2023 NRA Convention

[TWEAKD4]

With INGO represented so well at NRAAM who won a new firearm? I hoped that all the drawings are legit and not just a trick to get my contact information.

 

[cg21]

my wife commented how polite the crowd was holding doors not pushing people saying excuse me even when there was tons of people crammed into a small spot. (DD giveaway booth)

 

[Whip_McCord]

my wife commented how polite the crowd was holding doors not pushing people saying excuse me even when there was tons of people crammed into a small spot. (DD giveaway booth)

"An armed society is a polite society." ― Robert A. Heinlein

It was fun as always. Over 77,000 in attendance. My buddy and I talk with lots of vendors and get a few knives. Our wives went to see Trump (for the 5th time) and the other speakers. Dinner at St Elmos on Friday for 9 of us. We already have hotels for Dallas next year. Always a fun little vacation for us. This year it was pretty close, so that's a bonus.

 

[BE Mike]

Did anyone attend the business meetings? Was anyone there for the voting?

 

[Tactically Fat]

It was very nice to meet you on Friday. I miss having "free" parking downtown. Funny enough, CameraMonkey mentioned where you worked later. I know that building well. I moved that agency into that building back in 1996. In fact I was stationed out there for the first month that building was up and running. I also had the pleasure of cleaning out the old building on the west side. This was back before there was a consolidated IT agency.

Small world!

I didn't start out here until '06 or so.

 

[Destro]

Did anyone attend the business meetings? Was anyone there for the voting?

People around here love to drone on and on about voter fraud, wonder if this election was as fraudulent as 2019?

 

[MadMan66]

I doubt anyone chiming in on Redit will get out of their Mom's basement this weekend...

With that said, as @Cameramonkey said keep your head on a swivel.

Every fight you avoid is a fight you win. Identify the threat, avoid the threat. Strength in numbers, the more the better.

Non-lethal option(s) absolutely recommended here in the Circle City. Not just this weekend...

Last May SherylinAvon and I were in Houston for the NRAAM not long after Uvalde. The Police presence was... very present. We had NO CONCERNS around the convention center. Not sure what we'll have here. @BehindBlueI's @Frank_N_Stein @Denny347 @MadMan66 anything you can add would be appreciated.

Sunset tonight is 2020 (or 8:20pm if you prefer.) Back in where your staying by 2030 seems like a good plan to me.

They offered overtime for officers, but it was snagged up quick and full by the time I was able to put in for it. Not sure how many spots they actually had, but definitely didn't have a lack of interest to work the convention. I'd expect an increased presence of Indy's finest.

 

[d.kaufman]

I'd expect an increased presence of Indy's finest.

There was. They had fun fondling the firearms as well. Seen several buying stuff too. Cops not just from Indy but surrounding areas as well.

Most of them looked like they were happy to be there

 

[MadMan66]

There was. They had fun fondling the firearms as well. Seen several buying stuff too. Cops not just from Indy but surrounding areas as well.

Most of them looked like they were happy to be there

Nothing like being paid to go look at guns and shop. I was paid to go last time it was in town!

 

[MrSmitty]

What was all the fuss about the SAR bags? I got one, and it’s ok, but????

 

[cg21]

What was all the fuss about the SAR bags? I got one, and it’s ok, but????

Everyone had them but no one could find them lol I just needed a bag to carry the boatload of other free stuff.

 

[DadSmith]

Everyone had them but no one could find them lol I just needed a bag to carry the boatload of other free stuff.

This could hold all kinds of free stuff.

 

[cg21]

Wha

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This could hold all kinds of free stuff.

what booth were those at? Lol

 

[wtburnette]

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This could hold all kinds of free stuff.

I brought a backpack with me, so I had no desire for a SAR, or any other bag...

 

[cg21]

I brought a backpack with me, so I had no desire for a SAR, or any o

I brought a backpack with me, so I had no desire for a SAR, or any other bag...

what About the pistol range bag? I don’t even remember the brand…. But I won’t soon forget the violin and guitar case display.

 

[wtburnette]

Um...

 

[cg21]

Um...

Lol you said you weren’t interested in any bags I was asking if that included the free range/pistol bag. And also bringing up the awesome violin case and guitar case display at that booth.

 

[wtburnette]

Lol you said you weren’t interested in any bags I was asking if that included the free range/pistol bag. And also bringing up the awesome violin case and guitar case display at that booth.

That guitar case was awesome, but no, wasn't interested in the free range/pistol bag as I have several already.

 

[foszoe]

What was all the fuss about the SAR bags? I got one, and it’s ok, but????

Mine had a .357 magnum in it

 

[BackFromDC]

I had a great time at the NRA convention. The media lied to me, they said they would be an army of moms demanding action ready to destroy me as I approach, and all I saw outside were vendors on break having a smoke.