The Ohio Gun Collectors Association is a private organization - our shows are not open to the public. Our organization was founded in 1937, and has over 17,000 members from every state in the U.S.A., and from many foreign countries. To join, you must attend one of our meetings (shows) as an invited guest, sponsored by one of our current members. You may then pick up an application at the meeting, fill out the requested information, and return it AT THE MEETING. You must have two (2) sponsors, one of which must accompany you when you turn in the application. We do not accept mail-in applications.