PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
As always, we enjoyed seeing everyone at our April show and sharing our enthusiasm for gun collecting. Once again, every table rental was sold out.
As a reminder, all table space is rented through MAAC only. Tables may not be used by anyone other than the renter without the Business Manager’s permission. Tables must be occupied, displays maintained from the published opening through closing, and all tables covered. Failure to follow show hours may result in loss of continued table location and possible loss of table rental privileges, pending availability.
Cameras, cell phone cameras, and video recording devices are prohibited unless approved by the Business Manager.
On behalf of the Board, I want to sincerely thank Rich Glaz for his time, dedication, and many hours of service to MAAC. His efforts have made a meaningful difference and helped advance our mission.
We will miss his insight and passion, but we understand his decision to step back and resign from the Board. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Finally, we are saddened to share that Board Member Bob Whiteaker passed away on August 27, 2026, at age 75. Bob will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and many business partners. Our prayers are with his family and close friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 45100 Warren Road, Canton, MI 48187. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.at St. Mary Cause of Our Joy Catholic Church, 8200 North Wayne Road, Westland, MI 48185. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Program.
Below is what our attendance was for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday – 328 Paid Sunday – 100 Paid
565 Members 153 Members
Please welcome our new members who signed up during our April show:
Jarrith Kiel Lennon, MI
Matthew Virzi Bloomfield Hills, MI
I would like to thank everyone who attended our April show and for making it another success.
Danny’s Corner about fractured tales:
Dick Kadlec was a customer of mine at the D&D Gunsmith Shop and we became good friends. He always had some hair brained project for me to build from a .45 acp single shot rifle so his grandson could see the bullet holes at 50 yards or to a gun that shot golf balls over 40 yards. He happened to be in my shop talking about a new rifle, when a man about 32 years old and his 10-year-old son came into my shop just to buy some shot gun ammo. I could tell by their clothes that dad was just a working man. The boy was looking over my used gun rack, and his dad told him not to pick up any gun because he could not afford to buy one. Dick Kadlec asked the dad if his son was a good boy, did he do good in school. His dad proudly said his son was a straight A student. With the dad’s permission Dick let the boy pick out a .22 from my rack and put it on his bill. The young boy was all smiles.
Fast forward 30 years, the young boy now a man comes to every Michigan Antique Arms Show with his two boys looking for guns for their collection. They now own over 35 .22 caliber rifles, and it all started with one kind gesture from Dick Kadlec, a true gentleman. When was the last time you gave a kid a gun?
Dan Kurkowski, Historian,
MAAC 2026 - 2027 ELECTION NOTICE
The Board of Directors has postponed the election for replacement members originally scheduled for November for the 2027 term.
If you have not paid your 2026 dues, please renew at the September 2026 show or mail a check to MAAC at 2424 Highland Ct, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Download the Membership Renewal Form from our website at www.michiganantiquearms.com, under Forms, Membership Renewal.
Failure to renew your membership will require you to pay the general entrance fee at the door for any additional shows. Also, remember you need to always wear your badge while you are attending the show.
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, as availability is limited.
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 him know if you will not be able to occupy your table or tables.
Friday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, setup takes place. During these hours, life members will also be permitted to enter the hall.
Saturday: 7:00 am to 9:00 am, setup takes place. Exhibitors and life members at 7:00 am, annual members at 8:00 am, and the public 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 using a cell phone, camera, or video.
Tim Barna, President, MAAC