Rules of the Road

1. No loaded firearms, magazines/clips, or speed loaders in the building, either on the tables or on one’s person, with the exception of law enforcement with valid agency credentials, and officers under contract with WAC.

2. There will be no gunpowder or explosive bullets in the building. There will be no loose cartridges or loaded magazines/clips of any description near the firearms for which they are intended. Chemicals used to make explosives and irritant sprays such as O.C. or Mace are prohibited.

3. All firearms will have their actions tied open and be subject to inspection by Security. Where that is impracticable due to design considerations the arm will have its action tied to make it inoperable. All detachable magazines, including rimfire tubular feeding devices, must be removed from a firearm. Flintlock, wheel lock, and matchlock arms need not be tied. Percussion or cartridge firearms for display only and contained in a locked display case may remain untied. WAC Security shall be the final authority on the acceptability of the methods used to render firearms inoperable at our events.

4. Fully automatic firearms other than those displayed by law enforcement or military organizations, or parts to convert semiautomatic arms to fully automatic are prohibited. Dummy or replica firearms must be accompanied by a sign stating that the item in question is not a machine gun as defined by the ATF.

5. Any extended bayonets attached to firearms shall be scabbarded. If a bayonet on a firearm has no scabbard, it shall either be folded against the stock or removed from the firearm. This applies to arms being carried as well as to arms that are on tables. Exceptions for displays may be granted by the Event Manager.

6. Firearm sales to – or purchases from persons prohibited by law from firearm ownership/possession are totally forbidden. Violation will lead to expulsion from the event, and possible further disciplinary action. Firearm transactions in the parking lot are prohibited.

7. Members may not loan their badges to anyone. The alteration of WAC membership badges in any manner is strictly prohibited. Altered WAC badges will be confiscated by Security and shall be cause for immediate expulsion from the gathering and may subject the member to further disciplinary action by the WAC Board of Directors.

8. Flyers promoting upcoming gun, knife, cartridge, or similar community shows may be displayed only on the promoting vendor’s assigned table. Distribution or placement elsewhere on WAC-leased premises, including the parking lot, requires permission from the Event Manager or a club officer. The Event Manager or a club officer may approve, deny, or remove materials at their discretion.

9. There will be no parking on the Puyallup Fairgrounds except for those individuals with approved parking permits. All others will be towed at owner’s expense.

10. No Smoking is allowed on the event premises, except in those areas outside the building specifically designated for smoking.

11. Taking photographs, video or audio taping is allowed with the permission of the vendor, Event Manager, and Security.

12. The sale of literature on the unlawful manufacture of explosive devices, fully automatic firearms, booby traps, and/or illegal terrorist tactics, etc. is prohibited. All anti-Semitic, racist and hate literature is prohibited. The sale of targets depicting the likeness of politicians is prohibited. If any of the above or other material is deemed offensive, the Event Manager may ask that the material be removed immediately.

13. No person under 18 years of age will be admitted to WAC shows unless accompanied by an adult, parent or guardian or unless such person is a member of a group authorized by the Board or Event Manager such as Scouts, Civil Air Patrol Cadets, etc.

14. FFLs who conduct a WSP background check on the sale of a firearm to a member at a gathering of members and who receive a denial must IMMEDIATELY report the denial and the identity of the prospective purchaser to the Event Manager. Failure to report this information may be cause for disciplinary action.

15. Any member whose attempted purchase of a firearm at a gathering of members is denied by NICS or WSP is immediately suspended and must surrender his or her badge forthwith. The suspension of such member shall terminate upon reversal of the NICS/WSP denial.

16. Failure to appear before the WAC Board of Directors upon issuance of a written notification signed by the President may be cause for disciplinary action. The Event Manager or Security may expel a member or guest from a gathering for violating these Rules of the Road, WAC Bylaws, or other published Board approved WAC policies and procedures.

17. Any person using loud, abusive or obscene language towards another member, attendee or Staff may be removed from any WAC activity, and if a member, shall be subject to a WAC disciplinary hearing.

18. Additional rules and related policies apply to all members and table holders. Copies may be obtained from the Event Manager.

19. The sale or trade of items known to be stolen, counterfeit or falsely represented is prohibited.

20. In the event of disciplinary action taken against a member or members which leads to the revocation, cancellation, or suspension of membership in the Washington Arms Collectors, all monetary balances and credits with the Club shall be forfeited to the Washington Arms Collectors.

21. The WAC disclaims any liability for any of the acts of its members, guests, or visitors. Members are required to stay current with changes to the Rules of the Road, and it is the responsibility of each member to be familiar with all laws applicable to firearms and ammunition and to abide by them at all meetings of the WAC.

Last Revised: 2/25/2026