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GREAT FALLS GUN & WESTERN SHOW
A Gathering of the West's Legendary Past
Frontier Relics & Trading Tales
The Great Falls Gun And Western Show offers numerous tables to meet the gun needs of everyone, from the once-a-year hunter to the avid collector.
By Colter Pedersen
Whether by rifle or revolver, the gun remains an enduring symbol of
how the West was won. More than mere tools of survival, firearms carry
the spirit of self-reliance and frontier grit—reminders of a time when
courage and crasmanship shaped a nation. At the Great Falls Gun and
Antique Show, held in the historic Exhibition Hall at Montana ExpoPark,
that pioneering legacy lives on, bridging past and present with every
piece on display.
Organized by Bryan Gillee of Gillee Promotions, the show offers a
sprawling collection of firearms, ammunition, and accessories, alongside
a rich trove of cultural and historical artifacts that speak to the American
West's storied past. "I do eight shows across Montana every year, and I'm
always surprised by what people
bring through the doors," says
Gillee. From rare antique Colts
to heirloom hunting r if les,
each piece tells a tale— of
crasmanship, history, and the
indelible mark of the frontier.
e Great Falls Gun and Antique
Show is where histor y and
modernity collide, and the
time-honored tradition of
bartering is alive and well.
Every table is a treasure trove,
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GREAT FALLS GUN AND
WESTERN SHOW
Show Schedule
Friday, March 15
Show Opens | 3 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, March 16
Show Opens | 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday, March 17
Show Opens | 9 am - 3 pm
$10 Adults, $1 Children under 15
Admission covers all three days
Montana Expo Park
400 3rd St. NW
History in hand—attendees examine antique rifles at the Great Falls
Gun and Antique Show, where each firearm holds a story of the
American frontier.
