Guns & Knife Show in Franklin, North Carolina — January 2027

The Guns & Knife Show returns to the Robert C. Carpenter Community Building in Franklin, North Carolina, on January 23–24, 2027. Organized by Gem Capitol Shows, this long-running regional expo brings together dealers, collectors and enthusiasts from across the southern Appalachians for a weekend devoted to firearms, blades and related gear. Exhibitors fill the hall with rifles, handguns, shotguns, carbines, combat knives and swords, alongside ammunition, cartridges, antique coins, war relics and self-protection items. Hunting and fishing accessories round out the inventory, making the show a practical stop for both serious collectors and casual shoppers. The event is open to the trade and the general public. Doors run Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday 10am–4pm. Only cash is accepted at the admission desk, though ATMs are available on site. No loaded firearms are permitted inside the show floor, and all applicable gun laws apply. Franklin sits in Macon County, roughly an hour southwest of Asheville and within easy reach of the Nantahala National Forest. Visitors travelling for the weekend will find a modest but comfortable choice of hotels, motels and cabins in and around town, with more options along the US-441 corridor.