Logo for the Central Florida Gun Show with gold stars, event name, and Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club emblem featuring crossed rifles and pistols.

Hosted by the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club since 1968

A premier gathering for dedicated enthusiasts and serious collectors throughout the region

Show Details

When: Saturday/Sunday, Sept 19-20, 2026

Where:Skylight Hangar at the SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus
4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland, FL 33811
(South side of Lakeland Linder International Airport)

Hours: Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm | Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm

Admission:$14 cash / $15 credit.
16 years-old and under: Free with paying adult.

Your admission is a weekend pass! Valid both Saturday and Sunday. Wristband and stamp must remain intact for re-entry.

Admission is purchased at the gate upon arrival - no online advance purchase required.

Special pricing:

  • Military/Veteran/First Responders: $13 cash / $14 credit with ID

  • LRPC Members: $10 with LRPC Club ID badge

Show Size: Featuring 300 spaces and nearly 150 independent regional vendors.

Convenient Amenities:

  • FREE parking

  • Climate-controlled comfort

  • Free WiFi

  • ATM on site

  • Food truck on site

 
Entrance to the Skylight Hangar with a canopy over the entrance, a sign, and an outdoor exhibit space for gear.

Heritage & Growth

The Central Florida Gun Show began in 1968—the same year the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club was founded. What started with 100 tables at the Lake Mirror Center has grown into one of the Southeast's most respected shows for enthusiasts and serious collectors, now featuring up to 300 tables and approximately 150 exhibitors. Despite challenging conditions in those early years, dedicated club volunteers kept the tradition alive, building one of the most respected precision sporting and collectors’ events in the region.

Still run by LRPC volunteers, the show reflects our commitment to authenticity, community, and the shooting sports. Our exhibitors are carefully selected, and we maintain a waiting list of applicants who want to participate – a testament to the show's reputation for quality and integrity.

What Makes Us Different

As a Lakeland tradition since 1968, our show is a true treasure hunt for enthusiasts. All of our exhibitors are independent, so you never know what you might discover. Together, they bring an ever-changing mix, from historic and vintage pieces to modern sporting equipment, current innovations, and the latest outdoor technology. There’s plenty of hardware and heritage to explore across 300 tables.

Exhibitors chosen on purpose. With a waiting list for our shows, we can be selective. Exhibitors are screened for knowledge and quality offerings to ensure our attending our show is worth the visit.

Built and run by the Club. For 58 years, members of the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club have handled the operations, exhibitor selection, and floor management themselves. That’s how our show keeps its reputation for professionalism and consistency.

Smooth, comfortable experience. Everything is inside one climate-controlled hall—no walking between buildings, no outdoor shifts, no hidden sections. Free parking and organized entry keep things moving; the opening rush settles quickly. Once you’re in, you’re seeing the whole show.

When the people running the show are part of the community, it shows in the details.

A sign showing the schedule for the Central Florida Gun Show. It lists January, May, and September as the months featuring the event, all on the third weekend.

Join Us on Sept 19-20

Whether you're a collector, an enthusiast, or simply interested in the tradition, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and a wide variety of offerings to explore at this longstanding Lakeland tradition.

Always the 3rd weekend in January, May, and September, at the Skylight Hangar at SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus.