Smart plan, IMO. Ditto.Not only is it illegal,but every show I've been to has had a huge police presence.Should you feel uncomfortable without carrying loaded,in a worst case scenario and some nut would start shooting,the first thing I'm doing is hitting the floor and seeking cover and letting the professionals take care of the situation.The last thing I want to do is pull a pistol out in a room full of LEO's when they have no clue who I am or who the BG's are.