Gun shows are dying for a reason: the internet. We can now find the best deals available, better than your LGS better than the table vendor, and have it shipped to your house or pay $20 for your FFL to do his thing. Gun shows are going the way of the dinosaur it's time to let them die.good point.
i think the show promoters should rent the building,supply the chairs,hire the zip tie'ers,the security(off duty cops),supply the tables,advertise,pay the custodians,buy the zip ties,pay the staff,and more...all for the table rent. 40 to 100 per table...
you should go ahead and promote a show... i will come to it,heck i will even bring you a case of spam so you can feed your family after you go bankrupt..