NRA ******* me off again - this time over annual meetings

bom1911 said:

They probably would have done all that, if they cared. If the members cared, they wouldn't have gone, however, there seem to have been sufficient FUDs in the ranks to fill the place. Some where even quoted as saying they thought a gun prohibition was a good idea.

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The annual meeting size limits venue choice.

I don't think I'd want to attend a gun show where the guns are not tag-tied. Though the people are good folk for the most part, statistically, you're asking for trouble, istm.

An NRA meeting is a little different but again, you've got several hundred people there and someone is going to mess up. Do they use metal detectors? If not, probably more than half are CCing against the 'rules'.

We advocate for trusting the People with arms...except at gun shows...except at NRA conventions...except in "school zones"...except on airplanes...except...

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wrightme said:

The annual meeting size limits venue choice.

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They could make better choices, if they wanted to. I don't believe they do.

Badger Johnson said:

I don't think I'd want to attend a gun show where the guns are not tag-tied. Though the people are good folk for the most part, statistically, you're asking for trouble, istm.

An NRA meeting is a little different but again, you've got several hundred people there and someone is going to mess up. Do they use metal detectors? If not, probably more than half are CCing against the 'rules'.

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The same can be said of anyplace where there are several hundred people. If you can't trust people, and they are so liable to "mess up" then they shouldn't be allowed to carry guns anywhere.

Why have there been no issues at conventions in cities where there is no prohibition?

Dave Workman said:

Oh, yeah? Name them.
Name the cities with:

a) ease of access (by air, bus, car)
b) huge numbers of NRA members within, say, a 150-300 mile radius
c) a facility large enough to handle the exhibition AND a members' meeting AND a banquet
d) enough available hotel rooms within easy walking/shuttle distance of the convention center

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Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, Colorado Springs, Richmond, OK City, Tulsa, Atlanta, Columbia, SC, Orlando, Miami, Indianapolis, El Paso, Tucson come to mind without really thinking hard. El Paso and Tucson aren't large, but have good convention capability. Colorado Springs would, of course, be my first choice and a great location. Fly in or come from Denver to one of the most pro-gun cities in the country, and one of the most beautiful.

bom1911 said:

The same can be said of anyplace where there are several hundred people. If you can't trust people, and they are so liable to "mess up" then they shouldn't be allowed to carry guns anywhere.

Why have there been no issues at conventions in cities where there is no prohibition?

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Oh, snap, I failed to read carefully. If they are having NRA mass meetings where there is no problem with everyone carrying, then it's a stupid decision for them not to do this everywhere.