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Museum display cases help to protect valuable items from outside elements like dust or moisture while also providing a secure way to show off the items on display. With the right display case, museums can create an engaging and informative experience for their visitors.

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Cannabis Drinks Expo 2019, A Huge Success!

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Over 80 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors participated in the first-ever North American conference dedicated to cannabis drinks


To see where the future of the legalized cannabis industry is headed, look no further than the first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo in San Francisco. The event, the first of its kind dedicated to the emerging marketplace for cannabis drinks, attracted a sold-out audience of enthusiastic supporters for a red-hot market category. More than 80 exhibitors filled the trade show floor of the South San Francisco Conference Center, while hundreds more attendees participated in a dual track of presentations, talks and panel discussions featuring some of the biggest names in the legalized cannabis world.

Kicking off the Cannabis Drinks Expo was keynote speaker Jeff Maser, President and CEO of Tinley Beverages. In his presentation, Maser discussed the major challenges and opportunities facing participants in the cannabis drinks industry. Following this keynote address, Bill Silver, the CEO of Cannacraft, gave an inspiring introduction to the world of cannabis drinks. In “Grass to Glass: Tapping the Market for Cannabis Beverages,” Silver outlined what is both similar and different to other drinks products, as well as the reasons why cannabis is poised to become an entirely new category of drink with strong momentum for future growth.

Of course, the cannabis industry remains one of the most regulated in the nation, with a patchwork quilt of different laws and regulations for every state that has legalized recreational marijuana. Thus, one focus throughout the daylong event was how to deal with the convoluted legal challenges of the cannabis space. To help participants understand the current legal and regulatory landscape for cannabis, attorney Rebecca Stamey-White, partner at Hinman & Carmichael LLP, gave a presentation on “Selling and Distributing Drinks: What’s Different For Cannabis?”

In addition, a major highlight of the afternoon session of the Cannabis Drinks Expo was a panel discussion moderated by attorney Omar Figueroa: “Cannabis Regulations Across Boundaries.” Until every U.S. state legalizes recreational cannabis, any company looking to launch, develop or grow a cannabis drinks product will need to have a very detailed understanding of what is – and what is not – allowed in every single geographic region where they plan to do business.

In addition to legal issues surrounding the cannabis space, there are also a whole host of medical and scientific issues that still need to be resolved. As part of the diverse crowd of participants that the event attracted, a number of scientists and medical professionals took part in the Cannabis Drinks Expo. For example, one morning breakout session featured a panel discussion on dispensaries that was moderated by Dr. Arup Sen, CEO of Infusion Biosciences. And one afternoon breakout session featured Dr. Alexey Peshkovsky President & CSO of Industrial Sonomechanics LLC explaining the science behind water-compatible cannabis extract nanoemulsions.

Once it is possible to understand the science of cannabis, that’s when you can fully leverage your creativity and originality to come up with truly category-changing products. To illustrate that point, world-renowned mixologist Warren Bobrow (also known as the “Cocktail Whisperer”) gave a presentation on cannabis-infused cocktails. And later in the afternoon, Rachel Burkons, Co-Owner of Altered Plates, led a panel discussion entirely dedicated to the world of cannabis drinking and dining. Popular trends within the world of food and drink, the panelists suggested, could be coming to the cannabis drinks space as well. For example, the “farm-to-table” movement is now giving birth to a similar “crop-to-kitchen cuisine.”
The Cannabis Drinks Expo also dedicated significant time and attention to marketing, brand-building and brand development. For example, in the afternoon session, cannabis mixologist John Korkidis Cannabis mixologist, Educator, and Founder of Proposition Cocktail Co. explained what’s happening in the world of communications and media for cannabis drinks brands. Adam Miron, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Hexo, talked about the mainstreaming of cannabis beverages.

In addition, Narbe Alexandrian, President of Canopy Rivers, provided an overview of where the “smart money” (e.g. venture capital firms) is investing its money when it comes to legalized cannabis. And Eric Schnell, Co-Founder and President of Mood33 Cannabis Infused Sparkling Tonics, gave an inspiring presentation on next-generation cannabis infused beverages. The future of the cannabis drinks category, he pointed out, is really only limited by our collective imagination. We’ve already seen tonics, seltzers, cocktails, beers, wines and even coffees that have been infused with cannabis. So what’s next?
NBC Bay Area interviewed CDE Exhibitors about how they made cannabis infused drinks ‘dope’ for consumers

And, of course, the Cannabis Drinks Expo featured a very active exhibition trade show floor. Throughout the course of the day, it was possible to meet vendors, exhibitors and potential partners from across North America. This was the place to be in order to see the development of a major new consumer goods market. Some of the big-name exhibitors included Rebel Coast Winery (the first and only cannabis-infused wine company), Southern Distilling Co., Cannacraft, Tinley Beverage Company, Caliva, and Weedka (high-quality, cannabis-flavored vodka). On the exhibition floor, it was possible to get a preview of some of the most innovative and original products in the marketplace today.

By the end of the day, the hundreds of participants at the first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo had a very good idea of how to get started in the cannabis drinks category. A full day of presentations led to new insights and ideas while networking opportunities on the trade show floor led to new partnership ideas. Already, plans are being put into place for next year’s Cannabis Drinks Expo, which promises to be bigger and even better, packed with even more exhibitors and world-class products.

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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in the US

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Medical use of Cannabis is legalized in 33 states of the US. Follow these procedures to get a medical marijuana card.

Thousands of years ago, cannabis was used as a medicine in India, China, and Egypt. Irish Physician, William Brooke O’Shaughnessy, came to India in the late 1830s. He was introduced to cannabis during his stay in India. He documented a number of medical applications of cannabis due to its analgesic and anticonvulsant effects. After his brief study in India, he returned to England in 1842 with a supply of cannabis. He then spread his knowledge on the medical effects of cannabis, which widely spread across Europe and the United States.

In the United States, medical cannabis is illegal today at the federal level, due to Cannabis being a Schedule 1 Drug under the Controlled Substance Act. Under Federal Laws, Cannabis is considered to have no legal medical use. It is considered to have a higher chance of substance abuse than medical usage. As of January 2019, the Medical usage of cannabis is legalized in 33 states, District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. Fourteen other states have more restrictive laws limiting THC content, for the purpose of allowing access to products that are rich in cannabidiol (CBD) – a non-psychoactive component of cannabis.

In order to use cannabis medically in the United States, a patient needs to possess a medical marijuana card issued by a certified medical practitioner or doctor. A medical marijuana card allows a patient to obtain, possess or cultivate cannabis for medical use. In order to obtain a medical marijuana card, a patient is required to pay a fee to the state. In most states, the validity of this card is 12 months, after which it needs to be renewed. The card usually needs another evaluation by the doctor and is required to pay card fee again which costs less than initial registration. The different states have different requirements for obtaining a medical marijuana card.

Here some steps you need to follow to get a medical marijuana card.

Local Laws and Regulations

You must be aware of the local rules and regulations of your state on getting approved for a medical marijuana card. Each state has its own medical marijuana approval process which varies from state to state.

Residential Proofs

Residential Proofs is a must to prove your residency in the state. The documents which are allowed include a driver’s license and/or a passport, as most states will require you to be a state resident to qualify for a medical marijuana card. Without having some form of residential proofs, you won’t be able to move forward.

Medical Conditions

In order to obtain a medical marijuana card, you need to know health conditions that are usually permitted. State’s health and human services office will provide a list of medical conditions that qualify for a marijuana card. Typically, diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, Cancer, Crohn’s disease, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD, Seizures, Wasting syndrome etc.

Doctor`s Recommendation

You are supposed to acquire a recommendation letter, approved by your physician that medical marijuana will help alleviate the pain and/or discomfort of your specific health condition.

Medical Documentation

Majority of the states demand medical records to list any illness, disability, or injury that would be alleviated through the use of marijuana. Generally, the consulting physician will need to work directly with a state’s department of health and/or human services to file the correct paperwork.

Renewal Process

Medical marijuana card has a limited validity. It needs to be renewed based on local state laws and regulations. Once the card is expired, you need to apply for renewals.

Every state has different laws on a medical marijuana card. In the future, we would be coming up with a blog on laws on medical marijuana state-wise.

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SOCIETY AWARDS NAMED ON INC. 500 | 5000 FOR 6TH TIME

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Society Awards is proud to announce that we have been named again on the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies. This is our sixth time earning a place on the Inc. 500|5000.
We would like to take this chance to thank our clients. We are so grateful for all of our clients, without whom we could not have earned this high honor. 2019 marked a year full of achievements and firsts. We worked on many iconic and prestigious awards including an impressive collaboration between YouTube and Baccarat for the ultra-rare Red Diamond Creator Award.

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World’s Only Luxury Awards Brand, Society Awards, Opens New Office in Fashionable South End of Charlotte NC

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Society Awards, the company best known for designing and manufacturing the world’s prestigious, iconic and televised awards and trophies has officially opened a new office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte office — which opened in late November — is located in the fashionable Atherton Mill development in the city’s South End.

The new space houses a team of Concierge Account Managers alongside C-Suite executives. Society Awards, The World’s Only Luxury Awards Brand 1/3 Society Awards remains the world’s only luxury awards company, a title that it has held through an absolute commitment to industry-leading products and concierge-style service. We are thrilled to introduce this global brand to the Charlotte community. Marketing Director Jeff Lien says of this move, “Society Awards is a unique company, one whose work is perhaps considered niche, and yet our work is universally recognizable. We frequently hear people say ‘wow, what you do is so cool.’ I think there is a great deal of pride in having the Hollywood connection in the Charlotte community — although what we do extends way beyond the trophies you see on TV.” In 2020 Society Awards was named for a sixth time on the Inc. 500|5000 List of FastestGrowing Private American Companies. Charlotte, like Society Awards, is fast-growing. The city is frequently listed among the greatest up-and-coming cities and attracts some of the country’s best talent. Lyle Darnall is Managing Director of EDENS, the storied brand that revitalized and now owns Atherton Mill.

Darnall says, “It’s been an exciting and transformational time for Atherton. Our community of retail, restaurants and residents has further enlivened the South End. The addition of Society Awards brings a special element of office space. Atherton’s rich history of design and manufacturing is a natural fit for Society Awards’ new home.” Society Awards chose Charlotte based on the vibrant culture, business community, and talented workforce. In a few short months Society Awards has already assembled a strong and talented team to fill the Charlotte office. About Society Awards Society Awards is the premier designer and manufacturer of luxury, custom and limitededition awards. We make more famous, prestigious and televised awards than any brand in history. Our awards and recognition products are crafted with an artistry and mastery that has propelled us to industry leader. Our work includes the Emmy statuette, Academy of Country Music, Billboard, MTV VMA Moon Person, YouTube Creator Awards, NAACP Image Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, The Voice, American Music Awards, BET Awards, CFDA, Dancing with the Stars, work for the Recording Academy, and many others. About Atherton Mill Noted as the first factory in Charlotte, the history of Atherton Mill dates back to 1920. With its remarkable history, the revitalization of Atherton has brought a resurgence to the South End with exciting retailers and restaurants. Atherton has evolved from a South End retail center, to a top Charlotte destination.

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Cyber Monday Gifts For The Gun Nut In Your Life

https://regularguyguns.com/2020/11/28/Cyber-Monday-Gifts-For-The-Gun-Nut-In-Your-Life/

The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun.
Rona or no rona, the Christmas and Hanukkah holiday shopping season is officially upon us. Black Friday and Cyber Monday/Cyber Week are in full effect. Especially in 2020, I imagine the gift-giving will be of a ballistic nature. Gun owners old and new are probably looking for that dream gun, or looking to accessorize their existing firearms. With that in mind, here are some of my recommendations for some holiday gifts for the gun owner, firearms enthusiast, and Second Amendment Radical.
Note: I get a few pennies from each purchase if you use my links.
Another note: All items are in-stock as of the time and date of this post. Hotly contested things like firearms and ammo are being replenished as fast as possible. If it’s in-stock, buy it. If it’s out of stock, set an alert for when it is. It’s wild out there!
Cyber Monday/Cyber Week Gifts For The Gun Nut In Your Life
Brownells BRN-180S 300BLK Gen 2 Complete Upper Receiver
BRN-180s Gen 2 300BLK Upper from Brownells.
Your primary defensive rifle should always be in a commonly-available (even during a shortage, ha ha) caliber such as 5.56x45mm NATO or even 7.62x39mm (AK). Boutique hipster calibers are nice, but don’t rely on them for your primary. That being said, if you already have a solid AR-15, there is absolutely nothing wrong with getting something chambered in a more exotic caliber, such as 300BLK. A good way to do this is to just grab the dedicated upper, which can be shipped straight to your door – no fuss, no muss. Push out two pins, place your upper appropriately, push in two pins, and it’s like having a brand-new rifle.
One hot contender this year is the Brownells BRN-180S 300BLK Complete Upper Receiver. Based on Eugene Stoner’s innovative successor to the AR-15, the AR-180, this upper sports a gas-piston operating system (same idea as the AK-47) as opposed to a direct-impingement system like an AR-15 or M4. This is a cleaner-running setup and results in a generally more-reliable system.
The barrel itself is a 10-inch one, which is around the ideal length for 300BLK. This upper also sports an adjustable gas system so you can fine-tune the operation for suppressor use. Brownells sought out the best, and this upper was designed in conjunction with Primary Weapons Systems and Foxtrot Mike Products. This is a great way to step into the world of 300BLK without having to commit to building a complete new firearm for the purpose. Plus you get some street cred by going with the AR-180 operating system.
Note: As this is a 10” barrel, this either has to go on an AR-style pistol build or a short-barreled rifle (SBR). If your intent is to go the SBR route, all NFA regulations should be followed if you want to stay legal.
The Trijicon RMRcc Red Dot Sight for Compact Pistols.
Standard “iron” sights have served pistol shooters well for decades, even centuries. Illuminated or otherwise, the little metal or plastic posts work, and they work well enough. Jerry Miculek can blast the knee off of a gnat just using irons. But even Jerry will use a red-dot sight when he has to go the distance.
Once the realm of operators operating operationally, red dot holographic pistol sights have become all the rage these days. Until recently, they were all a little bulky and only “sat well” on full-size duty pistols. But Trijicon, recognizing that your armed citizen was most likely to have a compact pistol like a GLOCK 19, recently introduced their RMRcc sight. Based on the pioneering RMR, the RMRcc scales everything down a bit, and is right at home atop your compact daily carry firearm. Rugged as hell, it can take a full-on beating and still hold zero.
If you’re used to iron sights, there is a bit of a learning curve with pistol red dot sights. You have to draw, then “find the dot”. Since it’s a bright red dot, it’s pretty elementary. The specific advantage, like with rifle red dot sights, is that you’re only worrying about lining up the red dot on the target, not the rear sights and front sight. A little less work. The benefit here is you can reach out further with more accuracy out of a compact pistol.
Note: your specific firearm may require a mounting plate, an adapter of some sort, or full-on gunsmithing for the Trijicon RMRcc to be installed correctly. Check into it before purchasing.
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FN FNX-45 Tactical 45 ACP Pistol
A sort of synthwave take on the FNH USA FNX-45.
It’s no secret I’m a .45 ACP fanboy. I know the pros and cons of the caliber, and despite the cons, I still love it. There’s just something truly American about carrying a firearm chambered in .45 ACP. And there’s simply few better pistols out there in the caliber than the FN FNX-45 Tactical.
Like a lot of pistols that make their way to the armed citizen market, the FNX-45 came about because of a military requirement. In 2005, the US Special Operations Command asked for a new pistol under the Joint Combat Pistol program. The requirement stipulated .45 ACP, and also for some guns to have an external safety. Weirdness, but there it was. Anyway, like a lot of military programs, this one never actually happened. For reasons unknown, the Pentagon canceled the project. So FN was left with the tooling, molds, and so on, and no buyers for the pistol. So, they decided to market it to the armed citizens of the United States. Though a Belgian company, the FNX-45 is produced right here in the US by FN America. Appropriate in a way since FN hired John Moses Browning, the inventor of the .45 ACP, way back when, to get their pistol business off the ground.
Anyways, this pistol is a beast. I wouldn’t recommend it for concealed carry, but it’s a great suppressor host, with the included threaded barrel, and in my mind, is eminently suitable for home defense, and even handgun hunting – especially since you’ll have 15+1 rounds on tap. The huge frame soaks up the .45 ACP recoil wonderfully – it’s no worse than shooting a big 9mm pistol. Takedown and maintenance are a breeze. I’ve had the pleasure of having this pistol on an extended loan from a friend, and it’s just plain badass all around. This would make a great additional pistol to anyone’s collection. Simply put – “want!” If I saw this under the tree, I’d need smelling salts to be revived after opening the box.
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Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner
Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner 2L.
Most modern firearms designed for defensive and service use can take an amazing amount of cleaning neglect before something bad happens. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should just let the task of cleaning be ignored. Besides, cleaning firearms is oddly fun. However, we’ve all got limited time, and it’s a little difficult to spend hours communing with our firearms and getting into every nook and crevasse.
Enter the Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner. Ostensibly designed to clean up spent brass ammo casings for reloaders, the 2L variant of the Sonic Cleaner will easily fit most critical firearms components. You can disassemble your bolt carrier group and plop it right in the included basket. With Hornady’s custom cleaning fluid or something more mundane like Simple Green, you engage the system and blast all the crud, gak, and gunk right off the affected part. Let dry and the pieces in question are as good as new. Takes less than 10 minutes per cycle. I have one and I simply love it. It’s a huge time-saver.
Plus, you’re supporting Hornady, which is one of the biggest companies to see things “our way” and support the Second Amendment to the T.
Get Your Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner 2L Here.
Rifle And Pistol Magazines
Magazines From The Mag Shack Are Always A Great Gift.
I’ve had the good fortune to be blessed to have a great working relationship with the fine folk at The Mag Shack. Like me, they’re located in Florida, and on occasion they’ll send me care packages full of rifle and pistol magazines to evaluate.
Sure, you’ve got the gun, and you’ve got your stash of ammo. And you probably got a few magazines that came with the weapon. But, it’s not enough. For your chosen firearms platform, you want to have a “combat load” (210 rounds for an AR-15) ready to go at all times. And that means more magazines.
Magazines are usually relatively cheap accessories. PMAGs are usually under $15 for the AR. Metal USGI Mags like the Surefeeds, even cheaper. Pistol mags (unless your’re like me an an HK fan…) are usually super-cheap as well.
And The Mag Shack has them all, with a ridiculously fast turnaround time.
Magazines – the perfect stocking stuffers.

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Tips to Make the Most of Your Time at a Gun Show

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-time-at-a-gun-show/

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Making the most of your time at a gun show might sound counterintuitive. You’re there to walk around and see the pew pews, right? But if you’re attending hoping to spend some money, it helps if you have a plan. Check out our suggestions for making gun shows work for you.

Gun Show Versus Trade Show
Guns shows and trade shows are not the same thing. For example, attending your local gun show to pick up a new pistol is different from walking the floor at the NRA Annual Meeting. At a gun show, you can actually buy the guns on display. However, at a trade show you check out the new hotness but aren’t leaving the show floor with a gun in your hands. Visit a trade show to get an idea of what’s coming or available from dealers. Hit the gun show to make a purchase. Also keep in mind that many trade shows, like SHOT Show, are not open to the public and are meant for people working in the gun industry to do business.

Gun Show Versus Your Local Gun Store
Your local gun store (LGS) is that brick-and-mortar spot where you go to grab ammo on the way to the range or to, yes, buy a gun. At one point in time, you were always going to get a better deal on guns at a gun show than at a gun store. That isn’t really the case anymore. Sure, you might be able to haggle a bit at a gun show, but significant price point differences are no longer a given. You are more likely to find unique, out-of-production models at gun shows, though. And if you live in a city like Tacoma, Washington, where they recently threw additional taxes at gun stores, you’ll find that gun shows are a bit cheaper. That’s not because of the show prices but thanks to those extra taxes the government is applying at your LGS.

Gun Show Win
I love searching for unique guns at gun shows. Whether you’re in the market for a Colt Python or a Mosin Nagant, there is something for everyone. Sure, it depends on the show itself, but shows are the best place for an in-person transaction on that gun you’ve wanted for years. There are regional differences too. Just because you can find Mosins all over in Washington State, doesn’t mean you’re going to find them everywhere in Central Wisconsin.

That isn’t to say you cannot or should not look for a Glock or SIG at a gun show because you certainly can. Be familiar with the MSRP of the gun you want, its average dealer price and how that cost drops with use. Don’t expect to get a new gun for used prices and be suspicious if the opposite seems to be offered.

Gun Show Etiquette
Safety first. Just because you are at a gun show where guns should be unloaded does not mean they are. Never trust someone else’s safety check to cover you. Check the gun yourself. Follow the four golden rules of gun safety at all times. One of the things those of us who work show floors despise the most is the frequency with which we are muzzled by people swinging guns around haphazardly with the excuse of “well it’s unloaded.” Follow the four rules. If you want to dry-fire a gun, ask permission first. And keep following the rules during the process. Same goes for picking up a gun in the first place. Ask, don’t just grab. Always return firearms to the place and in the condition in which you found them.
Know your stuff. Do not go into a conversation with a seller knowing nothing about the gun you want to buy. It’s easy enough to do research in advance. Google has made life easier in many ways (although you do need to take information gleaned from the internet with a grain of salt). Branch out. Check multiple sources. This way you will not be taken advantage of by an unscrupulous seller and are far less likely to buy the wrong item from an inexperienced, uninformed seller who doesn’t know better.

Be familiar with the show guidelines. There will probably be a small admittance fee, although some are free for members of the club hosting the show. Go with cash in-hand, not only for admission but for purchases. Most sellers understandably do not take checks, and many do not have the ability to run a debit or credit card (and if they do there will be a fee attached). Also be aware of the show rules for carrying your own gun going in. On a related note, please do not draw your firearm to “show it off” to some guy at a table. Keep your gun holstered unless your life is being threatened.

Mind your business. Keep your nose out of interactions between sellers and potential buyers unless you are specifically asked for your input. Walking up and inserting yourself into a conversation is rude, unprofessional and unwanted. I don’t care if you are the end-all, be-all expert on all things Glock. Are you the guy selling the gun? Were you asked for your opinion or advice? No? Then keep out of it.

The Infamous Gun-Show Loophole
It’s all over the mainstream media so it must be true, right? Go to a gun show and you can walk out the door with a veritable armory of firearms with nothing but a wink and a smile. Actually, no. No, you cannot.

The gun show loophole is a myth. At some gun shows — typically the ones for members of gun clubs — those members have already passed background checks allowing legal purchase of firearms. At others, you’ll be expected to pass a background check through the specific seller. You’re dealing with licensed dealers requiring a current, government-issued ID. You will also have to fill out a Form 4473 (and pass the background check). You cannot simply waltz up to a table, throw a wad of cash down and leave with whatever you want.

According to the BATFE, federal law requires any person “engaging in the business of dealing firearms” to be licensed. That means he or she has to get an FFL and process sales accordingly, using NICS and a Form 4473 among other things. So how do they define the “business of dealing firearms?” Those dealing firearms are people who “devote time, attention and labor to dealing in firearms in a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit through the repetitive purchase and resale of firearms.”[1]

It is true that an individual looking to sell a personal firearm does not necessarily need to involve NICS. Some states allow private sales without a NICS check. Some states require a NICS check even for a private sale or transferring a firearm to a family member. However, the overwhelming majority of gun shows are restricted to licensed dealers. It is the exception to the rule to find a gun show with some guy selling a gun with no background check involved. In fact, it’s such a rarity it’s practically extinct.

Bottom Line
When you attend a gun show, have a plan. If you’re going to make a purchase, know what you are looking for and be familiar with its fair value. Many dealers at gun shows are going to be happy to haggle over price. It can be great, but don’t expect insane deals. Be realistic. If you’re going just to walk around, stay out of the way of legitimate buyers. Don’t ask a seller to cut ties or wires on a gun so you can handle it when you have no intention of buying it.

Side note: If you have kids, absolutely do not allow them to run amok. Kids at a gun show should be well-behaved, under control and well-versed in gun safety. Don’t be That Guy with the kids grabbing firearms, running into attendees and generally wreaking havoc.

Above all, have fun. Gun shows are a great way to spend time among your people, make friends and take a closer look at a wide variety of firearms. Show up early to get first pick and hit the show at its end for last-minute deals. Be persistent. Be polite. And again, follow the four golden rules.

About Kat Ainsworth
Outdoor writer Kat Ainsworth has been carrying concealed for 15 years and hunting for more than 20 years. She writes for a variety of industry publications, covering hunting, ballistics and self-defense, though she has a background in K9 Search-and-Rescue and emergency veterinary medicine. Kat enjoys traveling as part of her gun-related lifestyle. She has yet to find a firearm she didn’t want to fire.

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Refresh Your Office. Bring In the Outside!

https://www.applerock.com/blog/post/bring-in-the-outside

Many businesses are still closed, or lightly staffed, while the majority of their workforce are working from home. Now is the perfect time to take these 2020 lemons and make some delicious lemonade.
Actively cleaning and preparing your office for The Great Reopening is a given, but what if you also took advantage of this moment to refresh your office space. Step back and look at your space with a fresh set of eyes. When was the last time your lobby was refreshed with new paint, graphics or decor that doesn’t look like it stepped off the set of Stranger Things? (Yes, I love that show but not as a design trend!)
Earlier this year we released our new 2020 Design Trends featuring inspirations from many hours of research on hot design trends, new materials and textures and based on our 32 years of experience. Most of our award-winning trade show and corporate branded space designs are inspired by the world of interior design. One of the best current trends is brining the outside-in. This is not a new concept by any means, but it is growing in popularity everywhere we look. And now is the ideal time to bring some fresh life to your office spaces!

Here are 5 ideas on how you can bring the fresh outdoors into your corporate spaces and rejuvenate the look and feel for your employees and guests.

GREENERY
Adding fresh greenery to any space brings it to life. Fresh plants are an inexpensive way to uplift a room. Adding plants to any office space can not only clean the air, but they can also help reduce stress, increase productivity, boost creativity and look attractive to prospective clients and staff. One eye-catching and creative way to implement plants into your office design is through the use of plant walls. Plant walls are a hot trend, but they also bring a serene vibe to any space.

 

NATURAL ELEMENTS
Another way to add style and design to key office spaces is with the use of natural elements like wood and stone. Not only are they environmentally friendly – earning you points by conscious guests and staff – they are also very soothing in a normally sterile environment. This can be accomplished by using any of these natural elements for counters, floors, and furniture in lieu of laminate, plastic or melamine. Don’t take shortcuts by getting materials that look like wood or stone when you can use the real thing. This tactile element accented with fresh plants and flower will provide an enjoyable and relaxing environment for all.

WATER
You always want to appeal to various senses. So now let’s talk about adding water to your new space design. (We also incorporate this with trade show designs.) Water features help to create a natural ambiance in spaces. Add some essential oils to your feature and now we are appealing to everyone’s sense of smell and bringing the level or relaxation to a whole new level. But before you put your staff and guests into a meditative slumber you need to be strategic where you use these more effective features. Lobbies and employee lounge areas would be ideal locations as these are prime opportunities to help everyone rest and recharge.

SUNLIGHT
Maximize all the natural light you have, and if you don’t have adequate windows in certain areas you can add the perception of sunlight with strategic lightboxes and LED displays. I don’t know about you, but I hate walking into a dark and gloomy conference room. By providing plenty of sunlight, natural or fake, you are creating a warm and welcoming environment that helps employees feel happier, healthier and generally more productive.

OUTDOOR SEATING
No, I am not talking about park benches in the lobby or picnic tables in the breakroom. You can easily add fun and whimsy to employee lounge areas with fun hammock seats or redesign your employee breakroom into a garden patio with bistro seating and planters. You want to keep you lobby and high-profile client areas a little more polished, by using wood tones, natural fibers, plants and lots of natural lighting like we discussed will immediately evoke the feeling of an outdoor oasis.

CREATE AN INVITING SPACE THEY WON’T FORGET!
Let the professional designers at Apple Rock help you crete a fresh space for your employees return. We can incorporate any or all of the above design elements along with, fresh paint and branding, and new stylish custom partitions to keep everyone safe. You will create so much value and positive energy, resulting in better productivity and happier employees and guests.

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MEDICAL CANNABIS – RETAIL DISPLAY CASES

Celebrating San Francisco, The Birthplace of Medical Cannabis

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San Francisco is best known these days as a hub of technology and innovation, but not many people know that it also holds tremendous historical significance to the progress of cannabis legalization. The City by the Bay, which has attracted disruptors since long before the invention of the smartphone, also happens to be the birthplace of the medical cannabis movement. And If not for a small group of misfits – including members of the LGBTQI community – advocating for patient access to marijuana during the 1980s, we might not have a legal cannabis industry today reportedly worth $30 billion.

The Father And Mother Of Medical Cannabis

At the same time that President Ronald Reagan declared the war on drugs in 1982, kicking off the enforcement of harsh drug laws that helped drive mass incarceration and the disproportionate arrest of people of color, AIDS was quickly becoming a public health crisis. In the early days of the epidemic, when patients were spurned for both being gay and having the disease, Vietnam veteran and gay activist Dennis Peron started giving cannabis to friends and loved ones in San Francisco’s Castro District – the neighborhood where he lived. Peron saw firsthand that cannabis offered relief from nausea, pain, dangerous weight loss, and other symptoms experienced by AIDS patients, and through his compassionate giving, he swiftly became an advocate.

He would find a kindred spirit in Mary Rathbun, a waitress at the local IHOP who was in her sixties when she started baking medicated brownies for patients. Known in the community as Brownie Mary, both she and Dennis became frequent targets of local law enforcement due to their actions, which only motivated their activities further. Together, Peron and Brownie Mary in cooperation with a cohort of community activists starting paving the way for what would become a push for legal access to medical cannabis.

In 1991, Dennis and Mary helped organize the passage of a city resolution allowing for the permitting of medical cannabis. Proposition P passed with 80% of the city’s vote, making the arrest and conviction for personal medicinal use, possession, or cultivation of cannabis a low priority for San Francisco law enforcement. Peron soon thereafter opened the San Francisco Cannabis Buyers club, the nation’s first cannabis dispensary. Five years later in 1996, Dennis and Mary were among the co-authors behind Proposition 215 – also known as the Compassionate Use Act and Medical Use of Marijuana Act – the legislation that would make California the first state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana.

Today, the San Francisco Bay Area remains highly influential in the broader cannabis industry. In addition to being the home to multiple cannabis brands and dispensaries, in 2019 the city became the first in the nation to allow cannabis sales and consumption at a major music festival.

Be A Part of History

Join us in commemorating the National Cannabis Industry Association’s 10th anniversary when the Cannabis Business Summit arrives at San Francisco’s Moscone Center on September 29 – October 1, 2020. Founded in 2010 after the release of the Ogden Memo – in which the Justice Department directed prosecutors against using federal resources towards the prosecution of patients and caregivers operating in compliance with medical marijuana laws – NCIA was founded by policy reform leaders Aaron Smith and Steve Fox as the only trade association at the time centered on the cannabis industry.

The cannabis industry has grown with leaps and bounds and this has impacted the display case business as well.  Over the last 10 years most of the custom made display cases our company manufactures are for the Cannabis and Vape industry.  Our display case designs have made us the leading online designer and manufacturer of high quality glass display cases for this incredible niche market.

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