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wait, there is gun interest south of boston? other than holbrook?
For a decent sized "trade show" you need ~50K sq ft to start plus adequate parking AND a willing lessor (who doesn't freak out at the thought of guns on their property)!
LTCRN, very good ideas, IFF local zoning laws allow for such a use.
I know that in my town, you can't have a retail operation in an Industrial Zone (such as what you describe), with limited exception for an eating place that strictly caters to employees in the industrial park.
For that to work, one would have to check Zoning Bylaws, then contact owner and ascertain if they would rent for a 3-day period (many won't) or allow a "gun show" and have parking for >1000 cars. Assuming that it's all good, then you'd have to contact Carole to put her in touch with the right person. Don't expect anything for your efforts either.
I put Carole on track for the Marlboro location and never even got a free pass (or thank you) to a show. I only get a free pass if I'm working the GOAL table, otherwise I pay the gate just like all the rest of us.