NRA Convention! NO GUNS ALLOWED

[Joanne98]

Run time: 03:06 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLhTs4-eQ6M   Posted on YouTube: May 16, 2010 By YouTube Member: ThinkProgress2 Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: May 16, 2010 By DU Member: Joanne98 Views on DU: 2443

 

[tomm2thumbs]

1. I wish they would decide which side of their mouth they want to talk out of - oh, that's right

'whatever side is good for me at the time.'

Seems like they should all enter politics because that is standard fare in Washington

[KansDem]

15. They don't talk out their mouths...

...they talk out their asses. That's why everything they say has a nasty air about it.

[tomm2thumbs]

24. true, I don't know what I was thinking when I said that

maybe if they would all just take their seats, things would quiet down around the country :)

[rrneck]

2. Not clear in the video (or I missed it).

Did the NRA have a no guns policy, or did the venue they rented for the convention have that policy?

[X_Digger]

3. It's the state that disallows concealed carry in this venue

§ 14‑269.3.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry any gun, rifle, or pistol into any assembly where a fee has been charged for admission thereto, or into any establishment in which alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

[rrneck]

4. That diminishes the irony considerably.

I wonder if they could find anybody at all that was visibly annoyed by the policy. Everyone in the video seemed quite complacent about it. Nary a confrontational, intimidating open carry protester in sight.

[ellenfl]

21. what state are they in? sounds like an anti-nra state. eom

[X_Digger]

23. See post 22. n/t

[anachro1]

5. Arm them all

then get them drunk.

Lock the doors and run!

[BrklynLiberal]

8. Ingenious!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Historic NY]

14. Diabolical, and one fire cracker the floors would need cleaning.

[baldguy]

11. Lace their beer with LSD & Angel Dust.

[KansDem]

16. Toss a lit firecracker in the room just before you slam the doors...

Then run! :rofl:

[Billsmile]

6. Republican Rallies

Well, at least gun lovers are totally welcome at all Republican Party rallies.

Unlike the gun abolishing NRA, Republicans support gun owners and encourage them to exercise their rights!!!

[Iggo]

17. All the way Live.

Welcome to DU.

:hi:

[underpants]

7. They are right- their hands aren't cold and dead yet

but from what I see they are so white it would be hard to tell if they were

"safety"
"enough police presence"
and inconvenience

but they travel to do this :eyes:

[ingac70]

9. Assholes don't allow guns at their own convention....

but want them in schools, parks and bars? You can tell Repubs run that show.

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[Laf.La.Dem.]

12. Starbucks

OK to have your guns at Starbucks:freak:

[W T F]

13. See, they don't have a problem with it so..........

WHY NOT MAKE THAT POLICY EVERYWHERE? I would love to here their argument now:rofl:

[herbm]

18. gun policy

I don't believe in gun control. And if you are going to carry (I don't), I'd rather you do it unconcealed (I don't care for concealed carry) so I can see it. I also think carrying at events like a Presidential event is just plain wrong. It'd never ever have happened at a Bush event and it should not happen at an Obama one either. I think gun safety should be taught in public schools, this would eliminate a lot of the many accidental shootings of kids, and parents who leave loaded weapons or weapons and ammunition accessible to kids need to dealt with under the law.

[marcus5aurelius]

19. Didn't post number three kill this thread?

Just wondering...

In public, it is their right to carry for self defense. In a privately owned business, it is the owner's right to state the rules. If they do not like the rules, they are allowed to not give that business their money.

[happygoluckytoyou]

20. check your gun, AND YOUR BRAIN, at the door...

[X_Digger]

22. See the NRA's reply to an email..

http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/05/05/nra-on-convention-carry/

The claim that NRA does not want members to carry is flat out wrong. Both Phoenix and Louisville allowed concealed and open carry in the convention center. In fact, NRA fought to make sure attendees could carry at those locations.

In Charlotte, just like in every city that we have held our annual meeting, NRA is bound by legal and contractual obligations. We were unable to remove the prohibition due to state, city and convention center regulations.

Some people have mentioned an exception under the law for “A person participating in the event, if a person is carrying a gun, rifle, or pistol with the permission of the owner, lessee, or person or organization sponsoring the event.” This exception has two prongs. First, the person must be a participant. Second, the person must have permission.

While some may suggest that NRA could be the one giving permission, the reality is that NRA would not be the one who would determine whether or not someone is a participant. A prosecutor, judge, and jury would be ultimately making that determination.

Even if NRA declared all attendees participants, a prosecutor could argue that he/she was an attendee, spectator, guest of a member or a ticket holder, so that could not be relied on for a legal defense. And, in the end, it is the person with the gun who would be prosecuted. This is indeed a gray area, but without a clear exception there is a serious risk of arrest and prosecution, and NRA does not want our members risking prosecution.

The fact is if NRA only went to places that allowed CCW in convention centers, we would be limited to 2 or 3 choices. Because of the size of NRA’s conventions, we already are limited with our choices of cities that can accommodate us. We also strive to have regional balance to allow members from all over the country to attend. People should also be mindful that NRA has worked to change laws all over the country. With incremental wins, those who may not be able to carry in a certain location today may be able to do so down the road. After all, Arizona’s gun laws have come long way since we were there last year.

[The Damned]

25. They sure know their members!

:rofl: