Houston’s collecting community since 1950
Every collection tells a story.
Discover historic arms, meet knowledgeable collectors, and help preserve the craftsmanship and history behind every piece.
Coming next
October Gun Show
A focused one-day show with collectors, dealers, historic displays, and free parking at North Side Columbus Club.
From the archive
News & Collector Stories
Fresh presentations and articles on the engineering, service, and human stories behind historic firearms.
Webley Pistols
Rugged British service revolvers, unusual conversions, and a military history built to endure.
Read story →The .30-40 Krag
The rifle that marked America’s move into the era of smokeless-powder service arms.
Read story →The Mighty .22 Goes to War
How an inexpensive cartridge found a lasting role in military marksmanship training.
Read story →More than a show.
HGCA brings together collectors, historians, families, and curious newcomers to preserve knowledge that might otherwise disappear.