# 2025 Texas Gun Shows - Week 41 ## 2025 Texas Gun Shows - Week 41 ### October 6th through October 12th Welcome to our Texas gun show schedules page! If you're new to the world of firearms or just looking for a unique shopping experience, a gun show is an exciting destination. At these events, collectors and enthusiasts come together to showcase and sell a vast array of guns, knives, and self-defense tools - from antique pistols and rare collectibles to modern rifles and handguns. You'll also find a wide selection of accessories, parts, and gear for every type of shooter, as well as non-lethal defensive options like pepper spray and tasers. Gun shows in Texas (and neighboring states) for the week of Monday 10/6 to Sunday 10/12 2025. Browse the gun show schedule below, click any show name (or info button) to get details about that show. Shows are classified by city, county, and region (North, South, East, West) so you can find a gun show near you. Each show (in Texas) is accompanied by a Texas state county map with that county highlighted in red. This week we have shows on schedule in the following counties: - Brazos County (1 show: [Bryan – College Station Gun Show 450 Tables](#bryan-college-station-gun-show-450-tables) in Bryan 77801) - Harris County (1 show: [3 Day Collectable Arms/Gun Show](#3-day-collectable-arms-gun-show) in Houston 77042) - La Salle County (1 show: [Cotulla 3-Day Gun Show](#cotulla-3-day-gun-show) in Cotulla 78014) - Lamar County (1 show: [Paris Gun & Knife Show](#paris-gun-038-knife-show) in Paris 75460) - Llano County (1 show: [Llano Gun Show](#llano-gun-show) in Llano 78643) - Lubbock County (1 show: [Lubbock Gun & Blade Show](#lubbock-gun-038-blade-show) in Lubbock 79401) - Upshur County (1 show: [American Legion Big Sandy Gun Show](#american-legion-big-sandy-gun-show) in Big Sandy 75755) - Williamson County (1 show: [Taylor Gun Show](#taylor-gun-show) in Taylor 76574) Check the show info below for dates and directions. ![2025 Gun Show Map - week 41](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/media/gunshowmaps/2025-41-7e0c2189858dae1787178f10dda5ce2f.webp) ### Filters All Shows Use the filter categories and buttons to display only the shows you want to see. To return to the full list, click the "All Shows" button above. - Cities - Counties - Districts - Metro Areas - Regions --- Cotulla Houston Taylor Texarkana Big Sandy Bryan Llano Lubbock Paris La Salle County Texas Harris County Texas Williamson County Texas Miller County Arkansas Upshur County Texas Brazos County Texas Llano County Texas Lubbock County Texas Lamar County Texas Laredo District Houston District Austin District Atlanta District Bryan District Lubbock District Paris District Bryan-College Station Metro Austin Metro South Texas East Texas North Texas West Texas --- ### Show Dates Friday10October2025Saturday11October2025Sunday12October2025 ### There are 9 Texas Gun Shows This Weekend Check out our [Gun Show Guide](/concealed-carry-in-texas/gun-show-guide) to get an idea about what you can expect at a Texas gun show. Make a plan to visit a show, you'll love it! [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-10_3-day-collectable-arms-gun-show)![3 Day Collectable Arms/Gun Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/Houston-Gun-Collectors-Association.png) #### Today [3 Day Collectable Arms/Gun Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-10_3-day-collectable-arms-gun-show)Ended ##### 3 Days: Friday - Saturday - Sunday From Friday 10/10 to Sunday 10/12 at Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel - Houston, TX 77042 ##### Harris County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-10_3-day-collectable-arms-gun-show) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-10_cotulla-3-day-gun-show)![Cotulla 3-Day Gun Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/newest-logo-big-boss--300x300.jpg) #### Today [Cotulla 3-Day Gun Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-10_cotulla-3-day-gun-show)Ended ##### 3 Days: Friday - Saturday - Sunday From Friday 10/10 to Sunday 10/12 at Alexander Convention Center - Cotulla, TX 78014 ##### La Salle County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-10_cotulla-3-day-gun-show) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_american-legion-big-sandy-gun-show)![American Legion Big Sandy Gun Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/American-Legion-Post-340.jpg) #### Today [American Legion Big Sandy Gun Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_american-legion-big-sandy-gun-show)Ended ##### 2 Days: Saturday - Sunday From Saturday 10/11 to Sunday 10/12 at Big Sandy Civic Center - Big Sandy, TX 75755 ##### Upshur County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_american-legion-big-sandy-gun-show) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_bryan-college-station-gun-show-450-tables)![Bryan – College Station Gun Show 450 Tables](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/screenshot-2025-09-18-043506-300x300.jpg) #### Today [Bryan – College Station Gun Show 450 Tables](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_bryan-college-station-gun-show-450-tables)Ended ##### 2 Days: Saturday - Sunday From Saturday 10/11 to Sunday 10/12 at Legends Event Center - Bryan-College Station - Bryan, TX 77801 ##### Brazos County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_bryan-college-station-gun-show-450-tables) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_llano-gun-show)![Llano Gun Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/Big-Tex-Gun-Show-Productions-300x252.png) #### Today [Llano Gun Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_llano-gun-show)Ended ##### 2 Days: Saturday - Sunday From Saturday 10/11 to Sunday 10/12 at JLK Event Center - Llano, TX 78643 ##### Llano County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_llano-gun-show) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_lubbock-gun-038-blade-show)![Lubbock Gun & Blade Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/gbs-masthead-new-color2-300x104.png) #### Today [Lubbock Gun & Blade Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_lubbock-gun-038-blade-show)Ended ##### 2 Days: Saturday - Sunday From Saturday 10/11 to Sunday 10/12 at Lubbock Civic Center - Lubbock, TX 79401 ##### Lubbock County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_lubbock-gun-038-blade-show) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_murphy-8217-s-texarkana-gun-show)![Murphy’s Texarkana Gun Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/Kerry-Murphy-Promotions.jpg) #### Today [Murphy’s Texarkana Gun Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_murphy-8217-s-texarkana-gun-show)Ended ##### 2 Days: Saturday - Sunday From Saturday 10/11 to Sunday 10/12 at Holiday Inn Convention Center - Texarkana, AR 71854 [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_murphy-8217-s-texarkana-gun-show) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_paris-gun-038-knife-show)![Paris Gun & Knife Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/All-Texas-Gun-Shows-star-logo.jpg) #### Today [Paris Gun & Knife Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_paris-gun-038-knife-show)Ended ##### 2 Days: Saturday - Sunday From Saturday 10/11 to Sunday 10/12 at Love Civic Center - Paris, TX 75460 ##### Lamar County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_paris-gun-038-knife-show) [](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_taylor-gun-show)![Taylor Gun Show](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/gunshowlogos/American-Logo-11-300x107.jpg) #### Today [Taylor Gun Show](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_taylor-gun-show)Ended ##### 2 Days: Saturday - Sunday From Saturday 10/11 to Sunday 10/12 at Williamson County Expo Center - Taylor, TX 76574 ##### Williamson County [More Info](/texas-gun-shows?show=2025-10-11_taylor-gun-show) Carry Texas retrieves and updates the gun show listings every night at midnight. Let us know if you find an error, or if we are missing a show! 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