EDITOR’S NOTE
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e’re excitedly looking forward to attending the NRA’s annual convention April 25-27 in Indianapolis. Nearly 70,000 people are expected to show up. It will be a triumphant event this year, as the NRA has accomplished much ground over the past 15 months combating the latest round of gun-control efforts. Its outspoken CEO and vice president, Wayne LaPierre, continues
Eddie the Eagle greets a young fan at the convention. (NRA)
to be the face of the organization, taking an aggressive stance against the trampling of our Second Amendment. Confirmed speakers include Governors Bobby Jindal and Mike Pence, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio, Mitch McConnell, Dan Coats and Rick Santorum, radio talk-show host Mark Levin and Adam Vinatieri of the Indianapolis Colts. There’s a lot of cool stuff at the show in addition to the 400 exhibits. Attendees can shoot air guns right at the convention in the Pyramyd Air indoor range. The NRA Foundation’s Wall of Guns boasts 80 firearms of different makes and models, and one lucky person who enters the raffle will win one of their choice. NRA Youth Day gives kids a chance to try out Airsoft 3-gun, LaserShot,
One of the exhibits at the NRA annual convention features lifelike zombie targets; although this seems rather TOO realistic. (NRA)
duck calling, a pine car derby from the Boy Scouts, rodeo roping and more. Follow the hashtag #nraaam on Twitter for breaking updates from Western Shooting Journal and others on the convention. We will be interviewing some of the top celebrities and powerhouses in the firearms industry and posting the videos on our website. —Rachel Alexander
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