Volume 1 Issue 2

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Thank you for coming to our April show. As always, we enjoyed seeing everyone and sharing our enthusiasm for gun collecting. Even though it was Easter weekend, all available tables sold out.

If you would like to participate in our displays, 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. Please review “Updated Show Rules” below that briefly explains some of the new rules for table holders that must be adhered to. 

On a final note, our February and April shows attendance was well attended, 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 for Saturday. Since Easter was Sunday, we did not charge for admission.

Saturday – 360 Paid             Sunday – Zero Paid

                    298 Members                    200 Members

Below are our new members that signed up during our February and April shows:

Jeremy Moeller    Buffalow, IA

Mark Oleszki    Warren, MI

Russell Paye     Dryden, MI

Dennis Wolfe   Royal Oak, MI

I would like to thank everyone who attended our April 19 & 20, 2025, show and hope to see you in for our September 20 & 21st show. Hope everyone had a wonderful summer and looking for a great season.

” There are no dangerous weapons; there are only dangerous men.” Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

No one other than law enforcement or authorized security personnel will be allowed to bring loaded firearms and loaded magazines into any MAAC meetings. No loaded concealed weapons are permitted in the show.  ALL weapons (firearms and magazines) MUST  be deactivated and unloaded before entering the show.

To ensure a safe, organized, and enjoyable experience for all attendees, vendors, and members, the Michigan Antique Arms Collectors (MAAC) has established a set of rules that must be followed at all our shows. These guidelines help maintain a professional environment for buying, selling, and displaying firearms and collectibles while promoting responsible gun ownership and compliance with all applicable laws.

All attendees and vendors are expected to review and adhere to these rules before participating in our events. Failure to comply may result in removal from the show and/or loss of future participation privileges. Please take a moment to read the rules below to ensure a smooth and successful event for everyone.

Loaded firearms are prohibited in the Hall. This applies even if you are a CCW license holder.

All firearms must be zipped tied to prevent the firing mechanism from working.

No buying, selling, or trading firearms outside the Hall or in the parking lot.

Any member possessing a loaded gun, including a pellet or BB gun, will be removed from the building and placed on probation or even suspended.

Any member possessing a loaded magazine will be removed from the building and placed on probation.

All firearms, Pellet guns, and BB guns other than those which are fully disassembled, must be checked, cleared, and secured to make the firearm(s) inoperable in such a manner that it cannot be discharged using plastic ties and methods rendering the chamber visible on cartridge firearms, as recommended by MAAC prior to the firearm(s) being displayed, offered for sale or trade by exhibitors or non-exhibiting members or guests entering the show floor.

All firearms must be displayed to make the plastic tie visible for observation from the aisle. No black, brown, or any other dark plastic ties are to be used.

All table holders and owners of guns shall cooperate with any MAAC Officers, Directors, Business Manager, or Past President when inquiry is made about their firearms being tied with plastic ties. No firearms shall be placed on a table without first being tied.

All Federal and State firearm laws shall be observed.

Furthermore, all firearms having removable magazines or clips must be removed from the firearm(s), including firearms in display cases.

2025 Show Dates:          2026 Show Dates:                      2027 Show Dates:

September  20 – 21         February  7 – 8                            February   6 - 7

November  29 – 30          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 either the Business Manager (Greg Zemsta) or our Secretary (Norma Robbins) and update your mailing address, phone number, and email address. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated.

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 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.

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