NRA Convention

Mike D · Apr 20, 2019

Anyone headed into Indy for the convention? I've never gone, and since it's in the back yard, decided to brave the crowds. Got volunteered to work at the small fry BB gun range with a friend of mine.
Looking forward to it.

Bad Wolf · Apr 20, 2019

I plan to be there on Saturday.

Whit · Apr 21, 2019

We're arriving on Thursday, staying thru Saturday. Welcome went 5 years ago when it was in Indy. Great time,way too much to see. going to be great having our president there. chuck Norris will be at the Glock booth. We're arriving early for dinner at St. Elmos.

apipeguy · Apr 21, 2019

I’m very disappointed that I can not go as it is fairly close to me. Previous plans are just not going to allow it. Probably be quite a few years before it is this close to me, again.

Whit · Apr 21, 2019

apipeguy said:
I’m very disappointed that I can not go as it is fairly close to me. Previous plans are just not going to allow it. Probably be quite a few years before it is this close to me, again.

Convention will be back in Indy in 5 years

apipeguy · Apr 21, 2019

Thanks.

Mike D · Apr 21, 2019

I'm wondering, as a first time attendee, how they handle a presidential visit in the middle of a convention center full of armed members?? I've heard several theories, but it all seems like a logistical nightmare to me. I guess I'll see how it works come Friday. I suppose the NRA convention would be the safest place on earth for this president though..

Bender · Apr 21, 2019

No place is a safe place when viewed from the eye of a Secret Service agent

Mike D · Apr 21, 2019

Amen to that. I was working a Daytona 500 back when Bush was pres. I NEVER want to go through all of that BS again. Here's a hint, never try to file a claim against the secret service for damages to equipment, incurred while being inspected by them. You can't win. Cost me almost a thousand dollars.

Mike D · Apr 22, 2019

Found this interesting, if you're from out of town;

The NRA convention is coming to Indianapolis. Here's where it's legal to carry a gun.

As the NRA convention returns to Indianapolis in 2019, people have questions about our gun laws. Here's what you need to know.

www.indystar.com

tightloops · Apr 22, 2019

I'll be there Thurs thru Sunday. Been looking forward to attending again since 2016 in Louisville!

Whit · Apr 22, 2019

The President will be speaking in Lucas oil stadium. not in the convention hall. Secret Service is in charge of security. Guns and knives will not be allowed in the stadium.

Mike D · Apr 22, 2019

Those are only two items on a very long list of what will not be allowed, all in the paper today. I'll be skipping that one, shades of Daytona. Might be the best time to check out the vendor areas.

TangoWhiskeyFoxtrot · Apr 24, 2019

Mike D said:
Those are only two items on a very long list of what will not be allowed, all in the paper today. I'll be skipping that one, shades of Daytona. Might be the best time to check out the vendor areas.

That was certainly the case in Dallas last year. Annie and I did not feel compelled to strip off all our defenses just to listen to some politicians, so we skipped the auditorium.

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Bender · Apr 24, 2019

Mike D said:
Amen to that. I was working a Daytona 500 back when Bush was pres. I NEVER want to go through all of that BS again. Here's a hint, never try to file a claim against the secret service for damages to equipment, incurred while being inspected by them. You can't win. Cost me almost a thousand dollars.

Ive been in a few different locations when POTUS was present. Even if you’re active duty military, its a pain in the arse. Ive met Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush, that was much more gratifying than seeing the President.