Kempton Gunmakers Fair 2022

In this video we’ll be visiting the first annual Kempton Gunmaker’s Fair in Kempton, Pennsylvania.
This is the firs year for this even, but really it is a continuation of the 37-year tradition of gunmakers fairs at Dixon’s Muzzleloading Shop, which is also here in Kempton.
Covid cancelled the Dixon’s Fair for two years, and the Dixon family had decided not to start it back up. But the Honorable Company of Horners, The Jacobsburg Historical Society, the Pennsylvania Federation of Black Powder Shooters, and the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association stepped into the breech, and organized the successor gunmakers fair, which was held in the Kempton Community Center, across own from Dixon’s Muzzleloading Shop.
This is a wonderful show, and I’m glad that Covid didn’t take it away from us.
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[@tylermonster6044]

Constitutional carry is our right. When the constitution was written, and long afterwards there was not any gun licenses anywhere in United States. There is no mention of people being confined to the State they live in order to carry a firearm, and everyone at that time brought their firearm everywhere they wanted to go including across state lines. Outside of my home is anywhere in the United States as a legal citizen. Because the Supreme Court stated text , history and tradition is to be used, any legal citizen of the United States should be allowed to carry their firearm anywhere in the United States without a license or permit. Constitutional carry should be the law of the land. Call or write your local politicians and the ones in Washington to let them know how you will vote if they don't represent your rights. Please pass this message on to others.

[@catyear75]

Amen!

[@ralphwatten2426]

When the Constitution was written people walked everywhere they went. Wild, dangerous animals were everywhere along with natives who were very angry. There weren't so many people willing to kill defenseless children while they're at school. Anyone can still own a gun whether they are crazy or not. When crazy people own guns bad things happen. Permits are there to weed out some of the crazy people and I understand that not all permit holders are necessarily sane. I'm in favor of permits. I have 2. I can carry in most states in the Union except Washington state where only residents can have a permit to carry. My son lives there and he has his permit. There's been so much abuse of the 2nd Amendment that I find it amazing that we haven't become Canada or Australia where nearly all guns are illegal. If we keep abusing our rights we lose them.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

That Slusser rifle looked fantastic!

[@jasondyer110]

Very nice to see this video. Really enjoyed it. I was so planning to go but just couldn’t make it. Thanks for bring us with you!

[@raccoonlittlebear6476]

Great show! 🎩 Hats off to the sponsors for keeping it going! Thank you, Mike for showing us the show! Cheers.

[@pilgrimm23]

Thanks Mike. Beautiful work there. That Hall looks awfully small fro that mob of people.

[@OdoyleRules24]

I figured you had to be stopping by sometime. Must have just missed ya! Glad I made the trip up from VA for this.

[@jimwiskus8862]

Mike, this was one of the most wonderful show I have ever seen! Thank you for doing this video on this wonderful new organization. Like you, my hat is off to the groups that helped put this on. They have showcased some of the finest craftsman I’ve ever seen in the gun world. I can’t wait until next years show! See you on your next video. Cheers from Iowa!

[@tomcurran8470]

That's a good PA Dutch place to visit. Shoo-fly pie, 🥨, sausages, etc.

[@csorgb05]

Dixon's Muzzle works is awesome! I visited the shop a couple months ago, looking for musket caps, and was blown away. If you haven't been there, go, you won't be disappointed. Many historical guns on display. Their selection of goods is on par with Dixie Gun Works.

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

I have no idea how I missed you Mike! Great video !! Thank you for sharing your time at the fair!!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

I've never seen anything like this,. Nothing like this in Phoenix Arizona,. STUNNING BEAUTIFUL RECREATIONS,. THE CRAFTSMANSHIP IS MIND BLOWING BEAUTIFUL OMG STUNNING

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

Made me laugh at the work bench. Thanks Mike. Great stuff!

[@Bhartrampf]

Great film, I have heard of this fair before, but never got down that way or seen a video of it...wow, what a awesome fair. I need to get their one of these days. Thank you for sharing it.

[@jebstuart3]

Two thumbs WAAAAYYYYY WAAAAYYYYYY UP!!!! This kinda history & tradition can NOT be allowed to die!!

[@mrdinme.4768]

That was a great tour, thank you! Really wish I could get to one of these.

[@rebeccaback3287]

Verry nice show Mike! I like all the displays! Especially the guns.Planning to have one of them.It is good that people that wants to keep this heritage going on! Wish I was there at the Market Fair! David Back.

[@RussWenner]

Great show and great video! Can't wait for next year! It was also great to meet you there! (I was the guy with the #12 percussion caps)

[@tango-bravo]

Thanks for posting this video, Mike. I saw this a while back and it stuck with me. I ended stopping by this year to have a look at things. Very impressive workmanship, and nice to see some of the demos outside around the spoon carving, blacksmithing etc. Yes, it’s mainly a muzzleloading rifle show, but there were many talented craftspeople there. Glad I went and interacted with several of the vendors.

[@Schlachtschule]

Wow, there are some beautiful things there, thank you so much for sharing. Mike, how common was that level of extraordinary craftsmanship? Did your average schlub on the frontier have a rifle like those? What about those double-barrel rifles--were they common?

[@garymyersgarym6434]

Hi Mike, grate video as usual. For those of us unable to travel you bring this Market Fair to life. I hope to attend next year . Thank you

[@hettro-cv6082]

This is great! can you tell me where I can get the schedule for shows like this? also the period re-enacting events!

[@tomcurran8470]

Some would be the North-South Skirmish Association, National Muzzleloaders Association. But yes, I don't know where to find most of the ones Mike goes to. For reenactments, that is a good question where many are listed. Just by being around these areas I know they sometimes have reenactments at Fort Dobbs and King's Mountain in NC. The over mountain victory trail, which is the route patriots took to the Battle of King's Mountain passes through my town, there is a Rogers Ranger's reenactment in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Bristol, RI has a great colonial reenactment around July 4.

[@hettro-cv6082]

@@tomcurran8470 Thanks!

[@Stevew443]

Wonderful video. I wanted to be there this year, but my Faber flintlock was delivered on the first day and I had to take it to the range. Maybe I can make the 3 hour drive up there next year.

[@mikeseier4449]

Damn you , Mike…I’ve never really been interested in muzzle loading guns; But your videos on them are getting my attention,..Another type of gun to take my money!!..😀

[@tomcurran8470]

Check out Black Powder Maniac Shooter and Muzzleloader TV also. Mike got me into BP about 2 years ago after being in the shooting sports for 40 years. It's not just muzzleloading but also BP cartridges. Some local CAS shooters only shoot Holy Black cartridges...lots of smoke and that great BP aroma!

[@mikeseier4449]

@@tomcurran8470 Thanks,.. I do enjoy the cowboy action shooting.

[@DocLarsen44]

Thanks, Mike.

[@marcthomas2482]

I'm so bummed. I meant to go to this event this year and I forgot and missed it. I was researching two years ago and missed the last one at Dixon's, we all missed the one that never was, and I did not have this one marked on the calendar. I was visiting the Fort Chambers Muzzleloaders Gun Shop last weekend and thought of it too late! Aarrgh! I'll have to wait another year for the next one. Thanks for posting this so I could see what I missed Mike!

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for taking us along Mike!

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Almost like been there, thank you! Been a Norwegian it is difficult going across the big water for a gunmakers fair even as I would have loved to be there!

[@johnnyholland8765]

You are very lucky to have shows like that where you are. I am in Ga. and as far as I know we don't have such here anywhere in the state. I am getting back into muzzle loading somewhat. I have a 40 cal Mowry that I bought as a kit a very long time ago. I am working on that. Didn't like the tumbler so I machined a new one that works much better. Great looking rifles there...

[@tylermonster6044]

H.R. 38 Reciprocity Bill H.R. 38 would allow people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state, as long as the permit holder follows the laws of that state. It also allows residents of Constitutional carry states the ability to carry in other states. Call or write your local politicians and the ones in Washington to let them know how you will vote if they don't represent your rights. Please pass this message on to others.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Adam Dob is just really good people. He and Nick Skinner took over my mountain man long hunter FB group. Both of them, great guys!!

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

I absolutely love you're event videos. 👍

[@alanparadis5061]

Fantastic video sir!! I really enjoyed watching it! Great job!

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning brother thank you for sharing this video. When this video came out I was heading out to a 4 day campout with the boys ministry in my church and some leaders.

[@allentempleton2429]

Thanks again Mike. Another great video.

[@jacobmarley4907]

That was truly amazing! What great craftspersons! It almost makes me miss my black powder days. I imagine one must bring a fat wallet to one of these shows.

[@jerzrebrpg]

Awesome! Thanks for the video.

[@B.Moore-Ready]

The ultimate DIY show ⚔️🛡️👍

[@tylermonster6044]

Speed of a bullet self defense. When bullets fly through the air, they do so at amazing speeds. The fastest bullets travel more than 2,600 feet per second. Explain how an unarmed person, confronted by a bad guy with a weapon or , baseball batt, knife, etc. A outruns a bullet. B has time to get the phone out. C has the calm or wherewithal to call law enforcement. The bullet travels over 1,800 miles per hour. To put that in perspective, it's amazing to realize that bullets travel over twice the speed of sound Explain how law enforcement is supposed to travel faster than a bullet traveling 1,800 mph to save a life. Even if they get a call. Sadly Innocent people everywhere are defenseless, when confronted by the bad guy . There is no superman or super hero like on TV faster than a speeding bullet to save the day. Why don't politicians who believe in firearm control give up their weapons and have body gaurds without weapons. This is why I believe in the second amendment and self defense. Call or write your local politicians and the ones in Washington to let them know how you will vote if they don't represent your rights. Please pass this message on to others.

[@bbcustomoutdoors]

I wonder if there are any such shows in the southeast? I would love to go to one of these, but they tend to be far away. I may have to travel to one some day.

[@davidschaadt3460]

Beautiful Guns, beautiful video.

[@AFpaleoCon]

Any shows like this in New England?

[@terryqueen3233]

What a wonderful show I'm glad they decided to bring it back. It keeps our history alive. Keep ye powder dry

[@jasonbuck489]

Why did I not ever hear of this?.... Damn!....

[@paulherbst752]

Thanks for the video Mike. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and was hoping to get to meet you personally as I have long enjoyed your videos. Good Lord willing I will attend next year for the second time.

[@jotaposascos.p]

Bacana Demais ✨

[@wayneblair288]

A lot of nice work.

[@jdzencelowcz]

If those dudes who make the swivel breech rifles could make Collier style flintlock revolvers, I'd wanna do business with'em.

[@johnveglio4433]

Mike, great show and video !! The thing that I noticed the most was all the rifles shown except one had mostly flat but plates, doesn't anyone like the curved southern mountain styles anymore ?????

[@duelist1954]

Here in Pennsylvania, the earlier style rifles are more popular. That is understandable because our frontier history is rooted in the French & Indian War, and the Rev War era. The southern mountain style guns are early 19th century designs. You see them here, but not to the extent that you see the colonial era guns.

[@tomcurran8470]

BTW, I did not get an alert for this vid. I get nervous and think something happened to Mike and then go and search for it.

[@wagon9082]

Very nice Video

[@connernolt859]

Will you do a 100k special?

[@mrdinme.4768]

Good question, I hadn’t noticed

[@herbertsmith6416]

Good video. Did they really blow down the barrel if so why

[@jdzencelowcz]

Me: (Looks at glass bottles) (picks one up) (checks to see if it's empty) Me: (In my best Cptn. Jack Sparrow impression) (sigh) why is the rum always gone....?

[@randalmroczka7247]

at about 10:45 in the video you mention a couple that make antler tip powder measures,ball blocks,ball bags I couldnt hear their name very good cause of the background chatter,I would like to contact them,thank you.

[@duelist1954]

Spark & Gail Mumma

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

Great to see the fair back. Some really nice pieces!!!

[@oldschoolron8602]

great video I was at Dixons about 4 years ago can you tell me if it is still open.

[@duelist1954]

Yes. The store is still open.

[@احمدتحسين-ص2ه]

Why is there no section dedicated to selling breech plug??

[@keyote3]

Just a strange question from a U.K. guy, but what exactly are the gun stocks on here that appear to be 'Ivory' or bone, or maybe a very light wood. I quite like the look of them, but confused as to what the 'wooden' parts are made of..

[@duelist1954]

Unstained maple.

[@keyote3]

@@duelist1954 Thank you, if you don't know, then I obviously don't, I ask, and it clears all doubt. Unstained maple it is, thanks....

[@taurus38splul]

Hello all, I have a pietta 1860 army steel.44 cal snub nose revolver that locks up on one chamber right before it's in firing position. If I give the cylinder help rotating I'm able to pull the hammer all the way back and line up the barrel with the chamber. I would appreciate any help or ideas on what might cause this issue, thanks

[@AFpaleoCon]

Can we get two uploads a week?

[@csorgb05]

Duelist, I know that the indian made flintlocks are frowned upon but a lot of us dont have the money to invest in a pedisoli or custom made gun. One distributer, Access Heritage arms, sells guns that they claim are designed to be fired. I've seen many videos of people having good luck with these guns. I recently purchased one, item # MTS-003 Brown Bess carbine (ships rifle). What are your thoughts on these indian made guns?

[@duelist1954]

They are a good option for re-enactors who fire blanks…if anything. Overall, it might be un-fair to generalize. I have heard that some work well. Personally I have only seen one that burst it’s barrel. The most common problem that I see personally, and that people write to me about is bad locks. Some can be made to perform, but I’ve seen a couple that were hopeless, and needed to be replaced with good locks, which cost a couple of hundred dollars. As with most areas of life, you get what you pay for. If you just want an example piece for the wall and to enjoy having and holding, these Indian guns are a great value. If you want to do serious shooting or hunting, I would look for a good used gun or an In the white kit.

[@jdzencelowcz]

Guy named Bowman....making powder horns....& not bows....O____o

[@giuseppe4909]

I wish you had a gimbal for your camera….I’m a bit sea sick …..

[@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518]

SLOW IT DOWN!!!!! YOU MAKE SEASICK

[@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518]

you need camera school!!

[@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518]

Have you watched your video? It's REAlly SHAKY ?ARE YOU OK?

[@steamgent4592]

Wow I moved away in 2022. Didnt know the event changed location. What a loss, as Im sure all the instructional goings on at the show over at Dixons can't happen at its new location. Like the blacksmithing instruction and all the other trades. No throwing tomahawk, shooting guns, throwing knives, sword fighting demonstrations etc. Nor one of the best parts, the firing of the Cannon each hour!! Well at least it didnt end entirely.......

[@matthewmoody2760]

Keep yer powder dry