The verified event
Florida Gun Shows lists its Tampa Gun Show for October 17–18, 2026 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610. Its published schedule gives Saturday hours of 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday hours of 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with admission listed at $15.
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Make the date useful
An event listing becomes a better planning tool when the visitor connects the date with a few specific decisions. Check which entrance the organizer directs attendees to use, whether your planned arrival leaves enough time to browse, and whether admission conditions differ for members of your party.
The published admission figure does not establish every ticket or concession detail. Ask the organizer about those conditions instead of treating an abbreviated calendar entry as a complete visitor agreement.
Venue and visitor questions
The fairgrounds’ official information is the place to check parking, entrance arrangements and accessibility. We have not independently confirmed a show-specific parking charge or accessibility arrangement for this occurrence, so this guide does not promise either. Visitors with specific access needs should contact the venue and organizer before traveling.
Use the directory during planning
Save the show on your browser, compare its dates and admission with another verified event, or download the all-day calendar entry from its listing. The calendar download contains event dates and published local opening hours; it is not a timed reservation.
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Coverage note
This is independent, source-based visitor coverage. It is not a report of attendance or an interview with the promoter. No event photographs are reproduced here because show-specific image permissions have not been established. Facts were checked October 13, 2026; verify changes with the organizer before departure.
Sources & further reading
Sources reviewed 2026-10-13.
Prepared for Gunfire Magazine with AI assistance from the linked source material and the publication’s editorial brief. This piece does not claim original interviews, on-site reporting or hands-on product testing.