2023 NRA Convention

[7.62]

We saw Mrgunsandgear at the Shadow Systems booth talking to a couple of other YouTubers I didn't recognize (and couldn't make what what channel their badges said)

I also noticed Colion Noir had the same bodyguard (at least I assume that what he was based in look and actions) as when he was here in 2019. I know his is popular but guess I just didn't realize he was that popular?

 

[MCgrease08]

I didn't pay to park, but can't exactly advertise it since it wouldn't be open to the masses. Parked, walked down to the convention center. Same as I did in 2019.

Same for me. There aren't many benefits of having an office downtown, but free parking is one of the few I take advantage of regularly.

 

[Haven]

Please do tell... I paid $26 and $20 for Fri & Sat respectively. (And I didn't even get a coveted SAR bag )

Also, interestingly enough, the closest and largest parking across the street was technically a statutory GFZ (gun "free" zone)
25 IAC 8-3-1 Weapons and devices prohibited
Sec. 1. No person in possession of a deadly weapon, destructive device, weapon of mass destruction, or any other device commonly used in furtherance of terrorism, or is readily capable of causing serious bodily injury as determined by an authorized law enforcement officer shall be permitted into or permitted to remain in the Indiana government center campus.
25 IAC 8-2-1 Definitions
(4) "Indiana government center campus" means the following:
...
(E) The Washington Street garage.


If there are cheap / free options, I'd love to know for the future!

If you work downtown and pay for parking on a monthly basis, when things like this happen you can use your parking space for almost free.

 

[d.kaufman]

With the rain Sunday I decided to drive closer than my hotel and find parking. Parked a Lucas oil stadium and when I pulled in the lot I couldn't see anyone in the booth to get a ticket. Figured it was just pay the set money as you left. As I'm walking out I see a lady in the booth. Asked her if I needed a ticket to park. She says yes. I told her I didn't see anyone in there when I pulled in. She then says "so you're already parked" Told her yes. She said don't worry about it then. She had fallen asleep. So no parking fee for me

 

[Cameramonkey]

With the rain Sunday I decided to drive closer than my hotel and find parking. Parked a Lucas oil stadium and when I pulled in the lot I couldn't see anyone in the booth to get a ticket. Figured it was just pay the set money as you left. As I'm walking out I see a lady in the booth. Asked her if I needed a ticket to park. She says yes. I told her I didn't see anyone in there when I pulled in. She then says "so you're already parked" Told her yes. She said don't worry about it then. She had fallen asleep. So no parking fee for me

...and then you came back to find your car towed because you dared to wake her.

 

[7.62]

I thought it was great seeing all those midway badges walking around Indy I never felt safer.

Did anyone go to the speakers on Friday? How was it anywhere we can catch the highlights? I’d like to hear from my favorite governor.

Here's a link to the Friday speakers video:

2023 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum

Hear from NRA EVP & CEO Wayne LaPierre, President Donald Trump and others at the 2023 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana

www.youtube.com

 

[IndyTom]

It makes sense that the Aussie "news" reports on the show has comments disabled on Youtube....

Made it down on Sunday with my son. Found some free parking 1 block away. Also ran into the whole "We don't have the bags here" thing at the SAR booth. TargetSportsUSA had some, though, so I got one of those and an ammo can (yay, Ammo Prime). I found that those Sig Spears might have taken my mind off of a potential Scar purchase and realized that the trigger on the P229 Legion SAO might not be as nice as the one on the P226 Legion SAO. Got a t-shirt from Century Arms (something about 7.62x39). Surprisingly, only saw 2 people open carrying (and I'm pretty sure the one guy was carrying his BBQ gun). My son got to fondle a bunch of shotguns (his current focus) and might be having thoughts about the money he's getting back from the IRS funding a DP-12 from Standard Mfg. Managed to not cut myself at the CRKT booth but did possibly find a new toy for myself.

Got the heck out of dodge a little after 4 and made a run to cheaper eats. All told, used some gas and spent $0.

 

[cg21]

Here's a link to the Friday speakers video:

2023 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum

Hear from NRA EVP & CEO Wayne LaPierre, President Donald Trump and others at the 2023 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana

www.youtube.com

Thank you. Anyone that can watch that and not want to move to SD I’m not sure about them. Lol

 

[d.kaufman]

...and then you came back to find your car towed because you dared to wake her.

Don't think I didn't think about that

 

[jwamplerusa]

2025 is Atlanta.

oh, h*** NO!

 

[actaeon277]

"At the heart of this frantic buy-up of some of the most lethal weaponry outside of the U.S. government, is this overwhelming sense of fear..."

Kind of paints the event in a totally different light than what it actually is

It seems 'funny', that all the fear is coming from the Anti-s.

Seriously. They are filled with fear.

 

[Cameramonkey]

It seems 'funny', that all the fear is coming from the Anti-s.

Seriously. They are filled with fear.

Of course. Because WE have guns to defend ourselves against crazies with guns. As antis they dont.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

A pity the media didn't reflect on the significance of having five whole people willing to leave Mom's basement and come up into the sunshine to protest.

 

[Cameramonkey]

A pity the media didn't reflect on the significance of having five whole people willing to leave Mom's basement and come up into the sunshine to protest.

And zero NRA members acting up, shooting each other, etc.

 

[actaeon277]

And zero NRA members acting up, shooting each other, etc.

Unpossible.
I was told blood would RUN in the streets.

 

[BigRed]

Did shannon ******'s demanding ******* show up?

 

[wtburnette]

Every time there is a NRA / legal gun owner event like this, it only serves to highlight how we are not the problem.

 

[actaeon277]

Every time there is a NRA / legal gun owner event like this, it only serves to highlight how we are not the problem.

which makes them even more mad and shrill

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Did shannon ******'s demanding ******* show up?

Yes, apparently about a dozen or so. Then they did something with old shoes. Because old shoes will save children... or something.

 

[BigRed]

Yes, apparently about a dozen or so. Then they did something with old shoes. Because old shoes will save children... or something.

Logic and rational thought have never been strong suits for those clowns.