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Posted: 3/27/2017 3:46:30 PM EDT
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I'm going. I have never been and have no idea what to do or expect.
However, I do plan to go to the forum hosted by the gun collective. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 3:48:39 PM EDT
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Well, I'm bailing this year for the first time in a while. Too far to drive and too cheap to buy a plane ticket. Trout fishing sounds better.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:07:02 PM EDT
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I will be there, just waiting to see if any of all of my family will be along or the ride ... which will largely impact what days and times I will be there.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:16:34 PM EDT
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Hoping to make it, barring any scheduling conflicts. I'd like to meet Hickock45.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:22:10 PM EDT
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I'm going. I have never been and have no idea what to do or expect. However, I do plan to go to the forum hosted by the gun collective. walking for miles lots of open carry FYI bring a backpack for all the free swag you can get. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:33:41 PM EDT
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We're going, also. Wanted to go to Nashville, but didn't. It'll be our first one.
We did the preregistration thing here last month, but still haven't received any badges. https://prereg.nraam.org/ |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:35:32 PM EDT
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My brother and I will be there. We've had a room reserved since last year.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:38:14 PM EDT
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We're going, also. Wanted to go to Nashville, but didn't. It'll be our first one. We did the preregistration thing here last month, but still haven't received any badges. https://prereg.nraam.org/ Not sure what to expect, this is my first one. I'm going to the leadership forum and the concert. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:55:22 PM EDT
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Are you guys staying over by Centennial Park?
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:04:09 PM EDT
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We're going, also. Wanted to go to Nashville, but didn't. It'll be our first one. We did the preregistration thing here last month, but still haven't received any badges. https://prereg.nraam.org/ |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:04:53 PM EDT
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ok so whos going? what seminars/events are a must attend? what are you looking forward to seeing? wheres the party at? Personally i want to fondle a Hudson H9, STI Costa carry and the new Caracal. I may have missed them, but I don't recall seeing STI at either of the last two AM's. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:06:34 PM EDT
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I'll be there!
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:14:18 PM EDT
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Are you guys staying over by Centennial Park? BTW, one of my very favorite BBQ places is just a block or two away: http://twinsmokersbbq.com I eat there every time I am over there and highly recommend it. 
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:21:52 PM EDT
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I'll be there.... have to submit my application to run for the BoD in 2018.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:29:10 PM EDT
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I plan on going. It will be my first one and looking forward to it.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:34:17 PM EDT
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I'll be at the Embassy Suites adjacent to the park. I've stayed there several times for CDC meetings. BTW, one of my very favorite BBQ places is just a block or two away: http://twinsmokersbbq.com I eat there every time I am over there and highly recommend it. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:36:13 PM EDT
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I'll be at the Embassy Suites adjacent to the park. I've stayed there several times for CDC meetings. BTW, one of my very favorite BBQ places is just a block or two away: http://twinsmokersbbq.com I eat there every time I am over there and highly recommend it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Are you guys staying over by Centennial Park? BTW, one of my very favorite BBQ places is just a block or two away: http://twinsmokersbbq.com I eat there every time I am over there and highly recommend it. Damn 16% hospitality tax. 
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:37:17 PM EDT
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Never tried Twin Smokers but Fox Bros is the best. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 5:53:52 PM EDT
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I plan on going!
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Posted: 3/27/2017 6:10:50 PM EDT
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Hoping to make it, barring any scheduling conflicts. I'd like to meet Hickock45. The NRA meeting is great fun. I will be loading in the show (making my Life Membership dues back) as well as attending the show. Advise from a local - Don't waste money on the ferris wheel downtown. You can carry almost everywhere you go in GA (including bars) as long as you have a valid permit recognized by GA… just cannot discharge your firearm except in self-defense. Don't eat at CNN center. There are better places to eat, and CNN reserves the right to deny your 2A rights. Marta will get you to the show AND you are allowed to carry (w/ a permit if course). Make sure you keep your credentials close… GWCC security thinks that they are the Gestapo. Don't park anywhere that isn't a legitimate parking facility. Come a day or two early (or stay an extra day or two). Atlanta is a great place to enjoy. Georgia Gun Club (not close to downtown) has a 100 yd indoor range. A bit expensive, but a great facility. (I have no affiliation w/ them… just enjoy an occasional trip there) |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 9:00:09 PM EDT
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Hoping to make it, barring any scheduling conflicts. I'd like to meet Hickock45. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:42:15 AM EDT
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What are good go to events besides the annual members meeting?
I'm thinking of getting tickets to the ILA Leadership Conference. What else, besides the exhibitions? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:36:30 AM EDT
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What are good go to events besides the annual members meeting? I'm thinking of getting tickets to the ILA Leadership Conference. What else, besides the exhibitions? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:42:14 PM EDT
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I'm going for the first time this year.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 5:39:24 PM EDT
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Nugent usually does a little show on Sunday afternoon. NRA Country concert on Friday night. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 6:05:23 PM EDT
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This will be my 9th meeting, and I already have plans for Dallas next year (2018) and Indy (2019). These shows get better and better. So much to see. Friday is usually less crowded, btw.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 4:32:39 PM EDT
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The primary thing I have planned is a visit to TNVC's booth that should end with me being a lot more poor.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 4:51:40 PM EDT
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The primary thing I have planned is a visit to TNVC's booth that should end with me being a lot more poor. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 6:42:56 PM EDT
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Huh, I didn't realize things would be for sale. I guess I'm used to tech conferences where it's all just a big show and tell. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The primary thing I have planned is a visit to TNVC's booth that should end with me being a lot more poor. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 9:34:54 PM EDT
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This will be my 9th meeting, and I already have plans for Dallas next year (2018) and Indy (2019). These shows get better and better. So much to see. Friday is usually less crowded, btw. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 9:45:27 PM EDT
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Sunday afternoon isn't too bad. And that's when there are the best deals of the weekend. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 10:08:36 PM EDT
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I'll be there with Mrs. MongooseKY and MongooseKY Jr. Missed last year due to moving but am making a 2 day appearance this year. We went to the prior two years (Indianapolis and Nashville) but only went one day each - that's just not enough time to take it all in!
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Posted: 3/29/2017 10:50:54 PM EDT
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The 2017 iPhone App is now available, you can plan and lay out all of your "must see" vendors, in booth order, prior to the show. I used it at the past several shows and it is a big help. I get them out of the way first thing and then go aisle by aisle and look at every booth. There are a lot of show specials to be had.
Here is the exhibitor list... NRA Exhibitors |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 12:29:57 AM EDT
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I agree about the deals, a lot of the vendors do not want to carry merchandise home, but it was very crowded on Sunday in Louisville. Hopefully, bigger venue means more room to move. |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 12:38:39 AM EDT
[#35]
Have fun guys.
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Posted: 4/2/2017 5:18:01 PM EDT
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Personally i want to fondle a Hudson H9, STI Costa carry and the new Caracal. Are they going or is someone else going to be carrying their guns? |
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Posted: 4/2/2017 9:52:21 PM EDT
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I was just wondering about Caracal and checked the exhibitor list, I didn't see them on it. Are they going or is someone else going to be carrying their guns? |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 2:09:02 PM EDT
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I was just wondering about Caracal and checked the exhibitor list, I didn't see them on it. Are they going or is someone else going to be carrying their guns? 
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Posted: 4/3/2017 5:18:54 PM EDT
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How bad will the 85 closure make the weekend?
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Posted: 4/3/2017 7:34:42 PM EDT
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How bad will the 85 closure make the weekend? |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 7:56:06 PM EDT
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All depends on where you're staying and when you're arriving. Avoid rush hour for arrival and don't stay on the NE side of town, it won't be too bad, there will be highway signs with detours around the closed area, either around I-285W to I-75S or I-285S to I-20W, most likely. Friday will likely be the worst since there will still be the people who are going to work that day, aggravating traffic and parking, Saturday and Sunday probably won't be too bad. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 4/3/2017 8:07:16 PM EDT
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I am out too. I have been going for the last 6-7 years and I have to say that the show has gotten worse and worse year over year.
The booths are smaller every year and there are almost no good show deals anymore. In St. Louis Magpul had a massive outlet store, last year they had a booth not much bigger than my living room and nothing for sale because some vendors got pissy. After one or two conventions, the swag gets old and free shit isn't worth carrying around. As to the talks/seminars to attend, they are VERY NRA and are boring as hell. There will be very little instruction stuff and lot of political and donation talk. Some booths will have some well known shooting people doing some simple demos but there will be 5000 surrounding them and it is even worse if Gunny or Jerry are around. I think I am going to keep my show attendance to a 6-8 hour drive from now on. |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 8:15:36 PM EDT
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I should go as its only around 4 hours away. We'll make it 6 with I85 being down.
Y'all have fun. |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 8:45:10 PM EDT
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Oh yeah. They can't sell guns, but they'll sell just about everything else. Wife even won a Geissele trigger last year. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The primary thing I have planned is a visit to TNVC's booth that should end with me being a lot more poor.
I still had to have them shipped to a dealer. |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:05:01 PM EDT
[#45]
What is the cost to get in ??
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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:12:58 PM EDT
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What is the cost to get in ?? All the special events are ticketed though. |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:14:20 PM EDT
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What is the cost to get in ?? |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:28:13 PM EDT
[#48]
I will be there. Should be fun. Might have to work the booth for a bit.
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Posted: 4/14/2017 2:34:35 PM EDT
[#49]
Two weeks...
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Posted: 4/14/2017 6:07:56 PM EDT
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POTUS confirmed for Leadership Forum. Didn't think he would attend this year. Big feather in the NRA's cap.
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