Miami Gun Show 2026–2027: Dates, Tickets, Rules and What to Expect

The Miami Gun Show runs several weekends a year at the Miami-Dade Fairgrounds, and it is one of the busiest gun shows in South Florida. I went on Sunday, November 8, 2026, to walk the floor, talk with vendors and film carry gear for this site. This guide covers the remaining 2026 and full 2027 dates, admission, the rules at the door, what buying a gun there actually involves, and the carry-focused vendors worth a stop.

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Miami Gun Show at a glance

Next show	January 9–10, 2027
Location	Miami-Dade Fairgrounds (Fair Expo Center), 10901 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165
Organizer	Florida Gun Shows (floridagunshows.com)
Admission	$17 at the door, cash or card (Nov 2026), with a hand stamp for re-entry
Hours	Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 10am–5pm (per the organizer)
Private sales	Not allowed. All firearm sales and trades go through licensed dealers.
On-site CWL class	$99, Saturday and Sunday, 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm, ages 18+, first come, first served

2027 Miami Gun Show dates

These dates come from the 2027 schedule brochure Florida Gun Shows handed out at the November 2026 show (their website only lists shows through December 2026 so far). The organizer notes the schedule can change without notice, so check their website the week before.

• January 9–10, 2027
• February 27–28, 2027
• April 24–25, 2027
• May 29–30, 2027
• July 17–18, 2027
• September 18–19, 2027
• November 6–7, 2027

There is no Miami date left in December 2026. If you cannot wait, the same organizer runs shows in Tampa, Fort Myers, Palmetto and Orlando, and other promoters run shows in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

Other gun shows near Miami

If the Miami dates don’t work, these South Florida shows are a short drive away. Dates below come from current event listings; confirm with each organizer before you go.

Show	Location	Upcoming dates
West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show (Sport Show Specialists)	South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach	Nov 14–15 and Dec 19–20, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Gun & Knife Show (Florida Gun Expo)	Fort Lauderdale	Dec 19–20, 2026
Miramar Gun Show (Florida Gun Expo)	Miramar National Guard Armory	Check the organizer’s schedule

Rules at the door

The signs at the entrance spell out the rules, and security enforces them:

• All weapons must be unloaded before you enter the building, and no loose ammo is allowed in the show.
• This includes concealed weapon permit holders. If you carry, plan to unload and check your gun at the security table, or leave it secured at home.
• No private firearm sales. Every sale and trade goes through one of the show’s licensed dealers.
• Payment: have your admission ready; they take cash and card.

Bringing a gun to sell or trade? Bring it unloaded, cased and with no loose ammunition, and go straight to the security table.

Buying a gun at the Miami Gun Show

Because every sale runs through a licensed dealer, buying at the show works much like buying at a gun store: you fill out the federal form, the dealer runs a background check, and Florida’s waiting period applies. In Florida you must be 21 to buy a firearm from a dealer. Florida concealed weapon license holders are generally exempt from the state waiting period, but ask the dealer how pickup works before you pay, especially in Miami-Dade.

Show prices are not automatically lower than online. A few prices I saw on Sunday, November 8:

• Glock 19 and Glock 45 Gen 6: $649
• Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0: $449
• Smith & Wesson M&P Equalizer: $499

Check the online price on your phone before you buy, and compare a few tables. If you are shopping for the new Glock, read our Glock 19 Gen 6 vs Gen 5 comparison first, and see how buying a gun online works if the show price is not right.

Concealed carry class at the show

Florida Gun Shows and Bulldog Tactical run a concealed weapons class on site for $99, with no pre-registration (seats are first come, first served). The package includes the certificate, an explanation of the license application process, and range time with ear and eye protection and firearm and ammo rental. Classes run Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, and you must be 18 or older. Florida no longer requires a license to carry concealed, but a license still matters for carrying in other states and for the purchase waiting-period exemption.

Carry gear vendors worth a stop

Most of the floor is gun dealers. These are the concealed carry booths that stood out on November 8. None of them paid to be included here. Vendors change from show to show, so treat this as a snapshot.

Bucks Holsters

A Cape Coral, Florida shop that hand-makes Kydex holsters in the USA. Their table had a wide range of appendix holsters, and the vendor demonstrated appendix carry and the draw on his own belt. New to carrying in front? Start with our guide to appendix carry. Site: bucksholsters.com.

Tyson Holsters

One of the largest holster tables at the show, with Kydex holsters for most popular pistols set out on blue guns so you can check the fit, plus gun belts and magazine carriers. Their banner advertises a lifetime warranty. Site: tysonholsters.com.

Thunderwear

Thunderwear, from Satellite Beach, Florida, makes a below-the-belt deep-concealment holster worn at the front of the waist. They demonstrated it on a mannequin. It is a niche option for people who cannot carry on the belt. If you are weighing options like this, compare it with belly band holsters. Site: thunderwearholsters.com.

Bags By The Shore

A Florida family business selling concealed carry handbags, sling bags and backpacks with dedicated gun compartments. They demonstrated how the zippered gun compartment works. For off-body carry, see our concealed carry purse guide. Site: bagsbytheshore.com.

Prepared First Aid

Run by an EMT, this booth sold trauma kits (IFAKs), tourniquets, chest seals and compressed gauze, and walked us through what goes in a kit. If you carry a gun, a tourniquet and trauma kit belong in your plan too. Our IFAK guide for concealed carriers covers what to carry. Site: preparedfirstaid.com.

Practac Defense Training

An Oakland Park training company focused on practical home defense for all skill levels. Their booth showed StressVest scenario training, where you train against a vest and laser pistols instead of paper targets. Site: practacfl.com.

B.O.S. Lock

B.O.S. Lock showed the FS-1 Fusion, a fingerprint lock that mounts on a pistol’s accessory rail and blocks the slide until your fingerprint unlocks it. It also has a built-in light and laser. The booth listed it at $250. For storage at home, see our bedside gun safe comparison. Site: boslock.com.

Also on the floor

• 2A Legal (2A Protection, Inc.): prepaid self-defense legal coverage, promoted at the Shoot Straight tables and on the organizer’s website. Compare legal plans in our concealed carry insurance comparison.
• Dreadnought Holsters: carbon-fiber-pattern Kydex holsters at budget prices.
• Big dealers: Shoot Straight and Pompano Pawn had the largest gun selections.

Tips for your first Miami Gun Show

1. Go early. By midday Sunday the aisles at the big dealer tables were packed.
2. Know your price. Look up the online price before you buy, and compare several tables.
3. Bring your gun if you are buying a holster. Unloaded and checked at security, or at least know your exact model and any light or optic.
4. Ask about the waiting period and pickup before paying for a gun.
5. Grab cards from small makers. Many of the best carry products at shows come from small shops that don’t advertise much online.

Miami Gun Show FAQ

Last updated November 8, 2026. Dates, prices and vendors change; confirm details with Florida Gun Shows before you go.