The St Joseph Sport and Gun Show kicks off this afternoon in St Joseph. Organizers say they expect to see an increase in attendance compared with past shows.

“I expect the attendance at the St Joe Sport and Gun Show to be extremely high just because of all the gun controversy,” Organizer Kevin Hummer said.

 many rural Americans are concerned with pending legislation in Washington DC, driving gun sales, he said.

“So I think that’s what they are wanting to come out and talk to folks, some of the experts, to see what controversy there is and possibly stock up on some guns and ammunition.”

Some manufactures are reportedly as much as 100,000 guns behind. But this weekend show is not just about firearms, Hummer said.

“We have deer outfitters, taxidermist, ATV’s, RV’s boats, new cars,” he said.”  “We got things for everybody and their family.”

The show opens at 4:00pm this afternoon.  Hours are 4:00-8:00pm tonight, 10:00-6:00 Saturday and 10:00-4:00 Sunday at the Civic Arena in St Joseph.