North Carolina Gun Shows 2026 — 31 Upcoming Events

How many gun shows are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 31 upcoming gun shows on the GunExpos calendar, with new events added as promoters announce dates. Each North Carolina listing includes the venue, dates and hours, admission price, table count, and driving directions, plus a downloadable calendar file — so you can plan which show to attend and what to expect before you go.

Last reviewed November 2026. Source: GunExpos verified show calendar .

Showing 1–25 of 31 shows

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Jacksonville NC Gun & Knife Show

Upcoming

Nov 14–15, 2026

Jacksonville, NC

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Raleigh Gun & Knife Show

Upcoming

Nov 21–22, 2026

Raleigh, NC

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C&E Winston-Salem Gun Show

Upcoming

Nov 28–29, 2026

Winston-Salem, NC

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C&E Fayetteville Gun Show

Upcoming

Dec 5–6, 2026

Fayetteville, NC

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Southport Gun & Knife Show

Upcoming

Dec 5–6, 2026

Southport, NC

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C&E Capital City Gun Show

Upcoming

Dec 12–13, 2026

Raleigh, NC

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Greenville Gun & Knife Show

Upcoming

Dec 19–20, 2026

Greenville, NC

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C&E Winston-Salem Gun Show

Upcoming

Dec 19–20, 2026

Winston-Salem, NC

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Hickory Gun Show

Upcoming

Jan 2–3, 2027

Hickory, NC

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Winston-Salem Gun Show

Upcoming

Jan 23–24, 2027

Winston-Salem, NC

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Fayetteville Gun Show

Upcoming

Jan 30–31, 2027

Fayetteville, NC

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Hickory Gun Show

Upcoming

Feb 13–14, 2027

Hickory, NC

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Hickory Gun Show

Upcoming

Mar 6–7, 2027

Hickory, NC

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Raleigh Gun Show

Upcoming

Mar 13–14, 2027

Raleigh, NC

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Winston-Salem Gun Show

Upcoming

Mar 20–21, 2027

Winston-Salem, NC

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Fayetteville Gun Show

Upcoming

Apr 3–4, 2027

Fayetteville, NC

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Hickory Gun Show

Upcoming

Apr 17–18, 2027

Hickory, NC

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Winston-Salem Gun Show

Upcoming

May 29–30, 2027

Winston-Salem, NC

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Raleigh Gun Show

Upcoming

Jun 5–6, 2027

Raleigh, NC

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Fayetteville Gun Show

Upcoming

Jun 12–13, 2027

Fayetteville, NC

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Hickory Gun Show

Upcoming

Jun 26–27, 2027

Hickory, NC

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Fayetteville Gun Show

Upcoming

Jul 24–25, 2027

Fayetteville, NC

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Winston-Salem Gun Show

Upcoming

Aug 7–8, 2027

Winston-Salem, NC

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Raleigh Gun Show

Upcoming

Sep 4–5, 2027

Raleigh, NC

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Hickory Gun Show

Upcoming

Sep 18–19, 2027

Hickory, NC

North Carolina gun show schedule 2026

There are 31 upcoming gun shows in North Carolina on the 2026 schedule. The next one is Jacksonville NC Gun & Knife Show in Jacksonville on November 14, 2026. Admission varies by show; each listing shows the price when the promoter publishes it.

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North Carolina gun shows by city

Promoters running North Carolina gun shows

C&E Gun Shows (23)

Before you go

Rules differ by state and by venue. Read the North Carolina gun laws for purchase and transport requirements, find a local North Carolina FFL dealer, or see how an FFL transfer in North Carolina works if you buy something at a show that has to ship.

Buying a gun from out of state in North Carolina?

A firearm bought from an out-of-state dealer, an online seller or a private seller in another state generally has to be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer in North Carolina, who runs the background check and charges a transfer fee. Fees and hours vary by shop.

FFL transfer fees in North Carolina Fee ranges and the most-reviewed dealers, with hours and phone numbers. FFL dealers in North Carolina Browse licensed dealers by city.