vOLUME 1 / ISSUE 1 

Thank you for coming to our January show. We enjoyed seeing everyone and sharing our enthusiasm for gun collecting. We sold out on our table availability at our new facility and the show was fantastic and remarkably busy for our first meeting at our new location.

For our first meeting we had two displays:  Jim and Roberta Cassell, “Tools of the Trade,” and John Willyard, “U.S. Military Muskets and Their Match Marks.”  We are hoping our displays will grow and if you would like to participate, please see Greg Zemsta, our business manager.

On a final note, our January show attendance was good, but we would like more, so tell your friends and encourage others to come and see what we have to offer. Below is what our attendance was:

                                    Saturday – 432 Paid                 Sunday - 86 Paid 

                                                       308 Members                        192 Members

As we continue at our new location, Madison Place Event Center, and establish our presence in Oakland County, we would like to thank everyone who will be attending and supporting this fine gun club at the meeting on April 19–20.

        "A gun is a tool, like any other. It's the user, not the tool, that determines it purposes"

TABLEHOLDERS INFORMATION:

GUN RULES

No one other than law enforcement or authorized security personnel will be allowed to bring loaded firearms, loaded magazines, or loaded clips, including loaded concealed carry weapons (CCWs) to any MAAC meetings. Before entering the show, ALL weapons (firearms, magazines, and clips) MUST be deactivated and unloaded before entering the show. Present all firearms upon entering. The Security Check-In Desk (lobby) will safely tie your weapon before entering the hall. 

All actions must be left open and plastic ties must pass through the barrel or action in a way that renders the firearm unusable!  Once more, all firearms must be unloaded and unable to fire any kind of bullet, projectile, etc. Air guns that are not cocked or charged with air fall under this category.  See the Business Manager to purchase ties if you do not have any.  

IF YOUR DUES ARE DUE:

Every year on January 1st, your membership dues are due. If your membership expired on December 31, 2024, please contact Greg Zemsta, Business Manager, or visit our website at www.michiganantiquearms.com, select Forms, Membership Renewal, and download the form. You can either pay in person or by mail at MAAC, 2424 Highland Ct, Royal Oak, MI 48073.

One year @ $40.00

Two years @ $80.00

Three years @ $120.00

Life membership @ $400.00 (see Life Membership Form for further information)

You can enter the first meeting of the New Year using your badge from the previous year.  Member benefits will expire and no newsletter for the second meeting will be mailed if dues are not paid by January 15th.  Many thanks! Your support is greatly appreciated!

TABLEHOLDERS' INFORMATION

One of the many ancillary advantages of renting table space is that it allows you to share your collections, crafts, and trades with a large number of other members and visitors.  Additionally, many enduring friendships have been formed between nearby table holders. There are a few things to consider when booking your table or tables.

Members pay $75.00 for a table, while non-members pay $90.00.  We only have a certain number of tables available, so do not forget to reserve yours in advance.  Please call MAAC at (248) 556-6590 to let them know if you will not be able to occupy your table or tables.

Friday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm is when setup takes place.  During these hours, life members will also be permitted to use the hall.

Saturday: The public can arrive at 8:30 am exhibitors and life members at 7:00 am, and annual members at 8:00 am.  The show ends at 5 p.m., and everyone must leave the hall by 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: The show begins at the same time as Saturday and ends at 3:00 pm. By 5:00 pm, the entire hall must be completely vacated.

The use of cameras and recording devices are not permitted inside the hall. This includes use of a cell phone camera or video.

Tim Barna, President, MAAC