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Fair staff reports $7,000 gun-show revenue and an accidental discharge during setup
Summary
Staff reported the gun show generated about $7,000 in revenue and a raffle raised over $1,000 on day one; an accidental discharge during setup damaged office items and lodged a round in an exterior wall, prompting concern about vendor door management and firearm security.
Staff reported that the recent gun show generated approximately $7,000 in revenue, consistent with previous years, and that the event's raffle sold well — raising over $1,000 on the first day.
Mindy Winegar also described a safety incident during Friday setup when an accidental discharge occurred: a gun passed through a vendor case, damaged items in the staff office and lodged in an exterior wall. Mindy said the event has grown and additional help is needed for door management and securing firearms at future shows.
