The National Rifle Association (NRA) is the largest gun rights organization in the United States. Every year, the NRA holds a convention to celebrate, promote and protect our second amendment rights. This year, the NRA convention was held in Indianapolis Indiana, and it was a huge success.
The NRA convention is a great opportunity for gun owners to come together and celebrate their constitutional rights and spend a long weekend with like-minded individuals. This year’s convention boasts that there were over 14 miles of isles filled with new and innovative products related to the firearms and outdoor industry. I personally had to cover the entire show at least three times so I must have walked a minimum of 40 miles throughout the show.
With over 77 thousand in attendance, this three-day event went without incident. No cross words, no altercations. That weekend, Indianapolis was probably the safest city in the country. To kick off the convention, they play the national anthem prior to allowing anyone onto the convention center floor. Every person in attendance stopped what they were doing, put down their coffee, paused their conversations, took off their hats and put their hands over their heart as a show of patriotism and the respect that our great nation has earned. What an awe-inspiring sight to see thousands of men, women and children with their patriotism on full display. It made me proud to be an American.
There were a variety of activities and events during the convention. There were seminars on gun safety, gun laws, and gun rights. The NRA banquet also featured a number of speakers such as President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Governor Noem works tirelessly to protect the citizens of South Dakota, as any respectable governor should. She even signed an executive order (executive order 23-04) that prevents state agencies in South Dakota from doing business with banks and other financial institutions that discriminate against the right to bear arms.
I would have to say that over-all, this was a great weekend. I had the opportunity to see new firearm and other outdoor products such as optics, thermals optics, clothing, firearm accessories and so much more. The NRA Convention is not just a celebration of our second amendment rights, it gives us the chance to spend some quality time with old friends and clients and the opportunity to connect with some new ones. I always look forward to this annual pilgrimage to not only celebrate our second amendment rights, but to celebrate the American Way with those who truly appreciate it.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Dallas for NRA 2024 convention.