NRA Convention in Louisville

[bmbutch]

Never been, hoping to go Friday, if I can flex the time since I have to work Sat. Really hoping it works out, I think it would be awesome!

 

[EvilElmo]

My registration stuff arrived today, so they're on the way.

 

[Bfish]

I am hoping to go on Friday evening, stay and go Saturday! But we will see!

 

[fullauto 45]

IN! I'll be there signing autographs.

Me too! Autographs are free, but a there is a small fee is you want a photo with me. View attachment 46969

 

[IndyColtsFan]

I'll be heading down on Friday with my dad. I'm a patron life member, but he is not an NRA member. Can he get into the expo hall or does he need to join the NRA to get a pass into the hall? Is there anyway for me to get him a pass with my membership?

 

[42769vette]

I'll be heading down on Friday with my dad. I'm a patron life member, but he is not an NRA member. Can he get into the expo hall or does he need to join the NRA to get a pass into the hall? Is there anyway for me to get him a pass with my membership?

Its the NRA annual meeting, so you have to be an NRA member to attend.

 

[ljk]

I believe guest pass is $10.

 

[BE Mike]

I'll be staying at a 5 star (see location)! I'm taking my teenage grandsons to their first NRA convention. They both have brand new NRA membership cards. We're planning to go to the exhibit hall on Saturday.

 

[KellyinAvon]

We got our passes today from when we preregistered back whenever.

 

[VERT]

Its the NRA annual meeting, so you have to be an NRA member to attend.

I believe guest pass is $10.

Annual membership is only $25. My wife is an associate member and RSO and that is only $15 a year. She doesn't get a magazine.

 

[Razer]

I believe guest pass is $10.

Can these be purchased at the door then? I will be coming through Louisville on Saturday and might stop by and look around if I can get a $10 ticket there. Looked on the site and did not see any details on this anywhere.

 

[Clay]

got mine today as well

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Can these be purchased at the door then? I will be coming through Louisville on Saturday and might stop by and look around if I can get a $10 ticket there. Looked on the site and did not see any details on this anywhere.

You're able to register at the convention. Not sure if $10 is correct.

 

[ljk]

I took a friend's friend from Japan over there in Nashville.

If I remembered correctly, an adult guest must be accompanied by a member to get in with a guest pass. They don't sell stand alone guest passes.

 

[heofon]

My wife and I are going. Firearms are allowed, subject to Kentucky's laws. Also, Secret Service areas are gun-free zones. KY has rules like no guns allowed where alcoholic beverages are sold, etc. Check the state and local regs before going. This is spelled out on NRA's NRAAM page a little over halfway down the page. https://www.nraam.org/ Another good source is http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/kentucky.pdf

 

[87iroc]

I got my pre-registration put in this weekend. Hope it gets here in time. I'm planning to take Friday off and go. The weekend is booked solid with stuff.

 

[sassdan]

Will be going Fri or Sat

 

[smcgee]

Ok besides everything guns what would a noob expect to see at a NRA convention? I don't usually like navigating big crowds so I'm still debating attendance.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Ok besides everything guns what would a noob expect to see at a NRA convention? I don't usually like navigating big crowds so I'm still debating attendance.

smcgee, ah, got to do it once! Even if you are less than "pro-crowd".

What you will see:

1. First and foremost, you'll want to check out the Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association booth.
2. All kinds of gun manufacturers.
3. Holster makers, aftermarket parts, suppressors, ammo makers, inter alia.
4. Collectors' Row--See collections of Rugers, machine guns, Colts, High Standard, you name it.
5. Knife makers (do not cut yourself on the Cold Steel baat jam dao as someone on INGO may have done in Indianapolis).
6. Hunting. Hunts (and fishing) across the globe. Meet me at the Argentina booths to drool and cry.
7. The NRA store for NRA gear--books, clothing, coffee cups, etc.
8. All kinds of seminars--self defense, hunting, collecting. I hit the CLE all day on Friday.
9. And . . . there is actual Association business.

What you need:

1. Empty messenger bag (you will scoop up a bunch of catalogues).
2. Shoes that will tolerate an all day walk.
3. Water (in your bag).
4. Maybe peanuts, an apple or a granola bar if you must eat.
5. Baby wipes for your hands (you will be coonfingering a bunch of stuff that everyone else has).

 

[BE Mike]

Ok besides everything guns what would a noob expect to see at a NRA convention? I don't usually like navigating big crowds so I'm still debating attendance.

I don't like big crowds either, but at the last few NRA Annual Meetings I've attended there were very courteous crowds at the exhibit hall, as far as big crowds go. I've volunteered before and it was fun, but very tiring after 3 days. Usually all the latest gear, including new gun designs are on display and can be handled. You can get information overload pretty quickly. I've attended the business meetings and although dry, they are informative. I've attended a dinner and entertainment and it was top notch, but it usually leans heavily country-western. There are seminars and workshops that can be useful for a noob. A lot of the functions outside the exhibit hall require special tickets. You really need to look online and see what floats your boat.