The basic purpose of a show or exhibit sponsored by this Association will be the promotion of the ideals and standards of MVACA. Our By-laws clearly set forth that, "This Association is dedicated to the promotion of the craft of arms collecting; to bind its members into an organization for the exchange of information and to further the study of arms types; to cooperate with sportsmen and other arms clubs in matters of mutual interest; to analyze carefully and intelligently, any and all proposed laws affecting the common good of collectors and sportsmen and add vigorous protest against all needless, unfair or prohibitive arms legislation; and to hold exhibits and/or shows for the benefit of our members and guests." In accordance, the following show rules are to be observed. The signature, required on our table reservation form, indicates a table holder’s acceptance of, and agreement to comply, with these show rules. Offenders will be asked to comply, leave or be ejected.

A. All federal, state, and local laws must be observed at all times. Post 1898 firearms may be displayed, but the sale of such arms must comply with federal, state, or local statutes. Such compliance is the legal responsibility of the seller.

B. NRA safety rules will prevail at all times. MVACA is NRA affiliated and subscribes to the NRA's "Code of Ethics for Gun Collectors and Dealers" and also the NRA's "Code of Conduct for Gun Collectors' Meetings". We require all exhibitors to do the same. Only MVACA authorized security and law enforcement personnel will be allowed to wear  holstered loaded sidearms.

C. MVACA, in return for a table rental fee, offers display space only, and is in no way responsible for the actions of any person, either exhibitor or visitor. All exhibitors are totally responsible, at all times, for the safety (non-loaded condition) and security (loss by theft) of their display items. Firearms and compatible ammunition must not be displayed in such close proximity that easy quick loading is possible. We caution and ask all exhibitors to exercise extra care during show hours to protect your display, as well as your neighbor's display. The traditional cover over an exhibit is to be considered the same as a LOCK. Any violation of a covered table by other than the Owner will be dealt with sternly by the show officers. After show hours the exhibit area is cleared, locked and placed under armed guard until re-opened the next day.

D. No photographs of displays or exhibitors will be allowed, except with the specific approval of the exhibitor being photographed and the MVACA Show Director.

E. All exhibitors must provide and make use of a table cover. DO NOT use any past or present national flags as a table cover.

F. ALLOWABLE items or actions:

l. Firearms, armor, edged weapons and air, gas, spring or flare guns.

2. Cartridges and reloading equipment.

3. Military or police issued accouterments. (i.e., uniforms and accessories, medals, bayonets, patches, badges, etc.)

4. Books, literature or historical groups concerning firearms, edged weapons and armor.

5. Items or tools specifically pertinent to the manufacture or repair of firearms.

6. Any working firearm replica, copy or non-working firearm model, so long as it is prominently labeled as such.

7. Any articles, devices or organizations that can be shown to be properly related to MVACA purposes or goals.

G. PROHIBITED items or actions:

Table pack-up prior to show closing time unless you are giving-up your location in the future.