Just two weeks ago, we commented on how odds were in favor of the NRA Annual Meeting and Expo going on. Well, dangit, it ain’t happenin’ now. I have to admit I get it. As far as close-proximity crowd events go, the NRA Expo hall is akin to a larger version of a Rolling Stones […]
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The Show Must Go On?
Yes, 2020 and most of 2021 were the weirdest years in my memory. With the world turned completely upside down, and to a large degree, stopped, thanks to the COVID epidemic, we didn’t get to experience the normal industry gatherings. The 2020 NRA Annual Meeting and Expo was canceled outright in 2020 and this year’s […]
148th NRA Annual Meeting Continues Long Traditions in Indianapolis
FAIRFAX, VA – The National Rifle Association’s 148th Annual Meetings & Exhibits, presented by MidwayUSA April 25-28, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was met with energy and enthusiasm from a massive crowd of 81,283 members. This year’s event boasted the largest exhibit hall ever, featuring 15 acres of guns, gear and outfitters from more than 800 exhibitors. […]
NRA Announces 2019 National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors Presented by Brownells
PEARL, Miss. – The National Rifle Association’s Youth Programs Department is pleased to announce the 2019 NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors presented by Brownells. For the next year, this select group of six passionate young Americans will serve as Ambassadors for the shooting sports, supporters of the Second Amendment, and representatives for the NRA’s commitment […]
NRA and Pyramyd Air Launch New Range in a Box
FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association and Pyramyd Air are excited to announce the launch of a new Range in a Box for 2019. The Range in a Box program presented by Pyramyd Air provides temporary air gun ranges to approved clubs and organizations free of charge to facilitate basic firearm safety training and “fun […]
31st Annual George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest Winners Announced
FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 31st annual George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest. Held in November at NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Va., the 2018 contest featured 350 entries submitted by young artists from all over the country. Begun in 1987, the Youth Wildlife Art Contest challenges students to […]
NRA’s Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program Reaches 31 Million Children
FAIRFAX, Va. – The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program, NRA’s groundbreaking gun accident prevention course for children, has achieved another milestone by reaching its 31 millionth child. Created in 1988 by past NRA President Marion P. Hammer, in consultation with elementary school teachers, law enforcement officers, and child psychologists, the program provides pre-K through third grade children with […]
Student Air Rifle Program (SAR) Partners with NRA Foundation
Imperial, MO – The Student Air Rifle Program (SAR) is thrilled to partner with the NRA Foundation to offer SAR equipment grants to Pennsylvania schools. “Programs like SAR allow students an opportunity to learn firearms safety and shooting sports fundamentals promoting character, responsibility, and self-esteem. We are pleased to be a part of the SAR […]
NRA Announces Cordova as Preferred Vendor and Official Licensed Coolers
FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association proudly announces Cordova as the official licensed cooler and preferred vendor of the NRA. The Idaho-based company with the slogan “2A Is In Our DNA” offers high-performance coolers that are made in the U.S. and built for the real-world functionality that NRA Members expect in their outdoors products […]