Well not all of Woody's comments are that far off base.
I do not know where the illegal issue comes in but asked yourself.
The basic premise of the legality is off base. Furthermore, this is a private entity not a goverment entity.
If a City or County was to asked you to do the same would you?
No, (remember WAC is private)
If you were to shop in a store with the same rules would you spend you money there?
I do, the mall and Costco are two that I shop at and conceal. The 'same rule's' do not exist in any store.
Do you feel being disarmed rubs you the wrong way?
It does, however, in a very large gunshow it also rubs me the wrong way that there are a large spectrum of people whose safety skills are suspect. Again, because of the size and nature of the WAC shows a unique set of circumstances exists.
Is it not the mind set of the anti gun group of forcing their views upon others as they know no better?
Sure, but anti gun groups don't have 'Gun Shows'
Is the attitude of only a few know how to properly handle firearms and thus you cannot carry a loaded weapon holstered?
Would you like to be in a large room with 1000 people all handling loaded weapons all with varying skills? Is safety a concern? If 999 are great and safe, only one person in this circumstance and manner can have a very negative effect on all gun owners and gun shows.
Here is the kicker, listed on the WAC website as their statement for support for the Right To Keep and Bear Arms.
Does this trump private property rights or free association?
The Washington Arms Collectors is based on the principles set forth by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and article 1, section 24 of the constitution of the State of Washington. The Legislative news pages have alerts and news that Club leaders and membership may find useful in understanding the current events that impact our rights and responsibilities.
What part of Shall Not Be Infringed does WAC not understand? Are they not supporting a privileged class ? as only security or law enforcement and no one else can be trusted?
Only government can 'infringe' upon a right.
If they are pointing (sweeping} a barrel across someone then they are breaking the law in RCW 9.41.270, show them the door and trespass them, pretty simple.
And you know it is what it is as there are other gun shows that do not restrict your rights in exchange for entry.