Volume 1 Issue 3

PRESIDENT'S  MESSAGE:

As always, we enjoyed seeing everyone at our September show and. sharing our enthusiasm for gun collecting. Once again, all of our table rentals for the show have sold out.

We are looking for participants to display their collection. If you are interested, please see Greg Zemsta, our business manager.

We focus very heavily on safety at MAAC. For a full listing of all our rules, please find them on our website. New firearms protocol will be forthcoming. Check our website at www.michiganantiquearms.com for further information. 

In closing, we have had great attendance at our past shows, but we are hoping for even more. Please spread the word to your friends and family and invite others to check out what we have to offer.

Below is what our attendance was for Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday –  270 Paid     Sunday – 93 Paid

                    445 Members             238 Members

Please welcome our new members who signed up during our September show:

                  Joseph Dempsey      Westland, MI

                  John Pomroy             Royal Oak, MI

I would like to thank everyone who attended our September show and for making it another success. Hope everyone had a spooktacular Halloween and looking forward to our last show for 2025.

” There’s no such thing as a good gun. There’s no such thing as a bad gun. A gun in the hands of a bad man is a very dangerous thing. A gun in the hands of a good person is no danger to anyone except the bad guys. - Charlton Heston

MICHIGAN ANTIQUE ARMS AND MAUMEE VALLEY GUN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

We have established a partnership agreement with Maumee Valley Gun Collectors (MVGC), which provides our members with complimentary entry to MVGC shows upon presentation of a valid badge. This privilege is reciprocated for MVGC members at our events. Numerous attendees maintain membership in both organizations and often participate in the respective shows held on the same day.  

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Time flies – Renew your MAAC membership early!

It is hard to believe 2025 is over, only 1 month to go and yearly membership renewals will be here before you know it. While dues are due by December 31st, 2025, you may renew at any time before that date. You can renew in person at the November 2025 show, or by mailing a check made out to MAAC to 2424 Highland Ct, Royal Oak, MI 48073. To obtain a Membership Renewal Form, please visit our website at www.michiganantiquearms.com, select Forms, Membership Renewal, and download the form.

Ø One year $40.00

Ø Two years $80.00

Ø Three years $120.00

Ø 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. If dues are not paid by February 6th, your member benefits will expire, and you will have to pay to attend all future shows. Thank you very much—your support truly means a lot!

2026 Show Dates:                                                 2027 Show Dates: 

February  7 – 8                                                        February   6 - 7 

April 25 – 26                                                            April     24 - 25  

September 19 – 20                                                September    25 - 26

November 28 – 29                                                 November   27 - 28

Remember to reserve your tables early, since available tables are limited.

The Board of Directors are in the process of updating our membership directory. We could really use your help, please stop by our Business Manager (Greg Zemsta) or our Secretary (Norma Robbins) and update your mailing address, phone number, and email address. We appreciate any assistance you can provide. 

We only have a certain number of tables available, so do not forget to reserve yours in advance. Please call Greg Zemsta 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 enter the hall.

Saturday: 7:00 am to 9:00 am is when setup takes place. Exhibitors and life members at 7:00 am, annual members at 8:00 am and the public can arrive at 9:00 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.

Cameras and recording devices are prohibited within the hall. This includes use of a cell phone, camera, or video.

Tim Barna, President, MAAC