Just received this article about the April NRA exhibit in Nashville, TN should be fun. Lots to do and plenty of nice hotels. Don't forget the OPRY and the music scene downtown.
http://www.nraam.org/attendee-info/attendee-overview.aspx
NRA Convention Bringing 70,000 People - plus Guns and GOP Presidential Hopefuls - to Nashville in April
It'll be the biggest convention Nashville's ever seen and maybe the only one that spells out where the attendees can carry their handguns. But that's part of the deal when the National Rifle Association comes to town, and the NRA is bringing an estimated 70,000 people to the Music City in April for its 144th annual meeting.
In terms of its serious business, the NRA says the April 10-12 meeting is the beginning of its fight "to take back the White House" in 2016 and reverse "the lawless edicts against our Second Amendment Rights by the Obama Administration." The opening day "Leadership Forum" features Republicans running for president or considered potential candidates: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former Florida governor Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, former Texas governor Rick Perry, former congressman Rick Santorum, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.
Beyond politics, the convention being held at Nashville's Music City Center is simply huge. More than 550 exhibitors are signed up, and convention publicity says attendees can "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." The meeting also promises a chance to see knives, wildlife art, shooting accessories, hunting gear, ATV's and more.
Registered attendees can carry their guns in the convention hall "with the proper license in accordance with Tennessee law," the NRA says, adding, "Remember to follow all federal, state, and local laws when doing so."
But there is one place that guns won't be allowed. When Alan Jackson and Jeff Foxworthy entertain the convention with a Saturday night concert, no guns will be permitted. The concert is in the Bridgestone Arena, and that's a Bridgestone rule.
By Lee Roop, AL.com
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