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NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 1:12 pm
by tommyg
http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/mee ... ations.pdf
There is an exception to the no guns rule that allows concealed carry at the
Brown Convention Center with a Texas C.H.L.
( NRA annual convention May 2-May 5 2013 George Brown Convention Center Houston Texas)
Do a search on the pdf file using the word firearms for more info
Please make a big effort to attend the convention we need a good turn out
Please give what you can to the NRA-ILA
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:16 pm
by tacticool
tommyg wrote:There is an exception to the no guns rule that allows concealed carry at the
Brown Convention Center with a Texas C.H.L.
Sec. 30.06. (e) It is an exception to the application of this section that the property on which the license holder carries a handgun is owned or leased by a governmental entity
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/D ... /PE.30.htm
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:24 pm
by C-dub
Didn't the convention center or hotel try to prohibit a CHL from carrying and the NRA threatened to cancel and move the event unless they backed off and allowed it? It seems like I remember hearing about something like that.
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:10 pm
by srothstein
I don't recall the reason for the change, but the convention center rules now have the CHL exception written into them, as per the OP's link.
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:43 pm
by C-dub
I thought I remembered reading something about this last year. Charles mentioned something about it on page 2, here.
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Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:41 am
by jayinsat
I've been thinking about going to this. I've only been an active shooter/gun owner for the last year and a half and member of NRA for a year. Why should I, a non-instuctor, urban-gun enthusuiast, attend this event? I live in San Antonio so the drive is not far. I like visiting Houston and support the NRA. My biggest question is what is there to interest me? I am saving for a couple new guns. Don't know if I should spend the money to go or just save it for the guns.
Thanks for your opinions/advice.
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:56 am
by Cjwglock19
What goes on at the convention?
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:39 am
by gthaustex
Cjwglock19 wrote:What goes on at the convention?
From the website:
With over 550 exhibitors covering over 400,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, educational seminars, celebrities, and fun filled special events, bring the whole family- there will be something for everyone! Spend the day exploring the products from every major firearm company in the country, book the hunt of a lifetime in our exclusive outfitter section, and view priceless collections of firearms in our gun collector area. You'll also see knives, wildlife art, shooting accessories, hunting gear, ATV's, and much more!
There are also lots of meetings on firearms related issues, seminars, etc. as well as banquets and other things scheduled throughout the entire time.
Main website:
http://www.nraam.org/
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:12 pm
by Jumping Frog
I've already scheduled 2 vacation days and told my wife to expect me to be essentially gone for 4 days. Looking forward to this!
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:40 pm
by Cjwglock19
How much to get in? Is there selling / trading?
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:23 pm
by texaseast50
Jayinsat,
I was alot like u and then i went to the last convention in houston and fell in love. Its something words cant desribe you will not be dissappointed. You will literally be with thousands of friends and like minded folks. You can put your hands on any gun you have ever thought of. Its all there its a gunlovers disney land.
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:43 pm
by rm9792
tommyg wrote:http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/mee ... ations.pdf
There is an exception to the no guns rule that allows concealed carry at the
Brown Convention Center with a Texas C.H.L.
( NRA annual convention May 2-May 5 2013 George Brown Convention Center Houston Texas)
Do a search on the pdf file using the word firearms for more info
Please make a big effort to attend the convention we need a good turn out
Please give what you can to the NRA-ILA
That exception is state law. GRB is government owned land.
Re: NRA Convention Carry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:40 am
by Jumping Frog
Cjwglock19 wrote:How much to get in? Is there selling / trading?
Website here:
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General admission to the exhibition is free to NRA members.
There are also special events like the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, the NRA Foundation Banquet, the Prayer Breakfast, Stand & Fight Rally, etc. that require tickets.