Upcoming gun shows in New Brunswick
Nothing is posted in New Brunswick right now. A show is still the fastest way to see a surplus rifle or an obsolete calibre in person, so it is worth checking back.
If you would rather not wait for the next one, firearms for sale in New Brunswick are listed year round.
New Brunswick calendar
No shows posted in New Brunswick
Nothing on the New Brunswick calendar right now. Shows in other provinces are on the national calendar.
Before you go
Do you need a PAL to get into a Canadian gun show?
Most shows require a valid PAL to enter the sales floor, and many will not let you handle a firearm without showing it. Some shows admit the public to a separate viewing area without a licence, and a few admit minors accompanied by a licence holder. Bring the physical card: a photo of it on your phone is not accepted at the door by most organizers.
Can you buy a gun at a gun show in Canada?
Yes, and the rules are exactly the same as any other sale. For a non-restricted firearm the seller must verify that you hold a valid non-restricted PAL, which in practice means calling the Registrar or using the online verification service before the firearm changes hands. There is no show loophole in Canadian law — the same licence check applies whether the sale happens at a table, in a parking lot or online.
Can you buy a restricted firearm at a show?
Restricted firearms require a restricted PAL and the transfer must be registered to the new owner before it is lawful, so the paperwork rarely completes on the floor. Handguns are additionally subject to the October 2022 transfer freeze, which halted most transfers between individuals. Expect restricted transfers at a show to be arranged with a business and finished later rather than handed over on the day.
How much does it cost to get into a gun show?
Admission is usually a small cash fee, commonly in the five to fifteen dollar range, and many shows are cash-only at the door. Tables are booked with the organizer in advance and priced per table for the weekend. Bring cash for purchases as well: a good number of private vendors do not take cards, and ATMs at venues charge accordingly.
Gun shows in other provinces
Organizing a show in New Brunswick?
Post your dates, venue and table fees and the show appears on this page and on the national calendar until the weekend is over.