Tampa Gun Show Events

Trusted Tampa Gun Show Information

Tired of checking multiple calendars and unreliable sources for Tampa Bay area gun shows? tampagunshow.com is your definitive, one-stop resource. We provide confirmed, up-to-the-minute schedules for all major events, including precise details on dates, times, admission prices, and verified locations like the Florida State Fairgrounds. We connect you directly to top vendors, essential CWP classes, and the largest collections of firearms and gear. Your next successful show day starts here. View the full upcoming schedule now and never miss an event!

Tampa's Most Reliable Gun Show Calendar & Firearm Event Hub

Everything you need to know about Tampa's top gun shows and events. Tampagunshow.com was built by and for the Tampa gun show community to solve one simple problem: finding reliable Florida events information. Our commitment is to deliver the most accurate, up-to-the-minute schedule for every major area show, including those at the Florida State Fairgrounds. We are not an event promoter, but a dedicated directory focused solely on convenience, safety, and empowering the firearm community. Use our site as your official guide to CWP classes, top vendors, and the largest gatherings of enthusiasts in Central Florida.

Event Listings

Up-to-date schedules with dates, locations, and admission details.

Firearm Classes

Information on concealed weapons permit classes offered at upcoming shows.

5 Facts Related to Gun Shows (U.S. & Florida Specific)

• Massive Scale: There are an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 gun shows held annually across the United States, ranging from small local events to massive shows attracting tens of thousands of attendees.

• Florida CCW Holder Requirement: Florida is one of the states where a current Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license (or a previous exemption) can allow the purchaser to bypass the mandatory three-day waiting period for handgun purchases at an FFL dealer's table at a show.

• Local Venue Popularity: The Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa is the single most consistent and popular venue for major gun shows in the Central Florida region, frequently hosting events nearly every month due to its size and accessibility.

• FFL Background Checks are Required: Federal law mandates that any federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL) selling at a Florida gun show must perform a background check on the purchaser, just as they would at their regular store.

• Private Sale Law: In Florida, state law does not require unlicensed private sellers (those not "engaged in the business" of selling) to conduct background checks for firearm transfers, even if the sale takes place at a gun show. This is often referred to as a private transfer.

Gun Show Gallery

Snapshots from past Gun Show events.