{"id":120785,"date":"2014-04-23T19:00:36","date_gmt":"2014-04-24T01:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/local-gun-and-sportsman-show-a-cant-miss-event\/"},"modified":"2014-04-23T19:00:36","modified_gmt":"2014-04-24T01:00:36","slug":"local-gun-and-sportsman-show-a-cant-miss-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/local-gun-and-sportsman-show-a-cant-miss-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Gun and Sportsman Show a ‘can’t miss’ event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Cortez Mayor Dan Porter shakes hands with Cortez Gun Show event manager Steve Blackwell after proclaiming the fourth week of April to be \"Southwest Colorado Sportsmen's Week.\"<\/span>Ian MacLaren\/Cortez Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Think of a gun show and most likely, images of tables stocked with firearms and ammunition comes to mind.<\/p>\n

Such tables will be only one piece of this year\u2019s Cortez Gun and Sportsman Show however, which will take place at the Montezuma-County Fairgrounds, April 25-27.<\/p>\n

Promising to be one of the year\u2019s largest events, the show will feature something for everyone regardless of their age and interests.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the features that will make this year\u2019s Cortez Gun and Sportsman Show a can\u2019t-miss experience.<\/p>\n

A wide variety of products<\/p>\n

Glancing at the vender list for the Cortez Gun and Sportsman Show, it becomes clear that this year\u2019s event will be about far more than just firearms.<\/p>\n

More than 260 vendors, including taxidermists, self-defense educators, hotels, local car dealerships and even a hair salon will attend this year\u2019s event, which promises to be one of the most unique of its kind.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s event will be far more than just a gun show,\u201d explained event organizer Steve Blackwell. \u201cWe\u2019re going to have boats, campers, car haulers and a variety of outdoor products.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hard to get ammunition and a variety of firearms will also be available during the three-day show, which Blackwell hopes will attract between 6,000 and 8,000 people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got everybody from Avon to the military,\u201d said Blackwell. \u201cIt\u2019s not just a gun show anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n

Car show and quick-draw demo<\/p>\n

Adding to the excitement of this year\u2019s show will be an indoor car show and a quick draw demonstration.<\/p>\n

According to Blackwell, more than 100 vehicles will be featured at the show, which will be the first of its kind in county history.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is going to be the first inside car show in Montezuma County history,\u201d said Blackwell. \u201cPeople are excited to show off their cars.\u201d<\/p>\n

A quick-draw demonstration, which will be put on by the \u201cSan Juan Shootist,\u201d also promises show attendees a unique experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will do quick-draw demonstrations and introduce the art of quick draw to the public,\u201d said Blackwell.\u201d<\/p>\n

Local political candidates will attend<\/p>\n

Also unique to this year\u2019s gun show will be the presence of several local political candidates, who will occupy booths and answer questions.<\/p>\n

Among the candidates who plan to attend this year\u2019s event will be Montezuma County Sheriff candidates Dennis Spruell, Mike Steele and Steve Nowlin and Montezuma County Commissioner candidate, Jim Candelaria.<\/p>\n

Any and every candidate that is running for office is welcome to get a table,\u201d said Blackwell. \u201cI would really love to see some Democrats attend .\u201d<\/p>\n

Event will benefit community<\/p>\n

Far more than only a moneymaking event, this year\u2019s Cortez Gun and Sportsman Show is all about the local community.<\/p>\n

Several youth organizations and veterans\u2019 groups have been provided with free tables, the Montezuma-Cortez High School football team will handle parking, the local 4-H club will sell concessions and the Montezuma County Sherriff\u2019s posse will handle security.<\/p>\n

Horseback rides will be offered by T Bar M Outfitters, fire engine rides will be offered by the Cortez Fire Department and a Rob Yates memorial table and several \u201cWounded Warriors\u201d tables will also set up at the event.<\/p>\n

Local hotels throughout the Cortez area will offer discounts to those in town for show, which promises to bring economic benefits restaurants and other local businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve really involved the local community,\u201d said Blackwell. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a great event. Be sure to stop by.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the show or to reserve a table at the event, contact Blackwell at 970-749-9772 or 970-565-8300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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