HOP Blog
North Carolina Gun Shows 2025 Schedule
08
May
May
Looking for the next gun show in NC?
Whether you’re near Raleigh, Charlotte, Hickory, Fayetteville, or Wilmington, this guide covers the top North Carolina gun shows in 2025.
Stay updated on dates, locations, and admission info so you don’t miss your chance to stock up on gear, ammo, and firearms—and connect with other 2A supporters across the state.
Gun Shows in Raleigh, NC
Dixie Gun & Knife Show – Raleigh
- Date: May 3–4, 2025
- Location: NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd
- Hours: Sat: 9am–5pm | Sun: 10am–5pm
- Admission: $12 (12 & under free)
- Event Info
C&E Capital City Gun Show – Raleigh
- Date: June 14–15, 2025
- Location: NC State Fairgrounds
- Event Info
Old North State Antique Gun & Military Show
- Dates: May 31–June 1, August 23–24
- Location: NC State Fairgrounds
- Event Info
Gun Shows in Charlotte, NC Area
C&E Concord Gun Show
- Date: June 28–29, 2025
- Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
- Event Info
Old North State Antique Gun Show – Charlotte
- Date: October 2–5, 2025
- Location: Embassy Suites Concord
- Event Info
Gun Shows in Hickory, NC
C&E Hickory Gun Show
- Upcoming Dates:
- April 26–27
- June 21–22
- September 6–7
- November 1–2
- Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center
- Event Info
Gun Shows in Fayetteville, NC
6 Shooters Gun Show – Fayetteville
- Date: May 24–25, 2025
- Location: National Guard Armory, 3555 Owen Dr
- Admission: $7 (17 & under free)
- Event Info
C&E Fayetteville Gun Show
- Dates: June 7–8, July 26–27, October 4–5, December 6–7
- Location: Crown Expo Center
- Event Info
Gun Shows in Wilmington, NC
6 Shooters Gun Show – Wilmington
- Dates: May 10–11, June 21–22
- Location: National Guard Armory, 2221 Carolina Beach Rd
- Event Info
S&D Gun & Knife Show – Wilmington
- Dates: May 24–25, June 28–29, August 9–10, October 25–26
- Location: American Legion, 702 Pine Grove Dr
- Event Info
Stock Up Before the Show
Stock up online with HOP Munitions before you walk into the show—and save time, cash, and hassle.
Our 9mm 147-grain Poly Ammo in a 50-round box is a clean-burning, cost-effective option for range day that won’t gum up your gun.
Our .308 190-grain Subsonic Ammo delivers quiet, consistent performance with excellent cycling—perfect for suppressed bolt or gas guns.
