147th Annual NRA Meeting in Dallas

[Soccerdad1995]

2 questions has anyone else not got the entrance badge besides me? I ordered it long ago and per call they cant track weather they got it or not.

As said go or don't so very simple for all it would seem or do not go where Pres and VP are, what's hard there. Ever been to a 06 gunshow?

Let me answer the 2nd of your questions. I have never been to a gun show that had an enforceable 30.06 sign posted. All of the gun shows I have attended have been on public property where it is impossible to post an enforceable 30.06 sign.

[cyphertext]

Sheesh this turned crazy. I'm not going to fuel any fires here by airing my sentiment and opinion on the matter, but I will say this: If the NRA knows what the firearms policy is for Friday, they absolutely need to let everyone know. If they don't know it because the Secret Service is being all stupid about it (I wouldn't be surprised), they need to let everyone know THAT. Either way, the NRA being mum on the issue is making them look very bad, and it's only going to make the anti-NRA case stronger on both sides of the aisle.

The Secret Service notice specifically states the "Arena"... think about it, if it was going to include the exhibit halls, then the vendors would have to clear out as well. Can't have any of those off limit items in the area, and that would include any being sold by vendors.

https://www.nraam.org/media/2612/am2018 ... notice.pdf

Yes, we know that the arena is definitely off limits, and I would *assume* that the rest of the area is OK. Again, it's an assumption. I've learned many times in the past, don't assume anything. There was confusion in the air, and the NRA did NOT do anything to clear it up. That only caused negative publicity to go their way, as if recent events haven't already done enough damage.

It's not an assumption... It is what the Secret Service notice states. If it were to include the exhibit halls, the Secret Service would have stated such.

[Flightmare]

2 questions has anyone else not got the entrance badge besides me? I ordered it long ago and per call they cant track weather they got it or not.

As said go or don't so very simple for all it would seem or do not go where Pres and VP are, what's hard there. Ever been to a 06 gunshow?

I'm in the same boat, ordered my badge back in March and have not seen it. Guess I have to register in person, had hoped to avoid that.

[Jose_in_Dallas]

So as long as we are not attending the leadership conference we should be good to carry correct? I was planning to ride DART all three days but I'm hesitant to do so if I can't carry (I'll drive and leave my gun locked in my car otherwise).

2 questions has anyone else not got the entrance badge besides me? I ordered it long ago and per call they cant track weather they got it or not.

As said go or don't so very simple for all it would seem or do not go where Pres and VP are, what's hard there. Ever been to a 06 gunshow?

I requested mine on April 10 and didn't get it until this weekend. Another buddy of mine requested his either the same day or the day after and get his before me.

[Lena]

2 questions has anyone else not got the entrance badge besides me? I ordered it long ago and per call they cant track weather they got it or not.

As said go or don't so very simple for all it would seem or do not go where Pres and VP are, what's hard there. Ever been to a 06 gunshow?

Let me answer the 2nd of your questions. I have never been to a gun show that had an enforceable 30.06 sign posted. All of the gun shows I have attended have been on public property where it is impossible to post an enforceable 30.06 sign.

The intent was posted same as a business doing so message given, I just do push things a lifetime of seeing what can happen now is just not worth it to ME. Same as a PT jot I later had with an illegal sign posted message given either keep job or leave very simple to me.

[larsgesing]

Hello,

I am a producer for German TV in the U.S., and given the topic of this discussion, I thought I'd share a story we are working on. Given the wall-to-wall coverage of student gun reform protests recently, we are working on a story about high school students/teenagres who are arguing to defend the 2nd Amendment and who are against more regulations of gun purchases. I will be in Dallas this week for the NRA convention. Is there somebody here who could put me in touch with students who can talk about their positive feelings toward guns? We feel like this perspective falls way short in the national media coverage, and we would like to do our part to change that. So if anybody can help, I'd appreciate any leads. My email address is lgesing@ard-usa.com.

Best,
Lars

[Beiruty]

Hello,

I am a producer for German TV in the U.S., and given the topic of this discussion, I thought I'd share a story we are working on. Given the wall-to-wall coverage of student gun reform protests recently, we are working on a story about high school students/teenagres who are arguing to defend the 2nd Amendment and who are against more regulations of gun purchases. I will be in Dallas this week for the NRA convention. Is there somebody here who could put me in touch with students who can talk about their positive feelings toward guns? We feel like this perspective falls way short in the national media coverage, and we would like to do our part to change that. So if anybody can help, I'd appreciate any leads. My email address is lgesing@ard-usa.com.

Best,
Lars

I got the same solicitation on our DPC FB. It has to go to the Club Board of Directors for any decision.

[larsgesing]

Hello,

I am a producer for German TV in the U.S., and given the topic of this discussion, I thought I'd share a story we are working on. Given the wall-to-wall coverage of student gun reform protests recently, we are working on a story about high school students/teenagres who are arguing to defend the 2nd Amendment and who are against more regulations of gun purchases. I will be in Dallas this week for the NRA convention. Is there somebody here who could put me in touch with students who can talk about their positive feelings toward guns? We feel like this perspective falls way short in the national media coverage, and we would like to do our part to change that. So if anybody can help, I'd appreciate any leads. My email address is lgesing@ard-usa.com.

Best,
Lars

I got the same solicitation on our DPC FB. It has to go to the Club Board of Directors for any decision.

I appreciate your consideration! Sorry for the doubling, just trying to tell this story to give an accurate representation of the debate.

[Soccerdad1995]

2 questions has anyone else not got the entrance badge besides me? I ordered it long ago and per call they cant track weather they got it or not.

As said go or don't so very simple for all it would seem or do not go where Pres and VP are, what's hard there. Ever been to a 06 gunshow?

Let me answer the 2nd of your questions. I have never been to a gun show that had an enforceable 30.06 sign posted. All of the gun shows I have attended have been on public property where it is impossible to post an enforceable 30.06 sign.

The intent was posted same as a business doing so message given, I just do push things a lifetime of seeing what can happen now is just not worth it to ME. Same as a PT jot I later had with an illegal sign posted message given either keep job or leave very simple to me.

I'm not sure what you mean by intent. A business that intends to prevent people from carrying firearms onto their property posts a valid and enforceable 30.06 sign. If they post anything else, they do not intend to prevent people from carrying firearms onto their property. I'm assuming the business owner is actually literate and has a minimal level of intelligence, of course.

If you are implying that the people running a gun show would like to do things they can't legally do, then I suppose that is true. They might also want to ban minorities, homosexuals, and who knows what else. But they probably aren't completely anti-gun since they are choosing to run a gun show after all. I also would not assume that the owners of a bar were anti-alcohol for the same reason. Still, if a gun shows organizers were to make their anti-gun stance clear, then I would not patronize them. This actually happened with a range owner in Katy who came out against online ammo sales. He is now out of business.

[mloamiller]

Several people have mentioned taking the DART light rail to the convention. If you do, read below; in short, stay concealed.

https://www.dart.org/riding/opencarry.asp

CARRYING ON A DART VEHICLE
Customers can still carry a handgun when riding DART. However, if someone is carrying openly, bus or rail operators may stop the vehicle and call for DART Police. The law allows a police officer to request the license holder's driver's license or government-issued identification along with the holder's handgun license.

Customers carrying concealed handguns should experience no changes unless the handgun becomes visible. If that happens the police may be called to investigate.

[Grundy1133]

CARRYING ON A DART VEHICLE
Customers can still carry a handgun when riding DART. However, if someone is carrying openly, bus or rail operators may stop the vehicle and call for DART Police. The law allows a police officer to request the license holder's driver's license or government-issued identification along with the holder's handgun license.

Customers carrying concealed handguns should experience no changes unless the handgun becomes visible. If that happens the police may be called to investigate.

I feel like that should be against the law... They either need to post 30.07 signs on their buses/mention it on their website or not make a fuss about it at all instead of being like "if someone feels uncomfortable we'll call the cops on you for exercising your 2nd amendment right as a law abiding US citizen." Wouldn't logic dictate that if you get on a bus and dont go psycho on everyone, that theres a GOOD chance you're a law abiding citizen... Plus speaking of logic, if a bad guy planned on doing something bad i dont think he'd be open carrying to begin with. he'd wanna keep it concealed so nobody knew he had it...its policies like these that make no since to me. they defy logic. all for a "false sense of security" for people who are scared of guns.

[Soccerdad1995]

CARRYING ON A DART VEHICLE
Customers can still carry a handgun when riding DART. However, if someone is carrying openly, bus or rail operators may stop the vehicle and call for DART Police. The law allows a police officer to request the license holder's driver's license or government-issued identification along with the holder's handgun license.

Customers carrying concealed handguns should experience no changes unless the handgun becomes visible. If that happens the police may be called to investigate.

I feel like that should be against the law... They either need to post 30.07 signs on their buses/mention it on their website or not make a fuss about it at all instead of being like "if someone feels uncomfortable we'll call the cops on you for exercising your 2nd amendment right as a law abiding US citizen." Wouldn't logic dictate that if you get on a bus and dont go psycho on everyone, that theres a GOOD chance you're a law abiding citizen... Plus speaking of logic, if a bad guy planned on doing something bad i dont think he'd be open carrying to begin with. he'd wanna keep it concealed so nobody knew he had it...its policies like these that make no since to me. they defy logic. all for a "false sense of security" for people who are scared of guns.

It is illegal. You can't call the police just because you think they fit a profile. Should I call the police when I see a high school aged kid on a DART bus? After all, recent shootings have been done by high school aged folks. Maybe those two teenage boys are getting ready to go on a rampage. Same thing for members of ethnic groups that have a higher chance of committing crimes.

If DART is not publicly owned, then they should post 30.07 signs or just give verbal notice to anyone OC'ing.

[SQLGeek]

They either need to post 30.07 signs on their buses

They would if they could but they can't.

SoccerDad, I am not saying the NRA is powerless but let's look at the gravity of the situation. Both the VP and President are coming to speak in person to the NRA meeting. Why would the NRA shoot themselves in the foot politically (again) and turn them away? They wouldn't and they shouldn't.

[cyphertext]

I feel like that should be against the law... They either need to post 30.07 signs on their buses/mention it on their website or not make a fuss about it at all instead of being like "if someone feels uncomfortable we'll call the cops on you for exercising your 2nd amendment right as a law abiding US citizen."

They can't post... publicly owned, paid for by taxes from member communities.

[cyphertext]

It is illegal. You can't call the police just because you think they fit a profile. Should I call the police when I see a high school aged kid on a DART bus? After all, recent shootings have been done by high school aged folks. Maybe those two teenage boys are getting ready to go on a rampage. Same thing for members of ethnic groups that have a higher chance of committing crimes.

If DART is not publicly owned, then they should post 30.07 signs or just give verbal notice to anyone OC'ing.

What is illegal about making a man with a gun report when there truly is a man with a gun? How the police respond is more important...