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If conventions cost the city so much money, isn't bulldozing the entire convention center the only thing that makes sense?

My grandson (19) and I had a great time yesterday. We cruised the entire exhibit floor, taking in as much as possible. Mostly he was following me, but then we would hit a booth or an area that really tripped his trigger. Then I dutifully followed him as much as possible, paying close attention to anything he wanted to tell me. I think he showed me and explained about half the guns at the AirForce Airguns booth.

I saw several familiar famous faces, but they were busy with something else, so I didn't get to meet them. I did have the honor of shaking John Lott's hand. I was disappointed that there was no one else at his booth.

My grandson swears that next year he's going to fly both of us to the convention next year. How's that for an endorsement?

Anti-Gunners Plan To Protest NRA Convention, President Trump In Dallas

It seems leftists in the Dallas area don’t want either the National Rifle Association or President Trump in town this week. Big shock, right? I mean, it’s not like the anti-gun left doesn’t vehemently hate both with a burning passion.

Well, unsurprisingly, there are plans in place to protest both.

Beiruty wrote:The article was edited to reflect that we are aware that the Media is reading our forum. Yeah, we are NEWS makers.

Which article?

Yes, quite some time ago.

Look, this isn't rocket science... Go here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8137229/n ... anguage=en

The bold text tells you the forum (scheduled for the 4th) is off limits.

Scroll down and you can see that the forum is in the arena.

Ergo, the arena is off limits during the forum.

Now, was that hard?

Liberty wrote:Those who resent Pence attending the Leadership commitee meeting, Might want to consider just how bad we need allies in Washington DC. I don't understand the issue, If you don't want or can't disarm then just don't go to that particular meeting. You can catch the speech later on UTube, There will be plenty to do at the convention and Pence speech will be a very small part of it. I wonder how much could be accomplished by just a simple informal conversation with someone like Dana Loesch over the Post office issues. Lots of government policy is developed at cocktail parties and informal dinners.

I never said a word about not going at all. I just won't be able to disarm for the Annual Meeting of Members. We will still be there.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Pawpaw wrote:I hope Trump is going to address the Leadership Forum, like Pence, instead of the Annual Meeting.

I have been looking forward to attending my first meeting and sharing it with my grandson. He & I are riding the DART train in and staying thru the Charlie Daniels event. I'm not willing to be disarmed all that time and distance.

I would enjoy seeing the President, but the potential price is too high.

I’ve heard that the same will be true for Pence’s keynote speech - guns will not be allowed. I believe that is a secret service decision, not the NRA’s.

Currently, the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on the 4th carries the statement that weapons will not be allowed due to the VP being there.

The Annual Meeting of Members on the 5th does not currently have any such statement.

It would be very disappointing if the Annual Meeting were also restricted due to the President speaking. It's probably just a pipe dream, though. I don't think both the President and VP would speak at the same event. Both of them being there at the same time would probably be considered too risky.

EDIT: According to the Dallas Snooze, they will both speak on Friday: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politic ... las-friday

I hope Trump is going to address the Leadership Forum, like Pence, instead of the Annual Meeting.

I have been looking forward to attending my first meeting and sharing it with my grandson. He & I are riding the DART train in and staying thru the Charlie Daniels event. I'm not willing to be disarmed all that time and distance.

I would enjoy seeing the President, but the potential price is too high.

The NRA has no say whatsoever on the subject of Secret Service restrictions during Pence's visit... Unless, of course, they want to dis-invite him.

I hate it too, but it is what it is. Thankfully, it's only the arena that will be affected.

The arena existed long before there was a convention center. It was known as Memorial Auditorium. I've been there many times over the years. As a kid, we went to the Ringling Brother's Circus (yep... three rings) there, as well as the Ice Capades. That's also where my high school graduation was held. They needed a BIG auditorium to graduate over 1100 kids.

10+ years ago, I took my adult son to a Stars hockey game there, too.

Chemist45 wrote:Quick question about credentials:
I got mine, but it is just a badge holder from Midway and a coupon for 10% off from Midway.
I did not get any insert with my name, member number or anything like that.
Has anyone else seen anything different?

This is it. Nothing else: https://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic ... 5#p1198217

Grundy1133 wrote:i joined the NRA 2 days ago and dont have my membership # yet so i cant register yet but i will when i get my membership card

Give them a call. They might be able to give it to you over the phone.

https://www.nramemberservices.org/membe ... ntact.aspx

montgomery wrote:... don't forget about the Charlie Daniels / Travis Tritt concert Saturday night. Nearly sold out, so buy your ticket now!

I already have my tickets. I printed them to a PDF file, so I can print them on paper before the event.

I'm signed up!

As I understand it, there is no evidence the City of Dallas feels that way.

This is nothing more than some numbnuts bloviating for what he thinks will be political gain.

1911 Raptor wrote:No way this happens as Dallas is not going to give up all that revenue!

There is no way the money grubbing city council is going to give up the revenue. This is nothing more than political grandstanding. (Translation: hot air)