Virginia Beach Gun Show 2026 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center

The Virginia Beach Gun Show returns to the Virginia Beach Convention Center on October 10-11, 2026, organized by Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd. (SGK). For two days, the exhibition hall fills with hundreds of vendor tables covering the full spectrum of the shooting sports world, from antique and collectible firearms dating back to the 1600s to the latest models from major arms manufacturers, alongside handmade knives, pocket knives and collectible swords. Visitors will find ammunition, scopes and optics, holsters and rifle cases, gun safes, reloading equipment, army surplus clothing, Civil War memorabilia and militaria, self-defense products and outdoor gear. Whether you are a serious collector, a hunter, a competitive shooter or simply interested in American history and home defense, the show offers a rare chance to inspect, compare and purchase items in person under one roof. SGK runs each show with firearm-certified security officers who check every weapon at the entrance and zip-tie firearms so they cannot be fired inside the hall. On-duty local police and representatives from the Virginia State Police are present throughout the weekend, and licensed dealers conduct instant background checks on site. No loaded firearms are allowed, no photography is permitted, and visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. If you are travelling from out of town, the convention center sits in the Virginia Beach oceanfront district, a short walk from hotels, restaurants and the boardwalk, making it easy to combine the show with a weekend on the coast. Booking accommodation early is recommended, as fall weekends in Virginia Beach fill up quickly.