2023 NRA Convention

[Cameramonkey]

Is it worth going for more than one day? Do they have different stuff on different days?

different speakers/seminars. Not to mention its so big you'll be lucky to hit it all in one day.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

different speakers/seminars. Not to mention its so big you'll be lucky to hit it all in one day.

I made it through the whole thing in about 2 hours last time they were here. But then again, I didn't see anything that I was interested in, so there's that.

 

[KittySlayer]

different speakers/seminars. Not to mention its so big you'll be lucky to hit it all in one day.

Really takes two days. Some good seminars and the popular ones repeat on the schedule. It is nice to sit down for an hour or so too. Get to seminars 5-10 minutes early as some fill up all the seats.

First day I did a fairly brisk walk through that still took most of a day. Made notes of booths I wanted to go back to. Second day went back to visit specific booths I wanted to spend a little bit more time at.

I'll be going. It will be my first time and I really have no idea what to expect. I'm only planning on going on Saturday.

See what you think Saturday and tentatively plan on coming back Sunday if you want more.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yeah. Best bet is to sit down with the schedule on the website and map out tonight what you want to do. One year I came back on Sunday JUST for a seminar I couldnt hit on Saturday. (two things at the same time)

 

[miguel]

Is it worth going for more than one day? Do they have different stuff on different days?

If you could eat your favorite ice cream once or multiple times, which would you choose?

Go to all!

 

[miguel]

Yeah. Best bet is to sit down with the schedule on the website and map out tonight what you want to do. One year I came back on Sunday JUST for a seminar I couldnt hit on Saturday. (two things at the same time)

THIS.

Go to https://www.nraam.org and find the Exhibit menu. There you will find links to list of exhibitors, a map of the facility, etc. Makes prioritizing finding the booths you really want to see and spend time at rather than milling around like a zombie.

 

[Hoosierdood]

The only reason I get a membership now. $30 for 3 days of that feeling of a kid in a candy store.

You know you can get a membership for $10, right? You just don’t get the magazines.

 

[KittySlayer]

THIS.

Go to https://www.nraam.org and find the Exhibit menu. There you will find links to list of exhibitors, a map of the facility, etc. Makes prioritizing finding the booths you really want to see and spend time at rather than milling around like a zombie.

Do they have an iPhone app or something phone friendly?

 

[miguel]

Is S&W going under a different name at the show? I can't seem to find them on the exhibitor list.

 

[miguel]

Do they have an iPhone app or something phone friendly?

They do not seem to based on a quick search of the app store.

 

[KittySlayer]

They do not seem to based on a quick search of the app store.

Yeah, I looked quickly and thought I just missed it. Maybe they have one of those fancy QR codes to scan when you arrive.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Pretty sure there are no drag queen story hours scheduled this weekend either.

Guess that means that Printcraft will not be attending.

 

[Cameramonkey]

The website is a joke this year. I tried planning my time trying to figure out seminars, speakers, etc. Useless. They only list the big stuff like Trump, the all day continuing ed legal seminar, prayer breakfast, etc. No seminars listed on the web. nobody speaking like John Lott? Only vendors and no speakers? Hmmmm

 

[MRockwell]

The website is a joke this year. I tried planning my time trying to figure out seminars, speakers, etc. Useless. They only list the big stuff like Trump, the all day continuing ed legal seminar, prayer breakfast, etc. No seminars listed on the web. nobody speaking like John Lott? Only vendors and no speakers? Hmmmm

Here ya go:

NRA Annual Meeting 2023: Conference Schedule

s15.a2zinc.net

edit: shoot, that's not what I was thinking it was. I found a list of all the seminars..lemme check again. BRB

edit edit: on this page: https://www.nraam.org/attend/ go to the educational content tab, a menu will pop up and at the bottom is a seminar schedule download. Not user friendly to find.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Here ya go:

NRA Annual Meeting 2023: Conference Schedule

s15.a2zinc.net

edit: shoot, that's not what I was thinking it was. I found a list of all the seminars..lemme check again. BRB

edit edit: on this page: https://www.nraam.org/attend/ go to the educational content tab, a menu will pop up and at the bottom is a seminar schedule download. Not user friendly to find.

Well that is just user friendly as all get out...

 

[cobber]

Got the lawnmower fixed!

 

[KellyinAvon]

The website is a joke this year. I tried planning my time trying to figure out seminars, speakers, etc. Useless. They only list the big stuff like Trump, the all day continuing ed legal seminar, prayer breakfast, etc. No seminars listed on the web. nobody speaking like John Lott? Only vendors and no speakers? Hmmmm

Cm... dude!! Click the link, make a timeline with a spreadsheet, print it out and take a picture since it's a better pic than a screenshot.
I'll be in room 235 for Dr Lott's seminar tomorrow at 1530!!

NRA Annual Meeting 2023: Conference Schedule

s15.a2zinc.net

 

[Thegeek]

Going tomorrow. Just heard on the news certain areas will be GFZ by the Secret Service if you want to see Trump/Pence speak. No firearm check stations either. You have to disarm to go hear a politician speak about not taking your guns away. Seems a bit ironic..... I'm going to just check everything out and get all the free stickers/coozies I can. Last time they were here, I got some pretty good stuff. Park far away for cheap, take a Lime scooter over.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Going tomorrow. Just heard on the news certain areas will be GFZ by the Secret Service if you want to see Trump/Pence speak. No firearm check stations either. You have to disarm to go hear a politician speak about not taking your guns away. Seems a bit ironic..... I'm going to just check everything out and get all the free stickers/coozies I can. Last time they were here, I got some pretty good stuff. Park far away for cheap, take a Lime scooter over.

A venue under Secret Service protection = their rules. Hall A tomorrow will be under Secret Service control since they protect individuals who are speaking there.

In 2016 in Louisville, I left the EDC (mags, folding knife, etc.) in the trunk of the car when I went to Freedom Hall. Haven't attended a Leadership Forum since, but I'm glad I went to that one.

 

[KittySlayer]

The website is a joke this year. I tried planning my time trying to figure out seminars, speakers, etc. Useless. They only list the big stuff like Trump, the all day continuing ed legal seminar, prayer breakfast, etc. No seminars listed on the web. nobody speaking like John Lott? Only vendors and no speakers? Hmmmm

Here is a PDF you can download.

Age Verification - NRA

edit: ignore the "Age Verification" description that populated, the link really does take you to a PDF

http s://www.nraam.org/media/4055/nraam2023-seminar-schedule.pdf