Why guns are not allowed at the NRA Convention?

[kentuck]

It is not that the Secret Service did not permit it.

It is that those at the NRA Convention are fearful that some nut will go off the track and shoot the lot of them. They do not trust guns in the hands of their own people. They are afraid of being shot.

It only shows the hypocrisy of a bunch of politicians willing to trade the lives of the American people for a campaign donation and a political issue.

Too bad comatose Republicans are unable to see it.

[hlthe2b]

1. Yes. Because they HAVE banned them previously when no SS-protectee was attending.

NRA officers/leadership are genuinely terrified of their own--as they SHOULD be. They have empowered every unstable person in this country.

[onenote]

19. Link?

Guns aren’t banned this year and they weren’t banned in 2019.

[Walleye]

2. Following their own philosophy, they should hand out a free gun to everyone at the door

[sop]

16. Or, at the very least, loan them a gun while they're there.

[Walleye]

17. A loaner gun😆

[Lovie777]

3. Agreed . ...

the GQP sees it, they are just cowards and the fact as long as it does apply to them they feel secured but fuck everybody else.

Profit greed and no concerns for others. I read that the GQP justices are going to allow more "gun" rights and yet, no gun permitted in their precious building, and yet fuck us in malls, churches, schools and every place not secured.

GQP make sure they are secured tho.

[Ray Bruns]

15. You're right. They see it. They just don't give a damn.

[AngryOldDem]

4. Shows their cowardice as well.

They talk tough, until it’s their asses that may be on the line.

[Dorian Gray]

5. "Good guys with a gun...."

To be fair.... there will be no "good guys" at the NRA convention, and they know that....

[2naSalit]

6. I wish someone would...

Sue them to force them to allow guns inside the convention!

Someone, please do that.

[underpants]

7. They usually hide behind facility rules

Because, you know, they don’t want god knows who armed to the teeth possibly drinking in their facility. Insurance, continuing their business, oh and guns bad.

This murderer spent $3,500 in the same store in THREE DAYS. Saw on morning Joe. I get that that’s their business but sheesh. Dylan Root should have failed his background check - he actually did - but because it took more than 3 days for the report to get back to the store it was up to the store. Horrible.

[onenote]

29. Since guns are generally allowed that would be a silly lawsuit

And Neither the Constitution nor Texas law requires private businesses to allow guns on their premises or at their events.

[multigraincracker]

8. Some smart law maker

needs to pass a law to protect gun rights for NRA members. Be the first “right to carry” law they would not support.

[Emile]

9. Then their hypocrisy gets the better of them and they blame the victims for not being armed

when a school shooting happens. Sick of this shit!

[bucolic_frolic]

10. Nailed it /nt

[Irish_Dem]

11. The GOP elite always protect themselves.

Everyone else is totally on their own.

[twodogsbarking]

12. Simple. They are all mentally deranged.

[Bengus81]

13. Because they know that gun BANS in other countries work..........

So that's how to protect themselves from the nut jobs that attend.

[Novara]

14. Simple: BECAUSE THEY KNOW HOW DANGEROUS GUNS ARE

If you ask me, this is the most obvious example that shows they know exactly that guns are killing machines and they don't give a fuck. As long as they sell more guns, they're happy.

[onenote]

18. Why is this misinformation repeated here over and over

The only time that guns aren’t allowed at the NRA convention is when a Secret Service protected is appearing and the Secret Service requires a ban. At all other times guns may be carried by attendees. This is clearly stated on the NRA website.

[Emile]

22. Who is appearing that has secret service protection?

[Buns_of_Fire]

24. That would be the Orange Slug from Mar-A-Lago. He's scheduled. nt

[Emile]

25. That's right, I forgot about the idiot was going there!

[Buns_of_Fire]

20. I don't think guns are allowed at NRA HQ, either.

Why, a whole office building filled with "good guys with guns" would be the safest place on earth, you'd think.

I remember reading somewhere (which means that I don't remember exactly where, so I don't have a source link available, ok?) that whenever Big Wayne (LaPierre) gets his hands on a firearm, everyone around him discreetly looks for cover, since he apparently doesn't know the first thing about gun safety. Which actually makes sense in context, since the NRA is there to sell guns and fear, not to promote sportsmanship and safety anymore. I just liked the image of staffers looking furtively around and wondering if that boardroom chair is bulletproof.

[onenote]

30. Guns are allowed to be carried NRA HQ

From the NRA:



If you were to visit our office, you would most likely come across people open-carrying, both employees and visitors alike. Concealed carry is allowed as well for both visitors and employees.


NRA Member Communications

National Rifle Association of America

11250 Waples Mill Rd. │ Fairfax, VA 22030

[Buns_of_Fire]

32. My information was wrong. I stand corrected.

(Not that I plan to visit them anytime soon, mind you.)

[Amishman]

21. probably in the terms of the event lease with the venue

The operating companies and their insurance certainly don't want it and put it into the rental agreement. NRA has to deal with it or go elsewhere (and any other major venue would likely have the same rule). Given that the NRA is mostly about sucking money out of their sheep, I doubt they actually care much.

[hack89]

23. They are allowed.

you can carry if you have a Texas concealed carry license.

[onenote]

31. +1

[randr]

26. I thought it was because they did not want to look like geeks with guns

[DFW]

27. Quite simply: they're terrified someone will take their favorite products and use as intended.

Instructions for your new firearm:

1.) Load with ammunition of the proper caliber.

2.) Aim carefully at the object in which you intend to put a hole at high velocity.

3.) Squeeze the trigger until the firing pin is released and detonates the chambered round(s).

4.) Safety first! The responsible gun owner always takes precautions: in case you should put a hole in someone whom you did not not intend to harm, always have a competent lawyer present.

[BobTheSubgenius]

28. Unable...or unwilling?

Probably both exist in equal measure.

[Baitball Blogger]

33. Not only are they afraid of their own people, but we just learned that

thee were plenty of good guys with a gun at that school, and they didn't storm the bad guy with a gun.

[Throck]

34. Fact Check: Banned by SS only when former Whitehouse occupant idiot is in attendance.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=are+guns+banned+at+the+NRA+convention%3F&ia=web