Mike.
Times have changed. When we moved to Georgia, there was a true gun collector's association that put on nice gun shows. Today, the interest in guns has changed (evolved) to modern guns and assorted items for which I am no interested. The only things I have found interesting are reloading supplies (powder & primers) and, every now and then, someone shows up with a 50 - 75 year old gun. Even the Birmingham show has changed from a large, downtown show with numerous vintage guns to a much smaller show very few neat guns.
But, years ago, there were not forums like this so maybe all is well. Of course, I would like to go to a gun show with vintage sporting firearms.