NRA convention and people pointing firearms at me

[mrvmax]

I never go to gun shows (since I am an FFL it is pointless to me) so perhaps it is the same way there. Today at the NRA convention I walked passed numerous people looking at firearms and pointing them at the crowd. One guy was checking out a scope on an AR and pointed it right at me as I walked by. Not sure how it would have gone if I would have told the guy to point it the best he can at something other than people. I realize that is hard to do with a crowd that big but at least attempt to try and not point at people. Even though there were people upstairs it would have been nice if he would have aimed at something on the ceiling or a wall, it would have made me feel better.

[Wodathunkit]

I never go to gun shows (since I am an FFL it is pointless to me) so perhaps it is the same way there. Today at the NRA convention I walked passed numerous people looking at firearms and pointing them at the crowd. One guy was checking out a scope on an AR and pointed it right at me as I walked by. Not sure how it would have gone if I would have told the guy to point it the best he can at something other than people. I realize that is hard to do with a crowd that big but at least attempt to try and not point at people. Even though there were people upstairs it would have been nice if he would have aimed at something on the ceiling or a wall, it would have made me feel better.

It would have been nice to have MFGers place targets up on the ceilings to prevent this very thing.

[Dreamliner]

I noticed this too but mostly it wasn't point at any specific person but some of the booths and crowds I can see it might be unavoidable.

[philip964]

Is it ok to carry?

[Wodathunkit]

Is it ok to carry?

Yes, also stated on the website

[Skiprr]

I never go to gun shows (since I am an FFL it is pointless to me) so perhaps it is the same way there. Today at the NRA convention I walked passed numerous people looking at firearms and pointing them at the crowd. One guy was checking out a scope on an AR and pointed it right at me as I walked by. Not sure how it would have gone if I would have told the guy to point it the best he can at something other than people. I realize that is hard to do with a crowd that big but at least attempt to try and not point at people. Even though there were people upstairs it would have been nice if he would have aimed at something on the ceiling or a wall, it would have made me feel better.

Get over it.

As I walked to the Barrett both, I realized I had a .50 pointed right at my face.

Ces la vie.

All firearms at the NRA exhibit are disabled.

[mrvmax]

I never go to gun shows (since I am an FFL it is pointless to me) so perhaps it is the same way there. Today at the NRA convention I walked passed numerous people looking at firearms and pointing them at the crowd. One guy was checking out a scope on an AR and pointed it right at me as I walked by. Not sure how it would have gone if I would have told the guy to point it the best he can at something other than people. I realize that is hard to do with a crowd that big but at least attempt to try and not point at people. Even though there were people upstairs it would have been nice if he would have aimed at something on the ceiling or a wall, it would have made me feel better.

Get over it.

As I walked to the Barrett both, I realized I had a .50 pointed right at my face.

Ces la vie.

All firearms at the NRA exhibit are disabled.

Get over it? That is not good firearms safety you practice and eventually it will end up biting you. Perhaps you should go over the rules of firearms safety again, let me assist you in refreshing your memory.
Perhaps you should read number one here: http://www.nssf.org/safety/basics/, or here http://www.remington.com/pages/news-and ... ments.aspx, or here http://training.nra.org/nra-gun-safety-rules.aspx

[eureka40]

I never go to gun shows (since I am an FFL it is pointless to me) so perhaps it is the same way there. Today at the NRA convention I walked passed numerous people looking at firearms and pointing them at the crowd. One guy was checking out a scope on an AR and pointed it right at me as I walked by. Not sure how it would have gone if I would have told the guy to point it the best he can at something other than people. I realize that is hard to do with a crowd that big but at least attempt to try and not point at people. Even though there were people upstairs it would have been nice if he would have aimed at something on the ceiling or a wall, it would have made me feel better.

Get over it.

As I walked to the Barrett both, I realized I had a .50 pointed right at my face.

Ces la vie.

All firearms at the NRA exhibit are disabled.

Get over it? That is not good firearms safety you practice and eventually it will end up biting you. Perhaps you should go over the rules of firearms safety again, let me assist you in refreshing your memory.
Perhaps you should read number one here: http://www.nssf.org/safety/basics/, or here http://www.remington.com/pages/news-and ... ments.aspx, or here http://training.nra.org/nra-gun-safety-rules.aspx

The last gun show I attended was the same way. I was muzzle swept many times with fingers on triggers. I think the problem is there are so many new people to firearms and have not been taught any safety rules.

I couldn't begin to list all the violations I saw. There were many.

[MamaK]

I never go to gun shows (since I am an FFL it is pointless to me) so perhaps it is the same way there. Today at the NRA convention I walked passed numerous people looking at firearms and pointing them at the crowd. One guy was checking out a scope on an AR and pointed it right at me as I walked by. Not sure how it would have gone if I would have told the guy to point it the best he can at something other than people. I realize that is hard to do with a crowd that big but at least attempt to try and not point at people. Even though there were people upstairs it would have been nice if he would have aimed at something on the ceiling or a wall, it would have made me feel better.

on a good note the firing pins were removed (at least yesterday they were) and the folks who refused were sent home. (yeah folks who don't know where to point guns or are intentionally being water&vinagury suck =/ )

[texanjoker]

At least make sure those weapons are made safe in a visible manner and use common sense where you point the gun.

My issue is the people that pull out their loaded concealed guns to try something. That really irks my chap.

[gthaustex]

At least make sure those weapons are made safe in a visible manner and use common sense where you point the gun.

My issue is the people that pull out their loaded concealed guns to try something. That really irks my chap.

Those people need to be slapped down IMHO. Their "concealed" weapon is no longer concealed.

[mrvmax]

I understand there were safety measures in place but things always go wrong and I am more concerned about the person doing it than the companies providing them.

[Jumping Frog]

BTW, the ammo display boxes at Tula and other manufacturers are empty boxes.

[MamaK]

At least make sure those weapons are made safe in a visible manner and use common sense where you point the gun.

My issue is the people that pull out their loaded concealed guns to try something. That really irks my chap.

thats a person who should NOT have a concealed carry license.....

@george
and those people are why the government keeps taking our toys away...Really, It would be nice if the dealers had better control over their products and would perhaps tell people to not point it at people.