The basic purpose of a show or exhibit sponsored by this Association will be the promotion of the ideals and standards of MVACA Our by-laws clearly set forth that,

“This Association is dedicated to the promotion of the craft of arms collecting; to bind its members into an organization for the exchange of information and to further the study of arms types; to cooperate with sportsmen and other arms clubs in matters of mutual interest; to analyze carefully and intelligently, any and all proposed laws affecting the common good of collectors and sportsmen and add vigorous protest against all needless, unfair or prohibitive arms legislation; and to hold exhibits and/or shows for the benefit of our members and guests.”