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Title: Louisville
Post by: ExurbanKevin on January 30, 2016, 10:39:23 AM

Hotel room is booked. Anyone else planning on going, and if so, have you already turned in an SASE for your invite? ;)

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Michael Bane on January 30, 2016, 11:05:24 AM

MICHAEL WILL BE BUYING THE BEER IN LOUISVILLE!
IDPA, DOUBLESTAR AND APEX TACTICAL SPECIALTIES WILL BE BARKEEPS!!!!
INVITATIONS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.
We will be sending you a bracelet to get you in the door.
I'm reaching out to the makers of Kentucky's most famous product.
THIS IS THE PARTY OF THE NRA SHOW!!!!!

We'll be making announcements on specifics on DRTV, IDPA and places where the cool cats hang...

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on January 30, 2016, 12:48:06 PM

Where's that damn LIKE button? Oh, right, wrong site . . . .   :o

I'm in, I'll be there, where do I send the SASE? ? ? ?

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Michael Bane on January 30, 2016, 01:14:22 PM

Not sure yet, but FORUM MEMBERS will have priority!

mb

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: ExurbanKevin on February 01, 2016, 06:06:03 PM

I'm in.

Already booked a hotel room for the show. I'll be cannonballing it up from SW Florida (in a Civic Hybrid, so it'll be a subsonic cannonball...), on Wednesday, so if anyone along the way needs a ride, drop me a note.

BTW, Kelly from the excellent "Ambulance Driver" blog has done a "Shooter Self-Care seminar before the last two NRA shows, and he's ruminating about another one on Thursday as well to teach us schomes about tourniquets and Celox and all that stuff.

Stay tuned.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Jim Kennedy-ar154me on February 02, 2016, 07:36:52 AM

Hope to meet a lot of you here since Louisville is in my back yard. No need to stay at a hotel. Looking forward to it. Telling the boss today I will be off during that Friday (May 20) so I can visit all 3 days.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on February 02, 2016, 10:38:52 AM

I'm in!  How do I get an invite?

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Conagher 45 on February 02, 2016, 06:38:47 PM

Ill be on my way.
I hope Michael is talking about Makers Mark.  ;D

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Michael Bane on February 02, 2016, 08:01:44 PM

I was going Buffalo Trace, but I can be convinced!

mb

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on February 02, 2016, 08:53:14 PM

Maker's Mark.  Definitely Maker's Mark.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on February 03, 2016, 01:20:19 AM

Just pre-registered for the show.  No waiting in lines for us.   8)

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: MikeBjerum on February 03, 2016, 05:46:19 PM

You guys got me wishing I could go  :'(

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on February 04, 2016, 08:03:52 AM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on February 03, 2016, 01:20:19 AM

Just pre-registered for the show.  No waiting in lines for us.   8)

I didn't realize I could do this until I read your Post, Brian. Got it done (I think), so we'll see.

And Mikey, it's only a 9 hour drive to Louisville from where you are. Come on down!   ;D

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: MikeBjerum on February 04, 2016, 08:29:15 AM

With new job schedule and off time, free time is filed under "things to learn and budget." 

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Conagher 45 on February 07, 2016, 06:27:39 AM

When I was in Indy for the annual meeting Rob Pincus gave a great seminar on home defense , hope he has something just as good this year.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: ExurbanKevin on February 10, 2016, 03:47:27 PM

It's official: I have a spare bed in my hotel room if some wants to split the cost. I'm staying Wednesday thru Sunday morning.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on March 21, 2016, 04:28:52 PM

I know there's still plenty of time, but I haven't received our badges yet.  Anyone get theirs?

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Jim Kennedy-ar154me on March 21, 2016, 05:13:34 PM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on March 21, 2016, 04:28:52 PM

I know there's still plenty of time, but I haven't received our badges yet.  Anyone get theirs?

Like you, I also am waiting.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: MikeBjerum on March 21, 2016, 05:55:57 PM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on March 21, 2016, 04:28:52 PM

I know there's still plenty of time, but I haven't received our badges yet.  Anyone get theirs?

Did they give you an idea of when to expect them?  I haven't dealt with NRA convention, but many organizations I have been to prepare and send the credentials out in bulk to save time and money.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Michael Bane on March 21, 2016, 05:58:42 PM

MICHAEL WILL BE BUYING THE BEER!!!

Lemme get through the filming of this terrorist attack later this week, and I'll get right on it. This year, ORGANIZATION! We'll ask you to send us a self-addressed stamped envelop and we will send you a wristband to get you in the venue.

In fact you can start doing that now:

Flying Dragon Ltd
P.O. Box 153
Masonville, CO 80541

THANKS!

mb

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on March 21, 2016, 06:48:13 PM

Quote from: m58 on March 21, 2016, 05:55:57 PM

Did they give you an idea of when to expect them?  I haven't dealt with NRA convention, but many organizations I have been to prepare and send the credentials out in bulk to save time and money.

No, they didn't say.  They'll probably be sending them out about a month ahead of time.  Still sucks to wait.  Sigh.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on March 21, 2016, 06:58:23 PM

I will have my camera with me at the show.  If anyone has a request for photos of something in particular, I will try my best to get them.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on March 22, 2016, 02:40:45 PM

Michael, which night are the festivities? ? ?? ?

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on March 28, 2016, 12:35:15 AM

Now I'm waiting for our passes and a wristband.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Jim Kennedy-ar154me on March 28, 2016, 08:18:01 AM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on March 28, 2016, 12:35:15 AM

Now I'm waiting for our passes and a wristband.

Same here. Waiting with sheepish grin  ;D

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on April 01, 2016, 01:26:52 AM

The NRAAM 2016 app is now available for Android.  I'm guessing for iPhone as well.  Still don't have show passes or my wrist band for Michael Buys the Maker's Mark, but I know where to find Andy's Leather, Cabot Guns, and Outdoor Channel.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on April 01, 2016, 04:23:50 PM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on April 01, 2016, 01:26:52 AM

The NRAAM 2016 app is now available for Android.  I'm guessing for iPhone as well.  Still don't have show passes or my wrist band for Michael Buys the Maker's Mark, but I know where to find Andy's Leather, Cabot Guns, and Outdoor Channel.

No app for IOS that I can see, tried different search criteria. I went to the NRA Show site, and pulled down the floor plan and the attendees list. So, yeah, all of the above, plus a few others like Desert Tech, et al.

Still no response to my question as to which night for the MB fun and games.

BTW, there are maybe 15 distilleries around the Louisville area, including Woodford Reserve north of Versailles (pronounce it as it is written, not the snooty Frenchy way!  ;) ), the Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort (also the state capital) which makes about 17 different bourbons and has a great behind the scenes tour. You can also try the Town Branch distillery here in Lexington, which also makes beer/ale stored in used bourbon barrels, called (appropriately) Kentucky Bourbon Ale.

Got your mouths watering yet? ? ? ? ?    ;D

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Michael Bane on April 01, 2016, 06:37:56 PM

SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!!!

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on April 01, 2016, 11:27:59 PM

I used to have to visit stores in the Louisville area regularly.  One day I decided to visit a distillery (Four Roses) and take the tour.  That's when I discovered the Bourbon Trail http://kybourbontrail.com/ (http://kybourbontrail.com/).  Got my passport and everything.  Decided I was going to visit a different distillery on every visit.  Got laid off before ever going back again. >:(

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on April 09, 2016, 09:11:49 PM

Anybody get their wristband for Michael Buys the Bourbon yet?

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on April 10, 2016, 07:49:59 AM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on April 09, 2016, 09:11:49 PM

Anybody get their wristband for Michael Buys the Bourbon yet?

Not yet, but then I don't have my NRA credentials yet either. They'll be sent out probably when we get about 2 weeks out I would guess.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: deepwater on April 16, 2016, 03:21:17 PM

Looks like I will be able to make it this year. Fly back to the US on the tenth, and if I don't get called back to work before the 20th, I'll be there to harass y'all.

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Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on April 16, 2016, 06:12:12 PM

We should arrange a time to meet up on Saturday at the Outdoor Channel boof.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: deepwater on April 26, 2016, 08:33:02 PM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on April 16, 2016, 06:12:12 PM

We should arrange a time to meet up on Saturday at the Outdoor Channel boof.

keep an eye on your message box when the time comes. that way I can get my number to you and anyone else that'll be there. again, still not 100% sure I will be able to. it all depends on when we do crew change on the ship.

D

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on April 26, 2016, 10:20:25 PM

Quote from: deepwater on April 26, 2016, 08:33:02 PM

keep an eye on your message box when the time comes. that way I can get my number to you and anyone else that'll be there. again, still not 100% sure I will be able to. it all depends on when we do crew change on the ship.

D

Will do.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: ExurbanKevin on May 02, 2016, 07:18:10 AM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on April 16, 2016, 06:12:12 PM

We should arrange a time to meet up on Saturday at the Outdoor Channel boof.

Sounds gouda.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: alfsauve on May 02, 2016, 07:20:23 AM

We're working out the final work schedule for May today, and it doesn't look good.   Actually, I'm pretty sure I will not make it.  Bummer.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 03, 2016, 05:44:27 PM

Quote from: Pathfinder on April 10, 2016, 07:49:59 AM

Not yet, but then I don't have my NRA credentials yet either. They'll be sent out probably when we get about 2 weeks out I would guess.

They came!  They came!  No wrist band yet.   :'(

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Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on May 04, 2016, 07:58:44 AM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on May 03, 2016, 05:44:27 PM

They came!  They came!  No wrist band yet.   :'(

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Mine came too, sort of. I got the neck hanger, a bunch of little papers, but no credentials!   >:(

Called NRA, they promised to send them out, but really, for an Endowment member this is how they work? Lame!

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: PegLeg45 on May 04, 2016, 10:19:24 AM

Quote from: Pathfinder on May 04, 2016, 07:58:44 AM

Mine came too, sort of. I got the neck hanger, a bunch of little papers, but no credentials!   >:(

Called NRA, they promised to send them out, but really, for an Endowment member this is how they work? Lame!

What a set-up pitch .......... oh the temptation....especially since Haz isn't able to get on here as often and provide so many opportunities like he used to (I do miss the Cat, indeed).

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: deepwater on May 06, 2016, 07:39:12 PM

I'll definitely be state side for the convention. I'm heading North from St. Pete Florida. I'll try to get TW in on the ride too, I know he's been to one before with his son. anyway, I I end up with space on the ride up I can pick someone up. let me know. now all I need to worry about is getting my 'Michael buys the beer!' wrist band as I am outside the country and have no way to send an SASE. see y'all there.

Deepwater

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 06, 2016, 09:56:28 PM

Cool beans.  I'm still waiting for my wrist band.  Should have asked for 2.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: jpr9954 on May 11, 2016, 06:29:18 AM

A quick question: has anyone received their wrist bands yet?

We leave for Louisville next Wednesday and I'm worried that it hasn't arrived yet.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Jim Kennedy-ar154me on May 11, 2016, 09:34:16 AM

THERE HERE!!!!!!

Got the wristbands today.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on May 11, 2016, 02:03:03 PM

Got mine today too. It's lovely shade of green, so I guess I'm in for free beer!!!!!

On another note, called the NRA again, almost 2 weeks after they said they would resend my credentials. Turns out, there are NO credentials, just the neck strap/holder and a folding card. The card gets you in. Not clear, NRA!

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: jpr9954 on May 11, 2016, 03:57:02 PM

Quote from: Pathfinder on May 11, 2016, 02:03:03 PM

Got mine today too. It's lovely shade of green, so I guess I'm in for free beer!!!!!

On another note, called the NRA again, almost 2 weeks after they said they would resend my credentials. Turns out, there are NO credentials, just the neck strap/holder and a folding card. The card gets you in. Not clear, NRA!

That's great news that they arrived. I guess mine will be here by the weekend (fingers crossed).

I'm going as Media so I'll get my credentials when I arrive.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 14, 2016, 03:00:09 PM

I got my wristband last week, too.  All set.  I just have to work 60 hours between tomorrow and Thursday.  See you folks next Saturday.

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Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 15, 2016, 01:28:10 PM

P.S.  My wrist band is yellow.  Hmm...

Anyway, I was thinking that maybe we should grab a table just for forum members on Saturday.  That way we don't have to wonder who's who.  Who can make up a nice sign?

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: ExurbanKevin on May 16, 2016, 08:34:21 AM

My schedule cleared up, so I am a go!!!

My wristband is yellow as well. Is there a hierarchy to this stuff? ;)

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: jpr9954 on May 16, 2016, 04:48:18 PM

Our wristbands arrived in the mail today. Pheww! I was sweating it as we leave on Wednesday for Louisville.

Michael picked a great location to have the event. It is right on Whiskey Row.

I'll see you folks on Saturday if not before!

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Pathfinder on May 17, 2016, 09:20:22 AM

ALL of the wristbands are yellow. I was trying to pay attention to opsec when I said green! Then MB said they were yellow, so . . .   ::)

Let's all meet at the Outdoor Channel booth (4015) at 9:30 Saturday. I'm in the process of making a "Pathfinder" name tag for my credentials hanger, since the NRA "didn't have time" to make name cards for us all. Or, that's the excuse they gave me anyhow!   >:(

See you all there. I'll be wearing a dark gray "Ham Radio 360" hat, so I should be recognizable (The Dayton Hamvention is this weekend too. Had to go with the item longest on the bucket list!)

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: ExurbanKevin on May 17, 2016, 12:21:02 PM

Quote from: Pathfinder on May 17, 2016, 09:20:22 AM

See you all there. I'll be wearing a dark gray "Ham Radio 360" hat, so I should be recognizable

I'll be wearing a camo mesh-back hat and an Affliction t-shirt. I should be easy to spot. /sarcasm. :D

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 17, 2016, 12:57:55 PM

I'll probably be wearing a black Cabot Guns t-shirt.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: DonWorsham on May 18, 2016, 12:23:14 PM

As usual I shall be invisible to the naked eye.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: santahog on May 18, 2016, 08:58:25 PM

Well, as one advised me a few months back, "A bird in the hand..."
We're across the river in Jeffersonville IN. Long ride but we're here..
Looking to show up tomorrow between 2 and 6 to register and get credentials. Wife wants to drive and I want to try out Uber. Either way, I'll be the one who looks out of place, as I generally do..
In the Red Section to watch that orange-faced P.T. Barnum primp for the wishful thinkers on-hand as they lay palm fronds before his a$$ as he passes by.. Note that we all have to disarm in his UUUUGE presence.. Whoopee..
Oh well.. The rest of it will more than make up for that part..

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 18, 2016, 09:17:44 PM

Our hotel is in Clarksville.  We arrive Friday night.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Big Frank on May 18, 2016, 10:45:57 PM

Quote from: Brian Chiaravalle on May 18, 2016, 09:17:44 PM

Our hotel is in Clarksville.  We arrive Friday night.

Are you taking the last train?  ;)

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 18, 2016, 11:02:44 PM

Quote from: jumbofrank on May 18, 2016, 10:45:57 PM

Are you taking the last train?  ;)

I start singing that to myself every single time.  :)

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Conagher 45 on May 23, 2016, 09:15:38 PM

Stayed in Clarksville as well , spent 2 hours in traffic Friday evening getting out of the convention center to get back to Clarksville.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: BAC on May 23, 2016, 09:25:17 PM

Quote from: Conagher 45 on May 23, 2016, 09:15:38 PM

Stayed in Clarksville as well , spent 2 hours in traffic Friday evening getting out of the convention center to get back to Clarksville.

Tell me you were at the Hampton Inn.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: alfsauve on May 24, 2016, 07:54:02 PM

So I didn't get to go.  BUT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR.   ATLANTA BABY!

Kevin and I did get to spend an hour at lunch as he passed through Monday.  Of course, being the techno nerds we are we didn't take any pictures.   (Psst.  If anyone asks it didn't happen.)   Great time catching up.

I may have to help Michael co-host the Saturday night, uh, Meet-And-Greet.  That's what is was, a meet and greet.

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: ExurbanKevin on June 01, 2016, 07:55:09 AM

Well, I managed to miss meeting everyone Saturday. I got to the venue REALLY early Friday so I missed the parking lot drama.

Seriously, if you every get a chance to try bourbon barrel ale, go for it. I spent my time at the Beer Bash talking with some of my fellow bloggers and then had Paul Erhardt talk my ear off for awhile.

Here's a cool pic: Michael, Bill Wilson, Larry Vickers and Col. Boyd of SoF magazine. There's a lot of American gun history in this photo.

(http://www.exurbanleague.com/misfires/files/2016/05/image-4-560x432.jpeg)


Alf's generosity amazes me. Thank you so much, man, I owe you at least a couple.

This is my first NRA AM in seven years, and after having been to SHOT a number of times, I can unequivocally state that unless you're running around making deals, you should go to the Annual Meeting instead of SHOT. Yes, there is more cool guy gear at SHOT and the scope of the show floor is easily double that of the NRA, but the NRA is better for meeting people and having a good time.

Next year, Hotlanta!

Title: Re: Louisville
Post by: Rastus on June 02, 2016, 05:42:26 AM

Man I gotta go to that next year.

Would like to know what philosophical musings Michael and LAV were discussing....