2010 NRA Convention in Charlotte, NC

[blindhog]

I think that a better location, based on principles, could have been chosen than in Charlotte. Charlotte has shown that it is not very 2A friendly .
From the Charlotte Convention Center Rules and Regulations Brochure:

7.30   DANGEROUS WEAPONS
 
A “dangerous weapon” is any object or device  designed or intended to be used to inflict serious  injury upon persons or property.

1. The possession of a dangerous weapon is prohibited in the Convention Center, except as  provided below. Concealed weapons are strictly prohibited in the Convention Center.

2. If firearms are an integral part of an event, an exhibitor may display a firearm as part of its exhibit during an event subject to the following:

a. The exhibitor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing the possession and/or sale of firearms.

b. Firearms may not be loaded or fired in the Convention Center.

c. Firearms must be deactivated by removal of the firing pin, the bolt, or otherwise altered so that they are incapable of being fired (e.g., by a metal lock through the trigger mechanism, a plastic strap securing the trigger or hammer mechanism, a plastic strap securing the firearm’s “action” mechanism in an “open” state, or otherwise).

Exceptions may be granted, at the CRVA’s sole discretion, for particularly rare antique firearms displayed in a locked case or otherwise made inaccessible.

d. Powder or primers are prohibited in the Convention Center. Sample live ammunition may be displayed in exhibits, which are kept separate from firearm exhibits or by exhibitors who do not also display firearms.

e. Firearms and ammunition will be inspected by an authorized safety inspector approved by the CRVA during event move-in and/or at such other times as determined by the CRVA. Violations of this policy will be reported to show management and the CRVA. All violations must be corrected before an exhibit will be allowed to open.

f. The sale of firearms and ammunition is prohibited in the Center, although exhibitors may take orders for future delivery subject to applicable law.
7.31   RESIDUAL MATTERS
All matters, rules, regulations or deviations there- from, not expressly provided for herein, shall be decided upon by the General Manager.

There are plenty of other cities in NC that are far more 2A friendly than Charlotte, that this event could be held at. Feeding money to a city that chooses to stand on the other side of the fence of where you do , in my opinion,dosen't make alot of sense.

[twyacht]

So blindhog, are you going to go?

The choice of "where" has more factors;  geography, facilities, hotels, amenities, size, number of attendees, exhibitors, VIP's, location, location, location, etc,...

Other cities in NC, don't have a Convention Center, large enough, or nice enough, for an NRA Convention. It's proximity to other cities in several other states, with Interstate and airport access also play a role.

While 99.9% of carrying, openly or concealed attendees would be perfectly fine, that .1 % that gets in wanting to go down in hail of gun-fire to make the news, is too much of a security risk.

They very well may have metal detectors, I don't know, but I'm sure they will have lots of armed security. In and out of uniform.

I'll even bet the show next year in Pittsburgh, won't allow carry either.

I'm still looking forward to it., and meeting as many DRTV members that can get there. Heard a rumor Sarah Palin and Tom Selleck may be there,,, anyone else heard that?

[Rastus]

I would like to go.  Maybe they can have in in Tulsa sometime....you can carry in Tulsa.

[blindhog]

TW I think that Greensboro could do it ,and I know that it's not as nice as Charlotte but at least they are more 2A friendly.  As far as carrying into the convention , state law would forbid it anyway, as it is illegal to carry a firearm into any place that charges an admission. The point is Charlotte is among one of the most anti gun cities in NC right there with Durham, Chaple Hill and Cary. I would just like to see city officials have to  see the consiquenses of thier actions.
" To suppose arms in the hands of citizens ,to be used at individual discretion, except in private self defense or by partial orders of towns, countries or districts of a state, is to demolish every constitution, and lay the laws prostrate, so that liberty can be enjoyed by no man,; it is a dissolution of the goverment" John Adams 1788.

[bryand71]

I don't know why they don't have it in the convention center here in Raleigh. The only reason I can think of is that it was still under construction when they were booking the site. It is now open and is very nice from what I hear, I haven't been inside yet, but the outside looks very nice. Maybe next time around when they come back to this state.

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[BAC]

Regardless, I'm still hoping to go.  Next year's too far away.   

[tombogan03884]

Having it in the "Enemy Camp", rubs the Anti's noses in the fact that we are better behaved . None of their "Dire Predictions" ever happen . Then middle of the road voters compare their personal experiences with what the leftist media are saying.
When the media says, "Gun Nut's", what the voter saw was well behaved, well mannered people who brought them business.
This is a very good propaganda tool to spread our message among other groups of voters

[fightingquaker13]

You know, I'm generally not a boycott person, or someone who gets their panties in a twist if the guy I'm doing business with disagrees with me politically, but this is too much. An NRA convention in a venue where I can't carry, buy or sell a gun? That's like having a liquor convention in Salt Lake City or a tent revival in Riyadh. What's the point and why? Aren't there plenty of other states/venues the NRA could have chosen? Hell, why not Boston? Same rules, only you'd be making a point. The freaking Palm Beach County Convention Center (brand new, centrally located and desperate for money) would be glad to accomodate. They might draw the line at NBC weapons, but otherwise party on, as long as you pay cash in advance. Who ever booked this should be slapped.
FQ13