Changes Made At Local Gun Show

Some changes have been announced by the Bill Goodman's Gun & Knife Show that's been operating at Hara Arena for years.

Bill Goodman said he has conducted over 2,500 shows and he is looking into allegations by Mayor Michael Bloomberg's undercover operation and welcomes any law enforcement officials to take a closer look at his operation.

Just last week, the Mayor of New York said he uncovered illegal gun sales at several gun shows around the country including the Bill Goodman Gun & Knife Show at Hara Arena last May.

In a statement released Wednesday, Goodman said, "We are ready and willing to cooperate fully with any investigation that may arise and we encourage the ATF or any other law enforcement officials who feel that laws have been broken to strongly apply those laws and prosecute to the fullest extent. We have always had an open door policy and welcome all law enforcement into our shows and have even provided ATF booths on a regular basis, manned and staffed with ATF officers at some of our locations."

Goodman said he wants to take proactive steps to educate customers and vendors on laws and regulations. However Goodman also said, " New Laws are not the solution…(There are over 20,000 Gun Control Laws already!) We strongly believe that the existing Firearm Laws need to be strictly enforced, while observing the rights of private citizens to Keep and Bear arms for their defense and protection."

Goodman is encouraging the ATF and any other law enforcement agency to staff a free booth at any of his shows to inform vendors and customers of the laws and regulations concerning the lawful sale of Firearms and help conduct background checks on potential firearms purchasers.

“We would like to announce the launching of a first-of-its-kind “pilot program” for Gun Shows” said David Goodman. “We have, in the past, taken steps to educate our patrons and dealers on applicable law. This new pilot program is an additional step towards educating our patrons and dealers, while also being proactive in ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The programs will be implemented as quickly as possible and consists of several components aimed at education and compliance.”

Goodman said each customer will receive a pocket sized “Rules and Guidelines” handout which will inform and guide individuals in their conduct at his shows as well as inform them of the rules governing Firearm sales.

In addition, Goodman said he will make available through Wall Posters and Handouts the “NOTICE CONCERNING PROHIBITIONS OF FEDERAL FIREARMS LAW” which will help educate Private Individuals on their responsibility as it applies to Federal Firearm Laws.