and be safe!

«Say hello to my little friend!» Expect to pay for parking but the beer is cold. Beer & guns… God Bless America!

I always have loved going to gun shows and this one definitely is like all the others, except its a bit bigger. Crossroads of the West holds regular shows in most of the major Western markets on a regular basis.
I am not sure how many times I have been to the OC Fairgrounds version of this show and it is always something I enjoy. Hell even the munchkin likes it. She is always enamored with the pink tactical gear and weapons haha who woulda guessed that eh?
Pro Tip: Print out the online coupon for $ 1 off the entrance fee.
This wasnt the biggest show I have seen here at the OC Fairgrounds yet it still filled up the 4 main halls, the areas between each side hall, and the center courtyard was half filled with two mega ammo booths, a magazine vendor, anda couple of tactical gear booths.
I have yet to purchase a firearm here, but I have purchased 1000s of rounds of ammo as it is simply the best deal going. Often there are cash discounts and bulk discounts to be had. For some reason they were out of .22LR on the first day here and some vendors had actually gotten some from elsewhere overnight and were then selling the .22LRs for $ 8/​box of 50 which I just about died laughing over. That is ridiculous as you used to be able to buy a brick of 500 for that same rate…
Pro Tip #2: When you can park in the free parking area as it is closer to the show entrance than the paid parking! Talk about ironic eh? I loved saving the $ 7 from parking
There are a few other interesting vendors here as well to make the show more worthwhile if you are on the edge of attending. These other vendors include jerky makers (kinda obvious), gold/​silver coin and bullion retailers, jewelry makers, antique accoutrements, stun guns, flashlights, heck they even had a special pillow maker there!
Pro Tip #3: Fill out the contest form and drop it in the box it is well worth it. I won free passes last time so I didnt have to pay to get in this time. =)
Overall there is something fun, and wild west about going to these shows. Some of the people that you would anticipate being there were there, and some of the people that you would never suspect being there were. It is a very random mix of patrons and all are welcome.
I suggest you hit it up sometime.

Parking is $ 5 admission is $ 15. So many vendors so little time! They always have great deals on re-​load ammunition. They don’t just sell guns and accessories here. There is everything from clothing to back packs to survival/​camping equipment.
If you have never been to a gun show I would recommend this one. It is one of the biggest shows on the west coast.

Come say hi at the calguns booth. :)
What a great event! Crossroads did a great job managing the large amount of people that showed up for this show. There were people lined up at 2am to get in! Thousands of people made their way through the show on opening day Sat and not once did it seem overwhelming or daunting. There was a line that lead from one end to the other of the show with a few sections snaking back and forth for the LAX ammo line. Everyone was very respectful and well behaved considering each person was on their own personal missions for stock. I was here as a volunteer for Calguns and was able to raise a large amount of money just on day one. I heard the owner of Crossroads even walked around saying hi to guests and vendors! I was a bit busy talking to patrons but how great is that?!
At this show you can find all things outdoors, and relating to prepping and the shooting sports. Camping gear, ammunition, backpacks, sheets, food and everything in between. Please note there is no such thing as a «gun show loop hole» In California all modern firearms require you to go through a background check AND wait your 10 days.
Pre buy your tickets online and if you can walk to the show. Saves you from having to wait in another long line. Currently with the way things are everything is more expensive than 6 months ago. That being said you can find deals/​cheaper prices at the gun show compared to online or at a store. Big plus is there actually is stock you can buy and take home!