When is the NRA Convention 2022?
THE NRA stands for the National Rifle Association, each year the NRA holds a convention.
In 2022 the NRA will be hosting the convention in Houston, Texas.
When is the NRA Convention 2022?
The NRA 2022 convention is formally known as the Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
It is typically hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
In 2022 the convention will take place over Memorial Day weekend from May 27 through May 29.
According to the , the exhibit hall will be open the entire weekend and will consist of "over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry."
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On May 25, 2022, the reported that former President Donald Trump is set to headline a forum at the convention.
NRA Executive Vice President & CEO Wayne LaPierre spoke about Trump's attendance on May 12.
"It is truly an honor to have President Trump address NRA members for the sixth time at our 2022 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Houston," said LaPierre.
"President Trump delivered on his promises by appointing judges who respect and value the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in doing so helped ensure the freedom of generations of Americans.
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"NRA members are excited to hear him speak and thank him for his support for our right to keep and bear arms."
Trump is set to take the stage at 2pm local time the convention.
The at the time that Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Senator John Cornyn, Senator Ted Cruz, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will attend.
On May 25, 2022, Trump confirmed via his Truth Social platform that he will be attending the convention.
How can I attend the NRA 2022 convention?
The event is geared toward "Second Amendment patriots" according to the website.
Admission to the NRA 2022 convention is free for existing members and their immediate family.
The NRA considers immediate family as the member, their spouse, and any of their children under 18 years old.
Those who are not NRA members will be able to register on-site to obtain admission to the event.
What is the NRA?
In 1871 the NRA was founded by Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate, per NRA website.
They founded the association with the goal to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.
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The association also has its own magazine titled .
Much of the NRA's priority is protecting the Second Amendment in the United States.
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