ABOUT THE RULES
The rules and policies of the National Police Collector Shows have evolved over the years and are changed annually to best fit the particular show venue, to meet specific considerations, or avoid perceived problems. Your show hosts for the 2026 National Police Collectors Show believe that the rules and policies that govern these National Shows should be as uniform as possible from year to year. At previous National Police Collector Shows we met with several respected collectors, as well as past National Show hosts, who all agreed with this idea in principle. As such, you will see many similarities governing the rules and policies of past National Shows. Permission was granted by certain past National Show hosts to use rules and polices printed from their individual shows, for this show.
Acceptance of Show Rules
By attending this show as a table holder, table assistant, guest, family member, or walk-through patron you acknowledge the acceptance of the below 2026 National Police Collectors Show Rules. Several table reservations were made before these rules were published; however, those table holders and table assistants are still required to abide by these rules.
The 2026 National Police Collectors Show is a private show
Entrance will only be granted to active and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS, military personnel, verifiable collectors, and their family and friends. Exceptions to this policy can only be made prior to the show dates by show hosts. The show hosts reserved the right to ask for identification.
Theft and Fraud
We have to police these shows ourselves. It is every individual’s responsibility at this National Show to watch out for theft and fraud. The 2026 National Police Collectors Show and show hosts are not responsible for any theft or loss.
Responsibility for Legal Sales and Fraud
It is also every individual’s responsibility to know who you are selling and/or trading with, especially when it involves transactions with badges. Items sold or traded are to be used for display or collectible purposes and not for identification or representation. This show will not be open to the public, however guests with law enforcement officers might not meet the criteria for sale or trade of badges and other items. Law enforcement identification will not be checked at the door and is not necessary for entrance to the show. The sale of any badge must be limited to known reputable collectors or law enforcement officers. Ask for identification if you are not sure. If they refuse to identify themselves, then refuse to complete the transaction and contact a show host. The National Show and show hosts are not responsible for what is sold or to whom it is sold. You are fully responsible for each and every sale, trade, transfer, transaction, or purchase in which you participate.
Prohibited Badges
No current-issue federal badges may be sold or traded at the show, regardless of authenticity. Commemorative issues, such as millennium or inaugural badges, are permitted if those items were authorized for sale publicly by that particular agency. Federal badges, particularly those with control numbers, may be displayed if the person displaying them can prove that they have the right to possess those badges if asked by a show host or a federal authority.
Reproductions
A reproduction is defined as any item that is an unauthorized copy of an authentic item, including items in which the basic design of an authentic item was copied, but only a few colors were changed. All reproduction items must be clearly marked as such. This includes items for trade or sale and items displayed in any manner (including within displays that are being considered for awards). Failure to mark an item as a reproduction in one of these displays may result in the award being forfeited. If there is a difference of opinion the show hosts will make the final decision as to the authenticity of an item. Bullion patches are easily identifiable as they are made of gold or silver spring and will be considered the only exception to the reproduction rules.
Identification Cards
Department issued identification cards may be displayed but not sold, traded, or transferred under any circumstance.
Firearms
Firearms may only be displayed and will not be sold or traded. Any firearm that is displayed will be unloaded and in a locked case from which it shall not be removed for any reason.
Alcohol and smoking
Alcohol drinks and smoking will not be allowed in the show area and only in designated areas.
Sales Tax
It is each individual’s responsibility to collect and report sales tax as mandated by the State of Missouri and/or the federal government. The 2026 National Police Collectors Show and show hosts are not responsible for collecting any sales tax from transactions occurring at this show. This is a non-profit show.
Penalties
All these show rules and policies are required to be followed by each and every person attending the 2026 National Police Collectors Show, including all table holders, table assistants, guests, family members, and walk-through patrons. The final decision on any dispute will be made by a show host and must be abided by or considered a violation of these rules. Depending upon the severity of an infraction a show host may issue a warning, demand the removal of an item from the table or hall, eject the violator without refund of table fees or admission costs, or contact the local police authorities for criminal prosecution. Any unethical, immoral, illegal, or unprofessional actions will be dealt with in the same manner.
Hold harmless
Show hosts are not liable for loss, injury, death, or damage to persons or property suffered or sustained by table holders, guests are show attendees.