Is Anybody Here On DU Going To The NRA Annual Meeting In Houston May 2-5?.....

[global1]

I still want to know if attendees can carry their guns into the event? I've asked that question here a number of times and never was able to get an answer.

In my mind - it would really be ironic if they had stringent security to get into the event and didn't allow guns.

On edit: I'm hoping that someone from DU will be attending and will report back to us.

[winter is coming]

1. Isn't there a post floating around GD about some guy who shot himself at a Houston airport?

You don't suppose....?

on edit: Oops, not so funny. My apologies.

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Man-shot-dead-at-Houston-s-Bush-Airport-4483406.php?cmpid=hpfsln

One person was shot dead Thursday at Terminal B of Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to the Houston Police Department.

HPD spokeswoman Kese Smith said an armed male in his early 30s entered the airport at 1:35 p.m. and fired a shot into the ceiling near a ticket counter in the pre-screening area of the terminal.

...

It was unclear if the officer shot the suspect, or what kind of weapon the man was carrying.

[madokie]

2. I'll reply to kick this

I'd like to know if they do indeed have security like you allude to.
I'm for people being allowed to keep guns for what ever reason, just not weapons of war as these assault weapons were designed originally for.
funny how being in an unjust and unnecessary war as a kid had this effect on me, huh

[Turbineguy]

3. I don't think Wayne

will allow guns to be brought in. Accidents are only allowed to happen to the rest of us.

[hlthe2b]

9. I think Wayne is paranoid one of his lunatics (er, um, MEMBERS) will try to

render LaPierre a "2nd amendment solution" to whatever crazy fantasy the lunatic (er, NRA member) might be harboring.

[global1]

4. I Just Visted The NRA Meeting Site - Here's What I Found Out.....

The following note:

Texas generally prohibits the open carrying of firearms. During the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, conceal carry firearms are permitted in the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel. When carrying your firearm, remember to follow all federal, state and local laws.

Also some of the events and special attendees:

- Food, Fun, Fellowship and Firearms put on by Friends of the NRA

- A Leadership Forum featuring the following cast of characters:

Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Asa Hutchison and Jeanine Pirro

- Acres & Acres of Guns & Gear
550 exhibitors, 400,000 sq ft of exhibit hall space

- Stand & Fight Rally featuring Glenn Beck

Here's a link to their site: http://nraam.org/

[Control-Z]

5. One question.

Is the Leadership Forum where Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Asa Hutchison and Jeanine Pirro, will be doing their speechifying, being held in the George R Brown convention Center or the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel?

Sounds like an accident waiting to happen if it is.

[spanone]

6. looks like a lineup of every political shithead they could find...25 brain cells between them

[Buns_of_Fire]

8. I heard on MSNBC (Martin Bashir, I think) that Poopy-Pants Nugent will also be speaking.

Since he's now well-past his self-proclaimed expiration date, perhaps he'll use this event to make good on his prediction that he'll either be dead or in jail by now.

[oldhippie]

16. I guess that answers the question ...

.... in the OP.

[Zen Democrat]

7. The are advertising on the radio ...

"Come join 72,000 of your freedom-loving friends in standing up for the NRA. Your NRA membership card is your ticket."

No words.

[oldhippie]

10. Really? Like anyone here would admit .....

..... they were going to the NRA meeting, even if they were.

C'mon, man.

[olddots]

11. I would rather light my penis on fire and drink 30 weight oil

than be in a room with those knuckle dragging parasites .
Other than that I bet it'll be a swell time.

[hlthe2b]

21. Makes one wonder how any real "progressive" can be a member...

doesn't it?

[morningfog]

12. There are some proud NRA members. I wonder if they'll show in this thread.

[Agschmid]

13. Not yet... Kick. n/t

[Skip Intro]

14. Not a member, but I would check out the show if I were in Houston. nt

[Phillip McCleod]

15. let's seeeee.. an NRA meeting..

..
.. in TEXAS!?!?

whomever volunteers, i hope you're a texan b/c i know to well the attitude TX has toward the rest of the nation, by and large.

[aikoaiko]

17. Concealed carry is permitted.

During the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, conceal carry firearms are permitted in the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel. When carrying your firearm, remember to follow all federal, state and local laws.

http://www.nraam.org/


You're welcome.

[newmember]

18. We have NRA members here?

[ManiacJoe]

19. Yes, according to some threads in the Guns forum.

[Eleanors38]

20. There's a lotta paranoid folks what think that.

[hobbit709]

22. I can think of two reasons not to go.

1. It's the NRA
2. It's in Houston

But I can think of a couple of DUers I'd like to send there.