I love to make it this year, but probably won't be able to.

Hope everyone that makes it has a great time.

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im sorry for the dumb question im about to ask... but where does Knob Creek take place?

Just one word of warning that some might consider "political correctness". Most of the things at Knob Creek would probably considered be fairly normal for people in the US who are into shooting and military history. However, that doesn't mean that some folks don't go a bit farther than you might consider tasteful.

When I met Peter (Steel Fan), who is from the UK, he seemed taken back by some booths selling Nazi paraphernalia, and there's some guy who I've seen at several of the shows who wears what looks like a waffen uniform (I don't know if he's a reenactor or just some sort of nut, and it hasn't mattered enough to me to ask). Of course, if I tell most people how much I've spent on knives and swords, they think I'm some sort of nut.

In Europe, people react way differently to the Nazi-thing than, "Don't look or talk to them; it'll just encourage them." Anyway, just be aware that a minority of the folks who attend Knob Creek may push freedom of speech harder than would be appropriate in polite society. Nothing X-rated mind you, but there are some who just push limits in a very right-wing sort of way, so if you you have younger kids and bring the whole family, you might have some explaining to do.

Jim is telling the truth!!! There are indeed some very :interesting" people that attend the Knob Creek events.

man that looks like a real good time. too bad its so far! there will never be anything like that here in california. i would love to go and see what blades busse and scrapyard bring! one of these years im gonna road trip it over there.

Jim - I wasn't aware of that behavior (Nazi thing) at Knob Creek. I would really be disappointed and angry to come across that myself. Ironic that an event like the Knob would support rights such as gun ownership yet allow a representation of one of mankind's worst nightmares to ply their trade. Some folks really push the limits of "free speech", etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Yes- I was told about Knob and that it was plenty offensive <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" />.Just my opinion-Thanks

Wow....I think you started something here Jim!!

Come on folks..... a boycott because a few guys want to wear uniforms and sell memorabilia!! Freedom of speech is another one of those constitutional rights that we all still have(at least for a while). Also "this part of the country seems to allow that type of behavior" is a bit offensive in its self. Having been raised in KY for most of my junior and young adult life does not in any way mean that I would wear or own items like that. I know what emotions items like that bring up. It is also very short sided to say that it would not fly in Oregon. I assure you that there are people like this all over the nation.

Here is a quote from a article that was written about the Knob Creek Machine Gun Show:

"I do not think of us as an extremist or militia gathering, but we do not regulate any items sold," Knob Creek Gun Range owner and festival chief Kenny Sumner wrote, responding to E-mailed questions about booth C-22. "If someone wants to sell white supremacist and neo-Nazi crap, that's OK with me. If it offends anyone, they don't have to stop at that vendor's table. It's just like strip clubs. I don't care nothing about them and they can be wherever they want. I have the ability to stop in or drive by. This is America and we do have the right to choose. That's why I do not restrict any of the vendors at our show."


I know this is going to piss some of you off but hey..... I can express my opinions just like the next guy/gal.

jforbush- my apoligies- I have edited my post as I meant no offense was just staing an opinion- nothing personal <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />-Thank You

jforbush - you are absolutely right in your post. Through the years one of the things we have fought for is freedom of speech. Twisted as it may seem at times, it is a right to be respected. I would NOT boycott Knob Creek just because of a few idiots selling garbage like that - I just would not buy it and ignore them. Thanks for your post. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />