robinp Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:13 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:13 PM I was encouraged to read the following regarding this week's NRA Convention in Indy: Firearms Carry: During the 143rd NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits the carry of personal firearms will be permitted in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium with the proper license in accordance with Indiana law. When carrying your firearm, always adhere to all Federal, state and local laws. Perhaps other Convention Halls that want 80,000 people and all the business that comes with that will come aboard once we have more gun friendly convention halls to choose from. The last two years (Texas and STL) didn't allow carry in the host building. This seems like a good sign. Not sure if previous location have allowed carry beyond 3 years ago so perhaps this isn't a first, still good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
III Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:27 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:27 PM I was encouraged to read the following regarding this week's NRA Convention in Indy: Firearms Carry: During the 143rd NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits the carry of personal firearms will be permitted in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium with the proper license in accordance with Indiana law. When carrying your firearm, always adhere to all Federal, state and local laws. Perhaps other Convention Halls that want 80,000 people and all the business that comes with that will come aboard once we have more gun friendly convention halls to choose from. The last two years (Texas and STL) didn't allow carry in the host building. This seems like a good sign. Not sure if previous location have allowed carry beyond 3 years ago so perhaps this isn't a first, still good news. CC was off-limits in STL because of local STL ordinances/regulations. The city of STL specifically prohibits the carrying of firearms at the America's Center Convention Complex. Per MO State law, local municipalities can regulate CC in buildings they control. ETA: However, if you are "caught" carrying, they have to ask you to leave before they involve the po-po Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:29 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:29 PM Nice to see that on the homepage for the convention. http://www.nraam.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshot Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:50 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 03:50 PM Andrew Branca will be talking about Stand Your Ground there! I saw him at Lawson Handgun Institute last week, I HIGHLY recommend it! Half way through his book Law of Self Defense, there are many vital things to know about the implications of being a carry person that go against the conventional wisdom, sometimes conventional wisdom is dead wrong and you don't want to have to pay the penalty for it in the legal arena. Andrew is a great advocate for those of us who are concerned with self-defense. http://lawofselfdefense.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchostler Posted April 23, 2014 at 04:06 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 04:06 PM CC at an NRA convention.... I would think so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGDEESUL Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:00 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:00 PM Yep, this was discussed in another thread, but good to get the word out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadN. Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:05 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:05 PM I wanted to go down to the convention with some of the guys here...wish I could take off work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
output Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:41 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:41 PM I will be there and am looking forward to it! Thanks for the info. I missed it on the site and was looking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stage1 Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:57 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 05:57 PM Hi, I'm displaying at booth # 3254. Stop by and say hi. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshot Posted April 23, 2014 at 06:08 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 06:08 PM Oh and Andrew has a promotional discount going on through the convention. It's a tribute to a pundit you may know who took a bet (via Skype live at his debate at Berkeley) that Zimmerman wasn't ordered to stay in his vehicle. She's since blocked him on Twitter and welched on the bet. Andrew Branca, LOSD @LawSelfDefense 18mMan, books are flying out the door with the "@SunnyHostin" discount code. 25% off, through NRA Annual Meeting (ends Sunday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted April 23, 2014 at 07:17 PM Share Posted April 23, 2014 at 07:17 PM Hi, I'm displaying at booth # 3254. Stop by and say hi. Mike So you are close to the Kel-tec booth, have to try to remember to stop by and say hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhuntre Posted April 24, 2014 at 01:03 AM Share Posted April 24, 2014 at 01:03 AM I'll be there, too!! This will be my first NRA Annual Meeting and I'm really looking forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awan Posted April 24, 2014 at 01:06 AM Share Posted April 24, 2014 at 01:06 AM Hi, I'm displaying at booth # 3254. Stop by and say hi. MikeWhat are you displaying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awan Posted April 24, 2014 at 01:08 AM Share Posted April 24, 2014 at 01:08 AM So, if you have and Illinois Carry button, remember to wear it at the convention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGDEESUL Posted April 26, 2014 at 12:16 PM Share Posted April 26, 2014 at 12:16 PM Here now. If you see some badass dudes, that's us. Say hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJR Posted April 26, 2014 at 03:54 PM Share Posted April 26, 2014 at 03:54 PM Andrew Branca will be talking about Stand Your Ground there! I saw him at Lawson Handgun Institute last week, I HIGHLY recommend it! Half way through his book Law of Self Defense, there are many vital things to know about the implications of being a carry person that go against the conventional wisdom, sometimes conventional wisdom is dead wrong and you don't want to have to pay the penalty for it in the legal arena. Andrew is a great advocate for those of us who are concerned with self-defense. http://lawofselfdefense.com/+1Here is the first 6 minutes of the Berkeley debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 26, 2014 at 06:58 PM Share Posted April 26, 2014 at 06:58 PM With my trained eye, I was able to spot a lot of tucked IWB holsters, regular cover garments and open carry. The convention center was packed and *gasp* no one shot anyone all day yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitter Clinger Posted April 27, 2014 at 12:16 PM Share Posted April 27, 2014 at 12:16 PM Just watched part of the full length version of that video. The antis argument was all hypothetical speculations and race baiting with no facts whatsoever.I guess that's no surprise though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paints-n-cows Posted April 29, 2014 at 03:07 AM Share Posted April 29, 2014 at 03:07 AM I was genuinely impressed with the whole thing. There were lots of firearms both concealed and open-carry and I know of no issues at all. People were nice and cordial. The LEOs were everywhere and didn't seem to have any issue with any of the attendees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaeghl Posted April 29, 2014 at 02:05 PM Share Posted April 29, 2014 at 02:05 PM On a slightly related line, one of my co-workers went to the convention with her Significant Other, was very impressed and almost amazed with all the different guns displayed, but was also covered with bed-bug bites. They stayed at a "quality, big name" hotel/motel type place..... Ya never know...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awan Posted April 29, 2014 at 03:35 PM Share Posted April 29, 2014 at 03:35 PM On a slightly related line, one of my co-workers went to the convention with her Significant Other, was very impressed and almost amazed with all the different guns displayed, but was also covered with bed-bug bites. They stayed at a "quality, big name" hotel/motel type place..... Ya never know......Always check for bed bugs! Lift up the sheets and look on the mattress around the rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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